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Grand Jubilee is just one of seven award-winning shows at Grand Country Music Hall

Branson Show Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Song, dance and comedy

The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts. . . . Gold winner for best concert venue 8 years in a row

Branson Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So many fun things to see and do

Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shop til you drop

Dick’s 5 & 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Generations of fun since 1961

Smith Creek Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy FREE TASTING BAR daily at two locations

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Trails Map

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SHOW LISTINGS Americana Theatre

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

Illusionist Rick Thomas Manson of Dreams

Awesome 80’s

Patsy Cline & Friends Dinner Show

Broadway to Bublé starring George Dyer

Kenny Rogers Tribute - The Gambler

Aaron Wayne Comedy Hypnosis Show

Absolutely Country Definitely Gospel

Southern Gospel Sundays w/ the Frosts

Strait to Branson The Heatherly’s Hits on Route 66

Christmas in the Heartland

All-Star New Years Eve Show Dec 31st

* Check website for exact days and times.

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 11: Sun & Wed - 7:30PM, Fri - 2PM Tues & Thurs - 10AM Dec 13, 16, 27, 30 - 7:30PM plus Fri Dec 18 - 2PM #1 Hits of the 60’s 417-339-1960 Sun, Tues, Thurs & Sat - 2PM The Haygoods 417-339-4663

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

Hot Rods & High Heels - 50’s Show

10AM or 2PM Mon, Wed, Fri

Dean Z Ultimate Elvis

Select Mon, Wed, Fri - 2PM or 7:30PM

Matt Gumm and Company

Shows at 10AM Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov. 14, 16, 21, 28 Dec. 5, 12 Plus, Dec 26 at 2PM

Tracy Byrd

Sept. 18 at 8PM

Malpass Brothers and Friends

Oct 5-9 - Mon, Wed Fri - 8PM Tue, Thur - 2PM

Randy Travis

Nov 8 - 8PM

Veterans Show

Nov 9

Clay-Goods JamborEve New Year’s Eve Show

Dec 31 - 8:30PM

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Branson Hillside Theatre 417-419-9229 • NarniaBranson.com (formerly Welk Resort Theatre)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Sept 11 - Dec 19 - Tue-Thur 2PM, Fri & Sat 2 & 7PM, Plus 10AM on select days

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

Motown Downtown

DooWop and More

Platters - Golden Sounds of the 50’s

Back to Country w/ Mark Aldred

Patsy to Patsy

Queens of Soul

Todd Oliver w/Irving the Talking Dog

George Strait Tribute

Classic Country - The Early Years * Check website for exact days and times.

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

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction

5:30 & 8PM shows with extra matinees added in Nov & Dec

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

The Duttons

Mon, Thurs & Fri - 7:30PM, Wed - 2PM additional Christmas shows in Nov-Dec

Grand Country Music Hall

417-335-2484 • GrandCountryLiveMusic.com Grand Jubilee

Mon-Sat - 7:30PM

Comedy Jamboree

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat - 3PM

Down Home Country

Mon-Fri - 10AM

Ozarks Country

Sun - 7PM

Ozarks Gospel

Sun - 2PM

Pets & Giggles

Select 10AM or 7PM shows

New South Gospel

Thurs - 3PM

Grand Jubilee New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

Dec 31 - 9PM

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Hamners’ Variety Theatre

417-334-4363 • HamnersUnbelievable.com Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show

Tues, Wed, Thurs & 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

Sound of Simon & Garfunkel

Mon & Wed - 2PM & Fri 10AM

Hughes Brothers Theatre

417-334-0076 • HughesEntertainmentinc.com Hughes Music Show (thru Oct 28)

Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat - 8PM

Hughes Brothers Country

Select Mondays - 2PM in April, May, Sep & Oct

ReVibe Dinner Show (thru Oct 27)

