The Best of Branson Vacation Publication Fall/Winter 2023

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Contents To join our family of advertisers, call Jennifer Gregory at 417-544-8282 or email Jennifer@TheBestofBranson.com Sept. 2023 - Feb. 2024 49 WonderWorks Branson Show Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Song, dance and comedy Clay Cooper’s Country Express . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Family-friendly show for all ages Grand Country Music Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Award-winning entertainment Beyond the Lens & FlyRide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Techno-tainment for all ages Branson Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 So many fun things to see and do Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Shop til you drop PINK Jeep® Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Adventure Awaits... Are You Ready? Branson Tri-Lakes Area Map Branson Parks and Trails Map 28 30 THE WORLD’S #1 ELVIS TRIBUTE Celebrate the Fabulous 50’s! 27 ENTERTAINERS • SINGING • DANCING COMEDY • VARIETY • FAMILY FUN Celebrate Christmas Nov 1st - Dec 30th CLAY COOPER THEATRE 3216 W 76 Country Blvd • Branson, MO ClayCooperTheatre.com • 417-332-2529 CLAY COOPER  2023 INDUCTEE 47 Harvest Festival and Christmas In Midtown® Light Spectacular 5 TheBestofBranson.com

BRANSON SHOW LISTINGS

Americana Theatre

417-544-8700 • AmericanaTheatreBranson .com

CJ Newsom’s Classic Country & Comedy

Sun & Thurs 8PM through July

Thurs 8PM only in Aug

Sun, Tues & Thurs 8PM Sept-Nov Plus Dec 5, 7 & 31

America’s Top Country Hits Mon, Wed & Sat 8PM

Broadway to Bublé starring George Dyer Select 10AM shows

Elvis, Story of a King

Sun, Tues & Thurs 2PM

The Best of Motown & More Tues & Thurs 5PM

British Invasion (Sept-Nov & Dec 31)

Mon, Wed 5PM & Fri 2PM

Awesome 80’s Mon, Wed, Sat 2PM & Fri 8PM

Branson Famous Theater

417-231-4999 • Baldknobbers com

Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 8PM Wed & Thurs 2PM

Reza: Edge of Illusion Sun, Wed, Thurs 8PM Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 3PM

Doug Gabriel Show Select 10AM shows

Branson Hot Hits Theatre

417-337-7426 • BransonHotHits com

A Tribute to Motown Downtown Wed-Sun 7:30PM on select dates

Platters - Golden Sounds of the 50’s Tues 7:30PM, Wed 10AM, Thurs 2PM

Patsy to Patsy

Tues, Thurs & Sat 10AM

DooWop and More Mon 7:30PM & Sat 2PM

James Taylor Tribute & Soft Rock of the 70’s & 80’s Mon 2PM

Best of Dean Martin Sun, Wed, Fri 2PM

Clay Cooper Theatre

417-332-2529 • ClayCooperTheatre .com

Clay Cooper’s Country Express:

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

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

Dec 8-29: Sun & Wed 7:30PM, Fri Dec 15 2PM plus Fri, Dec 29 7:30PM

#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 Select 10AM or 2PM shows Mon, Wed, Fri

Matt Gumm and Company 10AM: Oct 7 2PM: Sept 5 & 23, Oct 4, Dec 16 7:30PM: Oct 16, Nov 20 & 24, Dec 4

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Oct 13 7:30PM

Larry’s Country Diner (Oct 2-6) Select 7:30PM shows nightly

Dean Z Ultimate Elvis Select 2PM or 7:30PM show

Paul Harris & The Cleverlys Oct 27 7:30PM, Nov 17 7:30PM

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 (through Oct 31 plus Dec 27-31)

A Merry Country Christmas (Nov 1-Dec 23)

Legends of Country (through Oct 29)

Sun, Tues, Thurs, Sat 8PM Mon & Fri 3PM

A Merry Country Christmas (Nov 5-Dec 17) Sun 3PM

SIX Show

Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM Tues & Thurs 3PM, additional Saturdays at 3PM in Nov & Dec

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

Duttons Mon, Thurs & Sat 8PM, Wed 2PM additional shows in Oct-Dec 13

Yakov Smirnoff-Comedian Oct 10-Nov 25 Tues, Thurs & Sat 2PM plus Fri, Nov 10, 17 & 24

