Branson, Missouri

Lindwedel Wine Garden is Branson's very own venue for handcrafted wines from Missouri-grown grapes and vineyards. A lunch menu and food pairings are offered to match red or white wines, as well as other drinks. Wine tasting is free and held on certain days of the week, depending on the season, so be sure to check the website for more details. Oktoberfest festivities draw comfortable crowds, and live music accompanies the fun.

Located minutes away from Branson in Cape Fair, the Flat Creek Restaurant prides itself on its fried catfish specialty. Scenic Table Rock Lake makes for a perfect view with every meal, whether it be the famous “Cape Fair Kitchen Sink Burger” or the steaks, fried chicken, brick oven pizzas and homemade onion rings. There are nightly specials, such as Taco Tuesdays and Wings Wednesday.

Waxy O'Shea's is an authentic Irish Pub with a full-service bar and kitchen. Both genuine Irish and American cuisine is served, and drink specials run daily. Tuesdays are a favorite for the Pub Quiz trivia games, with Wednesday reserved for open mic jam sessions. Live music is featured Fridays and Saturdays.

Garfield's Restaurant and Pub is located along the zesty Branson Landing strip. It offers a full-service bar and kitchen. Large screen LCD televisions show all the big games.

Charlie's Steak, Ribs & Ale is Branson’s own microbrewery. The meals are hefty and delicious, and the atmosphere flows with the rustic Ozark outdoors. Live entertainment is featured.

In addition to six stories of entertainment and dining, the Branson IMAX Theater Complex also offers indoor shopping. There are 17 specialty stores, featuring women’s fashion, jewelry, leather apparel, health products, quilts, grandfather clocks, and local souvenirs from Branson and the Ozarks. Naturally, the IMAX is the most popular attraction.