Branson is known as the "Live Music Show Capital of the World." This is truly a one-of-a-kind family destination, with more than 50 live performance theaters, three lakes, a dozen golf courses, a world renowned theme park, a variety of attractions and museums, a historic downtown district, and shopping galore. Experience authentic Ozark Mountain hospitality at Branson.
Celebrate the craftsmanship of the Midwest and the heritage of Branson. This is a juried art and craft show, featuring a wide spectrum of crafts from nearly 200 vendors. We have food vendors, seminars, demonstrations, a children’s area, and entertainment. Come to the street dance on Saturday evening. The event takes place in the downtown area.
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This drive-through light festival is designed to delight children of all ages. Your journey begins with a one-mile drive along a path illuminated with more than 175 displays. The path is located off Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Roark Valley Road, this one-of-a-kind family experience promises to be spectacular.
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The jamboree features some of the world's best cowboy music and comedy acts. Each night features a different cowboy menu, with a different slate of performers. This year's lineup includes: Riders of the Circle B; Circle B Cowboys; Dusty Rogers; Bar-D Wranglers; Flying W Wranglers; John Wain; Flying J Wranglers ; Bar-J Wranglers ; Johnny Lonestar; Travis Loewen. The Jamboree takes place at Branson's Circle B Theatre.
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What is a Whoadeo? It is a stick horse rodeo for kids. It gives them a chance to ride in the Dixie Stampede main arena and showcase their skills, including: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Obstacle Course, Bucking Horse and Jumping. Children and adults compete on an authentic stick horse as they race around barrels, jump over obstacles or manage to not get "bucked" off their horse. Prizes awarded for top times and creative "bucking." There are kids' games, face painting, animal exhibitions, as well as giveaways. Held at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede.
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Country legend George Jones, with an opening act by Jason Boland, brings an exciting show to the Ozarks. Presented at the Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater.
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Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater sizzles with Branson’s 17th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show. This is the perfect event to sample a wide variety of Branson’s shows and performers jam-packed into one exciting show. The Big Show is emceed by Bob Leftridge of the Baldknobbers Jamboree. Shows on stage include Jim Stafford; Legends In Concert; Hughes Brothers Show; Pierce Arrow; Kirby Van Burch; Cassandre’- the Voice of an Angel; Circle B Supper Show; Clay Cooper; Grand Jubilee; Keith Red Allen; Tony Roi; Smoke On The Mountain; Absolutely Pasty Cline; Buckets N Boards; Comedy Jamboree; Red, Hot, and Blue; Rock N Roll is Here to Stay; Rock U Mentally; Top 10 Rock and Roll Revue.
Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30; ages 4-12, $10.
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This special concert, featuring Chain Reaction-A Tribute to Journey, celebrates the inaugural Kswiss Ironman 70.3 Race which takes place Sep. 19. Chain Reaction is a group of five performers known as one of the best tribute bands in the country. Join us as we welcome the athletes competing in the Ironman Race. Concert at the Branson Landing fountains.
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Ironman 70.3 Branson serves as one of 34 worldwide qualifying events for the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3. The events consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 6-mile bike course through rolling hills and a 13.1 mile run. Professional athletes will be competing for a $25,000 prize purse.
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The Dam-to-Dam and Dam-to-Landing races are courses that will challenge even the most avid kayakers. The Dam-to-Dam kayak race is a little longer than 19 miles, stretching almost the length of Lake Taneycomo. Also, a four-person relay is offered in the long course. The Dam-to-Landing Kayak Race is an extension to the Landing-to-Landing race. For serious kayak racers, this is an all-out sprint, covering more than six miles. The 5K Fun Paddle lasts about an hour. The events take place rain or shine. Dam-Dam and Dam-Landing races start at 6 a.m. at the dam access. Landing-Landing Race and the Fun Paddle start at 9 a.m. at the Cooper Creek Access; Kayak Races at 10:45 a.m.; Canoe Race at 11 a.m. Safety boats, approved by the Missouri State Water Patrol, are spotted along the route. A post-race meal is provided with an awards ceremony at Branson Landing. Please call for details.
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Help Jerry’s Kids and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The local CBS television affiliate will broadcast selected events on Sunday and Monday for the MDA Telethon. Enjoy the concerts in front of the Branson Landing Fountains, from your very own chair: for $10, you may Take a Seat. Concerts and other activities are schedules throughout the weekend. On Monday, there is a dance-a-thon at noon. Proceeds go to the MDA Association.
