The Best of Branson Vacation Publication - Fall 2020

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Branson Show Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Song, dance and comedy

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Clay Cooper Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

High-energy shows perfect for the whole family

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Silver Dollar City. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Two fantastic festivals Sept. through Dec.

Branson Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . .

So many fun things to do and see Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shop til you drop Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Several award-winning courses Yakov Smirnoff

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Branson Tri-Lakes Area Map

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Branson Parks and Trails Map

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SHOW LISTINGS We do our best to publish the correct shows, but please call the theatre directly to confirm performance days and showtimes!

Americana Theatre

417-544-8700 • AmericanaTheatreBranson.com CJ Newsom’s Classic Country & Comedy

Sun, Tues & Thurs 8PM

Raiding the Country Vault

Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 8PM

Broadway to Bublé starring George Dyer

Select 10AM shows Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs

Rock N Roll Royalty

Mon, Wed & Fri 2PM

The Blackwoods

Select 10am shows

Johnson Strings Family Music and Vocal Show

Sun, Tues, Thurs 2PM

A Janice Martin Cirque Show (Oct 7-Dec 19)

Select 2PM shows Wed & Sat

Cassandré - Voice of an Angel (Oct 7-Dec 9)

Wed 2PM

Andy Williams Performing Arts Center & Theatre 417-334-4500 • AndyWilliamsPAC.com

Illusionist Rick Thomas’ Mansion of Dreams

Select 7:30PM shows Plus 2PM on select days

The Texas Tenors (Sept 9-12, Oct 7-10 plus select days Nov 4-Dec 9)

Select 2 or 7:30PM shows

Andy Williams Ozark Mountain Christmas (Nov 3-Dec 12)

Mon-Sat 2 or 7:30PM

Branson Central Theatre

417-231-4112 • BransonCentralTheatre.com Escape Reality Magic Dinner Show with Gary & Janine Carson

Mon-Sat 5PM

Comedy & Music of Steve Moris

Mon-Sat Noon with lunch Mon-Sat 8:30PM show only

Branson Famous Theater 417-231-4999 • Baldknobbers.com

Branson Famous Baldknobbers

Select 2 &/or 8PM shows Mon-Sat

Reza: Edge of Illusion

Select 2 or 8PM shows daily

Doug Gabriel’s #1 Hits Tribute

Select 10AM, 2 or 8PM shows

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Branson Hot Hits Theatre 417-337-7426 • BransonHotHits.com

Motown Downtown - A Tribute

Wed - Sun 7:30PM

Golden Sounds of the Platters

Tues & Thurs 2PM, Wed 10AM

All Crazy ‘Bout Patsy

Thurs, Fri, Sat 10AM

DooWop and More

Mon & Tues 7:30PM, Sat 2PM

Marvin Gaye & Masters of Soul

Mon, Wed, Fri 2PM

Branson Star Theater

417-693-4432 • BransonStarTheater.com Nashville Roadhouse Live

Fri & Sat 8PM

David Brooks Piano Man Experience

Mon 8PM

Caravelle Theatre 417-336-3838

Liverpool Legends

Select shows Mon-Thurs 7:30PM

Choices Concert Hall

417-320-6242 • ChoicesEntertainment.com Bluegrass Remedy starring Kari Garrison

Tues 5:30PM

Rick McEwen’s American Songbook

Wed 5:30PM

Melody Hart - Family & Friends

Thurs 5:30PM

Rhythm & Blues with David Brooks

Fri 5PM

What 4 Band

Sat 5:30PM

Live Local Bands 8PM most Fri & Sat nights. Call for more info.

Clay Cooper Theatre

417-332-2529 • ClayCooperTheatre.com Clay Cooper’s Country Express

Sun, Wed 7:30PM, Tues & Thurs 10AM, Fri 2PM

#1 Hits of the 60’s 417-339-1960

Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat 2PM

The Haygoods 417-339-4663

Tues, Thurs & Sat 7:30PM plus select 2PM shows in Nov-Dec

Hot Rods & High Heels - 50’s Show

10am on select Mon, Wed & Fri

Matt Gumm and Company

Sept 7 at 7:30PM, Oct 14 at 2PM Nov 13 & Dec 28 at 7:30PM

Larry’s Country Diner (Oct 5-9)

Select 7:30PM shows nightly

Dean Z Ultimate Elvis (Sept 4-Oct 30)

