I’m constantly amazed when I mention Branson, Missouri to people and they look at me with a blank stare because they’ve never heard of it. Branson has been a top mid-western tourist destination for over 100 years. It’s situated in the rolling hills of the Ozark mountains, right on beautiful Table Rock lake. It offers just about every kind of water sport and some fantastic fishing. On top of that it is a major entertainment hub with well over 50 theaters offering just about any kind of entertainment you can think of. They have shows at 10am, 2pm & 8pm to suit any schedule you might want to have. While country music is certainly a mainstay, they offer comedy, magic, variety, rock & roll and Broadway and everything in between, along with tourist attractions such as the Hollywood Wax Museum shown above. Unlike Vegas, with ticket prices over $100, Branson offers shows in the $25 to $35 range. Over the years, Janie and I have seen most of the shows in town. We try to see at least one show a day while we’re here. We have yet to see a bad show. Being country fans, our favorite is Clay Cooper, who no one has heard of and yet puts on a fantastic show for all ages. We look forward to our time in the Branson area. Everyone should give it a try.