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If you made a list of performers who have sold more than 53 million records, won multiple Grammys for Best Male Vocalist and countless other honors, earned a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and sold out arenas worldwide, Michael Bolton would be on that list. If you tallied all the artists who've sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs with Bob Dylan, Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga, penned hits for Barbra Streisand and KISS, played guitar with B.B. King and had music recorded by Kanye West, Michael Bolton would be the only name on that list. Showtime at The Mansion Theatre: 8 p.m.
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Relax in a warm, luxurious limousine and enjoy some sparkling cider while listening to your favorite Christmas music, recorded by Branson entertainers. The two-hour tour includes a tuxedoed chauffeur, non-alcoholic champagne or bottled water, and candy canes. (We cannot supply alcohol and our chauffeurs cannot purchase alcohol for you.) You may bring alcohol if everyone is 21 or older. Tour includes: The Strip (76 Country Blvd.); downtown Branson; Branson Landing Blvd.; a drive past Shepherd of the Hills and Inspiration Tower; several neighborhoods; and the Branson Lakes Festival of Lights display.
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Calling all ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses - it's your turn to Trick or Treat up and down Branson Landing's Trick or Treat Street. This is our 4th annual Safe Street Trick or Treat event. This safe Halloween alternative is exclusively for children younger than 13, in costume. Look for the Halloween signs in the windows of participating businesses, located along the Branson Landing Promenade. Have a Boo-Tacular good time.
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Celebrate the magic and meaning of the holidays at An Old Time Christmas. More than four million lights, a holiday light parade, a five-story special effects Christmas tree, fun family shows, including A Dickens' Christmas Carol, and festive food await in this dazzling winter wonderland.
Admission to Silver Dollar City is required: $53; age 62+, $51; ages 4-11, $43. See Web site for schedule and details.
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Silver Dollar City, the Home of American Craftsmanship, welcomes hundreds of visiting craftsmen to demonstrate and display their unique talents. The festival includes the Crafts in America Exhibit, displying 50 of the nation's most stunning works of art; the Caricature Carvers of America Showcase; and a reunion of some of Silver Dollar City's legendary veteran craftsmen. Plus, don't miss America's Biggest Barn Dance in Red Gold Heritage Hall.
Admission to Silver Dollar City is required: $53; age 62+, $51; ages 4-11, $43. See website for schedule and details.
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Plenty of uplifting performances by southern gospel's biggest stars, including: The Isaacs; Jeff and Sheri Easter; Karen Peck and New River. Plus, feast on the flavors of southern cooking at The House of Chicken and Fixins', on the City's Square.
Admission to Silver Dollar City is required: $53; age 62+, $51; ages 4-11, $43. See website for schedule and details.
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A Holiday Extravaganza featuring magic, comedy, music and dance. It showcases the best of the award winning Hamner Barber Variety Show, starring illusionists The Hamners and comedian ventriloquist Jim Barber, featuring their moving, multimedia tribute to American Veterans. There is pure, Christmas magic and holiday fun with something for kids of all ages. At the Hamner Barber Theater. Showtimes: Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.
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The Titanic Museum hosts its first Chili Cook-off. Firemen chefs light their fires in honor of the brave firemen and stokers who stood their ground when the great Titanic went down. Hot and spicy, mild and mellow, secret ingredients and guarded recipes all come together. The public is invited to come early, watch the prep, sample the different firehouse chili concoctions and pass judgment as they see fit. A select panel of judges will declare the cook-off winners; a special People’s Choice Award donation will be made to the Missouri Humane Society.
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Vicki Lawrence, Emmy Award-winning comedienne and legendary cast member of the Carol Burnett Show, hits the road with this new touring production. You will howl with laughter as Vicki and Mama present a hilarious mixture of stand-up comedy, music and observation about real life. Presented at the Mansion Theatre. Curtain at 8 p.m.
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Professional wood carvers from across the nation send chips flying and spirits soaring during this three-day woodcarving competition. A special 75-minute chainsaw speed-carving contest delivers one of the event’s many nail-biting moments. This special, annual event honors the memory of the German passengers and crew who were aboard Titanic. It is held in association with LogHoggers Chainsaw Sculpting. Events take place in the Titanic Museum Attraction parking area.
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Branson is known as the "Live Music Show Capital of the World." This is truly a one-of-a-kind family destination, with more than 50 live performance theaters, three lakes, a dozen golf courses, a world renowned theme park, a variety of attractions and museums, a historic downtown district, and shopping galore. Experience authentic Ozark Mountain hospitality at Branson.