Select Mon, Wed & Fri 2PM or 7:30PM show

Dean Z’s Rockin Christmas Show (Nov 9-Dec 30)

10AM, 2PM or 7:30PM shows on select dates

Joseph Hall’s Elvis, Orbison & Cash Tribute

Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30PM

Clay-Goods JamborEve New Year’s Eve Show

Dec 31 8:30PM

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Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre 417-339-3003 • LegendsInConcert.com/branson

Legends in Concert

Select 3PM &/or 8PM shows daily except Wed

SIX Show

Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM plus Tues & Thurs 3PM plus select Saturdays

Brett’s Christmas Show (Nov 2-Dec 12)

Mon-Sat 10AM

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction 417-336-3000 • DPStampede.com

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction

5:30 & 8PM shows daily with matinees added on select days.

Dutton Family Theater 417-332-2772 • TheDuttons.com

The Duttons

Select 2PM and/or 8PM Mon-Sat

Magic & Comedy of Taylor Reed

Select 2PM and/or 8PM Mon-Sat

Leroy New-Tribute to Marty Robbins

2PM on select days

All Hands on Deck (Oct-Dec)

10AM Tues, Wed, Thurs

Grand Country Music Hall 417-335-2484 • GrandCountry.com

Grand Jubilee

Mon-Sat 7:30PM

Comedy Jamboree

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 3PM

Down Home Country

Mon-Fri 10AM

Branson Country USA Late Show

Fri 10:30PM

Ozarks Country

Sun 7PM

Ozarks Gospel

Sun 2PM

Amazing Pets

Select 10AM, 3PM and/or 7PM shows

New South Gospel

Thurs 3PM

Hamners’ Variety Theatre

417-334-4363 • HamnersUnbelievable.com ABBA Tribute: Thank You for the Music

Tues, Wed, Thurs 5PM Fri 8PM

Beach Boys California Dreamin’

Tues-Thurs 10AM, Fri 5PM

Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show

Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat 8PM Sun 3PM

Mike Walker Lasting Impressions

Tues, Wed, Thurs 2PM

Hughes Brothers Theatre

417-334-0076 • HughesMusicShow.com Hughes Music Show (thru Oct 27)

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 8PM Wed 2PM

Hughes Christmas Show (Nov 1-Jan 2, 2021)

Select 10AM, 2PM &/or 8PM Mon-Sat Dec 31: 9PM New Year’s Celebration Show

Oh Happy Day! Gospel Show

Wed, Thurs, Fri 10AM plus Sat, Nov 14 at 10AM

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IMAX Little Opry Theatre 417-335-4832 • BransonIMAX.com

John Denver Tribute

Mon–Sat 10AM

George Jones & Friends Remembered

Sun, Fri & Sat 5PM Tues & Thurs 9:30AM

George Strait Country

Mon, Tues & Thurs 5PM

Glen Campbell Songbook

Wed & Fri Noon

The Petersens

Tues, Wed & Thurs 2:30PM

Smoke on the Mountain

Tues-Sat 8PM (plus 5PM Sat Christmas shows in Nov & Dec)

Sons of Britches

Sun & Mon 8PM, Wed 5PM, Fri & Sat 2:30PM

Neil Diamond Gold

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat Noon

Rick McEwen’s Big Show

Mon 2:30PM

Hank Williams Revisited

Wed 9:30AM

Jerry Presley’s God & Country Theatre 417-334-6806 • GodandCountryTheatre.com

Jerry Presley Elvis Live! plus starting Nov 4: Christmas with Elvis

Fleetwood Mac Dreams Stevie Nicks Concert Tribute

3 Dog Night Shambala

Best of Neil Sedaka Tribute

Alabama Rolls On

Statler Brothers Revisisted

Waylon, Willie & The Good Ol’ Boys

The Temptations Motown Legends

James Taylor & Friends

50 Years of Kenny Rogers

Neil Diamond Tribute

Carpenter’s Once More

Kings Castle Theatre

417-334-2500 • KingsCastleTheatre.com Anthems of Rock

Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 8PM Thurs 2PM Nov-Dec: Call for schedule

New Jersey Nights

Tues & Thurs 8PM, Fri 2PM Nov-Dec: Call for schedule

Dublin’s Irish Tenors & Celtic Ladies

Mon & Wed 2PM Nov-Dec: Call for schedule

Broadway - The Greatest Hits

Tues 2PM through Oct 20

Branson’s Christmas Wonderland

Nov-Dec: Call for schedule

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Majestic Theater Branson Murder Mystery 417-849-8331

