Visit Branson, Missouri for Great Family Fun

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Branson, Missouri

My first visit to Branson was back in 1975 with my family as a small boy. Since then I have been visiting the Branson Area at least every other year. Some years we make the journey to Branson more than once. We have visited the area during all four seasons. I have created this lens to showcase some of our favorite shows and attractions. I've also included links to Amazon.com to make purchasing books/items about Branson and the Ozarks easier. Welcome to the lens. Browse around and stop by by guestbook to let me know what you think about the site.Noah the Musical Branson

Each year there are more things to discover in Branson. This year we were able to see Noah the Musical at the Sight and Sounds Theater in Branson. We really enjoyed the performance, especially Act II whenever the Ark opens and the entire audience is within the Ark. Remember that each season in Branson is a new adventure. Attractions and their cost may change from season to season. Be sure to visit the website of the actual attraction to verify the current seasons schedule of events and cost. With that said ENJOY BRANSON!

Let's Go To Branson!!!

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Silver Dollar City

Branson's Must See Theme Park

Silver Dollar City Rides
With dozens of exciting rides, more than 40 daily live shows and a historical atmosphere, it's easy to see why Silver Dollar City theme park is one of Branson's top attractions, from the minute you set foot in the theme park, you find yourself in an 1800s Ozarks setting. Whether you're enjoying one of the shows, like "Choctaw Charlie's Frontier Follies", watching craft demonstrations, shopping in one of the many shops or braving one of the thrilling roller coasters, you're sure to have a blast. Bring the entire family out to Silver Dollar City and experience authentic Ozarks culture through endless family fun.

Tour Marvel Cave while visiting Silver Dollar City.
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About 3 and 4 Day Park Hopper Passes

With the 3 and 4 Day Park Hopper Passes you'll be able to combine the excitement of Silver Dollar City with Celebration City(closed for the 2009 season)and White Water for an all-out time of theme park thrills. The 3 Day Park Hopper Pass offers admission to Silver Dollar City along with a choice of White Water or Celebration City(closed for the 2009 season), while the 4 Day Park Hopper Pass offers admission to all three parks! What's more, both the 3 and 4 Day Park Hopper Passes are good for up to 10 days after first use, offering a varied look at the theme parks of the Ozarks. To get bonus time at the parks start your adventure at Silver Dollar City after 3pm the first day. If you go after 3pm, this day is free and will not be counted in your 3 or 4 day hopper pass.

Ride Highlights

PowderKeg

PowderKeg - New to Silver Dollar City in 2004, PowderKeg is a genuine coaster experience. Compressed air-launch technology, gravitational force and thundering speeds in excess of 64 mph all come together to form a truly memorable ride in the park.

Wildfire

Wildfire - This cobra-rolling style coaster features a number of loops and twists as it gains speeds of up to 66 mph.Located at Celebration City, this park actually closed at the end of the 2008 season.
The Flooded Mine - Float through The Flooded Mine as you attempt to clear it of runaway prisoners with arcade-style shooting.
Other rides and attractions include Geyser Gulch, Tom Sawyer's Landing, Becky's Carousel, Fire in the Hole, Runaway Ore Cart, Steam Train, Marvel Cave Tour and more.
Shops

More than 60 unique shops! Many feature products and demonstrations by skilled craftsmen.
Dining

Tater Patch, Buckshot Annie's Chicken Shack, Aunt Polly's, Eva & Delilah's Bakery, Silver Mine Restaurant, Garden Café, Lumber Camp, Riverside Rib House, Owens Fish Camp Grill, Mary's Springhouse Restaurant, Big Jack's, Concessions.
Shows

Echo Hollow, Choctaw Charlie's Frontier Follies, Bayou Boogie, Horsecreek Band, Cumberland Quartet, Redkneckers.

The Ozarks Mountaineer

Great magazine about life in the Ozarks

The Ozarks MountaineerThe magazine offers histories of people and places, folklore, out-of-the-way places to see and visit, arts, crafts, pioneer skills, folk music and much, much more. In addition to articles, there are columns featuring cookery, poetry, humor, events, gardening, then and now, folk music, reviews of recordings and reviews of books.

http://www.ozarksmountaineer.com/

Ride PowderKeg

High Speed Fun...

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Silver Dollar City Tree of Lights

Christmas is Magical at Silver Dollar City

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Even Santa Vacations in Branson

We have visited Branson during all four seasons but we really enjoy visiting during Christmas. The lights throughout Branson are spectacular, especially at Silver Dollar City.
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Branson TV Network

Great way to preview Branson shows and attractions.
Branson TV Network
This link provides a video preview of many of Branson's popular shows and attractions.

