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The greatest adventures lie ahead this fall and Christmas at Silver Dollar City! Harvest Festival | Sep 24 – Oct 30
• Crafts by day including cowboy artisans like Gunsmoke legend & Yellowstone star, Buck Taylor • Pumpkins by night BIGGER THAN EVER with thousands of illuminated pumpkins and larger-than-life carved masterpieces
An Old Time Christmas® | Nov 6 – Dec 30
• Over 6.5 Million Lights including the 8-story animated Christmas tree • Holiday productions including A Dickens’ Christmas Carol & NEW Home For Christmas and more
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CRUISE. DINE. BE ENTERTAINED ON TABLE ROCK LAKE!
Set sail for adventure on the open waters of Table Rock Lake with live music, dancing, comedy, magic, a 3-course meal and more!
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Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City
Branson Show Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Song, dance and comedy Illusionist Rick Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witness mind-blowing magic
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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 & Sat 8PM
Broadway to Bublé starring George Dyer
Select 10AM shows Mon, Wed & Fri
Rock N Roll Royalty
Sun, Tues, Thurs & Fri (Select 2, 5 or 8pm shows)
The Blackwoods
Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am
Johnson Strings Family Music and Vocal Show
Sun, Tues, Thurs 2PM
British Invasion
Mon, Wed, Sat 5PM
Awesome 80’s
Mon, Wed, Sat 2PM & Fri 8PM
Branson Central Theatre
417-231-4112 • BransonCentralTheatre.com Escape Reality Magic & Illusions Dinner Show with Garry & Janine Carson
Select Mon-Sat 5PM
Steve Moris Comedy & Music
Mon-Sat 12:30PM
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 or 2PM shows
Branson Hot Hits Theatre 417-337-7426 • BransonHotHits.com
Motown Downtown - A Tribute
Wed - Sun 7:30PM
Golden Sounds of the Platters
Tues 7:30PM, Wed 10AM, Thurs 2PM
Patsy to Patsy
Tues, Thurs & Sat 10AM
DooWop and More
Mon 7:30PM, Tues & Sat 2PM
Marvin Gaye & Masters of Soul
Wed & Fri 2PM
James Taylor and Friends
Mon 2PM
Broadway to Hollywood
Sat 5PM
Dean Martin and Friends
Wed, Fri 4PM; Sun 2PM
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Branson Star Theater
417-320-3418 • BransonStarTheater.com NASHVILLE ROADHOUSE LIVE W/ SPECIAL GUESTS • FRI & SAT 8PM Record Store Troubadors: Sept 10-11
The Kendalls: Oct 8-9
Richochet: Sept 18
Bobby Marquez: Oct 22-23
American Idol Clay Page Sept 24-25
Nashville Cartel: Nov 5
Grand Ladies: Oct 1-2, Nov 26-27
Darryl Worley: Sat Nov 13
STAR MAKER THEATER: Outlaw Eagles
Mon 8PM
Credence CoolWater Revue
Tues 8PM
Phil Dalton - Illusionist
Tues, Wed, Thurs 10AM
Clay Cooper Theatre
417-332-2529 • ClayCooperTheatre.com Clay Cooper’s Sep-Oct: Sun & Wed 7:30, Tues & Country Express: Thurs 10AM, Fri 2PM Nov: Sun & Wed 7:30PM, Fri 2PM plus select 10AM shows on Tues & Thurs Dec: Sun & Wed 7:30PM, Fri 2PM #1 Hits of the 60’s 417-339-1960
Sun, 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
Nov 5, Dec 17 7:30PM
The Terry Bradshaw Show
Nov 26 & Dec 10 7:30PM
Larry’s Country Diner (Oct 4-8)
Select 7:30PM shows nightly
Dean Z Ultimate Elvis
Select Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri 2PM or 7:30PM show
Clay-Goods JamborEve New Year’s Eve Show
Dec 31
8:30PM
Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre 417-339-3003 • LegendsInConcert.com/branson
Legends in Concert
Mon & Fri 3PM, Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun 8PM
Legends of Country
Sun 3PM
SIX Show
Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM Tues & Thurs 3PM, select Sat
The Man In Black: Tribute to Johnny Cash
Sat, May 29; Sat, July 3 & Fri, Sept 3 All shows at 10:30PM
Brett’s Christmas Show (Nov 1-Dec 11)
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.
