Mon, Nov 9: Depart from Indianapolis by motorcoach and head to Branson, Missouri with comfort and meal stops enroute. Stop for an early dinner in Ozark at the famed “Home of Throwed Rolls”! Dinner at Lambert’s is always a fun and filling experience with a variety of delectable pass-arounds. Continue to the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and check in for your four-night stay. (Meals: Dinner)

Tue, Nov 10: After breakfast included at the hotel, begin your day with Cassandre’ Voice of an Angel, where her soaring vocals and heartfelt holiday favorites create an uplifting and inspiring Branson experience. After the show, enjoy lunch before delighting in a matinee performance of Christmas with The Petersens, a beloved bluegrass family whose warm harmonies, festive classics, and authentic Ozarks charm will fill you with holiday spirit. End this fun filled day by letting the Texas Tenors blow you away with their astounding vocal abilities! Having amassed a huge fan base worldwide and as the most successful touring group in the history of America’s Got Talent, the Texas Tenors are sure to leave a lasting impression. (B,L)

Wed, Nov 11: Following breakfast today, don your red, white, and blue and head to Downtown Branson for the annual Veterans Day Parade honoring those in all branches of the US military and their families. Celebrate those who have sacrificed for our nation, some with their own lives. Spend time on your own for lunch exploring the boutique shops and restaurants of historic downtown or the modern options at Branson Landing. Afterwards, enjoy a memorable evening aboard the Showboat Branson Belle, where a delicious dinner and lively entertainment cruise across the sparkling waters of Table Rock Lake. Afterward, be dazzled by the high-energy music, glittering costumes, and festive cheer of Christmas Wonderland at King’s Castle Theatre, the perfect finale to your night in Branson. (B,D)

Thu, Nov 12: After breakfast, visit the campus of the College of the Ozarks. For over 100 years, hard work, agriculture, and education have been of utmost importance here. From its humble farm beginnings and early canning operations to today’s student-run farms and student-produced smoked hams and other foods, “Hard Work U”®, as the College is otherwise known, continues to serve the Ozarks in many ways. The tour includes visiting Patriots Park, the Williams Memorial Chapel, Edwards Mill, the stained glass and candle shop and the greenhouses. Then, dine at The Keeter Center, where every part of your meal includes work done by students, from the vegetables grown on site and home-made products—this a true farm to table experience unlike any other! Next, transport back in time to Bethlehem at Sight & Sound Theatre’s cherished holiday production—Miracle of Christmas. Journey alongside Joseph and Mary, the shepherds, wisemen, and others as the story of Jesus’ birth unfolds all around you through massive sets and live animals! The day concludes after a little more holiday entertainment. (B,L,D)

Fri, Nov 13: Depart Branson in the morning for Indianapolis, stopping in historic St. Charles, Missouri for festive fun and lunch on your own. Return to Indianapolis this evening. (B)