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Grand Country Music Hall

417-335-2484 • GrandCountry .com

Grand Jubilee Mon-Sat 7:30PM

Comedy Jamboree Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 3PM additional Thurs 3PM June-Aug

Down Home Country Tues-Fri 10AM plus Mon 10AM Oct & 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

New South Gospel Thurs 3PM

Hamners’ Variety Theatre

417-334-4363 • HamnersUnbelievable .com

Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show

ABBA Tribute: Thank You for the Music

Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat 8PM plus select Sun 3PM shows

Tues & Thurs 5PM, Fri 2PM

Back to the BeeGees Mon, Wed, Fri 5PM

Beach Boys California Dreamin’ Tues-Thurs 10AM

Oh Happy Day! Gospel Show Sun 7PM

Mike Walker Lasting Impressions Tues, Wed, Thurs 2PM

Hughes Brothers Theatre

417-334-0076 • HughesMusicShow .com

Hughes Music Show (thru Oct 26)

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

Hughes Brothers Country Sept-Oct Mon 8PM, Fri 2PM Nov-Dec Fri 2PM plus Jan 3 & Feb 14 8PM

ReVibe Sept-Oct: Wed-Fri 8PM

Nov-Dec: Sat 2PM plus 8PM Jan 2, 5

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

George Jones, Haggard and Friends

The Petersens

Smoke on the Mountain/ Sanders Family Christmas

Sons of Britches

Rick McEwen presents The Gambler

Sun, Mon, Sat 5PM

Tues & Thurs 2PM plus select 8PM shows

Tues-Sat 10AM

Sun & Mon 8PM, Fri & Sat 2PM

Sun, Mon, Wed 2PM

Todd Oliver & His Talking Dog Irving Tue, Wed, Sat 8PM

Jerry Presley’s God & Country Theater

417-334-6806 • GodandCountryTheaters .com

Jerry Presley Elvis Live! (Christmas with Elvis starts Nov 3) Elton John Tribute

The Best of Sedaka Songbook George Strait Tribute

A Neil Diamond Tribute Carpenters Once More

Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel The Sons of Branson

Chicago Tribute

Kings Castle Theatre

417-334-2500 • KingsCastleTheatre .com

Anthems of Rock Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 8PM thru Oct Nov-Dec: Tues & Fri 8PM

New Jersey Nights

Mar-Aug: Tues 8PM, Fri & Sun 2PM

Sept-Oct: Tues 8PM, Thurs 10AM Fri & Sun 2PM

Nov-Dec: Sun & Wed 2PM

Ultimate 70’s Show/Dancing Queen (thru Oct 29) Sun & Thur 8PM, Wed 2PM

Dublin’s Irish Tenors & Celtic Ladies

Mar-Oct Mon, Thur, Sat 2PM Wed 10AM

Country Evolution starring Dalena

Mon, Thurs 2PM, Fri 10AM plus Wed 10AM Oct only

Nov: Mon, Wed 2PM, Fri 10AM

Dec: Mon, Thurs 2PM, Wed, Fri 10AM

Celtic Christmas (Nov-Dec 28) Mon 8PM, Tues, Wed & Thurs 10AM

Branson’s Christmas Wonderland Nov-Dec: Sun, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8PM Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 2PM

Hughes Christmas Show (Oct 31-Jan 4, 2024)

Select 10AM, 2PM &/or 8PM Mon-Sat

Dec 30: 9PM New Year’s Party

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The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts

417-335-2000 • TheMansionTheatre .com

Oak Ridge Boys

Jimmy Fortune

Presleys’ Theatre

417-334-4874 • Presleys .com

Gatlin Brothers

Bellamy Brothers

Gene Watson

PraiseFest Retreat (Oct 23-25) featuring The Isaacs on 25th

Daniel O’Donnell

Hearts and Hopes of Heroes

Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show

Sept 20 & 21 8PM

Oct 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 8PM

Nov 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 8PM

Sept 21 2PM

Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26 2PM

Nov 4 8PM • Nov 9 2PM

Oct 14 8PM

Oct 20 & Nov 18 8PM

Sept 22, Oct 21 & Nov 11 8PM

Select 10AM & 7PM shows

Nov 1-4, 6-8, 10-11, 13-16 2PM

Nov. 6 8PM

Nov 17 8PM

Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre

417-336-0888 • AmazingAcrobats .com

Grand Shanghai Circus Select 10AM, 2PM and/or

7:30PM shows daily

Rick Thomas - Mansion of Dreams Select 2PM or 7:30PM shows

The Texas Tenors (Sept 12-16, Oct 3-4, 10-13)