Select shows Tues-Sat 4PM Includes dinner

Ruby Room Theater & Lounge at Majestic 417-222-4499

Dancing in the Streets-Motown Revue: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 7:30PM Doo Wop & the Drifters: Wed & Thurs 7PM

Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel 417-218-0808

Mon & Wed 7:30PM Tues & Thurs 2PM

Mansion Entertainment Center 417-335-2000 • TheMansionTheatre.com

Oak Ridge Boys

Oct 14, 15, 21, 22 Nov 4 & 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 8PM

Neal McCoy

Oct 9 8PM Nov 4, 5, 18, 19 3PM

PraiseFest Fall Retreat (Oct 26-28) See website for listings of 15+ entertainers

Select 10AM & 7PM shows

Tony Orlando

Nov 9 8PM

Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre 417-336-0888 • AmazingAcrobats.com

AMAZE! featuring Acrobats of Shanghai - US Tour

Select 10AM, 3PM &/or 8PM shows daily

Urban Cowboy Reunion featuring Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee (Final Season Sept 6-Nov 16)

Sun 8PM, Mon 3PM Plus Wed, Nov 11 at 8PM

Pierce Arrow Theatre

417-336-8742 • PierceArrow.com Pierce Arrow - Decades

Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM

Pierce Arrow - Gold

Tues, Thurs, Sat 8PM

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Presleys’ Theatre

417-334-4874 • Presleys.com Presleys’ Country Jubilee

Mon-Sat 8PM

Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theatre

417-334-4191 • TheShepherdoftheHills.com Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Tues, Thurs, Sat 7:30PM Drama (through Oct 24) The Toby Show (through Oct 23)

Wed & Fri 5PM Dinner Included

Whodunnit Hoedown Murder Mystery Dinner Show (through Jan 2)

Mon, Wed & Fri 5PM

Shepherd’s Chuckwagon Dinner Show (Sept 10-Jan 2, 2021)

Sept-Oct: Tues, Thurs & Sat 5PM Nov-Dec: Mon, Wed & Fri 5PM

The Funniest Night of Your Life with ventriloquist Todd Oliver and Friends

Call for dates and times for lunch and dinner shows Sept 29-Dec 31

A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show (Nov 1-Dec 26)

Tues, Thurs, Sat 4PM plus added shows Nov 2, 6, 18 & Dec 25

Showboat Branson Belle

417-336-7171 • ShowboatBransonBelle.com Showboat Branson Belle Noon, 4PM and/or 7:30PM daily

Sight & Sound Theatre 800-377-1277 • Sight-Sound.com

Noah (Shows through Dec 31)

Tues-Sat 3:30PM & 7:30PM Plus additional 11:30AM on select Saturdays

Ask about Behind the Scenes Tours

Yakov Theatre

417-336-3838 • Yakov.com Yakov Smirnoff - Comedian (Oct 6-Dec 5)

2PM shows with 10AM shows on select days

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High energy show for the whole family!

CLAY COOPER’S COUNTRY EXPRESS

Clay Cooper’s Country Express has something for everyone with 25 entertainers on stage, great visual effects & a variety of music - old & new country, rock n roll, gospel, and patriotic! Come see Clay Cooper and his Band, 11 Dancers, trio Third Power, female vocalists Tina Cooper & Kari Garrison, outstanding youth entertainers Colton & Caden Cooper, and comedian Matt Gumm. The singing, dancing, and hysterical comedy will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Clay and his gang guarantee a family-friendly show, perfect for all ages. In November and December, Clay Cooper’s Country Express features an Ozark Mountain Christmas Celebration that has become a “MUST SEE” in Branson. The first half features highlights from our regular season show, and the second half is all Christmas! You don’t want to miss it!

HOT RODS & HIGH HEELS

Celebrating poodle skirts, sock hops, soda shops, and teenage love, our eight singers/dancers and live band are sure to stir up some fond memories of “the good ol’ days!”

Reminisce as this versatile cast takes you down Memory Lane with the songs and dances of the fabulous 50’s! In November & December, we add a special section with beloved 50’s Christmas songs like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree!”

DEAN Z’S ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS SHOW

Award-winning and internationally acclaimed entertainer Dean Z, sings your favorite rockin’ holiday hits! Featuring his high energy 10 piece band and the beautiful dynamite singers!

