WORLD-CLASS Spring Thru Make time to create memories with your family at Silver Dollar City…
discover over 100 demonstrating artisans, LIVE SHOWS, 40+ thrilling rides and attractions and awardwinning restaurants like the NEW Rivertown Smokehouse.
SPRING RIDE DAYS
Mar 17-21, 24-28, Apr 2 & 3 and 10 & 11 Brave the Tallest Drop In The Western Hemisphere on NEW Mystic River Falls,™ plus megalooping coasters and more! Concert Cellist
NEW STREET FEST
Apr 17 - May 2 Unique and colorful entertainment like Stilt Walkers; Concert Cellist, Elena Bosworth; We Flip Entertainment—Teeter Board Performers; Roller-skating and Bike Stunts from the Zemen Duo and more.
BLUEGRASS & BBQ
wson Doyle La lver & Quicksi
Dancing Dre ABBA Tribut am e Band
May 14-31 Hailed as “One Of The World’s Best Bluegrass Events” with concerts from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Grascals and more.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Jun 4 & 5 AND Jun 11 & 12
• Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles’ Abbey Road, Jun 4 • The Best of ABBA featuring Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute Band, Jun 5 • Renowned worship leader, Mack Brock, Jun 11 • Vertical Worship, Jun 12
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FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT Christmas! STAR-SPANGLED SUMMER Jun 12 - Jul 25
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MOONLIGHT MADNESS
Jul 24 - Aug 8 RIDE INTO THE NIGHT with 12+ hours of epic thrills and a very special CHRIS TOMLIN concert on July 24 in Echo Hollow®!
SOUTHERN GOSPEL PICNIC
Aug 27 - Sep 6 Performances on stages throughout the park from The Hoppers, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound and more.
COUNTRY MUSIC DAYS
Sep 10-12 & 17-19 Toe-tapping music and special celebrity concerts from Collin Raye, BlackHawk and more.
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HARVEST FESTIVAL FEATURING CRAFTS & PUMPKINS IN THE CITY
Sep 24 - Oct 30 By day, visiting crafters display their wares and Buck Taylor returns with his western artist friends. AND, Pumpkins In The City GETS BIGGER & BRIGHTER with more carved icons, more illumination and more fun in an expanded ALL-NEW AREA—Adding over 2 acres from the Woodland Hike all the way through NEW Rivertown!
NEW Pumpkins Expansion
AN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS® Nov 6 - Dec 30 Featuring over 6.5 million lights and festive holiday shows…no wonder this festival has been voted the 4-time winner and current title-holder of “America’s Best Holiday Event”!
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Welcome to Branson When I was offered the opportunity to relocate to the Branson area to pursue my career way back in 1994, I was thrilled! I couldn’t wait to get to know the people and experience the beauty of the Ozarks. I wanted to meet the entertainers and find out what drew them to this progressive Mom and me at Silver Dollar City in 1965 community with the small town charm. Little did I know these 27 years later, I would still wake up every day marveling at the gorgeous hills and sparkle of the lakes. As a native southwest Missourian, I had grown up coming to Branson for family vacations, camping and lake fun, and even school trips in the late 70’s because our band director in Carl Junction, Missouri was also a member of the Foggy River Boys who had a show in Branson. I still get excited to go to one of the state of the art theatres to witness the unbelievable talent and amazing professional caliber productions. I’ve seen hundreds of shows, visited countless attractions and met many top-notch performers and one common denominator is that people that work and live in this gem in the Ozarks we call Branson…LOVE their audiences and visitors! Whether this is your first visit or you visit the Branson area several times a year, we hope that you will find this issue of The Best of Branson helpful to you as you make plans to have a great vacation. We know that you have lots of different vacation choices and we are thrilled that you have chosen Branson. We appreciate you and hope that you have the BEST vacation ever. Jennifer Gregory, General Manager
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God Bless and enjoy your time in our wonderful city!
