There’s also a synthetic ice skating rink with a large tree programmed to “dance” along with a selection of favorite Christmas songs. Once there, head into the main lobby to see their gingerbread village and train display, large trees, and other holiday decor.
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It’s free to drive through, but you can also book a 25-minute tram tour of the lights. The hotel and resort features over a million lights decorating the roadway and buildings around the complex. Big Cedar LodgeĪlso not considered a traditional drive-through display, Big Cedar Lodge is worth a visit.
LOCATION: 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson, MO 65616ĭATES OF OPERATION: Select days from Nov.
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Visit our Ultimate Guide to Christmas at Silver Dollar City for a full rundown of all the park has to offer. The theme park - styled as an 1880s mining city - continually receives recognition for its incredible illuminated displays, 1,000 decorated trees, two Broadway-style Christmas shows, an eight-story LED special effect Christmas tree, Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Christmas light parade, thrilling amusement rides, festival foods, and more. While not a drive-through display, Silver Dollar City is decked out in over 6.5 MILLION lights during the annual An Old Time Christmas festival. SEE ALSO: Branson Christmas Attractions & Activities PRICE: $23.29 per single car with up to 8 passengers if purchased online in advance. on Friday and Saturdays, or later as traffic dictates) LOCATION: 5586 W Highway 76, Branson, MO 65616
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Rated by the Travel Channel as one of the top five drive through Christmas displays in the U.S., the Trail of Lights features a series of story-telling animated characters surrounded with millions of Christmas lights. Home to the famous outdoor theatre, the 160-acre Shepherd of the Hills Homestead transforms into a holiday paradise. The Trail of Lights at Shepherd of the Hills PRICE: $20-30 per single car entry (price varies depending on day of week) LOCATION: 700 Expressway Lane, Branson, MO 65616 You can also visit with Santa every weekend from Nov. Branson’s Lights of Joyīranson’s Lights of Joy (formerly known as Gift of Lights) drive-through display debuted in 2015 but its location off Shepherd of the Hills Expressway is the same as the former Festival of Lights, which was held there for almost 25 years prior.īranson’s Lights of Joy contains more than 300 displays with over one million twinkling LED lights throughout the 1.25 mile drive, and was completely overhauled with new all-new displays in 2021. Visit the Let There Be Lights website for further details. PRICE: $30 per car (up to 6 passengers) for drive-through only $25 per person for VIP Santas Safari, which includes a 45-minute guided tour through the lights and animals, and more. LOCATION: 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO 65616 The Zoo is also home to the region’s only live reindeer herd, giving patrons the opportunity to pet, feed, and take photos with the Sven, Rudolph, Prancer, and more with the VIP “Santa’s Safari” option. Every admission includes the light display, ‘Candyland Courtyard’ complete with dancing trees timed to your favorite Christmas tunes, ‘Animal Adventures’ building with dozens of animals on display, Elves’ Secret Gift Shop, and more. Two two-mile display is open nightly beginning Nov. Let There Be Lights at Promised Land Zooīranson’s Promised Land Zoo is home to the area’s newest and longest drive-through light display. If you prefer to let someone else do the driving, Branson VIP Holiday Lights coach tour takes you through two light displays, a view of the Branson lighted nativity scene, and ends with hot chocolate and treats from the Backstage Cafe at the historic Branson Hotel.įor an aerial view of the lights, there are holiday helicopter tours available from Branson Helicopter Tours or Chopper Charter. This year, there are three main drive-through light displays that welcome guests from dusk until late-night - perfect for the after-show crowd! Venturing around town to see all the homes and businesses decked out in thousands of colorful twinkling lights is a favorite Christmastime activity in Branson.