Tues & Sat - 5PM

Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers

Mon & Fri - 8PM Wed & Thurs - 2PM

Hughes Christmas Show (Nov 2-Dec 30)

Select 10AM, 2PM &/or 8PM Mon-Sat Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Party & Show - 7:30PM

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

The Petersens

Tues & Thurs - 2PM plus Saturday Sept 5 & Oct 10 (additional Wed dates at 2PM in Nov & Dec only)

Smoke on the Mountain

Tues-Sat - 10AM

Sons of Britches

Sun & Mon - 8PM, Fri & Sat - 2at PM

The Mind Spy - Illusionist

Fri & Sat - 8 PM

George Jones, Haggard and Friends

Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat - 5PM (No Shows in Aug)

Mountain Hollers Family Band

Mon & Wed 2PM, Thur 8PM

Kings Castle Theatre

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

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat - 8PM thru Oct Nov-Dec: Tues & Fri - 8PM New Years Eve Show - 8PM

New Jersey Nights

Mar-Oct: Tues - 8PM, Sun & Fri - 2PM Nov-Dec: Sun & Wed - 2PM

Ultimate 70’s Show

Mar-Oct: Thurs - 8PM

Dublin’s Irish Tenors & Celtic Ladies

Mar-Oct: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat - 2PM Nov-Dec: Mon 2PM & 8PM Thur & Sat 2PM

Spirit of America

Mar-Oct: Sun 8PM, Tue 2PM, Wed 10AM, select shows in Nov

Branson’s Christmas Wonderland (Nov-Dec)

Sun - 8PM, Tue - 10AM, Wed-Thurs - 10AM & 8PM, Fri 2PM, Sat - 2PM & 8PM

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The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts 417-335-2000 • TheMansionTheatre.com

Kentucky Headhunters

Sept 11 - 7PM

Country Music Ladies of the 80’s (Janie Fricke, Lorrie Morgan, Crystal Gayle)

Sept 19 - 7PM

Jimmy Fortune

Sept 25 - 8PM, Oct 8, 16, 22 - 8PM Nov 5, 12, 19 - 8PM

Bellamy Brothers

Oct 10 & Nov 14 - 8PM

Gene Watson

Sept 26, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 13 - 8PM

TOAST - the best of bread

Nov 6 - 7PM

PraiseFest Fall Retreat (Oct 26-28) Featuring - Brothers of the Heart

Select 10AM & 7PM shows

Gatlin Brothers

Oct 17 & Nov 10 - 8PM

Oct 28 - 7PM

Josh Turner

Oct 24 - 7:30PM

Darryl Worley

Nov 7 - 8PM

Oak Ridge Boys

Nov 9 - 8PM

Joe Nichols

Nov 11 - 8PM

PraiseFest Branson Presents: JOY - David Phelps - One Wintery Night Christmas tuour

Dec 14-16: Check website for schedule Dec 16 at 7PM

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

Shanghai Circus

Select 10AM, 2PM and/or 7:30PM shows daily

The Texas Tenors (Sept 8-12 & Oct 13-17)

Select 2PM or 7:30PM shows -Plus Faith & Inspiration shows Oct 14 and Nov 4 at 10 AM

Deep in the Heart of Christmas with the Texas Tenors (Nov 3-20)

Tues, Thur, Fri - 7:30PM Wed & Sat - 2PM

Nashville Roadhouse Theater

417-336-8742 • NashvilleRoadhouseTheater.com Nashville Roadhouse Live starring Stevie Lee Woods

Thurs, Fri, Sat - 8PM

Jim Stafford & Kelly Black

Nov 22, 23, 25 - 2PM

Spankin’ Sadie - Women icons of Rock

Nov 22, 23, 25 - 7:30PM

Jerry Presley’s Elvis Live

Tues - 7:30PM, Wed & Thur - 2PM

Pepsi Legends Theater

417-339-3003 • LegendsInConcert.com/branson Legends in Concert

Sun - 3 & 8PM, Mon & Fri - 3PM Tues, Thurs, Sat - 8PM Dec 31: New Year’s Eve - 9:30PM