Deep in the Heart of Christmas with the Texas Tenors (Nov 2-17, 27-29)

Select 2PM or 7:30PM shows

Select 2PM or 7:30PM shows

Nashville Roadhouse Theater at Branson Star

417-320-3418 • NashvilleRoadhouse .com

Nashville Roadhouse Live with special guests every weekend: Fri & Sat 8PM

Scotty Austin-Sept 1 & 2

Marty Brown-Sept 29 & 30

Penny Gilley-Nov 10 & 11

The Kendalls-Every 3rd weekend

David Byrnes-Sept 22

Bobby Maquez-Oct 13 & 14

Grand Ladies-Every 4th weekend

Steve Sanders - That Mentalist Guy Tues & Thurs 3PM

Phil Dalton - Illusionist Thurs 8PM, Sun & Fri 2PM

Listen to the Music featuring the Morace Family

Saturday in the Park Chicago Tribute

Select 2nd & 4th Wed 10AM Sat 10am

Wed & Fri 8PM

Check our website, NashvilleRoadhouse .com, for specific dates to be a part of our live network TV show audience .

Presleys’ Country Jubilee Mon-Sat 8PM

Pierce Arrow Theatre

417-336-8742 • PierceArrow com

Pierce Arrow - Decades Select Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM plus 5 additional Sundays on select dates

Pierce Arrow - Country Select Tues, Thurs, Sat 8PM

Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theatre

417-334-4191 • TheShepherdoftheHills .com

Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor

Drama (May 9-Oct 21)

Whodunnit Hoedown Murder

Mystery Dinner Show

Tues, Thurs, Sat 8PM select Sundays - 5/28, 7/2, 9/3

Tues, Thurs & Sat 7:30PM select Sundays 5PM June-Oct

Funny Farm Dinner Feud Sept 1-Oct 6: Mon, Wed, Fri 5PM

Oct 9-20 plus Dec 27 & 29 noon

Million Dollar Quartet Dinner Show

Sept 1-Dec 29: Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30PM

Oct-Dec 31:Select Sundays at 5 or 7:30PM

Goldwing Express Morning Show (Oct 3-Nov 22)

A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show (Nov 1-Dec 25)

A Christmas Story Dinner Show (Nov 2- Dec 26)

Tues, Wed, Thurs 10AM plus Nov 17

Mon, Wed, Fri 5PM plus Tues Dec 5

Tues, Wed & Sat 7:30PM Sun noon

Showboat Branson Belle

417-336-7171 • ShowboatBransonBelle .com

Showboat Branson Belle Noon, 4PM and/or 8PM daily

Sight & Sound Theatre

800-377-1277 • Sight-Sound .com

Queen Esther (Mar 11-Dec 30) Select 3:30PM and/or 7:30PM shows Tues-Sat with additional 11:30am shows on Sat

Yakov Theatre

417-336-3838 • Yakov com

(Due to renovations, see Dutton Family Theater listing on page 7 for Yakov’s showtimes in Oct & Nov)

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

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Dubbed an “Orchestra of Human Voices”, these multi-talented brothers sound like a band using only their mouths! One of Branson’s premiere shows, SIX® offers something for everyone with their high energy musical interpretations; utilizing a palpable rhythmic bass, driving beatbox style percussion, and an impeccable vocal blend that they’ve been developing since they were children.

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EACH ADULT TICKET

Mention code BEST OF BRANSON when making reservations to recieve $3 off each adult ticket. This coupon must be presented to our box office when picking your tickets up. Not valid on special events or previously purchased tickets or with other discounts. Expires 12/22/23.

