Owned by superstar Dolly Parton, this 35,000 square-foot arena is home to one of the best dinner shows in town. The night begins in the saloon, where appetizers and cold alcohol-free drinks start the evening alongside a raucous opening act. Next, you are off to the auditorium for the big show (complete with 32 horses) and a four-course meal. The dinner menu changes, but it usually starts with homemade soup, some type of barbecue and rotisserie chicken as the main courses, and then the waitstaff serves plenty of Southern sides like corn on the cob, homemade biscuits and potatoes. Overall, a fun place to eat and it's great for all ages.
Enjoy a paddleboat cruise with with the Lake Queen. The riverboat tours the waterways around Branson and your guide will explain facts about the sights. The Lake Queen has several different cruises, including Lunch Cruises, Holiday Celebrations, Birthday Parties and more.
Two miles south of Branson and perched on top of a bluff overlooking Lake Taneycomo sits the local institution of higher learning. But the college is much more than just a place to simply hit the books. It is a popular place to escape for an intimate walk on the verdant grounds, or simply a good place to get away from it all. One of the draws is the award-winning rose garden cared for by students. To explore the campus, just follow the red stripe that is painted on the sidewalk. This stripe will lead you to places of interest such as a working watermill, several massive green houses and Williams Memorial Chapel.
This theater is the home of the Duttons, a family band made up of mom and dad, three girls and four boys. Each member plays a different instrument, mom plays the bass, dad sings, basically the whole family can do more than just hum a tune. For many years this theater was the Branson home to country hobo Boxcar Willie, but when he became ill in 1998, the Duttons took it over and changed the name. The music is country-western with plenty of bluegrass elements, but the family puts on a good show.
Presley's Theatre presents one of the most popular shows in Branson, Missouri. This show has been running for more than 20 years and continues to impress audiences with its country music and humor.