On this Veteran’s Day… November 11th, our Sightseeing Cruise or Dinner Cruise is available free to all our veterans. We want to give back a little to those that have given so much to us.
There is a rich history surrounding Veterans Day and we’d like to take a minute to tell you about some of the highlights.
Veterans Day History
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors military veterans; that is, persons who served in the United States 
Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
On November 11, 1919, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issued a message to his countrymen on the first Armistice Day, in which he expressed what he felt the day meant to Americans:
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day. Weeks led the first national celebration in 1947 in Alabama and annually until his death in 1985. President Reagan honored Weeks at the White House with the Presidential Citizenship Medal in 1982 as the driving force for the national holiday. Elizabeth Dole, who prepared the briefing for President Reagan, determined Weeks as the “Father of Veterans Day.”
We Love Our Veterans
Branson has a time-honored tradition of celebrating our veterans and those of us at Main Street Marina definitely want to continue in that spirit. On November 11th we want to offer veterans an opportunity to get out on the lake and enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks on us. We offer a sightseeing and a dinner cruise through Main Street Lake Cruises that we would love to have you join us onboard. Please call our ticket office for reservations or for additional information. 417-239-3980. Thank you for your service! We appreciate the sacrifice you made for our country.
Think back to a time when you got out of your car after a long week and looked out at the waterfront for the first time. The wind blowing softly carrying your cares and agenda out with the breeze. That first refreshing breath of air that you draw as you step onto that beach or walk 
along the dock. We bring that feeling to you every day of the year. You know that feeling. That is your “Lake Attitude” descending upon you. In addition, there are so many ways you can catch that feeling at 
Street Lake Cruises we have several options for you and your group. Take a beautiful luxurious dinner cruise aboard our 100-foot opulent yacht 
Climb aboard The 
If your idea of relaxation involves getting out on the water by yourself or with those close to you, we have all the gear you might need at 
If you plan to stay on the dock you won’t be disappointed in the experience, because the Paddlewheel offers the best of everything there is in Branson! By day you can sit dockside and enjoy an amazing view, and by night The Paddlewheel turns into the Largest Floating Nightclub the area has to offer.
When the sun goes down we know how to Rock The Dock! We bring the best entertainment from the region to you every weekend and most weekdays. You will get the best DJ’s and bands 
right here at The Paddlewheel. Don’t worry if it’s cold there are several fire pits in the area, and if it rains we have plenty of room inside.
What an amazing New Year’s Party we had at 
During the week, at the Paddlewheel, we have Open Mic Night on Wednesday Night. On the weekend we will always be on the lookout to bring the best entertainment that the area has to offer. In addition, until March 1st, if you mention that you are a local you will receive 20% off your tab at The Paddlewheel. We really appreciate your business, so while many of our industries may 
be slower, we want to try to make it a little easier on your budget. It’s our way of saying thanks for making The Paddlewheel the most popular spot to be in Branson!
It happens all the time. When people that come from somewhere else and spend time with us dockside we get some very similar questions. Is this a lake or a river? What river are we sitting alongside? Why do they call this a lake when it looks like a river? We thought this would be a good place to explain some of the mystery of the picturesque and river (or lake) in Branson, Missouri.
History of Lake Taneycomo
Beach area declined and many of the tourists wanting to get into the water instead moved toward other activities in Branson. Swimming in a cold water lake just wasn’t desirable.
As temperatures start to warm in Branson, Missouri one of the best places to be is on 
The beauty of the Spring will never be more evident than on a cruise with Main Street Lake Cruises! Step aboard one of our amazing vessels and receive top-notch treatment while you take in the awesome scenery around you. The 
Enjoy a fabulous dinner from our scratch kitchen with a full-service cash bar to make sure you have just the right cocktail for the occasion.
your friends and hang out at Branson’s LARGEST Nightclub! You will have an opportunity to 
National Beer Days are April 6th and 7th! Mother’s Brewing Company will be releasing a special draft that will be offered only at The Paddlewheel this Spring! There will be great beer specials in addition to Rock The Dock the night of the 6th! It’s gonna be AMAZING!
