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LOOK 57 Heaven at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater
One of the world's finest collections of more than 60 flawless, exquisite 1957 automobiles and memorabilia can be seen in this 30,000-sq.-ft. museum. Open 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. (417) 332-1960.

LOOK Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede
Six tons of American bison lead the stampede nightly. Featuring 32 magnificent horses, trick riding, ostrich races and a fabulous, four-course feast served up with Dolly's story of America. (800) 520-5544.

LOOK Hollywood Wax Museum-Branson
More than 170 life-size figures of Hollywood's greatest displayed in the re-created sets from Hollywood. New displays will include the most current celebrities. Open 8 a.m.-midnight. (417) 337-8277.

LOOK Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Two 18-hole mini-golf courses featuring caves and waterfalls plus a video arcade provide the ultimate in family fun. The courses are located at 2901 Green Mountain Drive. (417) 336-6606.

LOOK Ride the Ducks
Branson's original land and lake sightseeing adventure is fun and informative for all ages. Tour the town, cruise the lake and get a free Wacky Quacker with every admission. (417) 266-7600.

LOOK Ripley's Believe It or Not!®
Showcased in elaborately themed galleries, 400 exhibits will fascinate and astound even the most resolute non-believer. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. (417) 337-5300.

LOOK Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum
The museum showcases more than 30,000 items, including Trigger, family photos, colorful costumes, parade saddles, memorabilia from the silver screen and television, and more. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seasonally. (417) 339-1900.

LOOK Shepherd of the Hills
This longtime Branson favorite features the nightly presentation of "The Shepherd of the Hills" in the outdoor theater through October plus many daytime activities at the Homestead. Open 9 a.m-9 p.m. (417) 334-4191.

LOOK Showboat Branson Belle
Branson's grandest lake experience, the Showboat Branson Belle features elegant dining and a spectacular show as it cruises Table Rock Lake. (800)-831-4FUN

LOOK Silver Dollar City
Spend the day enjoying crafts, shows, rides and more at this award-winning theme park. New this year -- 10 new family rides in a whole new area. Open 10 a.m-6 p.m., September & October; 1-9 p.m., November & December. (800) 831-4FUN

LOOK The Tracks Family Fun Center
With several locations, The Tracks features go-karts, wooden tracks, bumper boats, mini golf, kiddie rides and arcades. Open 9 a.m.- approx. midnight daily. (417) 334-1612.

LOOK Titanic Museum
A unique, 90-minute, walk-through experience. Titanic houses more than 400 priceless artifacts and historic treasures. Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; beginning December 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (417) 334-9500.

LOOK Veterans Memorial Museum-Branson
More than 2,000 exhibits and artifacts, along with several murals, vintage posters and pictures honoring all branches of the military services. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Located at 1250 West Hwy. 76. (417) 336-2300.

LOOK World's Largest Toy Museum/
Harold Bell Wright Museum

Toys from the 1800s to today! Room after room filled with thousands of toys you thought were long gone. You will also see the British Embassy Rolls Royce and the Three Stooges Scooter. Also featuring the Harold Bell Wright Museum, which includes various items from the author of Shepherd of the Hills. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (417) 332-1499.

ATTRACTIONS

Branson Balloon, 481 Royalty Lane, Branson, (417) 335-2272.
Branson Scenic Railway, 206 E. Main, Branson, (800) 287-2462.
Great Passion Play, 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, AR, (800) 882-7529.
IMAX Entertainment Complex, 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Exp., Branson, (800) 419-4832.
Jolly Trolley, 3440 W. Hwy. 76 Branson, (417) 779-0720.
Playtime Pizza, LLC, 3101 Gretna Road, Branson, (417) 332-1112.
Springfield Ozark Ducks, P.O. Box 1472, Ozark, (417) 581-2868.
Stone Hill Winery, 601 State Hwy. 165, Branson, (888) 926-9463.
Table Rock Helicopters, 3309 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 334-6102.
Thunder Road, 3235 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 334-5905.
The Track Family Fun Parks, P.O. Box 1367, Branson, (417) 334-1612.
Veterans Memorial Museum, 1250 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 336-2300.
Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine, Springfield, (877) 245-9453.

BOAT EXCURSIONS

Branson's American Star, 915 Longcreek Road, Ridgedale, (800) 377-9235.
Ride the Ducks, 2320 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 334-5350.
Showboat Branson Belle, 4800 State Hwy. 165, Branson, (417) 336-7490.
Spirit of America, 439 State Park Marina Road, Branson, (417) 332-2649.