We provide professional bass fishing guide services on Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake. Fish from a fully rigged 2007 Triton 21-X High Performance Bass Boat with a Mercury Optimax 225, a trolling motor and color GPS/Sonar. We supply all of the equipment needed, or bring your own. See our Web site for details, schecules and rates.
Captain Joe is Coast Guard licensed, commercially insured, and Red Cross certified.
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America's only ride-through cave. The cave is toured in jeep-drawn trams. Since you ride all the way, you experience the magnitude, the stillness and the splendor of Fantastic Caverns while preserving its natural features. The unique tram follows the path of an ancient underground river. Enjoy the beauty of a natural cave without the long walks or steep climbs. The guided, all-riding tour is ideal for seniors, families with small children and physically challenged travelers. Group rates offered.
I-44, exit 77; Route 13 north 1.5 miles, follow the signs. Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 and 25. Admission: $21.50; age 6-12, $13.50; younger than 6, free.
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1st Inn Branson is on the famous 76 Country Blvd., across from The Grand Palace Theater, and the Andy Williams Moon River Theater; two doors from the Branson Variety Theater; and in front of Circle B Chuckwagon Dinner Theater; one block from the Tanger Outlet Mall. Enjoy some of Branson's finest accommodations at a reasonable price.
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Experience the feel of Neil in this 75-minute, nonstop show that tells the story of Neil's life through his own songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. The tribute stars Neil Diamond look-alike and sound-alike, Keith Allynn, nicknamed The Diamond Image by his fans. Sing along to favorites like Cherry Cherry, Sweet Caroline, America, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Cracklin’ Rosie.
Presented at the Branson Hall Of Fame Theater, in the Branson Mall. Tickets: $20; ages 5-12, $8; younger than 5, free.
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This park is known as The Quiet Resort for all the right reasons. You can hear the crackling of the fire and rustling of leaves. There are 79 landscaped, level, full hook-up sites and six fully furnished two-story Villas that sleep six. Located 1.5 miles west of Silver Dollar City, on 43 acres of Ozark forest, 100 yards off or Route 76.
Our amenities include: an outdoor pool; playground; enclosed pet play area; recreation-hall with full kitchen; private bathroom and showers; and a laundry facility. Planned social activities are held. Named Top 100 in the Nation by Good Sam Club in 2009; Mid-size Park of the year by Missouri Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds in 2009.
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More than 40 Acrobats of China showcasing classic Chinese dance and physical performance artists. The revolving line-up of unique acts includes the playful lion dance, the dancing dragon, aerial fish ballet, butterfly lovers, pole climbers, Diabolo (Chinese Yo-Yo), jar juggling, hoop-diving, daring trapeze, human strength and beauty, and spinning plates. Exotic backdrops, state-of-the-art lighting and a fast-pace highlight this show at the New Shanghai Theatre in Branson.
Tickets: $32; Ages 13-17, $16; Ages 6-12, $10.
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We have 83 guestrooms; extra plush Serta pillow-top mattresses and premium pillows; interior corridors; an elevator; and a level parking lot; free hot breakfast; a security system; electronic door locks.
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Experience the atmosphere of a Country Inn, nestled in the Ozarks, with a view of the Branson countryside from the terraces outside your room. Free local calls. Continental breakfast included.
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Individual A-frame cottages overlooking Table Rock Lake. One-, two- and three-bedroom units are available with kitchenette and air conditioning. The resort offers bass boat and pontoon rentals; a dock; a launch ramp; playground; and a pool. Less than one mile to Silver Dollar City.
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Amazing Pets features exciting acts and tricks from a troupe of skilled dogs and trained housecats. Ringleader Sean Paul and Frankie, his trusty trained monkey, have pulled together an amazing troupe of furry creatures who will win your hearts as they perform for your love and laughter. Many have been rescued from dog pounds and humane societies across the country. In addition to dogs and cats doing what they like to do, you will see beautiful exotic birds and many magical surprises. Presented at Grand Country Music Hall, March, June, July, August and December.
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Spend the night off of the strip. We are on three, flat acres, with large outdoor pool and hot tub. All rooms include pillow-top beds with fridge/micro no extra charge, an activity table and chairs, self dimming alarm clock radio, smoke detectors, electronic door locks, separate dressing vanity and sound dampening masonry walls. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs with biscuits and gravy or French toast, hot and cold cereals, fruit, pastries, breads, coffee and juice. You must be 21 to reserve a room. Located across from Shoji Tabuchi Theater and the IMAX Complex.
