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• GIFTS OF DISTINCTION read more ›
  (1009 Branson Landing Blvd. Tel. 800-619-6910)
  Forget plastic keychains and souvenir shot glasses: This classy boutique carries exclusive lines of Pandora charms, Vera Bradley purses, Swarovski crystals and Lifetime Candles.

• SHOJI TABUCHI THEATRE read more ›
  (3260 Shepherd of the Hills Expy. Tel. 417-334-3734)
  shoji.com
  Japanese violinist Shoji Tabuchi, his wife, Dorothy, and daughter, Christina, perform songs ranging from country to classical at this elaborate theater. It’s so elaborate, in fact, that the award-winning bathrooms (yes, there are awards for bathrooms) are decorated with chandeliers and fireplaces.

• FALL CREEK BAKERY read more ›
  (3914 Fall Creek Rd. Tel. 417-334-1673)
  fallcreekbakery.com
  Made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls, éclairs, bran muffi ns and sourdough and honey-bran bread are this bakery’s specialties. Delicious lunch options include soup, quiche and sandwiches. $

• CAFÉ DIVINE read more ›
  (307 Branson Landing Blvd. Tel. 417-335-9700)
  bransonridgewinery.com
  Sample a few vintages at this wine bar with a patio view of Branson Landing’s light and fountain show. The featured Norton grape wine is best paired with an onion tart.

• BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER read more ›
  (48 miles southeast of Branson. )
  nps.gov/buff/index.htm
  This 135-mile waterway is one of mainland America’s few remaining rivers with no dams. Hiking, rock climbing, floating, horseback riding, camping and fishing are among the many park activities available.

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Fun Fact!
The Branson Airport, which opened in 2009, is the fi rst privately funded and managed commercial airport in the US.