We are 101 years old! So here at 101 things we love about summertime in
Branson:
1.) Tributes to timeless artists like Patsy Cline, Hank Williams and Neil Diamond.
2.) Camping at Indian Point Campground on Table Rock Lake
3.) Special Bluegrass Music Cruises on Showboat Branson Belle
4.) Hanging out in a Cabana at White Water
5.) Enjoying Memorial Day Fireworks at Chateau on the Lake
6.) Pausing to honor America’s fallen heroes
7.) Posing for “Old Time” photos with the whole family
8.) Shopping for unique handmade items at area craft malls
9.) Strolling along the Lakeshore Trail on Table Rock Lake at sunset
10.) Free tastings at area wineries
11.) Frozen Custard!
12.) Sunday Gospel Services at area theaters
13.) Taking a kayak from Table Rock Dam to Branson Landing
14.) Watching the kids’ eyes get wide shopping at the Silver Dollar City Hospitality House
15.) Watching the Branson Landing Fountains
16.) Fly fishing at the headwaters of Lake Taneycomo
17.) Taking a Duck Tour on Table Rock Lake
18.) KidsFest at Silver Dollar City
19.) Free fishing weekend in Missouri
20.) Summer Concert Series at Branson Landing
21.) Magic shows like Kirby VanBurch, Hamner Barber and Taylor Reed
22.) Ziplining!
23.) Meeting Polar at the Titanic Museum Attraction
24.) Riding the free trolley in Historic Downtown Branson
25.) The Late Show with David Letterman casting call for Stupid Human & Pet Tricks
26.) Showing love to our fathers on Father’s Day
27.) All the photo ops at the Hollywood Wax Museum
28.) Going horseback riding
29.) Getting turned upside down on the new Outlaw Run coaster at Silver Dollar City
30.) Taking a sight-seeing cruise on the Lake Queen
31.) Beating Dad at racing go-carts
32.) Getting lost in the Emerald Forest Mirror Maze at the Butterfly Palace
33.) Panning for Eli Wolfe’s lost treasure at Ol’ Blue Gemstone Mining
34.) Touring unique museums like Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the World’s Largest Toy Museum
35.) Feeding the trout at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
36.) The four-course meal at Dixie Stampede
37.) The view from Inspiration Tower, the highest point in Southwest Missouri
38.) The kids feeding the sea turtle at Branson Wild World Aquarium
39.) Girls spa day… Ahhhhh….
40.) Getting Mom soaking wet at bumper boats
41.) Vocal bands like SIX and Cats Pajamas
42.) Traffic Jam Pie at McFarlain’s Family Restaurant
43.) Boating on Table Rock Lake and watching the kids hang onto an inner-tube
44.) Branson Landing Liberty Light Up
45.) International shows like Acrobats of China and Shoji Tabuchi
46.) Racing to the finish line at Kalani Towers at White Water
47.) Cooling off while taking a cave tour
48.) Having a post show snack at Cakes-n-Cream and Dreami Creames
49.) Country music shows like Baldknobbers and Clay Cooper
50.) Hitting a hole in one at miniature golf
51.) Helicopter tours of the Ozarks at sunset
52.) Paddle-boarding on Table Rock Lake
53.) Taking the dog for a walk on the Branson RecPlex trails
54.) Pancakes on Sunday mornings
55.) The view from Dewey Short Visitors Center
56.) Iced coffee and a picnic table
57.) Late-night card games… Go fish!
58.) Finding a quiet cove on Table Rock Lake and swimming for hours
59.) Getting dressed up for a nice dinner and night on the town
60.) Finding fun Branson T-Shirts
61.) Tributes to the decades shows like #1 Hits of the 60s and 70s Music Celebration
62.) Geocaching
63.) Riding ATVs
64.) Sending postcards to everyone back home
65.) Barbecue!
66.) Variety shows like Pierce Arrow, Magnificent 7 and Red, Hot & Blue
67.) Getting stars’ autographs after the show
68.) Sleeping late!
69.) Watching crafters at area craft malls
70.) Getting chocolate by the “foot” at The Fudge Shop
71.) Musical comedy shows like Jim Stafford and Paul Harris and the Cleverlys
72.) Back to school shopping at Tanger Outlet mall
73.) Missouri’s tax-free weekend shopping
74.) Spending hours shopping for knick-knacks at Dick’s 5 & 10
75.) Watching planes land at the Branson Airport from the Flight Deck while eating Famous Dave’s BBQ
76.) Animal shows like Amazing Pets and Todd Oliver
77.) Taking a ghost tour in Historic Downtown Branson
78.) Taking a picnic lunch at one of Branson’s city parks
79.) Sharing a piece of Dino’s 24 Karrot Cake with your sweetheart
80.) Getting caught up on everything to do in Branson by watching the visitor TV channels
81.) Production shows like Joseph and the Adventures of Marco Polo
82.) Golf! Golf! Golf!
83.) Stopping by the Official Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center for free brochures and maps
84.) Taking the kids to see the exotic animals at the Promised Land Zoo, Dixie Stampede and Sight and Sound
85.) Playing disc golf at Alexander Park
86.) Game shows like the Price is Right, LIVE!
87.) Beating the heat by taking a tour of Table Rock Dam
88.) Eating Grandma Ruth’s Cinnamon Rolls
89.) Sharing your vacation photos with Explore Branson on Instagram and Twitter using #ItsMyShow
90.) Using the color-coded routes to save time getting around town
91.) Gospel and bluegrass shows like Grand Country and The Petersen Family
92.) Getting some sun at the hotel pool
93.) Roasting marshmallows over a campfire
94.) Bass fishing on two of the top bass lakes in the country, Bull Shoals and Table Rock Lake
95.) We love tenors, like the 12 Irish Tenors, The Texas Tenors and the 3 Redneck Tenors
96.) Playing a free game of tennis on the courts at Stockstill Park
97.) Checking the official Branson Facebook page for tips and discounts
98.) Getting to touch the iceberg at the Titanic Museum Attraction
99.) Flying to Branson on Southwest Airlines
100.) Have we mentioned that we love Branson shows?!?
101.) Calling your friends and family back home and saying “Na-na-nie-boo-boo! We are in Branson!”