877-SIX-SHOW theSIXshow.com 1600 West 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO

Clay Cooper’s Country Express

Clay Cooper’s Country Express features 27 incredible entertainers who will blow you away with singing, dancing and hysterical comedy! 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! Their unbelievable talent and down-home personality bring our guests back time and time again. This year Clay’s cast is joined by singer/songwriter Allen Asbury, who appeared on the Gaither Homecoming Series. In addition, the Country Express Band is joined by Hannah Farnum, who will dazzle you with her skill on the fiddle! Clay guarantees a family-friendly show, perfect for all ages! Great visual effects, a live band, and a variety of music - old & new country, rock n roll, gospel, and a stunning salute to our American Veterans! This show definitely has something for everyone. Clay hangs out after every show, greeting the audience and meeting new fans after every performance!

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! Then celebrate New Year’s Eve with the cast of Clay Cooper’s Country Express and The Haygoods for a family-friendly, unforgettable, Blowout Party! Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available for those who might be interested. There will be a massive balloon drop at the stroke of midnight!

For tickets, call 417-332-2529 or for more information, check out their website at ClayCooperTheatre.com.

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Making Music WorldwideFrom Branson!

With three generations of entertainers on stage, The Duttons exemplify a world class performance! Years of concerts and television appearances, augmented by state of the art sound and lights - this family KNOWS entertainment. Bluegrass, Classical, Pop, and Country - no matter what the style, The Duttons play it!

The Duttons personify the wonder of music. After over 100 million TV views nationwide through NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Nickelodeon’s America’s Most Musical Family, 5 PBS specials and their own series on RFD-TV The Duttons Through the Years the production shines through each performance in their sheer talent and musicality. Starting Nov. 1, The Duttons make the second half a Christmas show you don’t want to miss!

Add to that their appearances on the most watched TV programs in the world - over 1 billion views from Italy’s RAI 3TV, France’s TF 1TV, China’s Spring Festival Gala - The Duttons are the Branson Show that everyone, everywhere is talking about!

When you visit Branson, be sure to see The Duttons, stay at the Dutton Inn and visit Abby’s Tourist Trap - all located conveniently at the Dutton Family Theater Complex on Historic Highway 76.

Showtimes and reservations are available by calling 417.332.2772 or by visiting www.theduttons.com/tickets

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Grand Country Music Hall is home to award-winning shows

GRAND JUBILEE

Audiences fall in love with the tight harmonies and dynamic performance of Branson’s BEST Quartet, New South! This incredible group entertains with spectacular music, great harmonies, family comedy, and Ozarks hospitality. Mark, Luke, Eric and Barry sing all of your favorite songs. You’ll hear Top 40, Country & Gospel classics, and Rock & Roll hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The Grand Jubilee surpasses expectations of any age.

Comedy is abundant! Jamie Haage, as Jim Dandy and Emcee, Mike Patrick, will keep you absolutely doubled over in laughter. Along with the power vocals of Jackie Brown, this show is a bomb with the fuse lit! Branson’s #1 band, The Rhinestone Mafia, is the backbone of the show.

COMEDY JAMBOREE

A rollercoaster of laughs, comedy, music, dance and family fun! Winner of “Branson’s Best Comedy Show”, you don’t want to miss this amazing comedy and musical extravaganza! This highly entertaining variety show is famous for family-friendly Ozarks fun! Comedy Jamboree features some of the funniest comedians in Branson! Starring funny guys, Applejack, Stretch McCord, and Andy Parks, get ready to laugh over and over again. The whole family will get a kick out of the audience participation. Sometimes the guests steal the show.

From hilarious, clean comedy and floor-pounding dancing, to today’s country hits and gospel classics, this show is a HOT TICKET!

DOWN HOME COUNTRY

The Down Home Country Show is the best show in Branson to hear traditional Country Music. With an incredible cast of singers and pickers, you literally step back in time to enjoy the classics of George Jones, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Gene Watson and many more.

Featuring the best of Classic Country, Western Swing and Gospel music, this show brings to life the music you will never forget. The show stars “Entertainer of the Year”, Jamie Haage, and “Fiddle Player of the Year”, Melody Hart. “Comedian of the Year”, Jarrett Dougherty, and all of his crazy characters, will keep you in tears.

For more information on these three plus several other shows at the Grand Country Music Hall, call 417-335-2484 or check out their website at GrandCountryLiveMusic.com.