Spanning Christmas standards made famous by Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, Dean Martin, The Ronettes & more!

The best rock n roll, rockabilly, and swing Christmas classics, guaranteed to rock you into the holiday spirit!

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• 32 Magnificent Horses • Stampede of the Buffalo • Belles of the Ball • Trick Riding & Competition • Singing, Dancing & Family Friendly Comedy • Patriotic Grand Finale • A Fabulous Four-Course Feast

Call Early!

1.800.520.5544 or 417.336.3000 Visit us online at www.dpstampede.com Connect With Us

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Showboat Branson Belle Celebrates 25 Years Celebrating 25 years sailing on Table Rock Lake, the Showboat Branson Belle features scenic tours aboard an authentic, multi-level paddlewheeler. Each cruise includes a journey on the pristine Table Rock Lake, a chef-inspired 3-course meal and a musically and comedic entertaining live production.

Inside the Showboat, a 700-seat dining room spans three stories, centered on a state-of-the-art performance stage with a cast delivering on the promise of “most entertaining dinner cruise” with a variety show of singing, dancing, live band and award-winning comedy and magic. Musical selections are crowd-favorites like Elvis, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock and movie soundtracks. Plus, high-energy tap dancing “rocks the boat” throughout each show.

Several dining options are available, ranging from a slowcooked pot roast and honey-citrus chicken in general seating, to a premium selection from a menu in the Captain’s Club seating. All meals are served with salad, bread and dessert, with a variety of dessert choices in Captain’s Club. Cruise times vary each day from noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

More information and dates at showboatbransonbelle.com or 800-775-BOAT.

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Championship Ozark’s Style BBQ in Branson, Missouri Competing on the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) circuit since 2012 42 Grand Champions 120 Category Wins

2845 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO • 417-320-6357 Best Family Restaurant Be sure and visit our other local favorite award-winning restaurant in Hollister, MO!

An American smoke & fire interpretation of the classic pub

Best Bar/Pub

24 Downing Street • Hollister, MO • 417-320-6106 www.dspourhouse.com

Peace. Love. Pizza.

Mellow is a state of mind, a culture, a way of being. Their mission is to provide delicious food in a fun and creative environment. Mellow Mushroom prides its long history of handcrafted quality. For over 40 years, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers have been serving up fresh, stone-baked pizzas.

Some favorites include Buffalo Chicken and Holy Shiitake Pie. Mellow Mushroom prides on being inclusive of everyone’s needs, many pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan.

Mellow Mushroom stone-baked pizzas start with the classic Mellow crust, made with Appalachian spring water. In addition to stone-baked pizzas, Mellow Mushroom serves appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Pick from a selection of 24 draft beers or tasty, handcrafted cocktails. It’s no wonder Mellow Mushroom Branson was named BEST Pizza and BEST New Restaurant in 2019!

Their location at 333 Branson Landing Blvd. also offers online ordering and take-out on their website at mellowmushroom.com or you can give them a call at 417-320-5082 and check out their website for hours which are subject to change based on the season!

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Hey y’all... let’s eat!

Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen is a stunning, nearly 16,000 square-foot restaurant located on the north end of Branson Landing with lots of convenient parking. Their family-style concept is sure to make everyone’s experience at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen meaningful and unique. Guests help themselves to endless portions of tasty, southern comfort food as they pass dishes around with family and friends in a setting that feels like home. Entree, side dish, and dessert recipes come from Paula Deen’s cookbooks, including favorites such as her Southern Fried Chicken and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. Paula is known to visit a couple of times a year as well! She likes to show kitchen staff how to cook the food herself. At Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, guests enter and exit through the Paula Deen store. Deen has hand-selected every item to reflect Savannah’s rich cultural heritage and luxurious tastes, steeped in decades of her family’s culture. Guests can purchase all of Paula Deen’s products, including cookbooks, aprons, and cookware in-store or online at pauladeenshop. com. The restaurant is conveniently located at 545 Branson Landing Blvd in Branson, MO. For more information, you can call them at 417-320-5127 or check out their website at PaulaDeenFamilyKitchen.com for hours!

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Silver Dollar City Presents Crafts, Cowboys & Pumpkins As part of its 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee, Silver Dollar City presents one of the longest running and most-attended craft festivals in America, The Harvest Festival featuring Crafts, Cowboys and Pumpkins, September 23-October 31, 2020. The 1880s theme park has perfected this annual event over the past six decades, creating one of the most heralded crafts festivals in Mid-America set in an Ozark Mountain Fall.