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Dutton Family Theater 417-332-2772 • TheDuttons.com
The Duttons
Mon, Thurs, Sat 8PM, Wed & Fri 2PM additional shows Nov-Dec
All Hands on Deck
Tues-Thurs 10AM
Listen to the Music featuring the Morace Family
select shows Mon & Sat
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 (April 13-May 28, Sept 8-Dec10)
Tues-Fri 10AM plus Mon 10AM in Nov
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 Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show
Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat 8PM
ABBA Tribute: Thank You for the Music
Tues, Thurs & Fri 5PM
Back to the BeeGees
Wed & Sat 5PM, Fri 8PM
Beach Boys California Dreamin’
Tues-Thurs 10AM
Magnificent 7 Variety Show
Sun & Mon 7PM, Sat 10AM
Mike Walker Lasting Impressions
Tues, Wed, Thurs 2PM
Hughes Brothers Theatre
417-334-0076 • HughesMusicShow.com Hughes Music Show (thru Oct 26)
Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8PM
Hughes Brothers Country Show
Mon 8PM, Fri 2PM
ReVibe (through Oct 26)
Wed 2PM, Sat 8PM
Oh Happy Day! Gospel Show plus Thurs 12/2 & 12/16
Wed, Thurs, Fri 10AM Nov & Dec: Fri & Sat 10AM
Hughes Christmas Show (Nov 1-Dec 30)
Select 10AM, 2PM &/or 8PM Mon-Sat Dec 31: 9PM New Year’s Party
Cassandré the Voice of an Angel (Nov 3-Dec 8)
Wed 10AM
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IMAX Little Opry Theatre 417-335-4832 • BransonIMAX.com
George Jones, Haggard and Friends
Sun, Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 5PM
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, Thurs 5PM, Fri & Sat 2:30PM
Rick McEwen’s Big Show
Mon 2:30PM, Sun & Mon 2:30PM
Country Evolution
Mon, Tues, Thurs Noon
Chris Stanley’s Comedy Magic Hour
Wed, Fri & Sat Noon
The Sons Music Celebration
Tues-Sat 10AM
Jerry Presley’s God & Country Theater 417-334-6806 • GodandCountryTheaters.com
Jerry Presley Elvis Live! plus starting Nov 6: Christmas with Elvis
Fleetwood Mac Dreams Stevie Nicks Concert Tribute
3 Dog Night Shambala
Best of Neil Sedaka Tribute
Chicago Tribute
Statler Brothers Revisisted
Waylon, Willie & Good Ol’ Boys
The Temptations Motown Legends
James Taylor & Friends
50 Years of Kenny Rogers
Neil Diamond Tribute
Carpenters Once More
Comic Book Legends
Kings Castle Theatre
417-334-2500 • KingsCastleTheatre.com Anthems of Rock
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 8PM Nov-Dec: Tues & Fri 8PM
New Jersey Nights
Sept-Oct: Tues & Thurs 8PM, Fri & Sun 2PM Nov-Dec 8: Sun & Wed 2PM
Dublin’s Irish Tenors & Celtic Ladies
Sept-Oct: Mon, Wed & Sat 2PM, Thurs 10AM Nov-Dec 11: Mon 8PM, Tues-Thurs 10AM, Sat 2PM Dec 13-30: Call for special show times
Dancing Queen/Ultimate 70’s Show
Sept-Oct: Sun 8PM, Thurs 2PM
Branson’s Christmas Wonderland
Nov-Dec 12: Tues 2PM, Wed 8PM, Thurs 2 & 8PM, Fri 2PM, Sat & Sun 8PM Dec 13-30: Call for special show times
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Majestic Theatre Branson Murder Mystery Dinner Show 417-849-8331
Select shows Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 4PM
Ruby Room Theater & Lounge at Majestic 417-222-4499
Dancing in the Streets-Motown Revue: Thurs & Sat 7PM DooWop & Drifters: Wed & Fri 7PM
Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel 417-218-0808
Mon & Wed 7:30PM Tues & Thurs 2PM
The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts 417-335-2000 • TheMansionTheatre.com
Oak Ridge Boys
Sept 22-23 & 29-30 8PM Oct 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21 8PM Nov 3-4 & 10-11 8PM
Neal McCoy
Oct 8 8PM Nov 3-4 3PM Nov 17-18 8PM
Jimmy Fortune
Sept 23 3PM • Oct 7 & 14 3PM Nov 5 8PM • Nov 11 3PM
Dailey & Vincent
