Bois Forte Elders Branson, Missouri October 4-10, 2008 I T I N E R A R Y We encourage everyone to keep a copy of the itinerary with you. This will help keep all of us on time and on track to the daily events and departure times. Traffic in Branson is very heavy and to make sure we arrive at our destination in a timely manner (so we don t miss our shows) try and be on the bus ready to go at the designated times. Saturday, October 4 6:00am 7:30am Per Diem distribution, check cashing, load and board buses 8:00am Depart Fortune Bay 10:00am Stop Duluth: break, pick up, check cash (30 minutes) Wal-Mart 4740 Mall Dr, Hermantown, MN 55811 10:30am Depart Duluth Stop Twin Cities: pick up. Lunch (1 hour) at Mall Food Court 12:30pm Maplewood Mall 3001 White Bear Ave N. St. Paul, MN 55109 Buses load/unload between Kohls & Sears 2:00pm Depart Twin Cities 4:00pm Break (15 minutes) 6:30pm Dinner (1 hour) 7:30pm Depart 9:00pm Check-in Hotel Des Moines, IA Sunday, October 5 Early Morning! 6:00am Breakfast 6:45am Board buses 7:00am Depart 9:00am Break (15 minutes) 11:30pm Lunch (1 hour) 12:30pm Depart 3:30pm Arrive Branson. Check-in Radisson Hotel 5:15pm Board busses 5:30pm 8:00pm Depart for Peppercorn Steak House or Similar Dinner (2 hours) Board buses and return to hotel Rest up for fun filled week!
Monday, October 6 8:15am Board buses 8:30am Depart to Titanic Museum 9:00am - 11:30am Titanic Museum Tour 11:45am - 1:45pm Depart Titanic Museum to Montana Steak House (Next door to the museum no buses needed) Lunch (1.5-2 hours) 1:45pm Board busses 2:00pm Depart to hotel 3:45pm Board buses 4:00pm Depart to Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show 4:40pm Dixie Stampede Pre-show 5:30pm Dixie Stampede Show Begins 8:00pm - 8:30pm We will board buses and return to hotel after the show. Tuesday, October 7 9:30am 2:00pm 9:15am Load buses Depart for Branson Landing. Enjoy some free time for shopping and fun. Lunch is on your own; there are 20 plus restaurants to choose from. 2:00pm Board buses 2:15pm 4:45pm Depart for Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus Show 4:45pm Board buses 5:00pm Depart for Fall Creek & Catfish House Dinner (2 hours) 7:00pm Board buses and return to hotel after dinner.
Wednesday, October 8 8:15am Load buses 8:30am - 11:00am Depart for the Buck Trent Show 11:15am Board buses 11:30am Depart for Old Town Branson: Enjoy free time for shopping. Lunch is on your own. (Eat light, as a big dinner is planned for the evening) 2:15pm Board buses 2:30pm Depart for Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise 3:00pm - 5:00pm Boarding the Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise begins. (2 hour cruise) 5:30pm Board buses and return to hotel. Evening is on your own. Thursday, October 9 8:00am - 8:45am Check out and pay for any personal room charges Load and board buses 9:00am Depart Branson 12:00pm Lunch (1 hour) 2:30pm Break (15 minutes) 4:30pm Lakeside Casino Resort located at Osceola, Iowa Dinner and free time. (2 hours) 7:00pm Board buses and depart 8:15pm Check in hotel Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, October 10 6:00am 7:30am Breakfast 7:30am - 7:45am Board buses 8:00am Depart 10:30am Break (15 minutes) Stop Twin Cities: drop off. Lunch (1 hour) Mall Food Court 12:30pm - 2:00pm Maplewood Mall 3001 White Bear Ave N. St. Paul, MN 55109 Buses load/unload between Kohls & Sears 2:00pm Depart Twin Cities 4:30pm Stop Duluth: drop off, break (30 minutes) Wal-Mart 4740 Mall Dr, Hermantown, MN 55811 7:30pm Return to Fortune Bay Description of Events Titanic Museum: The great Titanic lives on, a towering symbol of hope and courage recreated in its glorious splendor. Here you will relive the last hours of that fateful voyage. Make haunting emotional connections to passengers and crew through their words and stories. And feel their spirit presence in the object galleries where over 400 personal and private artifacts are on display. As you step through the iceberg into the world of the TITANIC you will be given a passenger boarding ticket. On this ticket is the name of an actual Titanic passenger and the class they were traveling. Guests will learn the individual stories & in the Titanic Memorial Room they will find out whether their ticketed passenger survived or perished. Dixie Stampede: Welcome to the Dixie Stampede! A fun-filled, action-packed Dinner and Show extravaganza for everyone! It s the perfect place for families, friends and groups to gather for spectacular special effects and amazing stunts by the most talented performers in the area. It s the only place that brings together stunning performers, amazing horse feats, fantastic stunt riders, and magic and audience participation with a delicious four-course dinner extravaganza for one amazing price! Plus, you won t want to miss our exciting Opening Act in the Carriage Room 50 minutes before the main show. Its all part of Dixie Stampede adventure! Branson Landing: Discover uncharted waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment adventures at Branson Landing, located on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taney Como in downtown Branson. At Branson Landing, you will have a whole new world to explore, with Belk Department Store, Bass Pro Shops and over 100 specialty stores and restaurants, Don't miss the magnificent $7.5 million water fountain spectacular, synchronized to light, sound, music and fire! Acrobats of China, featuring the New Shanghai Circus Show: A spectacular extravaganza of elegant eastern dance, dazzling acrobatics, mysterious magic, mystical music and more. Over 40 Acrobats of China bring the Orient to Branson in a fast-paced, exciting production. From playful lion dances to the thrilling aerial ballet, you're in for an amazing experience. Buck Trent Show: You've seen Buck on television shows like The Porter Wagoner Show and Hee Haw, now see him live in a show packed with music and fun. Buck's multi-talented cast delivers non-stop action with bluegrass, gospel, country, and plenty of laughs. From the fiddlin' duo of Bruce Hoffman and Melody Hart to the Yakety Sax of Jonathan Black to the sensational country sounds of featured vocalists Kenny Parrott and Melody Hart, it's hand-clap'n, toe-tap'n fun! As the beat goes on with Rob Blackwood and Dave Clark, the powerful pickin' just gets better with mandolins, steel guitars, and Buck's legendary Banjo Tunes, Guitar Strummin', and Knee-Slap'n Comedy! Showboat Branson Belle: A Spectacular Dinner Show and Cruise. Enjoy the lush Ozark Mountains on the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake during your 2-hour lake cruise. Branson dinner show features Showstoppers, an exciting production starring a tremendously talented cast showcasing over 30 awardwinning numbers.
Bois Forte Elders Travel Items Elders Trip to Branson, Missouri The average temperature for Branson in October is 45 80 F, mild humidity, with slight breeze. Think about dressing in layers. Pack clothes that will easily allow you to add or remove layers to be comfortable. All medications you are currently taking Insurance papers and medical ID cards Wheelchair or walker if you like to use them there is plenty of storage room on the bus Good walking shoes Sunglasses and sunscreen Umbrella or light raincoat Sweater or jacket for evening activities Spending money for gifts and souvenirs Travel Suggestions: Pack 2 suitcases: 1. An overnight bag, which you can easily load and unload quickly for the overnight stay on the way to and from Branson. 2. A larger suitcase, which has everything for your stay in Branson. For the Bus: Travel pillow Throw blanket Book/Magazine/Crossword Puzzles