It is a festival that lets guests stroll and observe demonstrating crafters while toe-tapping western, bluegrass and country music sounds from outdoor stages and cowboy lore is brought to life by legendary figures; then evening and nighttime are set aglow as the energy heats up and a pumpkin-centric evening takes over.

All throughout, there are the City’s rides and coasters soaring into the Ozark skies and, as has become tradition, a wide selection of creative Silver Dollar City food specialties. This year the menu features all things pumpkin, including pumpkin cheesecake cones, cappuccinos, cinnamon rolls, funnel cakes, churros with pumpkin fluff and more.

As the sun sets, thousands of hand-carved pumpkins start glowing and Pumpkin Plaza opens up with lively entertainment, glow-in-the-dark goodies, meet-n-greets with pumpkin pals, a woodland hike and more family fun, including rides into the night until 9pm (10pm Fridays & Saturdays).

The return of cowboy culture adds an entirely different layer of yesteryear, adding western cowboy cooking on outdoor grills, the old Silver Dollar City Stagecoach and its storytellers of western lore, cowboy artworks and demonstrating cowboy artists.

For more information, visit SilverDollarCity.com.

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Best Theme Park Holiday Event in America We are proud to announce that the reigning “Best Theme Park Holiday Event in America” runs Nov 7-December 30.

Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, 4-time winner of “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” by the readers of USAToday, presents an Old Time Christmas with a brilliant 80-foot-tall, state-of-the-art Christmas tree, millions of lights and plenty of holiday cheer throughout the 1880s theme park. The customdesigned, towering tree soars eight stories into the night sky as the centerpiece of “Joy on Town Square.”

The two-month long holiday celebration in Branson, Missouri is nationally acclaimed for creativity, sheer illumination, holiday foods and good family fun. This holiday season, the 1880s theme park is adorned with over 6.5 million lights (680 miles of lights), 1,000 decorated Christmas trees, 600 wreaths, over 3 miles of garland and ribbon.

Located next to “Joy on Town Square,” Christmas In Midtown bursts with colorful radiance as 1.5 million LED lights bring brilliance to the heart of the “City” with colorful, twinkling light tunnels and light displays soaring 9-stories high including flying angels, reindeer, stars and snowflakes.

Over 40 rides and attractions ring in the thrills including the world’s fastest, steepest and tallest spinning coaster, Time Traveler, and the Guinness Book Record-holder for steepest drop on a wooden coaster, Outlaw Run. Family holiday adventures continue in the Grand Exposition, Fireman’s Landing and more.

Holiday foods are prepared throughout the park including prime rib, root beer-glazed ham, and traditional turkey & dressing, topped off with selections of merry desserts like apple dumplings, fresh-baked fruitcakes and award-winning ginger cookies.

For more information, visit SilverDollarCity.com.

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Ballparks of America 417-986-3395 1000 Pat Nash Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Call for hours

Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy Adventure Ziplines 888-214-5019 501 North Wildwood Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

417-339-5476 1901 MO-86 Hwy. Ridgedale, MO 65739 Open daily 9AM

Andy B’s Bowl Social 417-213-8631 405 Branson Landing Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM

Beyond the Lens! & FlyRide 417-337-9333 3115 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson Mo 65616 Open daily 10AM

Aquarium at the Boardwalk

2700 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Opening in 2020

Arcade City/7D Dark Ride Adventure/The Mirror Maze 417-203-4150 715 Branson Landing Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

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Big Air Trampoline Park

417-408-8001 3300 N. Gretna Rd. Suite D Branson, MO 65616 Open daily. Call for times.

Bigfoot Fun Park & Bigfoot Discovery Expedition Tours 1-800-562-2416 3608 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM–Late

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Branson Auto and Farm Museum 417-335-2600 1335 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson Mo 65616 Open daily 9AM

Branson Balloon

417-336-6060 Call for availability and to book your flight

Branson Centennial Museum 417-239-1912 120 S. Commercial, Branson, Mo 65616 Open Mon-Sat 10AM

Branson Zipline at Wolfe Mountain 417-561-0699 2339 US Hwy. 65 Walnut Shade, MO 65771 Open daily 9AM

Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex

417-335-4832 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM

Branson Ferris Wheel

Branson’s Promised Land Zoo

Branson Jet Boats

Branson’s Wild World

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The Butterfly Palace

417-334-1612 3335 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Call for hours.

