USA Travel Magazine

Bringing in the New Year should be a moment to remember, and why not add a bit of nostalgia to the event by joining events that have included the elaborate “Titanic Revisited” New Year's Eve Party . A top the beautiful Ozark mountaintop overlooking Branson, Missouri's scenic Table Rock Lake is the elegant AAA Four-Diamond Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa. This beautiful resort and spa has partnered with one of Branson's most popular attractions, the acclaimed Titanic: The World's Largest Interactive Titanic Museum & Exhibition to host this one-of-a-kind event. And, this is just one of the New Year's events featured on this special occasion.

The Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa features 301 spacious guest rooms and suites with cherry wood beds, down comforters, tiled stone baths, dual-line telephones with data port, and WiFi access, in-room movies, and music for a nominal fee. Rooms also feature a iron and ironing board, coffee maker, in-room safes, and for those who travel with their pet there are a number of select pet-friendly rooms available.

The resort has an array of recreational options that include t he resort's Chateau on the Lake Marina, open most of the year, offers more water sports activities than any other resort in the Midwest. Offerings at the full-service marina include overnight boat slips, and an array of watercraft rentals, parasailing, guided fishing excursions, scuba diving, and snorkeling. With 850 miles of pristine shoreline and 80 miles of crystal blue water, Table Rock Lake is a perfect water playground.

For those who wish to relax there is the impressive 14,000-square-foot Spa Chateau. The full-service spa, which opened in 2006, features 10 luxurious treatment rooms; customized body treatments; a soothing Infinity Tub that is filled from the ceiling; a decadent Roman Bath situated beneath a waterfall overlooking Table Rock Lake; a lake-view Movement Therapy Studio for Yoga; and a unique Barber Spa.

Additional recreational offerings at the resort include a 24-hour fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, a year-round indoor pool, a seasonal pool outdoors, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, nature and biking trails, The Sassafras Movie Theater, Crawdaddies Kids Club, and full-service concierge. Golfing at six area courses, which includes two of Missouri's finest, also is available to guests.

Dining options at Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa include the award-winning Chateau Grille, which features a stunning view of Table Rock Lake; the 9 th Street Italian Deli, serving bistro-style sandwiches and hand-made pizza; the Atrium Café & Wine Bar, located in the lobby beside an indoor waterfall and stream brimming with colorful Koi fish; and The Sweet Shoppe, offering ice cream, baked goods, and specialty coffees.

The party kicks off with a Band performing rock, R&B, and dance favorites from the 70's and 80's. A balloon drop will be conducted at midnight, which will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display outside. Guests attending the New Year's Eve Party will also have the opportunity to experience the diverse attractions and shows in Branson, which includes many holiday offerings.