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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
A Janice Martin Cirque Show (Sept 28-Nov 26)
Select 10am shows
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 Show
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 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, Sat 2PM
Marvin Gaye & Masters of Soul
Wed & Fri 2PM
James Taylor and Friends (June-Aug)
Mon 2PM
Broadway to Hollywood
Sat 5PM plus May 16-July 31 show Sun 2PM
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Branson Star Theater
417-693-4432 • BransonStarTheater.com Nashville Roadhouse Live
Fri & Sat 8PM
David Brooks Piano Man Experience
Sun 7PM
Bello Nock Circus
Select 2 and/or 8PM Sun-Fri
Wild Man Pebo Wilson
Select Sat 2PM & 10:30PM
Brian Clarke Tribute To The Classics
Wed 2PM
STAR MAKER THEATER - CALL FOR TIMES Outlaw Eagles
Phil Dalton - Illusionist
Credence Coolwater Revue
Clay Cooper Theatre
417-332-2529 • ClayCooperTheatre.com Clay Cooper’s Country Express: March: Sun, Wed & Fri 7:30PM, April: Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri 7:30PM May: Sun, Wed & Fri 7:30 plus Thurs 10AM June & July: Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri 7:30PM
August: Sun & Wed 7:30, Fri 2PM Sep-Oct: Sun & Wed 7:30, Tues & 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
March: Tues, Thurs & Sat 2PM April-Dec: 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
April 23, May 29 & July 2 2PM Aug 13, Nov 5, Dec 17 7:30PM
Larry’s Country Diner (Oct 4-8)
Select 7:30PM shows nightly
Dean Z Ultimate Elvis
Select Mon, Wed & Fri 2PM or 7:30PM show
Dean Z’s Rockin Christmas Show (Nov-Dec)
10AM, 2PM or 7:30PM shows on select dates
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
Branson Elvis Festival July 23-25
Check BransonElvisFestival.com for times
Brett’s Christmas Show (Nov 1-Dec 11)
Mon-Sat 10AM
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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
Leroy New-Tribute to Marty Robbins
2PM on select days
All Hands on Deck
10AM Tues & Wed
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 select Sun 3PM
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 (April 21-June 25, Sept 1-Oct 27)
Wed, Thurs, Fri 10AM plus 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
John Denver Tribute
Mon–Sat 10AM
George Jones, Haggard and Friends
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 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
Carpenter’s 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: March-May: Tues & Thurs 8PM, Fri 2PM June-Aug: Tues 8PM, Thurs 2PM
Sept-Oct: Tues & Thurs 8PM, Fri 2PM Nov-Dec 8: Sun & Wed 2PM
Dublin’s Irish Tenors & Celtic Ladies: March-May: Mon, Wed & Sat 2PM, plus Thurs 10AM in April & May Only June-Aug: Mon & Fri 2PM plus Wed & Thurs 10AM
Sept-Oct: Mon, Wed & Sat 2PM, Thurs 10AM Nov-Dec 11: Mon 8PM, Tues-Thurs 10AM, Sat 2PM, Call for show times Dec 13-30
Dancing Queen/Ultimate 70’s Show
March-May: Sun 8PM, Thurs 2PM June-Aug: Sun & Thurs 8PM Sept-Oct: Sun 8PM, Thurs 2PM
Branson’s Christmas Wonderland
Nov-Dec: Call for 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
Mansion Entertainment Center 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
April 17 8PM • Oct 8 8PM Nov 3-4 3PM • Nov 17-18 8PM
PraiseFest Retreat (March 18-20 & Oct 25-27)
Select 10AM & 7PM shows
Tony Orlando
Nov 6 8PM
JImmy Fortune
Sept 23 3PM • Oct 7 & 14 3PM Nov 5 8PM • Nov 11 3PM
Dailey & Vincent
Sept 30 3PM • Oct 21 8PM Nov 9 8PM • Nov 10 3PM
Bellamy Brothers
Oct 15 8PM
Gene Watson
Oct 16 8PM • Nov 8 8PM
Gatlin Brothers
Oct 23 8PM
Rhonda Vincent
Nov 17 & 18 3PM
Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show
Nov 20 8PM
Rhonda Vincent w/Special Guest
Dec 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 11 8PM
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 (April 18-May 31, Sept 5-Nov 8)
Sun 7:30PM, Mon 2PM Plus Thurs, Nov 11 at 7:30PM
The Texas Tenors (April 6-9, May 11-14, July 6-9, Sept 21-24, Nov 3-30 & Dec 1-3
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 8:30PM Drama (May 13-Oct 23) Beginning Sept 2 shows at 7:30PM Whodunnit Hoedown Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Select Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri 6PM or 7:30PM
Funny Farm Dinner Feud
Sun Noon, Wed & Fri 5pm
Ventriloquist Jim Barber & Friends Show (through Aug 14)
Tues, Thurs & Sat 7:30PM
Shepherd’s Chuckwagon Dinner Show featuring Riders of the Circle B
Mon, Wed & Fri 5PM (Sept 9, Oct 4-Dec 31)
A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show (Nov 2-Dec 25)
Tues, Thurs, Sat 4PM plus added 7PM shows Nov 25, 27 & 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
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)
Select 7:30PM shows
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For ForConcert ConcertDates Datesand andTimes Times Visit VisitTheMansionTheatre.com TheMansionTheatre.com or orcall call417.335.2000 417.335.2000
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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Best Sandwiches
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Three Time Winner For Best BBQ
2845 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO • 417-320-6357
Be sure and visit our other local favorite award-winning restaurant in Hollister, MO!
