Must do's in Branson, Mo.

[Arabian_Horses]

We will be going to Branson the first week of Oct. What are the must see shows and other things to see and do. Will be there for 5 days. Never been there before.

[DickOK]

Silver Dollar City

[TyroneandGladys]

Veterans Memorial Museum of Branson is worth going to Branson for all by itself

[rvnutts]

We happen to love Branson and think there is some amazing talent! The Haygoods have a wonderful show. Don't forget to catch the show in Echo Hollow at Silver Dollar City! We also loved all the shows at Sight and Sound theater. The last one was Jonah and we were wishing we had kids with us! If you are a history buff, the Titanic would be a good choice. As someone mentioned, be sure to go downtown and stroll the antique "Junk" stores. My last treasure was a porcelain doll for $5. As for food, our favs would be breakfast at Grand country buffet, lunch by the river (lake) at Branson Landing, the best ribs at O Charlies.Other thins of interest would be the IMAX, Table Rock Lake visitor center with movie on how the dam was made, Dam tours (we did this and really enjoyed it!), fire and water show at the landing, the Ducks ride. If you go into Springfield, got to Bass Pro and then eat at Lamberts. I think you will find plenty to enjoy. It should be beautiful in October!

[Acampingwewillg]

Couple of other suggestions,
John Denver tribute
Agree on Six suggestion
The Rankin Brothers
Legends(could depend on who their representing)

Look for the two for one tickets....there's a place on the main drag that advertises this...great deal.
Two years ago we saw 10 shows in 3 day/nights...everyone of them, one was better than the next. Had a great time' even at the less expensive shows. Have fun....

[geraldblizzard]

never been to branson/...but been to lamberts/....home of throwed rolls....its a fun place to eat....you will be full when you leave......

[dan-nickie]

Mr. Camper wrote:
Pack a lunch and try to avoid the traffic.

Learn to take the 'yellow' route to get around all the downtown traffic.

[Mr__Camper]

Pack a lunch and try to avoid the traffic.

[DownTheAvenue]

I found Branson to be a "has been." I thought the talent at the few shows I saw was very poor. In fact, our local high school puts on better shows twice a year! I got up and walked out of one show it was so bad. The buildings were worn and in need of some repair. To each his own, but you did ask.

[FC]

We enjoyed the Branson Belle dinner theater .

[Dick_B]

Did you search this Forum for Branson? Then search the results for `shows'.

[Joyce_in_NY]

We wintered in Branson last year - from mid Sept. through the end of March. Everyone will have different favorites, so here are mine:
Silver Dollar City - the fall craft festival should be going on
New Jersey Knights (Four Seasons tribute)
Six
the Haygoods
Tom Mullica's tribute to Red Skeleton -- if he's in town (this was a fabulous show)
Toy Museum
There is a Beatles Tribute playing some time in October that is supposed to be excellent.

Restaurants
Lambert's Restaurant - just north of Branson in Ozark
We frequently went to Golden Corral -- they have a phenomenal variety at the one in Branson.
A local favorite is Danna's Barbecue -- http://dannasbbq.com

My favorite Branson website is this one:
http://www.bransonshows.com/bransonShows.cfm

Some shows are only offered on certain days or at certain times. The week my sister came to visit, I made a chart with the shows and times playing so we could maximize our time. We saw 10 shows that week, played mini golf, ran down to the Hillbilly Glass Shack (a glassblower a bit south of Branson), visited the Bass Pro store in Springfield (the original location), and ate out every night.

There is a lot to do in Branson -- for all ages and tastes. I'm sure you'll have a great time!

[1971duster340]

Lambert's Restaurant...between Branson and Springfield.

[LarryJM]

Arabian Horses wrote:
We will be going to Branson the first week of Oct. What are the must see shows and other things to see and do. Will be there for 5 days. Never been there before.

We spent almost a month there last October and did quite a few shows and six that we really enjoyed in order of preference were: 1 - Oak Ridge Boys (limited engagement), 2- Six, 3- Titantic Museum, 4- Toy Museum, 5- Shoji Tabuchi, 6- Dinner with Yakov

The following were O.K. but nothing memorable ...

Dixie Stampede
Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise
Acrobats of China
Sight and Sounds "Joseph" show
The Haygoods
Bill Cosby (special event)
River Queen Cruise
Branson Scenic Railway
Wax Museum
Ducks
Sheppard of the Hills "Zip" line

Also make sure you take the time to browse the tacky offerings at Dicks Old Time 5 & 10 ... you're guaranteed to find something you never knew you needed. Some of the antique shops around Dicks are worth stolling thru also.

Larry

[kalynzoo]

BassPro Shop and museum in Springfield. Also Fantastic Caverns in Springfield...a subterranean tour in jeeps with very little to no walking.