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Sweet treats, warm eats and unique shopping ... and another celebrity chef ... that's what's new in Downtown Branson in 2020! In Historic Downtown, look for these new and recent great additions to our downtown businesses! Mackenzie’s Ice Cream & Cafe, 111 S. Commercial St. Choose from over 30 different flavors of ice cream or from among the wide selection of baked treats and sandwiches! Davis Candy Co., 110 W. Main St. A family tradition of hand-making hard candies and brittle since 1911, this business is a Missouri legend but is new to Downtown Branson. Visitors can sample the sweet treats while watching century-old candy-making techniques.American Shaman, 104 N. Commercial St., featuring CBD products for beauty, pain management, pets, and stress relief. The 8-flavor Sampler at Mackenzie’s Ice Cream &…

The year is coming to an end and it’s time to celebrate the beginning of a new year! Looking for a fun way to ring in the new decade? New Year’s Eve is a time to say goodbye to the past year and look forward to all the possibilities ahead of you. Take the time to step out of the typical New years party and bring the new decade in, in style and luxury. CRUISE INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH MAIN STREET LAKE CRUISES Take a ride in style when aboard this 21-and-up Main Street Lake Cruise. The Landing Princess sets sail on Lake Taneycomo to say goodbye to the ordinary and welcome in a prosperous 2020. Main Street Lake Cruises will make you a part of the party on…

Starting Black Friday through Christmas Eve, visitors to downtown's Branson Landing are encouraged to find Elfie somewhere in a Branson Landing store or restaurant and then pose with Elfie for a selfie. Visitors who post a selfie with Elfie and then use the tag #BLElfieSelfie are then eligible for a weekly prize from the store in which Elfie was found. Branson Landing is posting hints about Elfie's location each week on their Facebook and Instagram pages. Note: Elfie may or may not actually be on a shelfie.

In America’s Christmas Tree City, area businesses are displaying over 700 creative trees in all shapes, sizes, and styles this 2019 season. In the list below are the "featured" trees that you just cant miss. Absolutely everything imaginable is used to construct the trees; Books, tires, even some constructed of just lights. The trees are a deep part of tradition in the Ozarks. Each one highlighting the special aspects of its creators. The heart of the Christmas spirit is in Branson and shines through with each tree. Locations Silver Dollar City – “Joy on Town Square”399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616Location: OutsideType: 80′ with high-res LED lights and imagery Veterans Memorial Garden1107 W Main Street, Branson, MO 65616Location: OutsideType: Evergreen Dolly Parton’s Stampede1525 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson,…

It's (almost) always a First-Sunday-in-December Branson Tradition... the Adoration Parade. Because Thanksgiving weekend spills over into December this year, the parade has been moved to Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. The 71st annual, noncommercial Adoration Parade celebrates the true spirit of Christmas and features local organizations and high school marching bands and performers of all kinds. Sometimes even calling Saint Nicholas himself out. But have no fear... the giant Adoration Scene nativity will be lit as usual on the First Sunday for people visiting Branson on Thanskgiving Weekend. The scene visible from practically all of downtown day or night this time of year ... across Lake Taneycomo from Downtown Branson. Originally built in 1949 by businessman Joe Todd and designed by local artist Steve Miller, it depicts the Christmas…

It's been a Branson tradition for nearly nine decades now, dating all the way back to the first parade held here marking Armistice Day and honoring our WWI veterans. Since then, that solemn observance has grown and become one of the largest Veterans Day observances in the country, drawing thousands of veterans and their families from across America. In recent years, it has been organized by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 913. Join us downtown as we celebrate the bravest of our nation on November 11 at 11 a.m. For a full list of Veterans Week Events Nov. 5-11 in the Branson Area, please visit ExploreBranson.com

Round up all the little goblins, superheroes and the Elsas and head to the Branson Landing for the 13th annual Safe Trick or Treat, Oct. 31... Halloweeen night! This event is for children in costume, up to 12 years old. Kids are encouraged to go from store-to-store to collect treats, stickers, coupons and other goodies. Costumes, masks, LOTS of free candy. What's not to love? Come down to the Branson Landing, in costume, and ready to gather up some candy! On October 31st, from 5 - 7 pm, many of the stores on the Landing will be participating! If you come early, the free Sparky trolleys run until 6 p.m. and can help you avoid parking headaches. Don't forget to stop by for pictures in the pumpkin patch with The…

Visions of Orange, Red, Yellow. Add a dash of fall festivals, Halloween and pumpkin spice everything! Who's ready for autumn? The Ozark Mountains have some of the best fall colors to be found anywhere, and Downtown Branson is the leaf-watching capital in the region. The cool mornings and mild fall days are great times to enjoy scenic walking, jogging and hiking around! One of our favorites is the Downtown Branson Fall Foliage Walking Tour, available on ExploreBranson.com Fall Foliage Walking Tour Directions Estimated distance: 1.5 milesTime: 50 minutes walking, 25 minutes jogging Park in the north Branson Landing parking lot (same side as Belk Department Store). Walk toward Lake Taneycomo to find the concrete boardwalk path. Turn right toward the Branson Landing.Continue on the boardwalk about ¼ mile along the…

Jim and Kathy Cox have been well known among auto collectors in the Midwest for the past three decades, and Downtown Branson's twice-a-year Branson Auction has become the region's top event for seeing (and buying) unique vehicles. If you love cars, you'll want to be sure to join the enthusiasts, collectors, and restoration fans October 18th and 19th for this popular event at the Branson Convention Center. And be sure to ride throughout Downtown on the Sparky Trolley, which stops on Sycamore Street directly outside the Convention Center. Among the more than 150 cars on the auction block are: 1910 Buick Roadster 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1928 Ford Model A Pickup 1946 Hudson Series 51 Club Coupe General Admission $15 daily  |  $25  2-day pass$10 daily  Military w/ ID  |…

After more than a year of construction on the north end of Branson Landing, the new Paula Deen's Family Kitchen opened on Labor Day 2019. The 15,696-SF restaurant and store is one of the largest in Downtown Branson and directly adjacent to Sparky Trolley Stop #O6. Paula Deen's is open for lunch and dinner and the menu focuses on traditional Southern dishes, each showcasing some of the celebrity chef's favorite recipes. Diners pick from among several main course and side dish options, and then the entire table shares a meal "family style" with plates of refills waiting in the kitchen. The restaurant is located at 545 Branson Landing Blvd. in Branson, on the north end of Branson Landing across from the Belk department store. More information is available by calling…