Branson
has more than 50 world-class live entertainment theaters, three pristine
lakes, thrilling family attractions, breathtaking Ozark Mountain scenery,
unforgettable dining experiences, truly unique shopping destinations,
a dozen championship golf courses, and a multitude of restaurants, accommodations
and conference facilities. Check out our updated Show Schedules, Lodging
Listings and Money-Saving Coupons!
An amazing new waterfront
development, Branson Landing, has been generating a mystique all its
own. Waterfront residences, retail shops, dining, recreation, entertainment
and relaxation come together in one of the most attractive and dynamic
destinations in America’s heartland.
For 15 years, Best
Read Guide–Branson has helped millions of visitors, young and
old, have a truly incredible vacation experience. You’re sure
to have the ideal vacation whether you’re newly married, traveling
with family, or enjoying your retirement.
What’s New?
The Branson/Lakes Area community is looking forward to the first flight
landing at the new Branson Regional Airport in spring of 2009. The first
privately financed and operated commercial airport in the country, Branson
Regional Airport, located south of the city, will have a 7,140-foot
runway to accommodate all types of commercial aircrafts.
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Titanic
Celebrates Lives of the Irish
The great Titanic
lives on in Branson. Titanic-Branson is a unique
90-minute walk-through experience. Here guests will relive the last
hours of that fateful voyage and make haunting emotional connections
to passengers and crew through their words and stories. Marvel at
the giant ship built half-scale to the Titanic’s original size.
Titanic houses more than 400 priceless artifacts and historic treasures,
and will allow each visitor to encounter the personal heroic and tragic
stories of its passengers. The showpiece is the Grand Staircase where
visitors experience the beauty of the Edwardian era. This emotional
journey allows you to see a first-class stateroom, touch an iceberg,
stand on the mighty ship’s bridge and hear the captain’s
commands, and look back in time through an exclusive Father Browne
photographic collection.
There are 2,208
passenger and crewmember stories. One of the greatest is about a young
Irish girl named Violet Jessop, a 24-year-old stewardess and one of
only 23 female crewmembers aboard ship. Her unique claim to fame is
that she served on all three sister ships: Olympic, Titanic and Britannic.
Come celebrate Titanic’s Irish tribute and meet their Violet
Jessop. She and the other crewmembers will share many other Irish
stories with you March 1 17. For more information, call 417-334-9500.
You can also visit their Web site at www.titanicbranson.com.
Pierce
Arrow Hits the Mark The
talent overflows in the Pierce Arrow Show, from the world’s
lowest bass singers, according to the Guinness Book of World
Records, to masterful harmonies and expert entertainers. Everything
from hot country, old country, pop, southern gospel, contemporary
christian music or patriotic tributes — these gentlemen
truly love what they do and it shows.
Providing comic relief is Jarrett Dougherty, known as one
of Branson’s funniest comedians and for his many hysterical
characters. You never know who might show up! He is the comic
spark that sets off explosions of laughter. You might just
stop, drop and roll in hysterics.
Desta McAuliffe, Branson’s beautiful ray of sunshine, will bring
you all the current musical styles as well as your most beloved country
songs. At age 24, Desta carries with her the elegance and composure
of any seasoned artist. Kim Boyce, former Miss Florida with many contemporary
Gospel hits, lights up the night at the Pierce Arrow Theater. Kim
is a beacon of pure talent and grace when she lifts her voice, singing
in her award-winning style.
Pierce Arrow is family fun for all ages. You’ll laugh
like never before. You’ll love the smooth sounds and
rock-the-house Gospel, and be stirred by the patriotic medley.
If you’re looking for a show that will make you laugh
out loud and send you home with a smile, see the Pierce Arrow
Show.
For more information, call 417-336-8742. You can also visit
their Web site at www.piercearrowtheater.com.
Stars
shine bright at new theater
The new Branson Star Theatre sparkles with three unique
shows: Music Makes the World Go Round, Breaking Up Is Hard
To Do, and Lomascola’s Million Dollar Piano Show.
Music Makes the World Go Round features National and Bronze
World Accordion Champions Kim and Dan Christian. Join this
amazingly talented family on a virtual tour around the globe.
You’ll experience music, dance and images from 14
different countries, including France, Germany, Italy and
America.
Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, Breaking Up Is Hard to
Do is the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends
from Brooklyn in search of fun times and romance over one
wonderful Labor Day weekend. The score showcases 19 Neil
Sedaka classics, including “Where the Boys Are,”
“Sweet Sixteen,” “Calendar Girl,”
and, of course, the chart-topping title song. Not a bad
soundtrack for a little nostalgic fun.