SIX Show

Mon, Wed, Fri - 8PM Tues, Thurs & Sat - 3PM

MJ - The Illusion

Nov 25-26, Dec 23 - 2PM

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Presleys’ Theatre

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

Mon-Sat - 8PM

Reza Live Theatre

417-404-3434 • RezaLive.com Reza - Edge of Illusion

2PM or 8PM shows select dates

Pierce Arrow

Tue, Fri - 8PM & Thur - 2PM Plus Mon 8PM Aug-Dec

Doug Gabriel Ultimate Variety Show

Select 10AM shows Tue-Sat

The Revollusionists

Mon & Sat 8PM, Wed-2PM

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

DAVID (Mar 7 - Oct 8) Miracle of Christmas (Nov 3-Dec 31) New Show in 2027

Select 3:30PM and/or 7:30PM shows Tues-Sat with additional 11:30AM shows on select Saturdays - DANIEL (March 19 - Dec 31)

Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theatre 417-334-4191 • TheShepherdoftheHills.com

Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama (May 5-Oct 24)

Tues, Thurs, Sat 7:30PM (May-Aug) - 7PM (Sep-Oct)

Whodunnit Hoedown Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Sun, Tue, Thur & Sat - 5PM or 7:30PM

Branson Comedy Bash Dinner Show

Mon, Wed, Fri - 5PM

Great American Chuckwagon Dinner Show (May 2-Oct 31)

Tues, Thurs, Sat - 5PM or 7:30PM

Amazing Kids Show

Sat and Sunday 10AM Sept-Jan 2

Sleepy Hollow (Sept 16-Oct 31)

Wed, Thur, Sat - 7PM & 8:30PM

A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show

Nov 3 - Dec 26

A Christmas Story Dinner Show

Nov 2 - Dec 26

An Old Trail Christmas Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Nov 3 - Dec 26

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Showroom at Branson Meadows 417-544-0071 • TheShowroomBranson.com

British Invasion

Wed - 8PM & Sat 2PM

Classic Rock Icons

Select 2PM or 8PM Sun & Thurs

Rock N’ Roll Sunrise

Tue, Sat - 10AM thru Oct 27

Johnny Cash & Friends

Tue - 2 pm, Thurs - 8PM

A Garth Tribute

Sun - 2PM, Tue & Fri - 8PM

Melody Hart & The All Star Band

Select 10AM shows Wed & Fri - 10AM

Morace Family - Listen to the Music

Mon - 8PM

Story of a King (Sept-Nov 10)

select 10AM or 8PM shows

Best of Motown

Wed - 2PM plus Sat 8PM on select days

Honky Tonk Heartland

Tue - 5PM, Fri - 2PM

Retro Christmas (Nov 5 - Dec 26)

Tue, Thur, Sat - 10AM

Silver Dollar City Showboat

417-336-7171 • SilverDollerCity.com Rivertown Ramblers Show Noon, 4PM and/or 8PM daily

Yakov Theatre

417-336-3838 • Yakov.com Yakov Smirnoff Comedian (Sept 9 - Nov 21)