The Shepherd of the Hills

The story that started it all...


In 1907, Harold Bell Wright's book, Shepherd of the Hills, was published and Branson has never been the same. One of the most widely read books in history, the novel depicts the lives of Ozark Mountain families and their struggles for survival and happiness. Today, that book is depicted every evening during the summer months at the Shepherd of the Hills Amphitheater
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Trail of Lights

at the Shepherd of the Hills

WWW.trailoflights.com
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Quick Links to Great Shows and Attractions

I hope that these links help you in planning your visit to the Branson Area. These are a few of our favorite places in Branson.
Silver Dollar City
This theme park with a late 1800's setting is a must see destination for all visitors to the Branson Area.
Silver Dollar City
Presleys' Country Jubilee
With hundreds of shows in the Branson area, this is one of the first (First on Highway 76 and second in Branson) shows and remains our favorite show in the Branson area.

Presley's Country Jubilee
The Shepherd of the Hills
Great outdoor drama plus much more.

Shepherd of the Hills
Shorty Smalls Restaurant
Great food with great atmosphere.

Shorty Small's Restaurant
Celebration City - This park is now closed. No details as of yet when it will re-open.
Great place for the family. Park opens at 3pm and the laser light/firework show at the end of the evening is amazing.

Wildcat Coaster at Celebration City

Presley's Country Jubilee

"Herk & Cecil - Nascar"

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Ways to Save Money on your Branson Visit

Plan to visit the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery (free tour), the Ralph Foster Museum (family affordable), Branson Landing (free water show), and explore the great Ozark mountains and beautiful lakes.

I've included links to give you additional ideas of saving $$$$ while visiting Branson.
Save on your Branson Trip
Gas prices are going up everyday. This link will help you plan your Branson vacation so that you and your family will still have a great time while saving money.
SAVE ON BRANSON
Check out more ways to plan an affordable Branson family vacation at Saveonbranson.com
While in Branson visit nearby Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Attractions offer an amazing variety of fun, amusement and enjoyment. Day or night, Eureka Springs, Arkansas offers family fun. The Great Passion Play, Cosmic Cavern, Christ of the Ozark Statue and beautiful downtown historic Eureka Springs are just some of the enjoyment awaiting you.
Eureka Springs
Learn more about the Titanic
While in Branson you will want to visit the Titanic museum. If have created this link to another squidoo lens that provides excellent information on the Titanic along with beautiful photographs.

Baldknobbers

Branson's Original Music Show

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More links to Branson Fun

Ralph Foster Museum
Great affordable museum located on the campus of the College of the Ozarks.
ADMISSION:Adults $4.50
Senior Adults (62 and Older) $3.50
High School Age and Under - Free

Arrive After 3:00 p.m. - Next Day Free
(with previous day's receipt) HOURS: Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Saturday

Ralph Foster Museum

Closed to the public
the week of Thanksgiving and
Mid-December through January
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede
Good food and entertainment. Be sure to arrive early enough for the pre-show.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede
Showboat Branson Belle
The best way to see Table Rock Lake.
White Water
Beat the heat with a day at White Water.Kalani Towers at White Water
Baldknobbers
Branson's first show, The Baldknobbers, began the Branson family entertainment phenomenon in 1959 when the four Mabe brothers began entertaining visitors on the Branson lakefront. Today, the family legacy spanning six decades and four generations continues to Wow audiences with a variety of great country music and hilarious comedy.
Baldknobbers

Today's Baldknobbers' is a musical powerhouse featuring a talented cast of dynamic singers, musicians, comedians, and entertainers who perform your favorite Country Classics, Hot-New Country Hits, and Side-Splitting Comedy

Branson Landing

Shop, Dine, Be Entertained

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Fun in Branson

Shepherd of the Hills Homestead Tour
There are so many things to do in the Branson Area. You may want to take the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead Tour.
Branson Landing
Discover uncharted waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment adventures at Branson Landing, located on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson.

At Branson Landing, you will have a whole new world to explore, with Belk Department Store, Bass Pro Shops and over 100 specialty stores and restaurants, PLUS... the NEW Hilton Promenade!

Don't miss the magnificent $7.5 million water fountain spectacular, synchronized to light, sound, music and fire!
Historic Downtown Branson
Shopping in Historic Downtown Branson

Creating Experiences You'll Remember For A Lifetime!