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Adventure Cave Tours

417-294-5516

426 Fairy Cave Lane

Branson West, Mo 65737

Open daily 9:30AM

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

417-335-3474

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

Bass Pro Shops

Shooting Academy

417-339-5476

1901 MO-86 Hwy.

Ridgedale, MO 65739

Open daily 9AM

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

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

417-544-8068

2115 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 10AM

Branson Duck Tours

417-598-9099

1940 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

417-334-1612

2505 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily. Hours vary.

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

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

Chopper Charter

417-332-1545

2941 W 76 Country Blvd

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 10AM

Dick’s 5 & 10

417-334-2410

103 W. Main St.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 8:30AM

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BRANSON AREA ATTRACTIONS

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

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 select dates

Fritz’s Adventure

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

Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors

417-337-8700

3030 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 8AM

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

Lazy B Ranch

Trail Ride Experience

417-543-3139

2100 Cedar Hollow Rd.

Bradleyville, MO 65614

Reservations Required

Open daily 10AM

Lost Canyon Cave & Nature Trail

888-267-0192

150 Top of the Rock Rd.

Ridgedale, MO 65739

Open daily 9AM

Lost Treasure Mini Golf

417-332-0889

3346 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 10AM

Parakeet Pete’s Steampunk Balloon and Waterfront Zipline

417-559-1529

1113 Branson Landing Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 10AM

Shipwrecked

Treasure Museum

417-635-5041

Across from Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at Branson Landing

Open daily 10AM

PINK Jeep®Tours

800-873-3662

3310 W. 76 Country Blvd. Suite D Branson, MO 65616

Pirate’s Cove

Adventure Golf

417-336-6606

2901 Green Mntn. Dr.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 9AM

Retromania-80’s Fun

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

Runaway Mountain

Coaster

417-334-7337

935 State Hwy. 165

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 10AM

Shepherd’s Adventure Park

417-334-4191

Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama

Tues, Thurs & Sat 8PM

May 9 - Oct 21

Copperhead Mountain Coaster

Vigilante Extreme ZipRider

5586 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

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

Showboat

Branson Belle

800-775-2628

4800 State Hwy 165

Branson, MO 65616 Noon, 4PM and/or 8PM cruises available

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

Harvest Festival feat . Pumpkins in the City

Sept 15 - Oct 28

An Old Time Christmas Nov 5 - Dec 30

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BRANSON AREA ATTRACTIONS

Splash Country Indoor

Waterpark at Grand Country Resort

417-335-3535

1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 10AM

Veterans Memorial Museum

417-336-2300

1250 W. 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 9AM

White Water

417-336-7100

3505 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open 10AM May 27-Sept 4

Wolfe Mountain

Branson Zipline & Snowflex Park

417-561-0699

Talking Rocks Cavern

417-272-3366

423 Fairy Cave Ln. Branson West, MO 65737

Open daily 9:30AM

Thunderstruck at Track 4

417-334-1612

3345 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Open daily. Hours vary

Titanic Museum

Attraction

(800) 381-7670

3235 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 9AM

The Track Family

Fun Parks

417-334-1612

3 Branson Locations

Open 11AM

Totally Rad E-Bikes

417-231-4078

1615 W. 76 Country Blvd., Suite G

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 11AM

2339 US Hwy. 65

Walnut Shade, MO 65771

Open daily 9AM

MAKE YOUR FALL & CHRISTMAS UNFORGETTABLE

WonderWorks

417-231-9999

2835 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 10AM

World of Wizards Indoor

Blacklight Mini Golf

417-330-1270

2805 Green Mtn. Dr. Branson, MO 65616

Open 11AM

World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex

417-332-1499

3609 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open Mon-Sat 10AM

Xtreme Racing Center

888-270-1720

3600 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616

Open daily 10AM

There’s something extra special about Silver Dollar City during fall and Christmas! Harvest Festival, Sep 15 - Oct 28, features thousands of pumpkins and hundreds of crafters by day and Pumpkins In The City gets BIGGER & BRIGHTER expanding into an All-NEW Area at night! Plus, the grand finale to the year—An Old Time Christmas, Nov 4 - Dec 30, with over 6.5 million lights and holiday shows. Make plans for more than one visit today!

silverdollarcity.com | 417.336.7100

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SHOPPING BRANSON

Branson Landing

Shopping 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, Bricktown Brewery and be sure to stop at Ozarks Brasserie Restaurant & Bar for some delicious lakeside fine dining. 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.

