Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe

Branson Area & Directions

From Springfield, Missouri:
Travel East on MO-744 and turn left onto U.S. 160. Take the I-44 East ramp and take I-44 East to the U.S. 65 South Exit (Exit 82A) toward Branson. Take 65-BR/MO to Branson (approximately 40 miles). Turn right onto MO-265. Turn left onto Hill Haven Road. Stay right to go onto Emerald Pointe Drive. Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe will be approximately 1 mile ahead.
Distance from Springfield-Branson Regional Airport to Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe: 60 miles

From Little Rock, Arkansas:
Take I-40 (U.S. 65) North. At Exit 125, bear right (East) onto U.S. 65. Keep straight onto U.S. 412 (U.S. 62). Keep straight onto U.S. 65. Turn left onto State Road 265. Bear right to stay on State Road 265. Bear left onto Hill Haven Road. Keep straight onto Emerald Pointe Drive. Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe will be approximately 1 mile ahead.

From Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Take I-244 East to I-44. Continue on to U.S. 412 East. Take U.S. 412 East for approximately 160 miles. Turn left onto U.S. 65 North. Turn left onto State Road 265. Bear right to stay on State Road 265. Bear left onto Hill Haven Road. Keep straight onto Emerald Pointe Drive. Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe will be approximately 1 mile ahead.

Branson Area Points of Interest & Attractions

Branson Area Events

April

• BransonFest
  Named as one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the American Bus Association, BransonFest kicks off the spring season in Branson with live entertainment, attractions, great food, outdoor activities and arts & crafts. The BransonFest concerts at Welk Resort Theatre allow visitors to preview the upcoming seasonal lineup of Branson shows.

April - May

• World-Fest
  Billed as “America’s Largest International Festival,” World-Fest at Silver Dollar City hosts talented international performers from all over the world for a cultural celebration of music, dance and crafts.

May

• Branson Rock Ride Remember Motorcycle Rally
  Enjoy live concerts, motorcycle rallies (all makes and models are welcome), car shows and much more at the Branson Rock Ride Remember Motorcycle Rally!

June

• Rods ‘n’ Relics Weekend
  Loads of fun, Rods ‘n’ Relics Weekend takes place at Area ’57 within the Dick Clark American Bandstand complex. Highlights include classic cars, great games and prizes, a Friday night cookout and drive-in movie for all registered rodders, Saturday night dance and midnight creeper races.
• Ozark Mountain Outdoor Adventure Show
  The Ozark Mountain Outdoor Adventure Show takes place over three days and provides a wide range of outdoor activities for the whole family such as hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and climbing, as well as seminars and other special events.

June - August

• National Kids Fest
  Billed as “America’s Largest Kids Fest,” the National Kids Fest at Silver Dollar City features such attractions and shows as The Magic of Peter Gossamer, Circus of the Centure – On Ice!, VeggieTales Presents: The Invention of Silliness, Championship Clogging, Kids Concoctions and much more!

August

• Annual Oldtime Fiddle Contest
  Fiddlers from all over the United States compete for more than $3,500 in cash and trophies at the immensely popular Oldtime Fiddle Contest.
• Southern Gospel Picnic
  Known as “America’s Biggest Southern Gospel Picnic,” the Southern Gospel Picnic at Silver Dollar City features performance by some of the hottest names in gospel music!

September

• Annual Autumn Days Arts & Crafts Festival
  Stroll through beautiful downtown Branson and check out the talented work of approximately 150 craftspeople at the Autumn Daze Craft Festival.

September - October

• National Harvest Festival
  More than 100 visiting craftspeople exhibit their wares at Silver Dollar City’s premier fall event, National Harvest Festival, which also features 400 talented musicians and the theme park’s signature stage show, Headin’ West.

November

• Veterans Homecoming
  Sponsored by the Branson Veterans Task Force, Veterans Homecoming is a patriotic, seven-day tribute that honors our nation’s veterans.

November - December

• Branson Area Festival of Lights
  Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season at Branson Area Festival of Lights, a community-wide event that features special holiday shows and spectacular light displays.
• Ozark Mountain Christmas
  A broad and unexpected mix of world-class entertainment, recreation and holiday spirit to provide a truly exhilarating vacation experience.