Stroll the brick lined sidewalks of Historic Downtown Branson for a relaxing shopping experience away from the hustle and bustle.

You will not find a more unique combination of shops than in Historic Downtown Branson.

Dick's Oldtime 5 & 10

From Dick's Oldtime 5 & 10
store to handcrafted
moccasins to beautiful
landscape paintings and
prints from Award winning
artist, T. Morgan Crain.

You will find Cuckcoo
Clocks to Victorian lace,
leather goods to hand
made quilts or custom
made stained glass.

Historic downtown Branson is
sure to provide you with a
shopping experience that will
keep you coming back
for more.
Video clips of Branson Attractions
This link will allow you to get a "taste" of some of the local attractions and shows in the Branson area
Branson.com
This website provides a great overview of the Branson area.
Branson IMAX
We usually save this attraction for a rainy day. With the IMAX, other movies, live shows, shopping and food; there is enough to do inside to keep you occupied until the rain stops.

Branson IMAX

Visit Branson, Have Fun!

Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery in Branson, MO

Located next to Table Rock Dam, over a million trout per year are produced in this fish hatchery, also a great family stop.
A popular attraction for nature lovers, this park and hatchery covers over 200 acres and includes a Conservation Center, four hiking trails, lake-side activities such as trout fishing, and more. Located next to Lake Taneycomo, the facilities offer tours that come highly recommended and will show visitors the trout production processes, including incubation, tank maintenance, raising and spawning ponds. Visitors can hand-feed the hungry fish and enjoy the outdoors in the meantime.Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery

At the Conservation Center, any kind of information one could hope for is available. A quarter of a million people a year come here to enjoy the unique experiences and the beautiful park. Visit the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery. 250,000 people couldn't be wrong!
Branson Tracks
The kids love the tracks.
Big Cedar Lodge
This is on our future to do list. We have never stayed at Big Cedar Lodge but several of our friends have and loved it. Last year we drove through the property and it was AMAZING.Big Cedar Lodge
Mini Golf
Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf

Dinosaur Canyon Golf

Dinosaur Canyon and Lost Treasure Golf - We are always up for a game of mini-golf while in Branson. Great family bonding time.
Explore Branson Website
Great site for additional information on the Branson area.

Our favorite place to stay...

Grand Crown Resort Branson

Our family loves to stay at the Grand Crown Resort located on Thousand Hills Golf Course in Branson. For a family wanting "space" this is the way to go. The condo is huge, very clean, and tastefully decorated. Our unit had two full kitchens, two washers/dryers, two bedrooms, 3 full baths and two sleeper sofas - no to mention four televisions and two separate living rooms. They have great rates, especially for 6-7 night stays.
More about Grand Crown Resorts in Branson
Great family lodging...

Links to Great Branson Restaurants

Dine Branson
Whether you're coming to Branson, Missouri for shows, shopping, theme parks, or lake activities, everyone eventually needs to re-energize and relax. What better place to kick back and unwind than at one of the many great restaurants the Branson area has to offer! You'll find a wide variety of restaurants for every taste, from national chains to treasured local favorites.
Branson Restaurants
Welcome to the "all new" Branson Restaurants, where the answer to the famous question, "Where do you want to eat tonight?" is finally at your fingertips. Our goal is to provide you with listings to some of the great Branson, and surrounding area Restaurants.

While we can't cover every restaurant, we can provide you with a sampling of the varied dining options. With over 400 restaurants and over 32,000 seats, from fine dining to a "quick bite to eat", you are sure to find something in the many different restaurants.

Still more exciting attractions

Titanic Museum
Titanic Museum Branson

Expect to see Titanic in a whole new light. Unlike traveling exhibits, Titanic Branson is a permanent two-story museum attraction shaped like Titanic herself.
This astounding, signature building was built half-scale to the original. Towering 100 feet above Country Highway 76, it holds 400 priceless artifacts in twenty galleries.

The structure is anchored in water to create the illusion of Titanic at sea, and the 90-minute, self-guided tour is designed to give guests the sensation of being an original passenger on Titanic's 1912 maiden voyage.

Walk an elegant replica of the Titanic's Grand Staircase
Touch the frozen surface of an 'iceberg'
Feel the chill of that fateful "Starry Night"
See the world's largest Titanic ship's model on display

Adult $18.82
Child (5-12) $9.99
Child (0-4) $0.00
Family Pass - Good for 2 Adults and up to 4 Children (ages 18 and under) that still reside within the residence $49.28
Ride the Ducks
Experience Branson sightseeing fun from a duck's eye view on Branson's only duck tour. Travel on land and water in one amazing vehicle.