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The campground offers 160 RV sites with 30- and 50-amp service, water, sewer, cable TV, a picnic table, charcoal grill, and a concrete patio. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the park. There are three bath houses, a laundry with 10 washers and dryers, and a game room, all of which are air-conditioned. There is a car/RV wash for the exclusive use of campground guests. In addition to camp sites, there are nine cabins (six camper cabins; three with bathrooms and kitchen). The facility has been voted the Good Sam Welcome Mat Award Winner for seven consecutive years (2003-09). Groups are welcome. A full-time coordinator can handle all details of your rally, reunion and event. Open mid-March through mid-December.
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On the shores of Table Rock Lake, in a wooded lakeside atmosphere. Our four modern guestrooms feature: two-person jetted tub; king or queen luxury bed and linens; private bath; private entrance; private deck or balcony, electric fireplace; cable TV with DVD; and Wi-Fi. In addition to a full breakfast, the Inn provides free soft drinks and snacks. Breakfast is served in the dining area or on the screened porch overlooking the lake.
Located 30 minutes west of Branson; 20 minutes from Silver Dollar City; a one minute walk to Table Rock Lake.
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Quiet relaxation on beautiful Table Rock Lake. Individual one-, two- and three-bedroom lake view cabins and one condo. Valley View has a pool, a shaded park, playground, a guest laundry, a boat launch and dock. Boat rentals available.
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Enjoy a delicious meal before or after a show. Several selections on the menu are from Andy's mom's recipes. Seating for 320 people. Enjoy Andy's personal pop art collection located throughout the restaurant. His gold records line the bar area. There is a beautiful patio are outside the atrium. Located adjacent to the Moon River Theartre.
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Featured in the 1992 Architectural Digest, the Andy Williams Moon River theatre is a no-smoking venue with stadium seating for 2,051. Photographs of Andy's legendary television shows are placed throughout the lobby. Personal collection of Japanese wedding kimonos hang at the back of the theatre. The theatre houses a gift shop. The Andy Williams Moon River Grill is located adjacent.
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All 113 of our guestrooms include luxurious pillow-top mattresses, deluxe pillows and Vellux blankets. Rooms with a jetted tub are available. In the lobby, a computer is available for guest. Free local calls. Extended continental breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and French toast, breads, fruits, pastries, juices and cereal. You must be 21 to reserve a room.
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Anglers and Archery guides offer an incredible fly-fishing experience on lake taneycomo. You do not need any fly-fishing knowledge. Some of the region’s best instructors and guides are at your disposal. Our professional staff helps you learn what it takes to locate and catch fish. Already know how to fly fish? Our guides have unparalleled knowledge on hooking some of Taneycomo’s larger trout. Our guide services start at $60 for two hours. We provide all necessary equipment at no extra charge.
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Well off the main road, with little traffic, Antlers Resort offers a quiet vacation spot. Antlers Resort is located on Indian Point, where you can enjoy Table Rock Lake, and it is one mile from Silver Dollar City. Antlers Resort offers one, two and three-bedroom cabins. Several layouts are available to accommodate up to 12 people. All cabins are fully furnished. A 22-slip boat dock, pontoon and bass boat rentals, a swimming pool with waterslide, a gameroom, a laundromat, a playground and basketball court are on-site. Open March through mid-December. Antlers Resort also offers full hook-up RV sites.
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Well off the main road, with little traffic, Antlers Resort offers a quiet and relaxing vacation spot for our customers. Antlers Resort is the vacation spot for any season of the year, whether you prefer sunshine and warm weather on Table Rock Lake in the summer, or you enjoy the lights and entertainment of Ozark Mountain Christmas. Antlers offers one, two, and three bedroom air conditioned and heated cabins. Several different layouts and designs are available to accommodate from two to 12 people. Our cabins all come with cable, fully equipped kitchens, linens, decks and charcoal grills. Antlers also offers RV Sites.
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On the quiet side of Branson at Indian Point, Table Rock Lake. One-, two- and three-bedroom lakefront cottages with king or queen beds, fully equipped kitchens and decks with lake views.
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Featuring one-, two- and four-bedroom cabins, plus two five-bedroom lakefront houses, and one deluxe suite for two. All accommodations provide guests with full kitchens, some with fireplaces, linens and towels and Wi-Fi. Each two- and four bedroom cabin and lake houses include a deck with table, chairs and grill. Anglers take advantage of one of the best fishing locations on the lake. Children enjoy the playground, basketball court, lighted dock with swimming platform, free paddle boat and tetherball. Located on Table Rock Lake, 11 miles from Silver Dollar City; 14 miles from Branson.
