The List - Branson
The top 10 must-dos in Branson, MO
Titanic Museum Attraction
1 Titanic Museum Attraction
Celebrate the Titanic's tragic centennial at this museum, which chronicles the famous voyage with 400 priceless artifacts in its 20 galleries, including the new Mar-garet "Molly" Brown gallery — an entire gallery dedicated to one of the ship's most colorful passengers. Ogle over $4.5 million worth in artifacts, take a stroll down the $1 million replica of the Grand Staircase, and shovel coal in the boiler room. Somewhat morbidly, you can also touch an iceberg. www.titanicbranson.com
2 Chateau on the Lake Resort and Spa
Save a day for pure indulgence at this 14,000-square-foot homage to relaxation. Pamper yourself with a massage or facial, or renew your spirit at the yoga studio, which has stunning lake views sure to put you in a meditative mood. http://www.chateauonthelake.com/
3 Big Cedar Lodge Devil's Pool Restaurant
Choose a romantic fireside dinner or a potent, lake-view cocktail surrounded by the rustic elegance of the Ozarks. Try classic, stick-to-your-ribs fare like the Devil's Pool smokehouse chili and the blackberry cobbler. www.big-cedar.com/dining/devils-pool
With a rep as the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World," picking just one show can be tough. Be on the cutting edge by watching one of the strip's newest shows, Joseph, a Biblical story of forgiveness that awes audiences with stunning staging, innovative dream sequences, colorful characters and original scores. www.sight-sound.com This variety store provides everything you could possibly need, or even not need. The nearly 50-year old Branson landmark carries more than 50,000 nostalgia-inducing items as well as unique collections of aviator prints and baseball memorabilia. Fill your sweet tooth on the cheap with five-cent candy. www.dicksoldtime5and10.com If the biggest kids festival in the entire country wasn't enough of a draw, this year's (June 9-July 22) kicks off with a brand-new, stunning laser show. And, returning from last year, is Discovery Channel star and Guinness World Record holder, high wire artist Nik Wallenda and his Fabulous Wallenda Family Circus. www.silverdollarcity.com 18 gold- and three platinum-certified album recording artist Andy Williams has his fingerprints all over this '60s themed restaurant — from his mother's chicken pot pie recipe on the menu to his collection of Andy Warhols lining the walls. If you're lucky, you might even get a glimpse of Mr. Moon River himself. www.andywilliams.com You won't believe your eyes or your ears at this show, which boasts that there's "no band, no orchestra, no tracks and no lip synching." The vocals of these six brothers alone perfectly simulate the sounds of everything from electric guitars and trumpets to percussion instruments and funky keyboards, harmonizing together flawlessly. www.thesixshow.com Having only opened in late April, the brand-new 15,000-square-foot building offers a panoramic view of the Table Rock Lake and Dam and Lake Taneycomo. The nearly $8 million center showcases the Ozarks' natural history over 11 exhibitions and is already becoming famous for its innovative sustainable design. swl.usace.army.mil Don't leave Missouri without a few rounds on what Golfweek ranked thestate's #1 golf course in 2012. The 18-hole championship course, designed by famed golf-course architect Chuck Smith and PGA professional Bobby Clampett, pays tribute to pro golfer and Missouri native Payne Stewart. www.paynestewartgolf.club.com4 Joseph
5 Dick's Old Time 5 & 10
6 Silver Dollar City's National KidsFest
7 Andy Williams Moon River Grill
8 SIX at Mickey Gilley Theatre
9 Dewey Short Visitor at Table Rock Lake
10 Payne Stewart Golf Club
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