The Best of Branson Spring Vacation Publication - 2022

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Song, dance and comedy Silver Dollar City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BIGGEST entertainment year ever PINK Jeep® Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Branson’s newest attraction Dolly Parton Stampede . . . . . . . . . . . .

Celebrating 28 years of family fun Branson Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . .

So many fun things to see and do Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shop til you drop Smith Creek Moonshine. . . . . . . . . . . .

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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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25 ENTERTAINERS SINGING  DANCING COMEDY  VARIETY SPRING BREAK FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

$5 OFF Adult Tickets

Valid for Clay Cooper’s Country Express.

Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

Not valid with other discounts. Call 417-332-2529.

Expires 12-30-2022 (Best of Branson)

TREK UP & OVER A PRIVATE

MOUNTAIN & EXPLORE BRANSON IN HIGH GEAR OFF-ROAD TRAILS. EXCLUSIVE VIEWS. DEEP ROOTS. LOCAL GUIDES. For the first time in over half a century, modern-day adventurers can follow in the footsteps of fabled pioneer “Old Man” Baird on an exclusive, off-road climb to the summit of Baird Mountain.

You may be tempted to tighten your seatbelt as our custombuilt, 4x4 Jeep® Wrangler ascends up to the highest point in the county. Crawling across untouched terrain, it’s easy to imagine old-time prospectors venturing into caves in search of fortune.

Along the way, our local adventure guides will bring centuries of history and culture to life, delivering a fun and informative experience you can’t get on your own.

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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.

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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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