Sept 30 3PM • Oct 21 3PM Nov 9 8PM • Nov 10 3PM
Bellamy Brothers
Oct 15 8PM
Gene Watson
Oct 16 8PM • Nov 8 8PM
Music of Billy Joel starring Michael Cavanaugh
Oct 22 7:30PM
Gatlin Brothers
Oct 23 8PM
PraiseFest Retreat (Oct 25-27)
Select 10AM & 7PM shows
Tony Orlando
Nov 6 8PM
Heart and Hopes of Heroes
Nov 7 2:30PM
Rhonda Vincent
Nov 17 & 18 3PM
Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show
Nov 20 8PM
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Nov 26 & 27 7:30PM
Rhonda Vincent Christmas w/Special Guests
Dec 6-7 8PM Jeannie Seely Dec 8 & 10 8PM Moe Bandy Dec 11-12 8PM Alex Miller from American Idol Season 19
Home Free
Dec 9 7:30PM
Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre 417-336-0888 • AmazingAcrobats.com
Amazing Acrobats - Shanghai Circus
Select 10AM, 2PM and/or 7:30PM shows daily
Urban Cowboys Ride Again featuring Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee (Sept 5-Nov 8)
Sun 7:30PM, Mon 2PM Plus Thurs, Nov 11 at 7:30PM
The Texas Tenors Sept 21-24, Nov 3-Dec 3
Select 2PM or 7:30PM shows
Illusionist Rick Thomas: Mansion of Dreams
Select 2PM or 7:30PM shows on select dates
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Presleys’ Theatre
417-334-4874 • Presleys.com Presleys’ Country Jubilee
Mon-Sat 8PM
Pierce Arrow Theatre
417-336-8742 • PierceArrow.com Pierce Arrow - Decades
Select Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM
Pierce Arrow - Country
Select Tues, Thurs, Sat 8PM
Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theatre
417-334-4191 • TheShepherdoftheHills.com Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Tues, Thurs, Sat 7:30PM Drama (May 13-Oct 23) Whodunnit Hoedown Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Select Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri 5PM and/or 7:30PM
Funny Farm Dinner Feud
Sun at Noon, Wed, Fri, Sat 5PM
Shepherd’s Chuckwagon Dinner Show (Oct 4-Dec 30)
Select shows Mon-Thurs
A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show (Nov 2-Dec 25)
Tues, Thurs, Sat 4PM plus added 7PM shows Nov 2, 25 & Dec 25 plus Nov 26 & Dec 24 Noon
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
JESUS
Tues-Sat 3:30PM & 7:30PM (11:30AM on select Saturdays)
Yakov Theatre
417-336-3838 • Yakov.com Yakov Smirnoff - Comedian Oct 3-Dec 5
Sun, Wed, Fri 7:30PM shows plus Thurs 2PM shows Nov-Dec
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Witness the Mind-Blowing Magic of Grand Illusionist Rick Thomas MANSION OF DREAMS is the crowning achievement of the multi-award-winning Master Illusionist Rick Thomas. Stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers and an inspiring story are woven into one of the most amazing production ever to be seen on stage and television today! High honors include the coveted “Magician of the Year” by the Academy of Magical Arts and Magic’s highest recognition “Illusionist of the World” by the World Magic Awards. Thomas has also been featured on numerous national television specials including the NBC series “The World’s Greatest Magic”, Masters of Illusion on the CW, MTV, FOX, TLC, Animal Planet, the History Channel and his own special on ABC. Without a doubt, Rick Thomas is one of the greatest illusionists in the world. He has completed five world tours covering over 50 countries; including sold out performances at Caesars Colosseum, headlining the Sydney Opera House in Australia and performing both on Broadway and Las Vegas for 15 straight years. Now witness for yourself the most intriguing, innovative and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world. Mansion of Dreams is breath-taking… and it is right here in in Branson!
