What's New In Branson, Missouri

You often hear the phrase” out with the old and in with the new,” but how about, out with the old and in with the, well, old?

Shopping is one of the main reasons people visit Branson. From the adventurous waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment at the Branson Landing, to factory outlets for bargain hunters, to craft shops featuring famous artists and local crafters, Branson has a whole world of shops to discover. Some of the most quaint shops in the Ozarks are the many unique antique, craft, and collectable shops, where treasures from many eras can still be found at flea market prices

Branson and the Ozark Mountain region are chock-full of antiques and collectable shops teeming with everything from affordable collectables to high-dollar extravagance. These items are not just for collectors anymore. Uniquely different items such as vintage wear and jewelry, rare signs, pop culture treasures, ornate carvings, porcelain collectables, dolls, vintage posters, and books and art of all kinds, appeal to most every personality. If a life-size stuffed gorilla, a velvet Elvis , or a 1962 Righteous Brothers concert poster is not your thing, then maybe a cherry wood mirror, antique silver earrings, or a hand carved mantle clock will surely catch your eye.
A fascinating collection of items from the past are ahead of you when you go antiquing in the Ozarks. For information on these stores, or other fun things to do in Branson, contact us at 1-800-768-3892 or visit us at http://www.discoverbranson.com/

Here is a starting point to begin discovering the countless wonders on the shelves at the numerous antique, art, and craft shops in the Ozarks.

Branson Area
APPLE TREE MALL - 1830 W. 76 ; Branson
AMISH COUNTRY STORE – 3100 Gretna Road ; Branson
ANDERSON’S ANTIQUES & ESTATES – 2345 Hwy 265 ; Branson
BRANSON HEIGHTS FLEA MARKET – 1139 W Hwy 76 ; Branson
COFFELT COUNTRY FLEAMARKET – 673 S. Hwy 165 ; Branson
CRAFTLAND – 907 W. Main ; Branson
CRAFT PALACE – 200 S. Wildwood Drive ; Branson
D & J MEMORABILIA COLLECTIBLES - 209 Sherry Lane ; Branson
EVERBUCKS – 110 E Main St. ; Branson
OZARK MOUNTAIN MERCANTILE – 1335 W. Hwy 76 ; Branson
TWIN PINES ANTIQUES – 1120 W Hwy 76 ; Branson
WHITNEY’S WORLD OF CRAFTS – 3506 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway ; Branson

Hollister
DOWNING STREET ANTIQUES – 8 Downing Street, Suite 8 ; Hollister
FLEA COLLAR ANTIQUE MALL – 1 Downing Street ; Hollister
GREEN LANTERN – 15 Downing Street ; Hollister
LORA BELLE’S ANTIQUE MALL - 1 Downing Street ; Hollister
MASON VADA – 167 1st Street ; Hollister
Ozark
OZARK ANTIQUE MALL – Hwy 65 & Hwy 14 ; Ozark
ROSEMONT ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES- Hwy 65 & Hwy 14 ; Ozark
YESTERYEARS ANTIQUE MALL- Hwy 65 & Hwy 14 ; Ozark
BOOMLAND SQUARE GIFTS & COLLECTABLES- Hwy 65 & Hwy 14 ; Ozark
MAINE STREETE MALL ANTIQUES & FLEA MARKET- Hwy 65 & Hwy 14 ; Ozark
Around the Ozarks
ROBBINS ANTIQUES – 19840 State Hwy 413 ; Reeds Spring
THE OLD BARN – Hwy 13 ; Reeds Spring
WHIRLYGIGS – 17955 Hwy 13 ; Branson West

What better way to experience the beauty of the Ozark Mountains than by horseback? Horseback riding is a great way to experience the serenity of the Ozarks outdoors, much like our forefathers. Enthusiasts say that you not only get a different view from atop a horseback, you also can navigate steep hills and territory too rugged for travel on foot, bike or vehicle. Traveling in the back country is also a great way to learn about the animals, trees, wild flowers, and birds that are found in the Ozark Mountains.

The Branson area offers several locations to enjoy guided rides atop safe, well-trained horses. These include

Uncle Ikes Trail Rides
8393 W Hwy 76- Notch, MO ( near Silver Dollar City )

Uncle Ikes has been offering daily horseback rides since 1970. Their skilled guides will escort you and your family on a 2+ mile long, shady nature trail that dates back to the 1800’s. This trail cuts through 150 acres of Ozark hillsides, ridges, and hollows. Allow an hour for the ride. Uncle Ikes is open 7 days a week ( with some seasonal exceptions ), 9 AM to 4 PM.

Price: $25 per horse plus tax Weight limit is 235 pounds
Breakfast Ride: $45 plus tax
Dinner Ride: $47 plus tax


Bear Creek Trail Rides
3400 US Hwy 65- Walnut Shade, MO. ( just North of Branson)

Bear Creek trail rides is a family owned and operated business. They offer family fun at reasonable prices and have a wide variety of horses that are gentle and easy to handle. The trails are shaded, beautiful and exciting. They offer a one hour guided ride on a 500 acre private ranch along Bear Creek near Branson Missouri. They are just 7 miles north of town on hwy 65.

Price: $19.00 (must be at least 7 years old) Weight limit is 250 pound maximum

Cedar Mountain Stables
Big Cedar Resort
Whether it’s your first time on horseback or your one hundredth, you’ll enjoy this one-hour guided trip through the woods at Big Cedar Resort. Please arrive 30 minutes ahead of time. Riders must be 8 years of age or older and must be 48” or taller.

