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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
America’s Top Country Hits
Mon, Wed & Sat 8PM
Broadway to Bublé starring George Dyer
Select 10AM shows Mon, Wed & Fri
Elvis, Story of a King
Sun, Tues, Thurs 2PM
The Blackwoods
Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am
British Invasion
Mon, Wed 5PM & Fri 2PM
Awesome 80’s
Mon, Wed, Sat 2PM & Fri 8PM
Andy Williams Moon River Theatre 417-334-4500 • AndyWilliams.com
The Magic of Rick Thomas (Mar 14-April 7, May 20-Dec 11)
Select 2 or 7:30PM shows daily
Liverpool Ledgends (May 15-Oct 24)
Select 2 or 7:30PM shows Sun-Thurs
Charlie Green - Music and Memories of Andy Williams (Sept 14-Oct 22)
Wed-Sat 2PM
Andy Williams Christmas Show (Nov 1-Dec 10)
Mon-Sat 7:30PM
Branson Famous Theater 417-231-4999 • Baldknobbers.com
Branson 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’s #1 Hits Tribute
Select 10AM shows
Branson Hot Hits Theatre 417-337-7426 • BransonHotHits.com
Motown Downtown - A Tribute
Wed-Sun 7:30PM on select days
Golden Sounds of the Platters
Tues 7:30PM, Wed 10AM, Thurs 2PM
Patsy to Patsy
Tues, Thurs & Sat 10AM
DooWop and More
Tues & Sat 2PM
Marvin Gaye & Masters of Soul
Mon 7:30PM
Soft Rock of the 70’s & 80’s
Mon 2PM
Dean Martin and More
Sun, Wed, Fri 2PM
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Clay Cooper Theatre
417-332-2529 • ClayCooperTheatre.com Clay Cooper’s Country Express: Aug: Sun, Wed 7:30PM & Fri 2PM Mar-April: Sun, Wed, Fri 7:30PM Sep-Oct: Sun & Wed 7:30, Tues & plus select Mon in April Thurs 10AM, Fri 2PM May: Sun, Wed, Fri 7:30PM Nov: Sun & Wed 7:30PM, Fri 2PM Thurs 10AM Tues & Thurs 10AM June-July: Sun, Mon, Wed, Dec: Sun & Wed 7:30PM, Fri 2PM Fri 7:30PM Dec 30 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
2PM: May 28, June 10, Dec 7 7:30PM: Aug 15, Sept 1, Oct 10, 17 & Dec 19
The Terry Bradshaw Show
2PM: April 16, May 6, June 22, July 27 7:30PM: May 9, July 25, Aug 3 & 5, Sept 30, Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 16
Larry’s Country Diner (Oct 3-7)
Select 7:30PM shows nightly
Dean Z Ultimate Elvis
Select Mon, Wed & Fri 2PM or 7:30PM show
Neal McCoy
April 17 2PM, April 18 7:30PM June 19 2PM, June 20 7:30PM Aug 29, 30 7:30PM
Malpass Brothers
7:30PM: April 4, Aug 26, Nov 4
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
Daily shows 3 or 8PM except Wed
Legends of Country
Sun 3PM
SIX Show
Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM Tues & Thurs 3PM, select Sat
Buckets N Boards (June 15-Aug 11)
Wed 2PM, Thurs 7:30PM
Brett’s Christmas Show (Nov-Dec)
Mon-Sat 10AM
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction 417-336-3000 • DPStampede.com
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction
5:30 & 8PM shows daily with matinees added on select days.