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Fall & Christmas Festival Fun Ahead! Harvest Festival featuring Crafts & Pumpkins In The City opens September 24 and runs through October 30 with dedicated craftsmen displaying their wares and pumpkins galore by day and night… • The Makers’ Market with new artisans, vintage goods and trending creations, and Cowboy friends like Gunsmoke legend and Yellowstone star, Buck Taylor, the western watercolorist • Chuckwagon Cooking Demos each day including Food Network Star, Kent Rollins (Oct 13 – 30) • NEW Down By The Riverside Show featuring the Rivertown Ramblers • PUMPKINS BY NIGHT with thousands of illuminated pumpkins and larger-than-life carved masterpieces EXPANDED BIGGER THAN EVER in an All-NEW Area • Moonlight Rides until 9pm | 10pm Fridays & Saturdays • Pumpkin Flavored Specialty Eats and MORE The grand finale to the year, An Old Time Christmas®, runs November 6 through December 30. Silver Dollar City is the 4-time winner and current reigning title-holder of “America’s Best Holiday Event” and there’s no question why… • Over 6.5 Million Lights including the 8-story animated Christmas tree and Christmas In Midtown® Light Spectacular • Broadway-style holiday productions including A Dickens’ Christmas Carol & NEW Home For Christmas • Rudolph’s Holly JollyTM Christmas Light Parade • The Living Nativity • Frisco Sing-Along Steam Train • Holiday Shopping, Dining and MORE For tickets and information, visit SilverDollarCity.com
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Celebrate Christmas Nov 1st - Dec 30th
SINGING • DANCING • COMEDY
Celebrate the Fabulous 50’s!
THE WORLD’S #1 ELVIS TRIBUTE
ClayCooperTheatre.com 417-332-2529 3216 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson
Cruise, Dine & Be Entertained! All aboard The Showboat Branson Belle, America’s Most Entertaining Lake Adventure! The boat proudly presents two hours of unforgettable entertainment unlike any other show in Branson. Powerhouse performances feature live music, dancing, comedy, magic and more on the open waters of Table Rock Lake. Relive great soundtrack movie moments for a throwback journey to the days of Risky Business, Grease, Saturday Night Fever and even The Ghostbusters. Sing along with songs you are sure to recognize from the 60s to today performed by a talented troupe of singers backed by a 4-piece band! Plus, laugh out loud with the comedy and magic of our master of ceremonies and be amazed by the rhythm and footwork of our troupe of 5-star dancers. And, starting November 6, be entertained with our Christmas show filled with holiday favorites that will get you in the spirit of the season! On every cruise, thrill to four grand decks of beautiful Table Rock Lake views before sitting down to a three-course meal. There’s entertainment everywhere with additional acoustic performances on the boat’s top deck that you won’t want to miss! The 700-seat paddle wheeler, Showboat Branson Belle, departs White River Landing now thru December 31. Cruise times vary by day at Noon, 4 and 8pm and boarding begins 45 minutes prior to cruise time. Visit SilverDollarCity.com for the cruise schedule and pick a day to set sail!
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A cozy place to bring your loved ones and enjoy some comfort food, homemade desserts and live music!
We will make you feel like you are at Grandma’s house!
