Summer is here and a lot is happening in Branson. To begin, I want to focus on some of the limited engagement shows that are scheduled in the next few months.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT SHOWS

The Black Oak Amphitheater has opened and getting great reviews for their concerts. Still to come:

Superstars Live Theater (formerly the Christy Lane Theater)
3600 W. Hwy 76
76 WEST AREA-Light yellow on our area map

Princess Diana Exhibit at the Old Roy Rogers Museum and Theater
3950 Green Mountain Drive
76 WEST AREA-Light yellow on our area map
princessdianabranson.com

A full scale exhibition into the life of Princess Diana.

Branson Central Dinner Theater
625 Hwy 165
HWY 165-Lavender on our area map

After a very brief stint at the old Clay Cooper theater, 50's at The Hop has found a new home located on Hwy 165. This building was formerly the Shake It Up Theater and is located next door to the New Shanghai Theater.

Grand Palace
2700 W. Hwy 76
76 CENTRAL-Light orange on our area map
thegrandpalace.com

The Grand Palace opens August 21, 2010 promising some of the biggest and best entertainment possible. Concerts for the fall have not yet been named, however the opening act is a hip-hop act called "Nelly".




NEW ACTIVITIES

Zip lines have suddenly popped up everywhere. We have provided the websites so you can access more detailed information.

Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours
2339 US 65
Walnut Shade, MO
bransonzipline.com

Located in the Wolf Creek Preserve just north of Branson this zipline is an eco-friendly zipline course situated in the Ozarks hills.

Zip Line USA
3335 US HWY 160 (also hwy 13)
Reeds Spring, MO
Goziplineusa.com

This is another canopy tour soaring through the Ozark hills and is located northwest of Branson on Hwy 160/Hwy 13 just north of Reeds Spring, MO.

You can take 248 northwest out of Branson and the road will connect to Hwy 160. From the intersection of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Hwy 248 (at the White Oak Convenience store near the Kirby Van Burch Theater) take Hwy 248 about 6.8 miles where it connects to Hwy 160. Continue about 5 miles to Hwy 13/160, turn right and entrance is about 0.7 miles. This will be a curvy road through the Ozark Mountains so watch your speed, but it takes you through some beautiful scenery.

You can also take Hwy 76 west out of Branson to Branson West. From the intersection of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Hwy 76, follow Hwy 76 about 7 miles to the intersection with Business Hwy 13. Turn right and drive past the Walmart Supercenter to the next stoplight and turn right on Hwy 13. Follow Hwy 13 north about 7.5 miles to entrance.

Adventure Zipline of Branson
501 N. Wildwood
Branson, MO
adventureziplinesofbranson.com

Another canopy tour, this one is located right in the middle of Branson right off Gretna road by the White House Theater (Kungfu show). This is within easy walking distance of many motels along Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Gretna Road.

Vigilante Extreme ZipRider
5586 W. Hwy 76 (Shepherd of The Hills Homestead)
Branson, MO
oldmatt.com

This is a little different and this will only be the 11th such ride in the world with a launch point from atop the Inspiration Tower that is the highest launch point in the world. Located at Inspiration Tower on the grounds of the Shepherd of The Hills Homestead, this is a ride instead of a canopy tour.

Shepherd of the Hills Homestead is west of the intersection of Shepherd of The Hills Expressway and Hwy 76 just 1.9 miles up the mountain on Hwy 76.




Miniature Golf

Located next to the Hollywood Wax Museum, a new mini-golf course is being built with a Hollywood theme and is affiliated with the museum. The Great Western Inn was torn down this spring to make room for the new course. Scheduled opening is in late July.




AIRLINE FLIGHTS

New service will begin September 10, 2010 to and from Chicago Midway Airport and Indianapolis International Airport. These will be marketed as public charter flights by Branson AirExpress and operated by ExpressJet Airlines.

Branson Air Express also offers public charter service to Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Des Moines, IA, Shreveport, LA, Gulfport-Biloxi, MS and Nashville, TN.

For information on all flights visit flybranson.com



SHEPHERD'S SUPER SUMMER CRUISE
5586 W. Hwy 76 (Shepherd of The Hills Homestead)
Branson, MO
supersummercruise.com

If you are a car enthusiast, you might want to make plans to be in Branson August 12-14, 2010. Hundreds of cars will be on display at the Shepherd of The Hills each day at the Show n' Shine from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission varies by day and single day and multiple day tickets will be available at the gate. Topping off the event will be the cruise down Shepherd of the Hills Expressway on Saturday at midnight. For more information you can visit supersummercruise.com.



ROADTRIPS AND DAY-TRIPS

We have had some delays on our road trip and day trip pages but we are working on these and hope to get some up soon. These pages will be an on-going project for us as we continue to develop new road trip and day trip routes.

Thanks for your interest.