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Pro
Excellent Musicianship
Con
Most of the strip is tacky and crowded to no end
In a nutshell
Give Branson a try - we enjoyed it!
DEBBBEDB Says: Even though the movie title says "Butterflies are Free", here, they are not. Not only is the whole venue not free - Price was $18.92 for adults and $11.10 for kids (although you can get coupons from their website which reduces the adult price for $1.00 and children's price...
Techno35 Says: The first thing anyone should know about getting around Branson is the following1. First thing one should do when arriving in Branson is pick up a free tourist map at any quick stop or gas station.2. Unless your willing to spend about an hour traveling down route 76 at 5 to...
BruceDunning Says: There are some good wines in the area, and have been here for over 100 years. Germanic people started the vineyards in the area, and they thrive today. One example here, and closer to Branson is this winery.
It takes more than one Silver Dollar
BruceDunning Says: This entertainment park is pretty large, and has a lot of variety things to see and do. Besides rides and roller coasters, there are places to stop and see how the old time culture in 1800's lived with people demonstrating the every day life and jobs to eke out a living....
Horizons By Marriott Vacation Club At Branson
2 Reviews and 310 Opinions We were looking or something with more than one room since we had 3 adults and one infant and this...
1 Review and 122 Opinions Friendly staff, clean rooms, reasonable priced, less than 20 minutes away from the strip but you can...
McFarlain's: Fried Green Tomatoes
grandmaR Says: We ate a very early dinner at McFarlains, which was supposed to be a family restaurant with local recipes. It was in the IMAX mall. I didn't think the food was very good. McFarlain's offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. In the mornings there is a large breakfast...
grandmaR Says: In addition to several theatres, a lot of stores, and a 'real' restaurant, there was a food court where you could get pizza, subs, ice cream and desserts. Although some of the places weren't even open in the winter when we were there. We didn't actually eat anything at the...
Jolietvilletraveler Says: This restaurant is downstairs from Peppercorns. They have a buffet which includes lobster & crab legs. The lobsters are small, but it is all you can eat. Salad portion of buffet was o.k., but who wants to take up room with salad when lobster awaits?? They were overcooked...
Grand Country Buffet: Save room for desserts!!
Jolietvilletraveler Says: Grand Country is one of the only "organizations" that are open all year. We spent quite a bit of time in their complex as so many of the shows close Dec. 11/12 & we weren't aware of that ahead of time!! This buffet is o.k., with the highlight being the desserts!! Soups &...
Montana Mike's Steakhouse: Good steaks
Jolietvilletraveler Says: Hubby had the Mama Ribeye and was very, very pleased with it. He likes his steaks Very rare (still mooing!) and has a hard time getting one prepared correctly. This one was! I had the salmon, which was very good. Salads fresh, cold & tasty dressings. Bread/buns were...
McFarlain's: Have to try fried green tomatoes!!
Jolietvilletraveler Says: Located in the IMAX entertainment complex...clean, western motif. Local flyers have 10% off meal, so that's a good deal!! Fried green tomatoes appetizer were fantastic!! Have had them at lots of restaurants & fix them at home & these were top of the heap! Sandwiches were...
Shorty Small's: Ribs and Steaks
grandmaR Says: After we checked in, we blundered around in the cold and dark looking for a place to have dinner. We ended up at Shorty's and then we almost couldn't find our way back to the condo. Shorty's is a chain with other full service restaurants in AK, OK and KS plus some that they...
grandmaR Says: I had decided that we ought to see at least one show while we were in Branson, and Bob doesn't care for country music, so I thought the IMAX theatre would be a good compromise. There were 6 choices, including a show on volcanoes, a show on NASCAR, and a show called...
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Inside the mall were all kinds of stores to take the tourist dollar. Souveniers, blown glass, jewelry, rugs, clothing. Some of the stores are:
Shadow Box Gifts - Collectables including Enesco, Demdaco, Westland, Vanmark, and Charming Tails. As well as Camille Beckman body lotions, Beanie Babies, numerous collectible miniatures, specialty light switch plates, wind chimes, and a huge selection of Red Hat merchandise 800-419-4832 ext. 164 (photos 1 and 2)
Fabulous Finds Jewelry - Fashion watches & rings...plus copper bracelets, sterling silver rings & earrings, gold-plated necklaces. 800-419-4832 ext. 159 (photo 3)
Ozarks Mountain Quilt Company - beautiful quilts, shams, quilted vests and jackets. 417-336-6294 (photo 4)
Fashion Liquidators - Pant sets, broomstick skirts, dresses, jackets, accessories, sequined vests, collars and caps 417-335-3551 (photo 5)
Kelly's All Natural Pain Relief - Oil of Eucalyptus. aroma therapy & essential massage and body oils. 417-336-2127
Legacy & Legend Gifts - IMAX® posters, limited edition prints, souvenirs, soundtrack CDs and films on VHS & DVD, including the Branson exclusive" IMAX® film "Ozarks Legacy & Legend." New toys from Webkinz and IntelliQuest as well as old fashioned mind bender toys. There is a plentiful supply of cuddliest plush animals also. Plan to pick up your name candles and soy candles along with your thirsty stone coasters too! You won't be disappointed with our unique Ozark products. 800-419-4832 ext. 127
What to buy: I didn't buy anything there, but some other shops are:
Animal Land - Build your own stuffed animal! Choose from many different creatures from bears to penguins to even monkeys
Bell's Collectibles - Vintage lace and doilies, collectible dolls, Route 66 collectibles, greeting cards and an ever-changing selection of adorable puppets, stuffed animals and toy items 417-334-5259
Dazzle Magic Shop - Phone: 417-337-8778
D & D Leather Company - Belts, purses, wallets, hats, backpacks, fanny packs, portfolios, bolos and even gun belts ordered to size and caliber. You'll also find an assortment of belt buckles and hats: leather, cowboy, hillbilly, ladies fashion hats and even a sombrero or two. 417-334-7257
Father Time Clocks & Collectibles - Clocks such as, beautiful grandfather clocks, rhythm clocks, swing clocks, unique alarm clocks and even melody-in-motion clocks. This delightful shop also carries stems, nutcrackers, lighthouses and an assortment of collectibles. 417-336-8777
Parkers Perfect - Get your eyeglasses cleaned for free demonstration of Parkers Perfect; anti-fog glass & plastic cleaner. Great for eyeglasses, mirrors, windshield, gun scopes and scuba gear.
