Righteous Brother Bill Medley and daughter McKenna Medley performing at the Starlite Theatre in Branson.
Tammy Johnson, Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center, said that the free downloadable “Branson Tourism Center Vacation Guide” has just about all the information anyone could need to plan a trip to Branson. “It has information on Branson shows, attractions, lodging, lakes, shopping, weather, dining, churches, hospitals, events and just about anything else to do with Branson.”
As this writer reflected on all the information available about Branson, not only in the Vacation Guide, but on the internet and through word of mouth from the millions of people who have visited Branson over the years; he wondered just how much about Branson people really know. The ten question exercise below provides a fun way for those familiar with Branson to rate their Branson knowledge and to provides access to Branson information for those considering Branson as a vacation destination.
The answers and a link to additional information are provided just below the last question. In terms of being on target with your knowledge of Branson, give yourself 10 points for each correct answer. A score of 90 or above is “Expert,” 60 to 80 “Sharpshooter,” 40 to 60 “Marksman” and below 50 “Beginner.”
1. Where is a “quacker,” not a “cracker.” required equipment?
2. Where in Branson can you see a Grammy Award winning Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee perform “unchained” and “unwired?”
3. Where can you see the “talking dogs?”
4.What Branson show features a stampede and flying cow paddies?”
5 What Branson attraction has over 30 exciting rides, shows, Ozark craftsmen displaying their crafts, festivals and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year?
6. Where in Branson can you witness a circus fairytale?
7. What comedian in a Branson show has been performing their character on Branson stages the longest? For ten points extra credit name the character they portray?
8. What is the name of the Branson show of biblical proportions featuring an ark on a 300 foot surround stage and live animals?
9. What Branson Attraction has two King Charles Spaniels named “Molly” and “Carter” as its mascots?
10. What show is Branson’s longest running international show?
The answers are:
1. Ride the Ducks – on Table Rock Lake or Lake Taneycomo .
2. At the “Righteous Brother Bill Medley” show.”
3. Aboard the Showboat Branson Belle as part of the Showstopper Show with nationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist Todd Oliver and his talking dogs Lucy, Irving and Elvis.
4. The very funny Jim Stafford Show.
7. Gary Presley of Presleys’ Country Jubilee. The character is “Herkimer.”
Johnson offered the services of the Branson Tourism Center and their Vacation Planning Specialists to provide further information or tickets on any of the shows or attractions mentioned in this article, any of Branson’s other shows and attractions or for lodging arrangements. The Branson Tourism Center can be reached by either calling their toll free number 1-800-785-1550 or through their website www.BransonTourismCenter.com.