Price: $28 per person plus tax Weight limit is 260 pounds.



Dogwood Canyon Horseback Rides
2038 West State Hwy 86 - Lampe, Missouri 65681

Dogwood Canyon horseback trails offer a scenic, leisurely ride exploring ridges and hollows that are not seen by tram or from the walking and biking trail.
Reservations are strongly recommended for this one hour ride. Offered March 2 through November 27 on Tue through Sat at 10:30 AM; 12:30 PM; and 2:30 PM.

Price: $30 per person 10 and older Weight limit 260 pounds.
$15 children under 10

If you would like more information about horseback riding in the Ozarks, or other fun things to do in Branson, contact a DiscoverBranson.com guest service agent at 1-800-768-3892. For Branson shows, lodging, or activity suggestions, visit our website at http://www.discoverbranson.com/ .

An exciting and fun outdoor eco-adventure that originated in the jungles of Costa Rica has “flown” into Branson in a big way. Three new zip-line excursions have opened for business in recent weeks. What is a zip-line? A zip-line consists of a pulley suspended on a steel cable that is mounted on each end to towers (or trees in some areas) on an incline. Participants are buckled into a harness that hooks to the pulley and gravity does the rest. Zip-lining offers participants a unique means of accessing beautiful , and remote natural areas, and will boost your adrenaline along the way. Branson now has three locations to choose from.

BRANSON ZIP-LINE AND CANOPY TOURS
Located on Hwy 65, seven miles north of downtown Branson at Wolfe Creek Preserve, Branson Zip-line and Canopy Tours offers a variety of exciting excursions to choose from.

The Blue Streak Fast Line: Wolfe Creek Preserve’s fastest and most thrilling zip line, offers a heart-pounding adventure in the Ozarks wilderness (30-60 minutes, prices from $38.99 to $39.99 plus tax)

Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour: Fly through the Wolfe Mountain canopy as you gain an up-close understanding of the ecology of the Branson area along the 2.5 hour Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour, located in the heart of the Ozarks wilderness on Wolfe Creek Preserve.(Allow 2-3 Hours, Prices from $89.99 to $99.99 plus tax, Family Passes available)

Canopy Adventure Combo: The Canopy Adventure Combo offers the lightening fast thrill of the Blue Streak Fast Line along with the full ecological experience provided by the 2.5 hour Ozarks Canopy Tour for an encompassing day of exploration and adventure at Wolfe Creek Preserve. The tour includes 8 zip-lines, 10 suspension bridges and an unforgettable exit from a 100 ft tower. (Allow 2.5-3.5 hours, prices from $119.99 to $129.99 plus tax)

Flying Prospector Canopy Tour: The 1.5 hour Flying Prospector Canopy Tour offers Wolfe Creek Preserve visitors a shortened version of the Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour that can fit even the tightest of schedules while still providing an immersive look into the natural beauty of the Ozarks wilderness. ( Allow 1.5 -2 Hours, prices from $66.99 to $69.99 plus tax, Family passes available.)


ADVENTURE ZIP-LINES OF BRANSON
Conveniently located in the heart of Branson at 501 N Wildwood Drive, Adventure Zip-line’s ACCT certified guides are eager to provide an unforgettable experience that will make you want to come back again and again. So strap on your harness and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Your heart will leap as you zip through the air on solid steel construction zip-lines at speeds up to 50 mph.

Adventure Zip-line Canopy Tour: This tour features 6 heart pounding zip-lines and multiple suspension bridges and is known as “ Branson’s affordable zip-line attraction.” ( Allow 2 to 3 hours, prices are $39.95 plus tax )

VIGILANTE EXTREME ZIPRIDER at Shepherd of the Hills
Located on W. Hwy 76 at Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower, the Vigilante Extreme Ziprider offers the highest launch pad in the world. Ride an elevator to the launch pad 175 ft above the ground on the Inspiration Tower. This extreme ride carries guests downhill for a half of a mile across the historic 160 acre homestead at speeds reaching 50 mph. Each rider is seated in a special harness. The “Ziprider” is a patented braking system that allows a rider to comfortably slow and then come to a stop, so that the guest walks out of the harness and away from the ride, heart loudly thumping . ( Allow 30 minutes, prices are $27.95 plus tax )

For more information on Zip-lining in the Ozarks or other fun things to do, contact a DiscoverBranson.com customer service agent at

1-800-768-3872, or visit our website at http://www.discoverbranson.com/ .

The Branson Airport, the only privately funded commercial airport in the USA, recently announced additional commercial service to and from Branson.

Frontier Airlines will be adding an additional non-stop flight to Denver to bring their schedule to five days per week. Over 60 cities are served by Frontier out of their Denver hub. Frontier also announced non-stop service from Milwaukee. Frontier is offering low fares to Branson with prices starting at $104 each way.

Since May 17th, Branson AirExpress has been flying non-stop to Houston, Austin, Shreveport, Nashville, Gulfport-Biloxi, and Des Moines. Branson AirExpress announced additional service from Chicago, Midway and Indianopolis starting in September. Branson AirExpress flies a 50 seat regional jet with limited availability, introductory fares as low as $39.

For more information regarding how to search for Branson flights and prices, call us at

1-800-768-3892 or visit www.DiscoverBranson.com .