Dutton Family Theater 417-332-2772 • TheDuttons.com
The Duttons
Mon, Thurs, Sat 8PM, Wed 2PM add’l Tues & Fri shows Nov-Dec
All Hands on Deck
Tues-Wed 10AM plus select Thurs & Fri shows Oct-Dec
Listen to the Music featuring the Morace Family
Sept-Oct Sat 10AM Nov-Dec Mon 2PM
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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
Down Home Country (April 13-May 27, Sept 8-Dec 9)
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
New South Gospel
Thurs 3PM
Hamners’ Variety Theatre
417-334-4363 • HamnersUnbelievable.com Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show
Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 8PM plus select Sun 3PM shows
ABBA Tribute: Thank You for the Music
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
Select Sun 7PM
Mike Walker Lasting Impressions
Tues, Wed, Thurs 2PM
Hughes Brothers Theatre
417-334-0076 • HughesMusicShow.com Hughes Music Show (thru Oct 27)
Tues, Thurs & Sat 8PM, Wed 2PM
Hughes Brothers Country & BBQ
Select shows Tues & Fri 2PM
ReVibe (through Oct 26)
Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM Select Sat 2PM
Escape Reality Dinner Show
Mon-Sat 5PM
Hughes Christmas Show (Nov 1-Jan 7, 2023)
Select 10AM, 2PM &/or 8PM Mon-Sat Dec 31: 9PM New Year’s Party
IMAX Little Opry Theatre 417-335-4832 • BransonIMAX.com
George Jones, Haggard and Friends
Sun, Mon, Sat 5PM
The Petersens
Tues & Thurs 2PM plus select 8PM shows
Smoke on the Mountain
Tues-Sat 10AM (plus 5PM Sat Christmas shows in Nov & Dec)
Sons of Britches
Sun & Mon 8PM, Fri & Sat 2PM
Rick McEwen presents The Gambler
Sun, Mon, Wed 2PM
Country Evolution
Tues, Thurs, Fri 5PM plus select Wed 5PM
An Evening with SHOJI (April 21-Dec 9)
Wed, Thurs, Fri 8PM
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Jerry Presley’s God & Country Theater 417-334-6806 • GodandCountryTheaters.com
Jerry Presley Elvis Live! (Christmas with Elvis starts Nov 3)
Fleetwood Mac Dreams Stevie Nicks Concert Tribute
3 Dog Night Tribute
Neil Sedaka: His Music Legacy
Chicago Tribute
Lionel Richie Tribute
Waylon, Willie & Good Ol’ Boys
George Strait & Friends Tribute
Elton John Tribute
50 Years of Kenny Rogers
Neil Diamond Tribute
Carpenters Once More
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: Sun & Fri 2PM, Tues 8PM Sept-Oct: Tues 8PM, Thurs 10AM Fri & Sun 2PM Nov-Dec: Sun & Wed 2PM
Dublin’s Irish Tenors & Celtic Ladies
Mar-Oct Mon, Thur, Sat 2PM Wed 10AM (no Wed 10am in Aug)
Celtic Christmas (Oct 24-Dec 28)
Mon 8PM, Tues & Thurs 10AM, Sat 2PM
Dancing Queen/Ultimate 70’s Show
Sun & Thur 8PM, Wed 2PM
Branson’s Christmas Wonderland
Nov-Dec: Sun, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8PM Tues, Thurs, Fri 2PM, Wed 10AM
Majestic Theatre
417-218-0808 • MajesticTheatreBranson.com Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel
Mon & Wed 7:30PM Tues & Thurs 2PM
The Sons Music Celebration
10AM on select days
Sedaka Songbook
Mon & Wed 2PM
Milsap Tribute
Tues & Thurs 7:30PM
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The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts 417-335-2000 • TheMansionTheatre.com
Oak Ridge Boys
Sept 21-22 8PM Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 8PM Nov 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 8PM
PraiseFest Retreat (March 14-19)
Select 10AM & 7PM shows
Choir on Fire
March 16 7PM
Mark Lowry
March 19 7PM
Jimmy Fortune
Sept 22 3PM • Oct 1 8PM Oct 6, 13 & 20 3PM • Nov 4 & 23 8PM • Nov 10 & 17 3PM
Gatlin Brothers
Oct 15 8PM
Bellamy Brothers
Oct 21 & Nov 19 8PM
Gene Watson
Oct 22 8PM • Nov 11 8PM
PraiseFest Retreat (Oct 24-26)
Select 10AM & 7PM shows
Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show
Nov 18 8PM
Disney Princess
Dec 1 7:30PM
Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre 417-336-0888 • AmazingAcrobats.com
Grand Shanghai Circus
Select 10AM, 2PM and/or 7:30PM shows daily
Urban Cowboys Ride Again featuring Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee
Sat Apr 23 & Sun April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 7:30PM Sept 4-Nov 20 Sun only 7:30PM No show Nov 13 • Nov 11 7:30PM
The Texas Tenors May 17-28, June 21-25, Sept 6-10, Oct 11-21, Nov 2-18, 29-30, Dec 30, Dec 31*, Jan 1
Select 2PM or 7:30PM shows *Special New Year’s Eve show at 10PM
Nashville Roadhouse Theater at Branson Star 417-320-3418 • NashvilleRoadhouse.com
Nashville Roadhouse Live with special guests every weekend:
Fri & Sat 8PM
The Kendalls
Every third weekend of the month
Grand Ladies
Every fourth weekend of the month
Bobby Marquez
May 6-7
Tim Atwood
July 1-2
Superstar Sundays: Check website for latest bookings Georgina Holiday
Mon 8PM
Steve Sanders - That Mentaist Guy
Thurs & Sat 5PM
Outlaw Eagles
Wed 8PM
Credence CoolWater Revue Tribute
Tues 8PM
Phil Dalton - Illusionist
Thurs 8PM, Fri & Sat 2PM
Dean Martin & Friends
Fri 5PM, Sun 2PM
Best of Motown & More
Sun 8PM, Wed 2PM
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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 10-Oct 22) Whodunnit Hoedown Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 7:30PM
Funny Farm Dinner Feud
Tues, Thurs, Sat select 5PM or 7:30PM shows thru Aug 20, Sat 5PM Sept-Oct plus Dec 27-31
Great American Chuckwagon Dinner Show (April 20-May 20 & Oct 3-Nov 11)
Mon, Wed & Fri 5PM
A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show (Nov 1-Dec 26)
Dinner and show select days at 5PM
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
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Select 11:30AM, 3:30PM and/or 7:30PM shows Tues-Sat
Welk Resort Theatre
417-337-7469 • WelkResorts.com/branson Daniel O’Donnell Christmas Show (Nov 2-17)
Select Mon-Sat 2PM shows
Yakov Theatre
417-336-3838 • Yakov.com Yakov Smirnoff - Comedian (Oct 2-Nov 18)
Sun, Wed, Fri
2PM shows