Now Ride The Ducks has 2 fun-filled Branson Adventures.

Our Classic Table Rock Lake Sightseeing Adventure and our New Branson Landing Sightseeing Adventure. Two completely different tours, both Quacktastic Fun for everyone!
Ride the Ducks Branson
Andy's Frozen Custard
Located on the Highway 76 strip in Branson, this is a must stop for us every year.

Andy's Frozen Custard is made fresh hourly and served at its peak for a flavor experience you can't get anywhere else.

They use only the freshest ingredients for the best tasting treats possible: from the country's finest milk, sugar, eggs and cream, to fresh-picked seasonal berries and homemade brownies that taste just like Grandma's.
Their frozen custard is served by Andy's fanatics with pride, to help you feel like a kid for a while.
Grand Village Shops
This is Kerri's favorite shopping area in Branson. Her favorite store is Mulberry Mill located in the Grand Village Shops.

The Grand Village was built in 1993 by Silver Dollar City after they completed the Grand Palace Theater to offer their guests a unique shopping and eating experience. It was designed with the look of old town Charleston, South Carolina. There are brick walkways lined with beautiful flower beds, fountains, and feeders for the native birds. Colorful buildings and unusual architecture encompass the full spectrum of this exciting shopping venue. In 2005 Silver Dollar City sold the Grand Village. Now more than ever 26 individually owned shops and 2 delightful eating venues strive to make your visit a wonderfully relaxing and uniquely interesting shopping adventure
Lonestar Steakhouse
We usually stay in the Thousand Hills area and always seem to find ourselves heading over to the Lonestar Steakhouse. Go Texas

About Lonestar Steakhouse:

Lone Star restaurants embrace an authentic roadhouse theme and serve mesquite-grilled steaks, which are hand-cut fresh daily at each restaurant. Our menu includes "Texas-sized" portions of food, including a variety of combinations that are sure to please. With daily specials for lunch and dinner, a variety of appetizers and desserts and a full-service bar, Lone Star is a destination restaurant. Upbeat country and western music, Texas artifacts, and our excellent service standards enhance the Lone Star experience

LoneStar Steakhouse & Saloon

Branson Information from Amazon

Great books about Branson, Missouri
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Books about the Ozark Mountains and the Branson Area

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Let Amazon help your prepare for your Branson Vacation

Information on the Branson Area and the Ozarks available through Amazon.com
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Ozark/Branson Merchandise

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Great Branson Stuff on CafePress

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Talk to Me About Branson...

  • sonnygone Sep 19, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Hi again Charlie, I did get the Branson trip split off. You are still linked under the paragraph on Branson. I am thinking about a Little Rock to southeast OKlahoma trip now. Thanks again, Sonny
  • sonnygone Sep 9, 2011 @ 1:35 pm | delete
    Hi Charlie, I included a link to this excellent Lens on my Carthage Trip.It is below the Branson paragraph. If there is a problem please let me know.
    If you are serious about moving up there and want near the acton it is, of course, Branson. If you want beauty with peace and quiet, quiet, quiet, I suggest checking out Heber Springs, Ark. Thanks, Sonny
  • GayleMcLaughlin Jul 2, 2011 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    I love Branson---we go 3-5 times a year!
  • artshock Jun 10, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
    I absolutely love the Ozarks! We live in Eureka Springs, but I've yet to make the trip up to Branson. We are planning one though. Great lens!
  • TitanicMuseumAttraction Apr 13, 2011 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Thanks for listing us on your lens. Just to let you know, our rates of admission are different then what is listed on this page. Give us a call or visit our website to see our upcoming events and get the most current prices.
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2008 Springtastic Show Spree in Branson

Just Another Reason to Visit Branson in the Spring

The first annual Springtastic Show Spree ran April 21st through April 27th, 2008 in Branson, Missouri. Sponsored by the League of Branson Theater Owners and Show Producers.

Video Production & Celebrity Impersonation by Jim Barber of the Hamner Barber Variety Show
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Shows in Branson

League of Branson Theater Owners and Show Producers

Shows in Branson
Official site of the League of Branson Theater Owners and Show Producers

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Hello world. This is Charlie. My wife Kerri and I live in Texas currently but one day want to move to the Ozark Mountains.

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