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THE BEST OF BRANSON Find adventure above and below ground at Talking Rocks Cavern! Guided, walking cave tours depart frequently throughout the day. View the beauty of Talking Rocks Cavern's pristine cave formations from concrete walkways as knowledgeable and entertaining guides share about the history and geology of this unique natural wonder. The large Rock and Gift Shop features unique rocks, minerals and fossils from around the world. Among them is a wide selection of pyrite (aka: fool's gold!) amethyst, citrine, malachite, selenite, and a variety of quartz. Discover beautiful gemstone jewelry, onyx chess boards and quartz, selenite, and onyx lamps. Above ground adventures are plentiful! Putt a round or two of Cave Country Mini-Golf, crack a geode, pan for gemstones and conquer the SpeleoBox cave crawls. With the purchase of a cave ticket, enjoy the newly expanded Family Games Area which includes giant checkers, giant Jenga, basketball shootout, and a kids climbing wall, toddler agility/balance walk, pool noodle javelin and cornhole to name a few. Plan time to hike the nature trail to the lookout tower, and enjoy a snack at one of the shaded picnic areas. Guests have described Talking Rocks Cavern as "beautiful", "So much better than we imagined!", and "Don't miss this experience!" Talking Rocks Cavern is open year-round, and has a constant temperature of 63 degrees, making this the ideal place to visit any season of the year. Discover the back-to-nature side of Branson at Talking Rocks Cavern! Visit talkingrockscavern.com or call (417)272-3366 for more information. Explore up close! BRANSONBULLETIN THE FUN NEVER STOPS IN BRANSON! LIVE SHOWS IN BRANSON — From comedy and dinner shows to nationally recognized musicals and theater productions, Branson's list of more than 100 live music shows offers fantastic entertainment for all ages and interests. It's no wonder Branson is called the Live Entertainment Capital of the World! From beloved stage shows to celebrated comedians, from musicians to magicians, Branson's long list of toe-tapping, knee-slapping live music shows, and entertainment will have you yelling "Encore!" HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRANSON — For classic, small-town nostalgia paired with wholesome, big-time fun, head to Historic Downtown Branson. Shopping in Downtown Branson is full of options. You will definitely want to visit Dick's 5 & 10, a cornerstone of Branson shopping since 1961. In addition to the 250,000 items on the shelves, Dick's 5 & 10 is home to several impressive collections from the stores' founder, Dick Hartley, like G scale trains and White River arrowheads. Downtown shops like Fashion House International, Ozark Quilts & More, and Alex & Alaina's Treasure Chest make it easy to find unique gifts, crafts, and art to remember your trip to Branson. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES — Make the most of your trip to Branson by taking advantage of outdoor activities just minutes from the bright lights. Enjoy hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, bass and trout fishing, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, spelunking, rock climbing and other recreational activities in the Ozarks. Visit public parks, resorts, campgrounds, forests or one of Branson's three crystal clear lakes. Water ski, sailboat or go bass fishing at Table Rock Lake, or kayak and trout fish on Lake Taneycomo. 40 WHAT'S UP! AUGUST 21-27, 2022