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Four private cottages with modern conveniences, each with a private hot tub and a screened deck; some with fireplace and jetted tub. The guestroom in the main house has a private entrance. Continental breakfast of fruit, pastries and juice in your room. Special packages available. Smoking limited to private decks. Ask about children or pets.
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Baldknobbers Country Restaurant is a great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. The breakfast buffet has all your eye-opening favorites, including scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, grits, bacon, sausage along with a fresh fruit bar. For lunch, check out the daily specials or try the lunch buffet featuring salad, fried shrimp, catfish, smothered steak, chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy. The dinner buffet included hand breaded catfish, fried chicken, pork chops, salad bar and desserts. You may order off the full menu. Located next to the Baldknobbers Jamboree Show and Motor Inn.
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The Branson family entertainment phenomenon began in 1959 when the four Mabe brothers, known as the Baldknobbers, began entertaining visitors on the Branson lakefront. Today, the family legacy continues to wow audiences by delivering everything from traditional country to today’s top hits and lots of side-splitting comedy. Today, the second and third generations of the Mabe family carry on the family tradition. Celebrate more than 50 years of family fun with The Baldknobbers Jamboree.
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Branson is known as the "Live Music Show Capital of the World." This is truly a one-of-a-kind family destination, with more than 50 live performance theaters, three lakes, a dozen golf courses, a world renowned theme park, a variety of attractions and museums, a historic downtown district, and shopping galore. Experience authentic Ozark Mountain hospitality at Branson.
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 Going to the mill in the 1800s was much like going to a county fair is today.
In pioneer Missouri, villages and towns were often built around a grist mill, where grains were ground into flour or meal, and a saw mill, where timber could be worked into useable lumber. These water-driven mills were plentiful in Missouri, especially in the southern regions where spring-fed streams provided an almost inexhaustible supply of water power.
In fast-running rivers, such as Shoal Creek near ...
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![]() The Ozark Mountain Region is home to this wine trail established in 2007. The trail winds throughout the southwestern part of the state, from Seymour to Carthage. Several of the wineries are close to Branson, and offer a fun day trip during a Branson getaway. Each of these small wineries is family owned and operated; it’s a good idea to verify opening hours before making a trip. You can access the individual wineries via www.MissouriWine.org.
The trail includes Keltoi Vineyard, Oronogo; Le ...
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 Missouri is coming into its own as a place for delectable international cuisine, and new restaurants are opening all the time. Best of all, you don’t need your passport.
For a taste of authentic Argentina, head to Piropos, www.PiroposKC.com, in Kansas City. Argentinean dining is very cosmopolitan, with influences from Spain, Italy, France and other countries. Piropos’ menu features bite-sized crab cakes served with cilantro pesto aioli, chorizo Argentine skewers served with red pepper and ...
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 Branson Zipline and Canopy Tour, located in Walnut Shade, seven miles north of Branson, introduces visitors to a unique form of outdoor entertainment.
“This is a completely different experience,” said General Manager Emma Hamilton, “and there is no other attraction that comes close to combining ecology and adventure in a fun activity that is both exciting and safe for people of all ages.”
Using a system that originated in the jungles of Costa Rica, the Branson Zipline and Canopy Tour ...
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 It’s more and more difficult to stretch a dollar these days, and there’s nothing harder to deal with than bored kids who just want “something to do.” Well, there are lots of things to do in Missouri that don’t cost a dime and will keep the kids happy and occupied. You just need to know where to find them.
The St. Louis Art Museum, www.slam.org, is one of the nation’s leading museums with exceptional works from virtually every culture and time, including Oceanic art, ancient Chinese ...
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 • Theaters: The Branson phenomenon started in 1959, when the Baldknobbers Jamboree Show began with the four Mabe brothers. Now, after more than 50 years, the cast of entertainers includes singers, musicians and comedians. Branson, known as the Las Vegas of the Midwest, offers visitors more than 50 live performance theaters. For something a little more local, check out the Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers for a display of local talent.
• Walking Trails: Ready for a leisurely stroll ...
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 Children seem to have an abiding interest in trains, and, as a boy, Walt Disney was no different. For him, the fascination began with a train ride from his native Chicago, Ill., to his new home in the small town of Marceline, Mo. That ride spurred Disney’s interest in trains, and his love for the locomotive carried on into adulthood.
A visit to the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, housed in the restored train depot, will excite train lovers — especially when they hear the real ...
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