877-441-3727 7A North Boardwalk Branson Landing Open daily 10AM • May-October

417-332-2884 4740 Gretna Rd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM

Branson Scenic Railway 417-334-6110 206 E. Main St. Branson, MO 65616 Call for schedule

Branson Skyscraper at Track 3 417-334-1612 2505 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily. Hours vary.

417-337-9453 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM 417-239-0854 2020 W 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM 417-332-2231 4106 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Castle of Chaos

417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM

Celebrity Car Museum and Attraction 417-239-1644 1600 W. 76 Country Blvd Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily at 9AM

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Chopper Charter 417-332-1545 2941 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction Dick’s 5 & 10

417-334-2410 103 W. Main St. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8:30AM

Dinosaur Mini Golf 417-332-0887 2501 Green Mntn Dr Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Dinosaur Museum 417-239-0733 3619 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

417-336-3000 1525 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 5:30 & 8PM shows daily with matinee shows added on select dates

The Elite Cinema III

417-335-4832 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM Call for showtimes

Fritz’s Adventure & Aerodium 417-320-6138 1425 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Fun Mountain at Big Cedar Lodge 417-335-2777 190 Top of the Rock Rd. Ridgedale, MO 65739 Open daily 10AM

Grand Country Fun Spot/Indoor & Outdoor Mini Golf Dogwood Canyon Nature Park 877-459-5687 2038 W. St Hwy 86 Lampe, MO 65681 Open 8:30AM

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417-335-2454 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Greatest Adventures Mini Golf/Scooters Sports Grill 417-332-0888 4800 Gretna Rd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

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Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors 417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM

Main Street Lake Cruises & Marina 417-239-3980 9 South Boardwalk Branson Landing Open daily 9AM

Mount Pleasant Winery 417-336-9463 3125 Green Mountain Dr. Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily 10AM

Parakeet Pete’s Steampunk Balloon Hollywood Wax Museum

417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM

Inspiration Tower at Shepherd of the Hills 417-334-4191 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Johnny Morris’ Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve 888-267-0192 150 Top of the Rock Rd. Ridgedale, MO 65739 Open daily 9AM

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium 888-222-6060 500 W. Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65807 Open daily 10AM

417-559-1529 600 Promenade Way Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline (417) 559-1529 1113 Branson Landing Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf 417-336-6606 2901 Green Mntn. Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 417-337-5300 3326 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9:30 AM

Ripley’s Super Fun Zone

417-266-7699 2320 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Runaway Lost Treasure Mini Golf Mountain Coaster 417-332-0889 3346 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

417-334-7337 935 State Hwy. 165 Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

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BRANSON AREA Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama 417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Tues, Thurs & Sat 8:30PM

Shepherd’s Adventure Park

417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Silver Dollar City

417-336-7100 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy.

Branson, MO 65616 Open though December.

Days and hours vary. Visit silverdollarcity.com for details

Snowflex at Wolfe Mountain Shoot For the Stars Mini-Golf 417-337-8700 3110 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM

Shipwrecked Treasure Museum

417-635-5041 Across from Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at Branson Landing Open daily 10AM

Showboat Branson Belle

800-775-2628 4800 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616 Cruises on select days at Noon, 4 and/or 7:30PM

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417-561-0699 2339 US Hwy. 65 Walnut Shade, MO 65771 Open daily 9AM

Splash Country Indoor Waterpark at Grand Country Resort 417-335-3535 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Talking Rocks Cavern 417-272-3366 423 Fairy Cave Ln. Branson West, MO 65737 Open daily 9:30AM

Titanic Museum Attraction

(800) 381-7670 3235 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

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ATTRACTIONS The Track Family Fun Parks 417-334-1612 3 Branson Locations Open daily. Hours vary

Veterans Memorial Museum 417-336-2300 1250 W. 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Vigilante Extreme ZipRider

417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily weather permitting

WonderWorks

417-231-9999 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex 417-332-1499 3609 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open Mon-Sat 9AM

White Water

417-336-7100 3505 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open 10AM through Sept 7

Wildwood Mini Golf 417-320-6214 200 Wildwood Drive Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily 9AM

Xtreme Racing Center 888-270-1720 3600 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

WonderWorks

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Enjoy Starry-Eyed Fun with Celebrities at Branson’s Hollywood Wax Museum When fun for all ages is on your agenda, you won’t want to miss one of the biggest attractions in Branson. Just look for the Great Ape of Branson towering over Highway 76, and get ready for some mammoth merriment.