Anchored by Branson Meadows Cinema, The Shoppes at Branson Meadows provide plenty of opportunities for retail therapy with Touch of Class, Neill’s Homestore, Tuesday Morning, and many more. And don’t miss out on the fun at 1984 Arcade and Escape Code. Be sure and check out Birch & Willow Spa and Mr. Glencho’s Seafood N’ Bar !

Tanger Outlets

When 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 Reebok 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!

Grand Village

The 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. When you get hungry from all the shopping, you can grab a bite at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner or Sugar Leaf Bakery Café

Every 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 417 Vintage Market & Supply Co. 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 a huge 12,000 sq ft downtown store known as Riley’s Treasures Thrift Shop and see their great selection of new and gently used clothing, shoes, furniture and just about anything else you can imagine! All of that shopping will make you hungry, so sit down and grab a meal at one of downtown’s many restaurants such as Branson Cafe, Clockers Cafe, Mr. G’s Chicago Pizza and Level 2 Steakhouse inside the Hilton Hotel, where they are always ready to serve their guests with a smile.

Historic Downtown Branson
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Adventure Awaits with PINK® Jeep® Tours Branson!

Pink Jeep Tours Branson offers daily tours in the company’s signature pink Jeep® Wranglers. The 4x4 vehicles are customized from top to bottom to ensure safety and comfort, and Pink’s adventure guides are renowned for their engaging storytelling and off-road skill.

Branson tours will allow visitors to experience the region in a new way, diving deep into its history while enjoying gorgeous scenery and the thrill of adventure. The Downtown to Mountaintop Tour travels through Historic Downtown Branson before taking in scenic views of Lake Taneycomo. The Lakes and Landmarks Tour winds past Ozark valleys and along the shore of Table Rock Lake. The Best of Branson Tour allows one to enjoy the two tours in one! All tours include exclusive access to Baird Mountain’s private off-road trails and stunning overlook.

Of course, everyone asks, “Why PINK?” Originally inspired by a striking Hawaiian hotel in the late 1950s, the iconic color has become synonymous with world-class adventure. More than five million guests have shared their vacations with Pink Adventure Tours in the last 20 years alone.

Branson tours are offered year-round, providing unforgettable and up-close encounters with the beauty and splendor of the Ozarks. For more information or to book a tour, please visit PinkJeep.com or call (800) 873-3662.

Fall & Christmas Festival Fun Ahead!

Harvest Festival featuring Crafts & Pumpkins In The City runs through October 28 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 daily

• Hot Time In Rivertown 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 4 through December 30. Silver Dollar City is the 5-time winner 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 & Coming 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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Arkansas’s Largest

Privately Owned Show Cave!

COSMIC CAVERN AD

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

Space Discovery. This area gives people a chance to learn about space and experience what it’s like to train like an astronaut. The zone features a four-person gyroscope, an astronaut space suit, and a Mercury capsule.

Physical Challenge. In this zone, guests are amazed by lying on a bed of nails, becoming a human lighting rod, and playing virtual sports. The learning and fun are endless in this zone.

Meterology and More. Guests can step into the Natural Disaster zone to learn about extreme weather, including the feeling 74-mile-per-hour hurricane winds and the feeling 28-degree water.

XD Theater. Unlike regular theaters, this one provides viewers with an adventure like no other. The 3D film has special features, including full-range seating that has vibrations and sensations to take epic movies to the next level.

Special Exhibits. WonderWorks Branson has exciting exhibits that are unique to the location. This includes The Branson Experience, the OZART Youth Art Gallery, and an American Pride theater. Each of them capture the essence of the local culture and feature history and input from those who have called Branson home.

WonderWorks is located at 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson, Mo. 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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Voted Branson's Best BBQ 1550 State Hwy 248 Branson,MO65616 BestBransonBBQ.com LOCALLY OWNED 417.337.5100 FAMOUS FOR Texas style brisket & Memphis style ribs

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.

moonshine tastings

It’s time to “Shine and Dine”
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