Local Flavor “HOME COOKING” DINE IN • CARRY OUT
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Championship Ozark’s Style BBQ in Branson, Missouri Competing on the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) circuit since 2012 45 Grand Champions 39 Reserve Grand Champions 125 Category Wins
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Three Time Winner For Best BBQ
2845 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO • 417-320-6357
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Branson Area 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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Golf 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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Beyond The Lens! is where entertainment and technology collide! They call it Techno-Tainment™ and you will love it! It is home to FlyRide®, one of Branson’s “must do” experiences! This amazing sensory adventure gives you the immersive feeling of flight as you soar over 22 national landmarks! Also, for the holidays, don’t miss Polar Express Journey to the North Pole™ experience the excitement of the dips, turns and slides of the train’s runaway episode. Beyond The Lens! will have you exploring mysteries of history, engaging in interactive gaming and trivia, including 2-minute escape rooms, virtual reality games, and an augmented reality scavenger hunt. Hunt for Bigfoot. Flip and spin with Flip Zone, a thrilling modern-day bumper car ride. You will capture incredible photo opportunities like sitting in the Oval Office, holding your own press briefing in the White House Press Room or taking a selfie on a $50 million stack of cash. Open year round, come experience Techno-Tainment™ at Beyond The Lens! located at 3115 West 76 Country Blvd. For more information, call 417-337-9333 or check out their website at BeyondTheLens.com
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Adventure Ziplines 888-214-5019 501 North Wildwood Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Andy B’s Bowl Social 417-213-8631 405 Branson Landing Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM
Aquarium at the Boardwalk
2700 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616
Arcade City/7D Dark Ride Adventure/The Mirror Maze 417-203-4150 715 Branson Landing Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Ballparks of America
Beyond the Lens! & FlyRide 417-337-9333 3115 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson Mo 65616 Open daily 10AM
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
Branson Auto and Farm Museum 417-335-2600 1335 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson Mo 65616 Open daily 9AM
417-986-3395 1000 Pat Nash Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Call for hours
Branson Balloon
Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy
Branson Centennial Museum
417-339-5476 1901 MO-86 Hwy. Ridgedale, MO 65739 Open daily 9AM
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417-336-6060 Call for availability and to book your flight
417-239-1912 120 S. Commercial, Branson, Mo 65616 Open Mon-Sat 10AM
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Branson’s Promised Land Zoo
417-337-9453 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Branson Coaster 417-544-8068 2115 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Branson Ferris Wheel 417-334-1612 3335 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616
Branson Jet Boats
877-441-3727 7A North Boardwalk Branson Landing Open daily 10AM • May-October
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.
The Butterfly Palace 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
Branson’s IMAX Chopper Charter Entertainment Complex 417-332-1545 417-335-4832 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM
2941 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
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BRANSON AREA Grand Country Fun Spot/Indoor & Outdoor Mini Golf 417-335-2454 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM
Dick’s 5 & 10
417-334-2410 103 W. Main St. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8:30AM
Greatest Adventures Mini Golf/Scooters Sports Grill 417-332-0888 4800 Gretna Rd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Dinosaur Mini Golf
Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors
Dinosaur Museum
Hollywood Wax Museum
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Inspiration Tower at Shepherd of the Hills
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction
Johnny Morris’ Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve
417-332-0887 2501 Green Mntn Dr Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
417-239-0733 3619 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
877-459-5687 2038 W. St Hwy 86 Lampe, MO 65681 Open 8:30AM
417-336-3000 1525 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 5:30 & 8PM shows daily with matinee shows added on select dates
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
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417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM 417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM
417-334-4191 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM
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
Lost Treasure Mini Golf 417-332-0889 3346 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
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ATTRACTIONS
Mount Pleasant Winery
Runaway Mountain Coaster
Parakeet Pete’s Steampunk Balloon
Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama
Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline
Shepherd’s Adventure Park/Copperhead Mountain Coaster/ Vigilante Extreme ZipRider
417-336-9463 3125 Green Mountain Dr. Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily 10AM
417-559-1529 600 Promenade Way Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
(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
Retromania
417-544-0143 3307 West 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO. 65616 Check RetroMania.com for hours
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
417-334-7337 935 State Hwy. 165 Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Tues, Thurs & Sat 7:30PM Through Oct. 23
417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Shepherd’s North Pole Adventure
417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Nov. 6 - Dec. 31 Open 3PM Fri-Sun, plus Nov 24-25, Dec 22, 23, 27, 28
Shipwrecked Treasure Museum
417-635-5041 Across from Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at Branson Landing Open daily 10AM
Shoot For the Stars Mini-Golf
417-337-8700 3110 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Opens daily 8AM Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM
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BRANSON AREA ATTRACTIONS Titanic Museum Attraction
(800) 381-7670 3235 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM
Showboat Branson Belle
800-775-2628 4800 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616 May 14-Dec 31 Cruises on select days
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
Wolfe Mountain Branson Zipline & Snowflex Park 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
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
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417-561-0699 2339 US Hwy. 65 Walnut Shade, MO 65771 Open daily 9AM
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
Xtreme Racing Center 888-270-1720 3600 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
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Experience the natural beauty of The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure Nestled high up on a hill sits The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure in Branson, MO. Walk among thousands of live tropical butterflies imported from exotic rainforests all over the world, fluttering right before your very eyes! Explore over 1,000 live tropical butterflies flying in a lush green aviary. Complimentary hand held nectar flowers give visitors a chance to feed the butterflies for an up-close look. These butterflies are imported from rainforests all over the world, so not just your ordinary backyard butterflies. Immerse yourself in the Living Rainforest Science Center filled with live reptiles and amphibians with hands-on experiences. Also included in your self-guided adventure is the Mirror Maze, Banyan Tree Maze and the Monarch Movie – all included in your 3-Day wristband, so you can visit again and again. For more information and to purchase tickets year-round, visit www.thebutterflypalace.com or call 417-332-2231.