The world-famous Hollywood Wax Museum has brought its craft and celebration of celebrity to Branson, giving guests the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite movie and pop culture icons. When they invite you to “Come Play with the Stars,” they aren’t kidding. Visitors can walk right up to their favorite stars, try on props and costumes, and pose for fun photos. They’ll also be able to get to know the stars better through posted facts about their charities and side businesses, fluky details about their backgrounds, their likes and dislikes, and more.

More opportunities to play include: • Castle of Chaos is like nothing else. Feel the excitement of a whole new reality! Choose from two amazing 5D adventures where you’ll be swept away to other lands for a nonstop, shoot-‘em-up adventure that’s fun for all ages.

• At Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf, you’ll take the 18 steps to becoming a Hollywood star while putting through palm trees, parties and paparazzi. Your wisecracking agent, Marty McBooster, guides you through the course with lots of fun photo ops along the way.

• Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors takes you inside a modern fairy tale where you can be the hero. In order to rescue Princess Hannah, you’ll have to find your way through 288 potential turns and several sections where you’ll see infinite reflections in every direction.

For more information, call (417) 337-8700 or visit their website at BransonWaxFun.com

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Stampede Celebrates 26 Years of Memories in Branson In 2020, Guests will be treated to all the music, friendly competitions, comedic capers, and equestrian showmanship they’ve come to love during the 26th season of Dolly Parton’s Stampede.

“We love to hear from visitors about their favorite parts of the show, and their kids’ reaction to the beautiful horses,” said Bryan Cossiboom, Dolly Parton’s Stampede general manager.

“Often they tell us how they plan to bring back even more family next time.”

For the Christmas show, the cast, including 32 magnificent horses, takes you on a nostalgic holiday trip with a friendly North Pole - South Pole rivalry. Watch in delight as the Sugar Plum Fairy brings toys to life right before your eyes. The live nativity scene, which includes three kings arriving atop real camels, brings the true meaning of Christmas to life. Santa himself will also make an appearance in a horse drawn sleigh.

And of course guests will enjoy a delicious four course holiday feast while they watch the show.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction has grown to be “Branson’s Most Fun Place to Eat.” The company also operates Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, and The Comedy Barn Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, as well as Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Each of these spectacular shows feature special effects, musical productions and live animals, all served with a fabulous four-course family feast.

Guests are encouraged to reserve early, as many shows sell out. Christmas shows will run October 29 through January 2, 2021. Show times and reservations are available by calling 417.336.3000 or visiting dpstampede.com.

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WonderWorks Secret Laboratory opens in Branson WonderWorks, an indoor amusement park for the mind, brings STEAM focused activities for all ages to the Branson visitor. WonderWorks offers guests three floors on non-stop “edu-tainment” with over 100 hands-on activities focused on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, with interactive exhibits about natural disasters, light, sound, space, imagination and more. The attraction also features new and exclusive exhibits special to the Branson location. This includes an interactive military experience and an entire section devoted to Branson’s rich history.

WonderWorks features the attraction’s iconic exterior – a grandiose house flipped upside-down. The unique façade is part of WonderWorks’ background story. According to legend, it was once a top-secret laboratory that was lifted and flipped on its roof by an experiment gone awry. From its exterior to its interior, visitors of all ages will enjoy a family friendly, out of this world experience, which will make for some amazing memories.

Some of WonderWorks state of the art experiences will include: Interactive Sandbox, Illusion Art Gallery, Xtreme 360 bikes, The Adventures of Professor Wonder and the Bubble Lab just to name a few.

To learn more about WonderWorks and all the fun they have to offer, visit wonderworksbranson.com or call 417-231-9999.

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Branson Meadows

hopping at Branson Landing is like walking the sidewalks of Main Street America. Anchored by Bass Pro Shops and a Belk Store, Branson Landing is home to over 75 retail stores and kiosks as well as 11 attractions plus a marina.

Dining in style is never an issue on the Branson Landing. Pick from 18 restaurants including Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, Saltgrass Steak House and the brand new Guy Fieri’s Branson Kitchen & Bar. Stroll the Branson Landing and LIVE IT UP at Andy B’s Bowl Social. At the heart of the Landing is a vibrant town square terracing down to the $7.5 million spectacular water attraction that features the first-ever merging of water, fire, light and music.

