Programs taking advantage of hotel-motel tax money

The increase, from 3 to 8 percent of a visitor’s hotel or motel bill, went into effect April 1, right at the start of the month-long Azalea Festival. Muskogee City Treasurer Jean Kingston said many Muskogee hotels and motels report their collections quarterly, so the full impact of the increase cannot be gauged. However, preliminary April figures show a 33 percent increase in hotel-motel taxes, from $35,613 to $47,394, Kingston said. Hewitt worked with the chamber to prepare invitations and information material for the Exchange Club’s district convention this weekend in Muskogee. The convention will attract 50 exchange club members from across Oklahoma and western Arkansas. He said chamber vice president of tourism and marketing Treasure McKenzie and tourism/marketing assistant Alisha Tanksley helped come up with a “Margaritaville” themed welcome bag that featured a parrot hat, a Jimmy Buffet CD and a Muskogee tour brochure.

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Programs taking advantage of hotel-motel tax money

Branson lures people with its big name live shows, but also offers a lake, Marvel Cave, Silver Dollar City, McKenzie said. “Once we get people into town, it's everyone's job to get people in their doors,” McKenzie said. Three Rivers Museum Executive




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Marvel Cave is located within Silver Dollar City theme park, which is just outside of Branson.

William Henry Lynch and his 2 daughters first opened the cave to tourists in 1894.  In 1950 Hugo Herschend leased the cave and by 1960 Silver Dollar City was being built around the cave. Early explorers believed they would find marble in the cave, but bat guano was found instead.  Bat guano (manure) was mined for 5 years and it was in demand as a prized fertilizer.

Marvel Cave is a wet limestone cave, and features a Cathedral room, which is the largest cave entrance room in the United States.  While experiencing Missouri’s deepest cave, you will descend nearly 500 feet using stairs before riding out of the cave on a cable train. Marvel cave is an unforgettable experience!

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Summer is a great time to visit Branson. The Ozark Mountains are bursting with excitement. Enjoy the natural beauty of the summer season. Cool off in one of our beautiful Lakes, take in an exciting show, or visit one of our countless attractions. Don’t miss the annual “National KidsFest” at Silver Dollar City kicking off June 11th. Click here for more information about this  festival. Other fun events include the free Summer Concert Series at the Branson Landing beginning June 24th with a live performance by “Members Only”. Read our Post about all of the happenings for the 4th of July weekend including fireworks schedules. Special event concerts include 38 Special and the Kentucky Headhunters ( July2nd ), Big Smith ( July 15th), Michael English ( July 17th ) and Chain Reaction (Aug 6th) . Don’t miss the annual Super Summer Car Cruise ( August 11-13th), Larry the Cable Guy ( Aug 20th)  or the 23rd Annual Fiddle Festival ( Aug 26th-28th). Give us a call for our latest Summer package ideas.

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The Branson Entertainment Community has joined together and will be performing a special concert on June 26th,        7 PM, at The Mansion Theater to benefit victims of the devastating tornado that hit Joplin, MO. recently. The star studded lineup of musicians will be announced soon. For up to date information,  to purchase tickets, or to make a donation, visit  www.joplinbenefit.com .


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Insiders' Guide to Branson and the Ozark Mountains

No trip to Branson would be complete without at least a peek into Ozarks ... The cave was later renamed Marvel Cave since no marble was ever mined from its ...

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USA 101, A Guide to America's Iconic Places, Events, and Festivals

attraction called Marvel Cave made Branson a tourist destination. Then with the 1907 release of the popular novel The Shepherd of the Hills, ...

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Post offices: Marmaros•' 1886-1929 (po moved to another location after 1889); Silver Dollar City (substation of Branson) 1967-1980; Marvel Cave Park4 ...

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Marvel Cave, Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri


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The Cheapskate Guide to Branson, Missouri, Hotels, Entertainment, Restaurants, Special Events, and More

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