BOAT RENTALS

Antlers Resort & Campground, 162 Antlers Lane, Branson, (888) 274-9046.
Artilla Cove Resort, 1123 Jakes Creek Trail, Branson, (866) 338-2346.
Beaver Canoe Rental, 159 State Hwy. W., Ava, (417) 796-2336.
Branson Houseboat Rentals, 915 Longcreek Road, Ridgedale, (417) 334-1413.
Cooper Creek Resort, 471 Cooper Creek Road, Branson, (800) 261-8398.
Eagle's View Cottages & Condos, 71 Dogwood Park Trail, Branson, (800) 888-1891.
Indian Point Lodge, 71 Dogwood Park Trail, Branson, (800) 888-1891.
Ozark Trout Resort, 347 River Lane, Branson, (888) 390-2813.
Port of Kimberling Marina, 49 Lake Road, Kimberling City, (417) 739-2315.
State Park Marina, P.O. Box 6438, Branson, (888) 993-2628.
Table Rock Lake Pontoon Rentals, P.O. Box 47, Kimberling City, (417) 348-1915.
Table Rock Marina, P.O. Box 6906, Branson, (417) 338-4433.
Trail's End Resort & RV Park, 71 Dogwood Park Trail, Branson, (800) 888-1891.
Tri-Lakes Houseboat Rentals, P.O. Box 608, Kimberling City, (800) 982-2628.
Trout Hollow Lodge, 1458 Acacia Club Road, Hollister, (800) 328-1246.

CAVES & CAVERNS

Cosmic Cavern, 6386 N. Hwy. 21, Berryville, AR, (870) 749-2298
Fantastic Caverns, 4872 N. Farm Road 125, Springfield, (417) 833-2010
Talking Rocks Cavern, Hwy. 13, Branson West, (800) 600-2283

MINIATURE GOLF

Indoor Mini Golf, 1945 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 334-3919.
Lost Treasure Golf, 3346 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 332-0889.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf & Games, 2901 Green Mountain Drive, Branson, (417) 336-6606.
Talking Rocks Cavern, Hwy. 13, Branson West, (800) 600-2283.
The Track Family Fun Parks, P.O. Box 1367, Branson, (417) 334-1612.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

American Presidential Museum, 3107 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 334-8683.
Bonniebrook Historical Society, P.O. Box 263, Branson, (800) 539-7437.
Discovery Center-Springfield, 438 St. Louis, Springfield, (417) 862-9910.
Hollywood Wax Museum, 3030 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (800) 720-4110.
Museum of the Unexplained, P.O. Box 357, Reeds Spring, (417) 272-9620.
Patch Collection, 1600 West Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 332-1960.
Ralph Foster Museum, P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, (417) 334-6411, extension 3407.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum, 3326 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (800) 998-4418.
The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum, 3950 Green Mountain Drive, Branson, (800) 769-7643.
Veterans Memorial Museum, 1250 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 336-2300.
World's Largest Toy Museum/Harold Bell Wright Museum, 3609 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 332-1499.

THEME PARKS

Celebration City, 4800 State Hwy. 165, Branson, (417) 336-7403.
Silver Dollar City, 399 Indian Point Road, Branson, (417) 338-8271.
White Water, 3505 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, (417) 336-7752.

photo: attractions Ducks Add a Leg to Tours
There is big news in Branson as Ride The Ducks opens a second choice for its fun-filled, amphibious sightseeing tour. The new Branson Landing Adventure is ready to take guests on a 60-minute tour that rides through historic downtown Branson and then splashes into Lake Taneycomo to cruise the lake.

photo: attractions Tours Capture Area's Haunted Past
Don't miss the Ghost and Haunt Tour, a unique and unusual attraction in Branson. Take a 90-minute walking tour of historic downtown Branson that covers about a mile. You will be led by a knowledgeable guide as you search along the shadowy streets of downtown and hear stories of the strange and unexplained.

photo: attractions Grand Country: Grand Fun
Located in the heart of Branson, Grand Country Square is a total vacation experience with three live shows daily, a 36-hole indoor mini-golf course, Grand Country Buffet, the world's largest banjo and violin, 35,000 square feet of shopping and Splash Country Indoor Waterpark.

photo: attractions 'Shepherd of the Hills' Marks 100th Birthday
In 2007, The Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead will celebrate a century of visitors falling in love with the Ozarks. "The Shepherd of the Hills" was first published in 1907 and, upon the book's release, interested readers began flocking into the Ozarks to see the places Harold Bell Wright had so eloquently described.

photo: attractions Happy Trails to You, from Roy and Dale
The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Happy Trails Theater and Attraction in Branson showcases the lives and careers of two American favorites. An amazing display of photos, personal memorabilia, guns, trophies, books, toys and more will take you on a trip down memory lane as you learn more about this inspirational family.

photo: attractions All Aboard the Branson Belle
Sail away on an enchanting, two-hour cruise aboard the Showboat Branson Belle. The 700-seat, 1890s-style paddle wheeler is the Queen of the Ozarks, the largest ship ever built on a land-locked lake.

photo: attractions Titanic a Great Family Experience
Take your kids on a voyage of discovery at Titanic -- World's Largest Museum Attraction and relive one of the great sea tragedies of all time. The year is 1912 and Titanic has just set sail on her maiden cruise to New York City from Queenstown, Ireland with 2,208 passengers and crew safely onboard. At the time she was the largest, most luxurious ship ever built and was claimed to be unsinkable. You and your children will learn otherwise during your 90-minute, self-guided, onboard experience.

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