Lomascola’s Million Dollar Piano Show resurrects the
glory days and golden era of Las Vegas showroom entertainment.
Be wowed by a million-dollar Baldwin piano, elegant ballroom
dancers, timeless beautiful music, spectacular costumes
and the legendary piano showmanship of internationally acclaimed
pianist/entertainer Lomascola. The show’s gifted musical
director, Ron Burch, provides beautiful and lush orchestral
arrangements.
The Branson Star Theatre is ready to shine! For more information,
call 417-334-7131. You can also visit their Web site at
www.bransonstartheatre.com.
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Branson
Landing is
a 95 acre entertainment retail destination, offering sumptuous
living, eclecticshops, fine dining, intimate cafés
and nightspots, and a waterfront boardwalk - all animated
with live entertainment and a first-of-its-kind merging of
water, fire, light and music.
The 1.5-mile-long Branson Landing waterfront development bursts
forth with a dazzling $7.5 million water fountain spectacular
in town square. From Town Square, you will find more than
100 specialty stores and restaurants, a multitude of entertainment
options, strolling atmosphere characters, a dynamic schedule
of events, the Hilton Promenade Hotel, as well as the New
Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel.
Experience year-round shopping between the two Anchor stores,
Bass Pro Shops and Belk Department Store, with favorites such
as Aéropostale, Ann Taylor Loft, Charlotte Russe, Chico’s,
Coldwater Creek, Hollister, J. Jill, Victoria’s Secret,
White House|Black Market and many more.
The development’s signature waterfront dining offers
a multitude of options, including Cantina Laredo, Bar Louie,
Joe’s Crab Shack, Famous Dave’s BBQ, Piztro’s
Pizza Bistro Bar and Garfield’s Pub & Restaurant,
plus a dozen specialty food shops. With the most recent openings
of Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar & Grille, Wok Express
and Bass Pro’s White River Fish House, guests are sure
to find a variety of different dining environments from which
to choose, certain to satisfy any appetite.
In addition to the wide variety of shopping and dining options,
one can also find exciting adventures aboard Ride the Ducks
Land and Lake Sightseeing Tours or by visiting the Branson
Landing Marina & Shoppes, where you can take a cruise
on Lake Taneycomo aboard Branson’s Lake Queen or Branson’s
Landing Princess, departing daily from Branson Landing. Opening
in 2008, guests visiting the new waterfront area behind Joe’s
Crab Shack will also discover Denny’s Harley Davidson
Store, a Marina Gift Shop, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop
and Shorty Small’s Restaurant and Dockside Pub, all
located within the Branson Landing Marina & Shoppes.
For a complete listing of shops, restaurants, sales, special
events, concerts and more, visit www.bransonlanding.com.
Join
the Jamboree for Great Fun!
Branson’s
first show, The Baldknobbers Jamboree, began the
Branson family entertainment phenomenon in 1959 when the four Mabe
brothers began entertaining visitors on the Branson lake front.
Today, the family legacy spanning six decades and four generations
continues to Wow audiences with a variety of country music and hilarious
comedy!
Today’s Baldknobbers Show is a musical powerhouse featuring
a talented cast of dynamic singers, musicians, comedians and entertainers
as they perform your favorite country classics, hot new country
hits, toe tappin’ gospel and lots of side-spitting comedy.
With over 49 years of experience in the tourist industry, the Baldknobbers
show is the ticket you won’t want to miss. Guests are entertained
from the moment they step foot into the theatre. The Baldknobbers
Jamboree Show is two hours of power packed music and comedy guaranteed
to entertain all ages! Take good country music, add in a helping
of hilarious, sidesplitting comedy, sprinkle in a taste of the grass
roots of gospel and American patriotism, and you’ve got the
recipe of the dynamic Baldknobbers Jamboree Show that has established
the benchmark for what Branson is today, the “Live Entertainment
Capital of the World!” Show times are at 8:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. For more information, call 417-334-4528. You can
also visit their Web site at www.baldknobbers.com.
Branson
has more than 50 world-class live entertainment theaters, three pristine
lakes, thrilling family attractions, breathtaking Ozark Mountain scenery,
unforgettable dining experiences, truly unique shopping destinations,
a dozen championship golf courses, and a multitude of restaurants, accommodations
and conference facilities. Check out our updated Show Schedules, Lodging
Listings and Money-Saving Coupons! 
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