Wed - 7:30PM with additional Thur & Sat 7:30PM shows in Oct & Nov

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Grand Country Music Hall presents award-winning shows year round! Grand Jubilee is Branson’s Most entertaining show! From chart-topping country hits to classic rock and gospel favorites, this show has high-energy performances, spot-on harmonies, and side-splitting comedy. This Branson favorite offers something for everyone in your crew. The talented cast and live band keep the energy high and the fun rollin’ from start to finish. Grand Jubilee is performed nightly at 7:30 p.m. Comedy Jamboree is 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! You will laugh until it hurts! Comedy Jamboree is performed daily at 3:00 p.m. The Down Home Country Show is the best show in Branson to hear traditional Country Music, featuring the best of Classic Country, Western Swing and Gospel music. The show stars: Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Billy Yates; “Entertainer of the Year”, Jamie Haage; vocalist Kim Barber; and “Comedian of the Year”, Jarrett Dougherty, and all of his crazy characters. The Down Home Country Show is performed at 10:00 a.m. on select days in April & May and Sept-December. Pets & Giggles IS a laughing matter! This show is an interactive and engaging journey of age-appropriate skits and competitive games to tickle the funny bone, sharpen the mind and stimulate the imagination. This show is the perfect morning pick-me-up for families on the go. Pets & Giggles is performed on select days at 10:00 a.m. To reserve your tickets for any of these shows, go to GrandCountryLiveMusic.com.

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Crystal Gayle Lorrie Morgan

Janie Fricke

THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS Sept 11

COUNTRY MUSIC LADIES OF THE 80’S SEPT 19

THE BELLAMY BROTHERS Oct 10 Nov 14

THE GATLIN BROTHERS OCT 17 NOV 10

BROTHERS of the HEART OCT 28

TOAST A Tribute to Bread NOV 6

JOE NICHOLS NOV 11

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JIMMY FORTUNE Sept 25 Oct 8,16,22 • Nov 5, 12, 19

GENE WATSON Sept 26 Oct 9, 23 • Nov 13

JOSH TURNER OCT 24

PRAISEFEST Oct 26-28 • Dec 14-16

DARRYL WORLEY NOV 7

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS NOV 9

Voted Best Concert Venue 8 years in a row!

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DAVID PHELPS DEC 16


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Faith Meets Technology “Just because you’re doing something for the glory of God doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy!” For Wes Bowen, creating Truth Traveler has been one of his most challenging projects. After two years and a $35 million investment, his vision of an immersive biblical experience opened in the fall of 2025 in Branson’s former Andy Williams Moon River Theatre. The award-winning attraction combines cutting-edge 5D virtual reality, motion seating, sensory effects and interactive storytelling to transport visitors through biblical history. Guests can experience scenes ranging from Noah’s Ark and Christ’s crucifixion to His resurrection and ascension “It’s all about the story,” says Bowen, managing member of Mindscape Creative LLC. “The story is more important than the medium.” The approximately 90-minute experience begins with a time-travel-themed pre-show, followed by a journey through nine virtual reality pods. Visitors can then enjoy “Fear Not,” an immersive theater experience featuring lights, projections and music. With a themed snack bar and gift shop rounding out the attraction, Bowen says Truth Traveler represents the biggest and most extensive venue his team has created. “Trying to represent God’s story in a respectful world-class way was our biggest challenge,” he says. “This is an experience that will really strengthen your faith — and knock your socks off!”

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Adventure Cave Tours 417-294-5516 426 Fairy Cave Lane Branson West, Mo 65737 Open daily 9:30AM

Adventure Seekers/ FlyRide 417-605-3211 3115 W 76 County Blvd. Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily 10AM

Branson Auto and Farm Museum 417-335-2600 1335 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson Mo 65616 Open daily 9AM

Branson Coaster 417-544-8068 2115 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Adventure Ziplines

Branson Balloon

Andy B’s Bowl Social

Branson Centennial Museum

888-214-5019 501 North Wildwood Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

417-213-8631 405 Branson Landing Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM

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

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

Branson Duck Tours 417-598-9099 1940 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

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

Bigfoot Fun Park

1-800-562-2416 3608 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

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Branson Ferris Wheel 417-334-1612 3335 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616

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

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Branson’s Promised Land Zoo 417-337-9453

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park 877-459-5687 2038 W. St Hwy 86 Lampe, MO 65681 Open 8:30AM

2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy. Branson, MO 65616 The Butterfly Palace Open daily 417-332-2231 10AM 4106 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