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Silver Dollar City’s Biggest Entertainment Year Kicks Off With Spring With adventure-loving, thrill seekers looking for entertainment close to home, Silver Dollar City’s 2022 season delivers just that with thousands of performances during the “Biggest Entertainment Year To Date” and 40+ themed rides and attractions in the Ozark Mountains. Silver Dollar City opens for Spring Ride Days March 16 - 27. Notable rides include “The Fastest, Steepest & Tallest Spinning Coaster”—Time Traveler, “The Steepest Drop on a Wood Coaster”, Outlaw Run and the raft ride thrill, Mystic River Falls featuring the “Tallest Drop in the Western Hemisphere” at 4.5 stories tall. Plus, specialty entertainment like The Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience. Following Spring Ride Days, Street Fest runs April 14 - May 1. This eclectic festival, likened to an Ozarkian Carnival, highlights unique performers such as precision knife throwers, stilt walkers, living statues, steel drums and more, plus an array of mouthwatering foods for culinary grazing. Then, May 4 – 30, bluegrass music fills the park with rising stars and bluegrass legends in concert such as Daily & Vincent, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Balsam Range and many more, alongside slow-smoked BBQ flavors during the famed Bluegrass & BBQ Festival! The internationally awarded 1880s theme park near Branson, Missouri, hosts an amazing entertainment lineup Spring through Christmas with 10 world-class festivals and events. Plus, recordbreaking rides and attractions, award-winning home-style food and 60 unique shops alongside a demonstrating crafts colony 100 strong. For tickets and information, visit SilverDollarCity.com
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$5 OFF Adult Tickets
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PINK® Jeep® Tours Has Landed in Branson! Pink Jeep Tours Branson joins the company’s four other locations in Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and the Smoky Mountains to offer 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 offroad 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. Both 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 will be offered year-round, offering 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.
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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
Celebrating 28 Years of Family Fun Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Branson, Missouri, begins its 28th season and guests will quickly understand why it’s called “Branson’s most fun place to eat.” Unlike any other entertainment and dining experience, Stampede features an exciting line-up of amazing equestrian showmanship, comedic fun and friendly competition that guests have loved for decades. Dolly Parton’s Stampede was recognized as Best Branson Show by 417 Magazine readers for 2020; they also received this honor in 2016, 2017 and 2019. The dinner show has also been a four time Gold winner for Best Dinner Show by The Best of Branson in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. The dinner show was highlighted as one of the Top 10 things for families to do in Branson on Travelocity.com, and The Plaid Horse named Branson and the Stampede dinner show as one of the Top Nine Vacation Spots for Horse Lovers; both recognitions came in 2021. Show times and reservations are available by calling 417.336.3000 or visiting www.dpstampede.com.
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Adventure Ziplines 888-214-5019 501 North Wildwood Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Beyond the Lens! & FlyRide 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
Ballparks of America
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 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
Chopper Charter 417-332-1545 2941 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
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
Dick’s 5 & 10
417-334-2410 103 W. Main St. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8:30AM
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BRANSON AREA
Dinosaur Mini Golf
Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors
Dinosaur Museum
Hollywood Wax Museum
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Inspiration Tower at Shepherd of the Hills
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
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
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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
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
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ATTRACTIONS 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
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
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
Showboat Branson Belle
800-775-2628 4800 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616 Noon, 4PM and/or 8PM cruises available
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 7:30PM May 10 - Oct 22 Copperhead Mountain Coaster Vigilante Extreme ZipRider 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM
Silver Dollar City
417-336-7100 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy. Branson, MO 65616 Open though December. Days and hours vary. Visit silverdollarcity.com for details
Don’t Miss National Kids Fest June 11 - July 24
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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
White Water
417-336-7100 3505 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open 10AM May 28-Sept 5
Talking Rocks Cavern 417-272-3366 423 Fairy Cave Ln. Branson West, MO 65737 Open daily 9:30AM
Titanic Museum Attraction
(800) 381-7670 3235 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM
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
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Wolfe Mountain Branson Zipline & Snowflex Park 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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The top five “things to do” at WonderWorks Branson 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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Branson Meadows
SHOPPING
BRANSON
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 be sure to stop at Ramata Italian Restaurant 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 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, Neill’s Homestore, Tuesday Morning, Comic Force 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 and Capone’s Speakeasy Grill, where they are always ready to serve their guests with a smile.
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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
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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THE BEST OF BRANSON
Over 100 interactive exhibits!
2835 W 76 Country Boulevard · Branson, MO
www.wonderworksbranson.com
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