An American smoke & fire interpretation of the classic pub
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Two Time Winner For Best Bar/Pub
24 Downing Street • Hollister, MO • 417-320-6106 www.dspourhouse.com
Branson Meadows
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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, Saltgrass Steak House and 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 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.
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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.
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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!
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Great Outdoor, Coaster-Riding, Festival Fun Year Ahead With adventure-loving travelers seeking great outdoor activities, Silver Dollar City kicks off the 2021 season revving up 40 themed rides and attractions and tuning up live entertainment on stages throughout The City. Silver Dollar City opens for Spring Ride Days March 17 through April 11. Notable rides include the towering Time Traveler roller coaster that vaults guests over a 10-story, 90-degree drop and claims “The Fastest, Steepest & Tallest Spinning Coaster in the World.” Outlaw Run, a record-breaking wood roller coaster that is the Guinness World Record-holder for “Steepest Drop on a Wooden Coaster.” And, the newest adventure, Mystic River Falls features a 4.5-story drop, earning it the title “Tallest Drop on a Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere.” Following Spring Ride Days is a new event, Street Fest running April 17-May 2. This eclectic festival features street performers, music, comedy, teeterboard experts, steel drums,
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trick roller-skating and an array of unique foods with a new “Tasting Passport” for culinary grazing. Then, May 14 – 31, bluegrass music fills the park with rising stars and bluegrass legends in concert such as Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Grascals and many more, alongside mouthwatering BBQ flavors found in restaurants and eateries during the famed Bluegrass & BBQ Festival! The internationally-awarded 1880s theme park near Branson, Missouri, hosts world-class festivals and events Spring through Christmas! Known as a showcase of the spirit of adventure, Silver Dollar City steps back in time to 1880s America with more than 40 rides and attractions, award-winning home-style food offerings, shows on stages throughout the park, 60 unique shops, plus a demonstrating crafts colony 100 strong. For tickets and information visit SilverDollarCity.com
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Techno-tainment at its Best! Beyond The Lens! Family Fun is where you will be entertained through technology! They call it Techno-Tainment™ and you will love it! At Beyond The Lens!, you’ll explore mysteries of history. Engage in family-friendly gaming, 2-minute escape rooms, Virtual Reality Games, and an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt. Dive into the alien egg ball pit. Hunt for Bigfoot. Capture incredible photo opportunities like sitting in the Oval Office, hanging out with the Royal Family, becoming a life-size Barbie Doll, G.I. Joe, or taking a selfie on L.A.’s Rodeo Drive. You can also experience Flip Zone, a thrilling bumper car ride that has you flipping and spinning. Beyond the Lens! Family Fun is also home to one of Branson’s newest attractions, FlyRide, an amazing sensory experience that gives you an immersive feeling of flight as you soar over 22 national landmarks. Come experience TechnoTainment™ at Beyond The Lens! Family Fun located at 3115 West 76 Country Blvd. in Branson. For more information, call 417-337-9333 or check out their website at BeyondTheLens.com.
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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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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
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 Branson Skyscraper Museum at Track 3 417-335-2600 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 Coaster and Buzzsaw at The Sawmill 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 Call for hours.
Branson Jet Boats
877-441-3727 7A North Boardwalk Branson Landing Open daily 10AM • May-October
Branson Meadows Cinema 11 417-332-2884 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
417-334-1612 2505 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily. Hours vary.
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’s Promised Land Zoo
417-337-9453 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Branson’s Wild World 417-239-0854 2020 W 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
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
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Celebrity Car Museum and Attraction 417-239-1644 1600 W. 76 Country Blvd Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily at 9AM
Chopper Charter 417-332-1545 2941 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction 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 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
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park 877-459-5687 2038 W. St Hwy 86 Lampe, MO 65681 Open 8:30AM
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 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
Lost Treasure Mini Golf 417-332-0889 3346 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 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 Mountain Coaster 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
Shepherd’s Copperhead Mountain Coaster 417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Opens May 2021
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
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
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
Showboat Branson Belle
800-775-2628 4800 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616 May 28-Dec 31 Cruises on select days
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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 May 29-Sept 6
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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417-272-3366 www.TalkingRocksCavern.com
4106 W. Hwy 76 • Branson, MO 65616 417-332-2231 www.thebutterflypalace.com
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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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