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

Dig Town Adventure Park

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

417-544-1320 3001 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Dinosaur Canyon 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

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 417-332-0888 4800 Gretna Rd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

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BRANSON AREA Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 417-337-5300 3326 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9:30AM

Hollywood Wax Museum, Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors, Castle of Chaos 417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM

Holo Theater

Immersive Entertainment 611 Branson Landing Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Opening in November 2026

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 of the Hills Adventure Park Lost Treasure Mini Golf 417-332-0889 3346 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline 417-559-1529 1113 Branson Landing Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Inspiration Tower - Open 9 AM Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama Tues, Thurs & Sat - 7PM Sept-Oct Copperhead Mountain Coaster Vigilante Extreme ZipRider PUMPKIN FEST - Sept 12- Oct 31 Open 10AM Sun, Wed - Sat Pumpkins Aglow - Enchanted Night Walk - Open 6PM WINTERFEST (Nov 13 - Dec 27) North Pole Adventure Walk through (Nov 3 - Jan 2) Trail of Lights Drive thru (Nov 4 - Jan 2)

Shoot For the Stars Mini-Golf 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

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417-337-8700 3110 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Opens daily 8AM

Silver Dollar City

417-336-7100 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy. Branson, MO 65616 Harvest Festival Sept 11 - Oct 31 An Old Time Christmas (Nov 7 - Jan 2) featuring BRAND NEW Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights Parade

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Silver Dollar City Showboat 800-775-2628 4800 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616 Noon, 4PM and/or 8PM cruises available

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Splash Country Indoor & Outdoor Waterpark at Grand Country Resort 417-335-3535 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

417-334-4500 1 Andy Williams Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

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

Wolfe Mountain Branson Zipline & Snowflex Park Talking Rocks Cavern 417-272-3366 423 Fairy Cave Ln. Branson West, MO 65737 Open daily 9:30AM

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

The Track Family Fun Parks/Xtreme Racing Center 417-334-1612 Several Branson Locations

WonderWorks

417-231-9999 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

World of Wizards Mini Golf and Arcade Titanic Museum Attraction

(800) 381-7670 3235 W. 76 Country Blvd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

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

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Arkansas’s Largest Privately Owned Show Cave!

Guided Walking Tours • Gem Panning Gift Shop • Black Light Cave Tour* 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: 9am – 5pm: Spring and Fall thru Thanksgiving 9am – 6pm: Memorial Day thru Labor Day *BLACK LIGHT CAVE TOURS after hours on

Friday and Sat at 6pm by reservation only by calling 870-749-2298


Celebrate the Holiday Season at WonderWorks Branson! Looking for an unforgettable adventure the whole family will love? Step inside WonderWorks Branson, where education meets entertainment in a one-of-a-kind experience packed with hands-on fun, exciting challenges, and plenty of opportunities to make memories together! Fun for the Whole Family – With more than 100 interactive exhibits spread across six exciting Wonder Zones, there’s always something new to discover. Lie on a bed of 5,895 real nails, become a human lightning rod, take on interactive challenges, and explore STEM in ways you’ve never seen before. Play, Explore, & Make Memories – From friendly competition to laugh-out-loud moments, WonderWorks makes it easy for families to have endless fun together. Challenge each other in a game of laser tag, experience the excitement of virtual reality, or put your physical skills to the test on the ropes course. Let Curiosity Lead the Way – Explore fascinating exhibits covering space, physics, natural disasters, art, and more. From the Lights, Sounds, and Senses Zone to Physical Physics and the astronaut training gyro, WonderWorks invites visitors of all ages to explore, experiment, and see science from a whole new perspective. Learning has never been so fun Located at 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson, MO, WonderWorks is your go-to destination for family fun turned upside down. To learn more, visit wonderworksbranson.com or call 417-231-9999.

