Smart Meetings Reporting Live from Branson, Missouri
Branson, Missouri, located 40 miles south of Springfield and nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, has been called the live entertainment capital of the world. Presenting dozens of live music, comedy and theatrical shows annually, it is one of the Midwest’s premiere tourist destinations.
Surrounded by natural beauty, Branson also offers an abundance of outdoor recreational possibilities ranging from zip lining to hiking and golf. For meeting planners, it is an affordable destination with a state-of-the-art convention center and a choice of reputable hotels. As they say, “Branson is a place where business gets fun. And done.”
Follow Smart Meetings’ Senior Content Producer Susan Jacobs, who visited Branson and can fill you in on the latest happenings.
Check our website for regular updates, and follow our social media postings on Twitter at #notyourgrandmasbranson, @SmartMeetings and @SmartMtgsSusanJ.
Last Updated October 22, 2015 – 11:58 AM
Wholesome all American fun at Silver Dollar City in Branson @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranson pic.twitter.com/S8g8uPbPkJ
— Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 23, 2015
Missouri moonshine. The local drink. @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranson pic.twitter.com/MDRtrjANoD — Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 22, 2015
Creme brûlée w edible chocolate spoons at Branson convention center @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranson pic.twitter.com/NSKjG0eThV
— Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 22, 2015
Rustic Osage restaurant @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranson pic.twitter.com/1BGp8oGxs8 — Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 22, 2015
Oh deer. Big cedar lodge and conference center in Branson @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranson pic.twitter.com/IMGLkwyLFm
— Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 22, 2015
Be inspired by the beauty of the Ozarks at Big Cedar Lodge @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranson pic.twitter.com/JZSAt6E1Td — Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 22, 2015
Autumn is the snapchat of the seasons. Catch it while u can. @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranaon pic.twitter.com/hifSav4iYj
— Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 22, 2015
History was made in 1956: Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranson pic.twitter.com/UgAn8jau0E — Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 22, 2015
Seared tuna on a 10,000 year old salt block in Branson. @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbrwnson pic.twitter.com/87QliLmWgz
— Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 21, 2015
Bill Tirone GM Hiltons Branson shows windows blown out by tornado in 2012 @SmartMeetings #notyourgrandmasbranson pic.twitter.com/cRPOXBxryv — Susan Jacobs (@SmartMtgsSusanJ) October 21, 2015