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nchored by Branson Meadows Cinema, The Shoppes at Branson Meadows provide plenty of opportunities for retail therapy with VF Factory Outlet, Tuesday Morning, Bon Worth and Tool Town just to name a few. And don’t miss out on the fun at 1984 Arcade, Escape Code and Axe Game.

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Grand Village

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Branson Landing

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he Grand Village Shops offer a truly unique shopping experience just off the historic 76 Strip. Dozens of specialty shops offer everything from Christmas and holiday décor, to fashion jewelry, women’s clothing, handcrafted leather goods as well as handcarved collectables.

If you get hungry while you’re shopping, you can grab a bite at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner or Sugar Leaf Bakery Café.

Tanger Outlets

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hen you talk about shopping in Branson, you can’t forget Tanger Outlets.

Check out their website and app and make sure you map out the locations of your favorite stores. Tanger Outlets has dozens of the top retailers in America. From Banana Republic Factory to GAP Factory Store, Under Armour to Vera Bradley, you are always able to find what you want at Tanger Outlets. Before you start shopping, be sure and stop by Shopper Services to get their Little Red Book of Savings. You will be glad you did!

Historic Downtown Branson

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very Branson vacation should include a trip to the historic downtown area.

While you’re there, take a little something home to remind you of your stay. Looking for unique shops? Check out the ever-changing “Fun Aisle” as well as the Candy Emporium at Dick’s 5 & 10. Looking for unique jewelry, or maybe you are a flea market fan? Check out the aisles and aisles of vintage finds at the Main Street Flea Market or The Classy Flea.

Historic Downtown Branson offers dozens of shops with specialty jewelry, handmade quilts, housewares and clothing.

Take a minute to mosey in and check out the selection at Pure Country Western Wear or browse the selection of jewelry at Plum Bizarre Bead and Jewelry Shop. All of that shopping will make you hungry, so sit down and cool off at one of downtown’s many restaurants such as Branson Cafe, Clockers Cafe, Mr. G’s Chicago Pizza or Greek Gyros Deli, where they are always ready to serve their guests with a smile.

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Branson Area Golf Top of the Rock Golf Course

417-339-5343 • www.bigcedar.com/golf/top-of-the-rock-course

190 Top of the Rock Road • Ridgedale, MO

Buffalo Ridge Springs

417-339-5430 • www.bigcedar.com/golf/buffalo-ridge-springs-course

1001 Branson Creek Blvd • Hollister, MO

Ozarks National

417-339-5459 • www.bigcedar.com/golf/ozarks-national-course

1250 Golf Club Drive • Hollister, MO

LedgeStone Country Club at StoneBridge Village 417-335-8187 • www.ledgestonegolf.com

1600 Ledgestone Way • Branson West, MO

Branson Hills Golf Club

417-337-2963 • www.bransonhillsgolfclub.com

100 N. Payne Stewart Dr. • Branson, MO

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Payne’s Valley Golf Course

417-339-5420 • www.bigcedar.com/golf/paynes-valley-course

1250 Golf Club Drive • Hollister, MO

Mountain Top Golf Course

417-339-5420 • www.bigcedar.com/golf/mountain-top-course

1250 Golf Club Drive • Hollister, MO

Thousand Hills Golf Resort 417-336-5873 • www.thousandhills.com

245 S Wildwood Drive • Branson, MO

Holiday Hills Golf Resort

417-334-4838 • www.holidayhills.com

630 E Rockford Drive • Branson, MO

Pointe Royale Golf Village

417-334-4477 • www.pointeroyalegolfvillage.com

1000 Pointe Royale Drive • Branson, MO

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Arkansas’s Largest Privately Owned Show Cave!

Guided Walking Tours • Wild Cave Tours Gem Panning • Gift Shop While on your cave tour you will see stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, flow stone, soda straws, cave bacon, lake trout and 2 bottomless lakes!

WWW.COSMICCAVERN.COM 6386 Hwy. 21 N • Berryville, AR 72616 Between Eureka Springs & Branson, MO 870-749-2298 • info@cosmiccavern.com HOURS: February 15th – March 1st: Weekends, 9am – 5pm March – November: Daily, 9am – 5pm

CRUISE. DINE. BE ENTERTAINED!

Set sail for adventure on the open waters of Table Rock Lake with live music, dancing, comedy, magic, a 3-course meal and more!

800.775.BOAT (2628)

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