The Showboat Branson Belle
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Branson Belle: The Queen of Table Rock Lake
| The Showboat Branson Belle Table Rock Lake Branson, Missouri |
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| Boarding View The Showboat Branson Belle Branson, Missouri |
| Paddwheels of the Branson Belle Tablerock Lake Branson, Missouri |
| Courtesy of the Showboat Branson Belle |
| Sunset on Table Rock Lake The Showboat Branson Belle Branson, Missouri |
| Courtesy of the Showboat Branson Belle |
The Showboat Branson Belle is one of the most unique attractions
to be found in the South. Not only is it the largest vessel to cruise a
landlocked lake in America, it is one of the few real showboats still
operating in the country.
The Branson Belle sails from a dock on Table Rock Lake on the
outskirts of Branson, Missouri, and operates year-round, although
cruise schedules change with the seasons. Although she is of
modern construction, the Belle is a throwback to the massive
paddlewheel showboats of the 1880s for which the South was
famed.
The boat carries 700 passengers and is 278 feet long and 78 feet
wide. She rises 112 feet from her hull to the top of her stacks and is
powered by 16-foot twin paddlewheels.
Constructed on the banks of Table Rock Lake, the engineers of the
Branson Belle showed considerable creativity in devising a way of
sliding her down into the reservoir without damaging the natural
resources of the lake. Instead of oil or grease, they lubricated the
ways with two tons of bananas.
Since her launch in 1995, the Branson Belle has delighted
thousands of visitors who board for cruises around Table Rock Lake
that include a meal, a chance to take in the spectacular views from
the upper deck and top notch entertainment from some of the best
performers in Branson.
To learn more about the Showboat Branson Belle and to see
videos, photographs, schedules and buy tickets online, please
follow this link:
to be found in the South. Not only is it the largest vessel to cruise a
landlocked lake in America, it is one of the few real showboats still
operating in the country.
The Branson Belle sails from a dock on Table Rock Lake on the
outskirts of Branson, Missouri, and operates year-round, although
cruise schedules change with the seasons. Although she is of
modern construction, the Belle is a throwback to the massive
paddlewheel showboats of the 1880s for which the South was
famed.
The boat carries 700 passengers and is 278 feet long and 78 feet
wide. She rises 112 feet from her hull to the top of her stacks and is
powered by 16-foot twin paddlewheels.
Constructed on the banks of Table Rock Lake, the engineers of the
Branson Belle showed considerable creativity in devising a way of
sliding her down into the reservoir without damaging the natural
resources of the lake. Instead of oil or grease, they lubricated the
ways with two tons of bananas.
Since her launch in 1995, the Branson Belle has delighted
thousands of visitors who board for cruises around Table Rock Lake
that include a meal, a chance to take in the spectacular views from
the upper deck and top notch entertainment from some of the best
performers in Branson.
To learn more about the Showboat Branson Belle and to see
videos, photographs, schedules and buy tickets online, please
follow this link:
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The Showboat Branson Belle is located at 4800 State Highway 165
in Branson. To reach the boat from Branson, follow either Highway
165 or Highway 265 out of the city. The landing is located 2.4 miles
from the intersections of Highways 165 and 265, adjacent to Table
Rock Dam.
To make things easier, you can just follow the signs pointing the
way to Table Rock Dam and you will find the boat and White River
Landing with no problem at all.
In addition to the boat, the landing offers shopping opportunities and
beautiful views of both Table Rock Lake and the Branson Belle.
in Branson. To reach the boat from Branson, follow either Highway
165 or Highway 265 out of the city. The landing is located 2.4 miles
from the intersections of Highways 165 and 265, adjacent to Table
Rock Dam.
To make things easier, you can just follow the signs pointing the
way to Table Rock Dam and you will find the boat and White River
Landing with no problem at all.
In addition to the boat, the landing offers shopping opportunities and
beautiful views of both Table Rock Lake and the Branson Belle.