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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 96 retail business as well as attractions plus a marina. Dining in style is never an issue on the Branson Landing. Pick from 17 restaurants including Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, Bricktown Brewery, Cantina Laredo and be sure to stop at Flaming Margaritas for some delicious lakeside dining. At the heart of the Landing is a vibrant town square terracing down to the $7.5 million spectacular water attraction.

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nchored by Branson Meadows Cinema, The Shoppes at Branson Meadows offer plenty of opportunities for retail therapy with Touch of Class, Neill’s Homestore, Yesteryear’s Fleamarket, Forget Me Not Fabric and more. Be sure to catch the new shows this year at the Showroom at Branson Meadows, test your skills at Escape Code, and unwind with some relaxation time at Birch & Willow Spa.

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he Grand Village Shops offer a truly unique shopping experience just off the historic 76 Strip. Dozens of specialty shops including Kringles - Missouri’s largest Christmas store, 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.


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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 Nike to Lululemon, Under Armour to Aerie, 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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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 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, Mythical ‘wich, Full Throttle Distillery Grill & Smokehouse and Level 2 Steakhouse inside the Hilton Hotel, where they are always ready to serve their guests with a smile.

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Something for everyone in this award-winning variety show! Join 2023 Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Clay Cooper, celebrating 40 years entertaining Branson with a family-friendly show, perfect for all ages! 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, female vocalists Tina Cooper & Kari Garrison, outstanding entertainers Colton & Caden Cooper! Their unbelievable talent and down-home personality bring our guests back time and time again. 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 for America’s 250th birthday! In November and December, their show features a Christmas Celebration that has become a “MUST SEE” in Branson. The 2026 show is fresh and fun with new songs, new costumes and a new horn section in the band. They definitely have something for everyone in this variety show that continues to be voted the gold winner year after year in the Best of Branson awards. To make reservations, you can either call the theatre at 417-332-2529 or visit their website at www.ClayCooperTheatre.com.

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Bold Wine - Ozarks Soul Smith Creek Winery is more than just a winery – it’s a celebration of Southern hospitality and life’s simple pleasures. With two convenient locations at Tanger Outlets and Branson Landing, you can enjoy Branson’s only FREE TASTING BAR at Smith Creek Winery. They invite you to slow down, sip something sweet, and enjoy time with the people who matter most. Rooted in Southern tradition, Smith Creek Winery offers a delightful selection of fruit wines, cream wines, everyday wines, and reserve wines – each crafted to be easy to enjoy and perfect for pairing with food, friends, and festivities. Whether you’re drawn to the bright flavor of cherry blossom wine on a summer afternoon or the comforting notes of chocolate cream sipped fireside, there’s something for every taste in our new homemade wines. At Smith Creek Winery, recently voted Best Winery in Southwest Missouri, the experience goes beyond the glass. You’ll find a curated selection of entertaining accessories, serveware, and home goods designed to bring charm and joy to your table. Whether you’re looking for a new favorite wine, a unique gift, or simply a moment to unwind during your Branson visit, Smith Creek Winery is ready to welcome you with warmth, kindness, and a little Southern charm.

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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. Our flagship location is at the heart of the Branson Landing while our newest location can be found at Tanger Outlets on the famous 76 Strip. Moonshine is simply made from a base of corn, sugar, yeast, and water. However, we took this traditional recipe to a whole new level by adding a special twist of different flavors, sometimes smooth, sometimes bold, but 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 our flavored shines at our free tasting bar. Eager to share all that they know, our bartenders enthusiastically explain the story behind each flavor, and there are plenty from which to choose. The wide variety of flavors that we offer gives our 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 retail store where guests can purchase apparel, sauces, dry rubs, scented candles, and much more. While you’re there, check out our restaurant that features a moonshine cocktail bar, awesome burgers, wraps, appetizers, and Granny’s famous Shiner’s Reuben sandwich. Whether you love moonshine or are just trying it out for the first time, don’t miss the chance to “Shine & Dine”at Smith Creek Moonshine!

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