Experience Talking Rocks Cavern Since the early 1920’s, exploring caves was one of the earliest forms of tourism here in the Ozarks. It is still one of the most exciting adventures to be experienced even today. Talking Rocks Cavern is the perfect destination for kids of all ages to experience the fun of playing explorer. This incredible wonder of nature, once called “Missouri’s Most Beautiful Cave” provides a different tempo from that of the usual shows and roller coasters. Talking Rocks Cavern and its beautiful landscape of glistening crystals provide the backdrop for an incredible adventure that the family will remember for a lifetime. The hour long tour of Talking Rocks Cavern is what they refer to as “edu-tainment.” By this, they focus on education, as well as entertainment. It is educational in nature, as you will learn about the caves discovery and related history, as well as learn about the mineral deposits and other geological information while on your tour. The tour is also entertaining. Their cave guides are ready to answer questions that you may have, and can find answers to those questions that they may not already know. Discover the “back-to-nature” side of Branson at Talking Rocks Cavern year-round! Call 417-272-3366 or visit their webiste at www.TalkingRocksCavern.com to start exploring today!
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OPEN DAILY
417-272-3366 www.TalkingRocksCavern.com
4106 W. Hwy 76 • Branson, MO 65616 417-332-2231 www.thebutterflypalace.com
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
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Branson Meadows
SHOPPING
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Branson Landing
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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, Guy Fieri’s Branson Kitchen & Bar and new this Fall, lakeside fIne dining at Ramata Italian Restaurant. At the heart of the Landing is a vibrant town square terracing down to the $7.5 million spectacular water attraction that features the firstever 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 Touch of Class, Neil’s Home Furnishings, 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.
Grand Village
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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 women’s clothing, handcrafted leather goods, handcarved collectibles to home accessories, gourmet foods and homemade soaps and lotions. 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 Tanger Coupon booklet and inquire about Tanger Club membership. 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 everchanging “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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It’s time to “Shine and Dine” Smith Creek Moonshine is an authentic moonshine tasting attraction with two locations in Branson, Missouri. Their flagship location is at the heart of the Branson Landing and their newest location can be found at Tanger Outlets. Moonshine is simply made from a base of corn, sugar, yeast, and water. However, they took this traditional recipe to a whole new level by adding a special twist of different flavors, sometimes smooth, sometimes bold, but flavors that are always distinct. Flavors like Apple Pie, Salted Caramel, Butter Cake, and Sweet Tea to name a few. At the heart of the Smith Creek Moonshine experience is the opportunity to sample all of the flavored shines at the complimentary tasting bar. Eager to share all that they know, the bartenders enthusiastically explain the story behind each flavor, and there are plenty from which to choose. The wide variety of flavors that they offer gives the guests a complete moonshine-tasting experience unlike any other, which gives them an opportunity to discover their favorite flavors before heading home with a few jars. In addition to the complimentary tasting bar, Smith Creek Moonshine also features a restaurant, mixed moonshine cocktail bar (Branson Landing location), as well as a retail store where guests can purchase bottled moonshines, apparel, sauces, dry rubs, scented candles, and so much more. Whether you love moonshine or are just trying it out for the first time, don’t miss the chance to “Shine and Dine” at Smith Creek Moonshine.
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