Trip Itinerary
DAY ONE - EN ROUTE/KANSAS CITY
Milwaukee members will board a Chicago bound train at 11:00 a.m. and arrive in the Windy City at 12:29 p.m. where they will join the Tour Director and Michigan tour members.
At 2:30 p.m. we’ll board the Southwest Chief for the 437-mile journey to Kansas city. Departure is at 3:00. Sandwiches, snacks and beverages are available in the lounge car. A full-course dining car dinner is included this evening.
Our arrival into Kansas City is scheduled for 10:11 p.m. We’ll transfer to our hotel.
Meal(s): D
DAY TWO - BRANSON
A Continental breakfast is included in our hotel this morning.
At noon we’ll arrive at Missouri’s major attraction, the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield. It’s the world’s largest sporting goods store. There are options for an “on-your-own” lunch.
At mid afternoon we’ll arrive at the attractive, full service Radisson Hotel, our comfortable accommodations for the next three nights in Branson. The Radisson is convenient to many shows and attractions.
Dinner is included this evening in our hotel’s dining room.
After dinner we’ll travel to the Shoji Tabuchi Theater where, at 7:30 p.m., you’ll enjoy the renowned Shoji Tabuchi. For a number of years, the Japanese violinist has headlined Branson’s most popular show.
Meal(s): CB & D
DAY THREE - BRANSON
A full plated or buffet breakfast in our hotel is included each morning in Branson.
After breakfast we’ll embark on a three-hour sightseeing tour of Branson and the awesomely scenic Ozark countryside. Be sure to visit Dick’s old-fashioned 5 and 10 cent store in Downtown Branson. You’ll have time for an “on-your-own” lunch.
This afternoon we’ll continue to the Mickey Gilley Theatre for two hours of great entertainment. Gilley’s show is a roller coaster of music and laughs, thanks to an award-winning band and comedian Joey Riley.
Dinner this evening is at the popular Grand Country Buffet.
This evening our Branson travelers will enjoy a performance by one of America’s most popular groups, the Oak Ridge Boys. The Oak Ridge Boys, one of the longest-running groups in country music, are back on America by Rail’s Branson schedule and bringing a lot of country and a little bit of rock, blues and gospel.
The talented quartet’s four-part harmonies and upbeat songs have resonated with fans across the country, pop, and gospel genres, selling more than 30 million records.
The Boys have ten Gold Albums, two Platinum, and one Double Platinum album as well as 25 No. 1 hits including: “Elvira,” “American Made,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank God for Kids,” and “Y’all Come Back Saloon.”
Meal(s): B & D
DAY FOUR -BRANSON
This morning you’ll have the option of shopping or relaxing in your hotel, attending a show or visiting the Landmark Titanic Museum /Attraction.
You’ll enjoy an “on-your-own” lunch at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner at Branson’s Grand Village.
Following lunch we’ll continue on to the Jim Stafford show. Enjoy two hours of great entertainment by this multi-talented singer, songwriter and comic genius.
Critically acclaimed as the “Victor Borge of the Guitar”, Jim creates hilarious antics from everyday life – out of his mind and into your heart! Famous for his million-selling records, “Spiders & Snakes”, “Cow Patti”, and the infamous “My Girl Bill”, Jim satirizes the obvious with his music and comedy. Only Jim Stafford can combine hysterical comedy with masterful performances on the classical guitar and heart-warming stories of the human spirit.
For dinner we’re off to McFarlain’s Family Restaurant and Pie Shop. “Homestyle cookin’ like it’s supposed to be!” The pie is served first.
Following dinner we will see The New Shanghai Circus presenting a revolving line-up of favorite acts such as Big-Big Drums, Diabolo (Chinese Yo-Yo), Bicycle Tricks, Pole Climbing, Russian Bar, Aerial Fish Ballet, Adagio, Plates Spinning, Magic Clock, Roller Skating, Handstand Art, Human Top, Chair Stack and more.
The New Shanghai Circus celebrates the exotic wonders of China and the dramatic interpretation of classic Chinese dance and physical performance art. Featuring spectacular backdrops, beautiful costuming, and state-of-the-art lighting this show is a thrill a minute! The show combines extraordinary and inventive feats of strength and skill, control and balance.
Meal(s): B & D
DAY FIVE - EN ROUTE
This morning we’ll board our deluxe motorcoach and depart Branson.
An “on-your-own” luncheon stop is scheduled.
We’ll travel northwest 210 miles to Kansas City where we’ll spend the night. B
DAY SIX - EN ROUTE
Following a Continental breakfast (included), we’ll transfer to the Kansas City Amtrak station, were at 7:43 a.m., we’ll board the Southwest Chief for our return trip to Chicago. Snacks and beverages are available in the lounge car. Our arrival into Chicago’s Union Station is scheduled for 3:15 p.m.
Milwaukee members will depart Chicago at 5:08 p.m. and arrive home at 6:45 p.m