T-Shirts & Souvenirs - Lots of t-shirts and sweatshirts for men, women and children. You can also pick up film, batteries, sunglasses, key rings, tapes, CDs 417-335-8945
Updated Dec 3, 2009
Website: http://www.bransonimax.com/big-shopping/big-shopping.html
Do you deserve something for nothing?
hquittner Says: Standard timeshare selling technics (also used by other ventures) involve the purchase of lists of prospects purchased from companies from whom you may have purchased a piece of equipment (toaster, TV, etc) and sent in a warranty card. On the card you may also have FILLED...
hquittner Says: Eating is a danger in the Branson area. Not what you eat (raw spinach or raw hamburger) but finding a place you can get into before you starve. It requires preplanning (or reservations if you can get one). One solution is to go to a show that incorporates a meal. A second is...
Blackberry cobbler and shiitake mushroom quesidill
clarabell53 Says: Stayed at the Wilderness Club of Big Cedar Lodge for 4 nights. Absolutely perfect lodge and quality experience. Took a 20 minute drive to Dogwood Canyon, a nature facility owned by Big Cedar which is owned by Bass Pros Shops. Drive a little over a mile past Dogwood, and...
807Wheaton Says: We only spent two nights in Branson so we really only had one complete day to explore.We used an entire afternoon to drive west of the area starting out on Shepherd of the Hills Parkway and then north where we found most of the shopping outlets. We then took Hwy 65 south to...
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I'm not a fisherman, but neither am I really one for going to country music shows. So I found this place one of the most interesting places in Branson. We visited the Conservation Center which had several informative exhibits on fishing (photos 2, 3, and 4), and also saw the incubation tanks (photo 5).
Guided hatchery tours are provided at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. weekdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. But we were there in the winter, so we did the self-guided tours.
The facility website says
The hatchery typically produces 1,125,000 catchable trout annually, weighing 301,000 pounds. Lake Taneycomo receives 700,000 catchable trout per year...
This facility completes all trout production phases. Egg incubation and early rearing is completed in the hatchery building in jar type incubation units, and aluminum/fiberglass tanks. Twelve, outdoor concrete raceways are used for intermediate rearing, and final rearing is completed in twenty outdoor concrete raceways. Three earthen ponds are also used for fish production. Spawning and broodstock holding operations are accomplished in four separate raceways.
Equipment: The area has a boat ramp and several fishing access points along Lake Taneycomo, where trout fishing is allowed year-round. You need to bring your own equipment.
All trout fishing areas require a Missouri fishing permit or exemption.
Permit prices as of July 1, 2009 are:
* Resident (ages 16-64) $12
(residents 65 and older and younger than 16 are exempt)
* Nonresident (age 16 and up) $42
* Daily Fishing Permit $7
* Trout Permit $7
* Daily Trout Tag (trout parks only) $3
* Daily Trout Tag (age 15 years or younger) $3.50
A trout permit is required to possess trout, except in areas where a daily trout fishing tag is required. Must also have a fishing permit or qualify for an exemption.
A trout permit is required for all fishing in winter catch-and-release fishing in trout parks; and for all fishing year-round in Lake Taneycomo upstream from U.S. Highway 65 bridge.
Updated Aug 31, 2009
Address: 633 Hatchery Rd, Branson, MO 65616-8938
Phone: (417) 334-4865
Website: mdc.mo.gov/areas/hatchery/shepherd/
PauleneStifle Says: SO MUCH VARIETY OF SHOWS AND SHOPS AND RESTURANTS.MANY PLACES TO STAY OVERNIGHT AS WELL.YOU CAN STAY AROUND THE AREA FOR DAYS, OR WEEKS AND NOT SEE IT ALL. SEEING THE PASSION PLAY AND HAVING THE ANIMALS WALK UP TH E AISLES RIGHT BESIDE YOU.
Is Branson a Tourist Trap or a Vacation Center?
hquittner Says: If Branson is a trap then the bait originally was Table Rock Lake. It arose as a water impoundment in 1959 and has over 400 miles of winding shoreline south of and paralleling Branson. Originally there were only campgrounds and some homes around the lake, plus the small...
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