Branson At Its Best - 80th Anniversary Special

DAY 1

Eight decades, millions of miles, and endless memories - Wolf's Bus Lines is turning 80! To celebrate 80 years of guiding travel adventures, we are rolling out a special showcase tour: Branson at Its Best. Join us as we embark on an extraordinary journey featuring premier entertainment, Ozark hospitality, and a memorable experience in the "Live Entertainment Capital", Branson, Missouri. Following meal and rest stops along the way, your first day's travel takes you as far as Indianapolis, Indiana for an overnight stay at the Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis (317-849-8900). The hotel features an indoor/outdoor pool & whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center, guest laundry and 24-hour business center. In-room amenities include a mini refrigerator, microwave, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, flat screen TV and complimentary high-speed wireless internet. Dinner is on your own with the remainder of the night to relax and unwind after a long day of travel.

DAY 2

Wake to a delightful, hearty breakfast included at the hotel before you check out and depart for Branson with a lunch stop enroute at your expense. Upon arrival in Branson, you check-in at the beautiful, downtown Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel (417-336-5400) for a four-night stay. This prime downtown location is conveniently located across the street from Banson Landing featuring over 100 shops, restaurants, and the boardwalk along Lake Taneycomo. The hotel welcomes guests with a modern & upscale vibe with its contemporary, stylish décor with modern architecture and large glass windows offering views of the river and surrounding hills. Hotel amenities include an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, onsite restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy a brief time to freshen up in your guestroom complete with a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, 55" LCDTV, hairdryer and high speed internet access. Dinner is included at the hotel with the remainder of the night to explore downtown Branson and/or Branson Landing, enjoy the hotel amenities, or relax and unwind.

DAY 3

Start your day with a hot breakfast included at the hotel before you board the motorcoach for a special local tour of Branson with a 6th generation Ozarkian who will provide a fascinating and entertaining experience. Lunch will be included today while exploring Branson. Afterwards, you arrive at Clay Cooper Theatre for a special Meet & Greet along with a Behind the Scenes tour. Take your seats for the matinee show - #1 Hits of the 60's. Get ready for a non-stop, high energy performance of phenomenal hit songs from wonderful music that crossed the ocean with the British Invasion, the unmistakable sounds of Detroit's Motown and the wave that crashed over the nation when California Surfin' music dominated the charts. You will hear all of this plus a very touching and sincere tribute to veterans. Following the performance, you will have a private Meet & Greet with the show's cast. Have your cameras ready to capture this special experience. Next, you return to the hotel for the remainder of the night with time to explore downtown Branson and/or Branson Landing and have dinner at your leisure and expense.

DAY 4

Once again, a hot breakfast is included at the hotel before you board the motorcoach and depart for Dogwood Canyon Nature Preserve. It is run by a non-profit organization and dedicated to preserve and protect the natural environment, its wildlife and plant life, and its beauty for the general public. The first parcels of the property were acquired in 1990 by Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops, to conserve 10,000 acres of Ozark paradise. You will enjoy a ride on the comfortable, open-air tram and explore the beauty of Dogwood Canyon. Keep your eyes open for some of the native wildlife including deer, elk and longhorns. Inhale the smells of nature and observe the beauty of towering bluffs and waterfalls. A BBQ lunch at the Canyon Pavilion is included after the tour. Afterwards, you return to the hotel to enjoy some downtime and freshen up before your special evening aboard the Silver Dollar City's Showboat. No need to dress up, but you will be treated to an upgraded Captains Row Menu and seating on this spectacular dinner cruise on beautiful Table Rock Lake. Formerly known as the Showboat Branson Belle, this majestic 1890's-style paddle wheeler provides a stunning setting for the live band, talented singers, dancers, comedians and magicians providing a spectacular performance that embodies the spirit of Silver Dollar City. Watch the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake drift by as you enjoy your dinner with a view through the large panoramic windows. Once back on land, you are transported to the Grand Country Music Hall for the Gand Jubilee Evening Show. This energy-packed performance features tight harmonies from the male vocal quartet New South, and covers country classics to classic gospel, Top 40 to rock 'n roll from the 70's, 80's and 90's, as well as a sprinkling of slapstick humor and comedy routines to tickle your funny bone. What a way to end the day! After the show, you return to the hotel to turn in for the night.

DAY 5

Breakfast is included at the hotel this morning before you board the motorcoach and depart for the Top of the Rock Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail. Admission is included to experience a two-and-a-half-mile trek by electric cart along the Top of the Rock with dramatic features of nature such as stunning rock formations, beautiful views of Table Rock Lake, waterfalls and driving through the remarkable Lost Canyon Cave. This attraction features signature creativity and attention to detail that Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge founder Johnny Morris is known for creating. Don't forget your camera!!! In addition, you have admission included to visit the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum at Top of the Rock which brings you face-to-face with prehistoric creatures and astounding collections of Native American artifacts and artwork, as well as galleries showcasing the American West and Civil War. Following your scenic adventure, you depart for lunch included at the College of the Ozarks and followed by a driving sightseeing tour led by one of the students attending the College of the Ozarks - also known as Hard Work U. The college is a Christian based college founded to offer continuing education to those that are found worthy but suffering from the means ($) to obtain the college education. Instead of paying tuition, all full-time students are expected to work on campus to defray the costs of their education and graduating debt-free. Next, dinner is included at a local restaurant with yet one more memorable experience featuring a Private Meet & Greet with the Haygood's as well as 80th celebration cupcakes to commemorate to occasion. The Haygood's bring the house down night after night with incredibly tight harmonies, energetic choreography, stunning visual effects and an amazing array of musical styles on over 20 different instruments. The hits of today's Country, Rock and Pop artists along with the music of the last 5 decades, are showcased in an electrifying ride of song, rhythm and sound that you will not soon forget. Following the performance, enjoy time to meet the family and enjoy a celebratory cupcake before returning to the hotel to retire for the night.

DAY 6

Rise and shine, breakfast is included at the hotel before you pack up and begin your journey toward home. Thank you for sharing your time with Wolf's celebrating 80 years of memories, experiences and adventures with friends and family. Your travels today lead you to Indianapolis, IN where you once again check in at the Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis (317-849-8900) for an overnight stay. Lunch and dinner are on your own and at your expense during the day.

DAY 7

Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel before you check out and board the motorcoach for home. Meal and rest stops at your expense will be made as needed along the way.

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ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner