190 North Goes to Branson

05/21/2013

ABC7's long-running Lifestyles and Entertainment show is Branson-bound!! Host Janet Davies and Correspondent Mark Nilsson are showing you all that is new and exciting in the "Live Music Show Capital of the World".

Watch the 190 North Branson show!

New Attractions

Mark will check out some of the new attractions to get your adrenaline pumping: The 1880's-themed family fun park, Silver Dollar City, has just opened Outlaw Run. This $10 Million roller coaster offers up the World's Steepest drop on a wooden coaster.. and the only one to twist upside down. Then, Mark steps on the gas at Xtreme Racing, where you can get behind the wheel of the fastest go-karts in Branson! He'll also gets the best views in town while soaring 100 feet above Branson on the Tracks' Skycoaster!

Outlaw Run-Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City Parkway
Branson, MO
800-888-7277
silverdollarcity.com

Skycoaster, The Track-Track 4
3345 West 76 Country Boulevard
Branson, MO
417-334-1612
bransontracks.com

Xtreme Racing
3600 West Highway 76
Branson, MO
888-972-9958
xtremeracingcenterbranson.com

New Entertainment

What would any trip to this entertainment-mecca be without checking out some of the latest acts to appear in Branson's 50 theater venues? Janet sits down with Barry Williams, also known as TV's Greg Brady, who just launched "70's Music Celebration" at Branson's RFD TV Theater. Williams dances and sings his way through the 'grooviest decade' backed by a full band! We'll also introduce you to Voices of Glory. . . perhaps 3 of the most talented siblings singing today. They began singing together, to serenade their mother, left in a coma after an auto accident. Now, their mother catches most all of their "AYO" shows at Hughes Brothers Theater. Janet will also catch up with the Lennon Sisters, one of the regular acts at Andy Williams' Moon River Theater. While the legendary Williams passed away last year, his legacy continues at his famous Moon River Theater.

70's Music Celebration starring Barry Williams
RFD-TV Theater
4080 St. Hwy 76, Branson, MO, 65616
Box Office: (417) 339-4663
rfdtvthetheater.com

AYO: Voices of Glory
Hughes Brothers Theater
3425 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616
Main(417) 334-0076
hughes-brothers.com

Moon River Theater
2500 W 76 Country Blvd
Branson, MO
800-MOON-094
andywilliamstheater.com

Branson Dining

But the entertainment doesn't stop at the theater doors, Janet is checking out some of Branson's most unique dining, like Mel's Hard Luck Diner, where the servers themselves regularly break out into song. She'll also see what the very talented culinary students at College of the Ozarks are cooking up in their fine-dining room, Dobyn's. Talk about fresh! These students get their fruits and veggies from the college's own farm, and milk from their dairy! Topping off the dining adventures is a trip to a nostalgic favorite in Branson& for 40 years, Mr. B's has been serving up sundaes, phosphates, shakes. . . even some yummy Southern Cobbler!

Mel's Hard Luck Diner and the singing ser
vers
2800 West Highway 76 Branson, MO
417-332-0150
melshardluckdiner.com

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks
1 Opportunity Avenue
Point Lookout, MO, 65726
(417)239-1900
keetercenter.edu

Mr. B's Ice Cream
Bus. 65 and Highway 76
Branson, MO
(417)336-5735

Branson for Outdoor-lovers

Set in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, you don't have to go far from the bright lights of Branson's theater district to find some beautiful parks to explore. Mark shows you serene Dogwood Canyon.. and hops aboard their Wildlife Tram tours, even gets some pointers from expert Trout fishermen at the park's own Fishing School. Since caves were actually some of the very first attractions to bring tourists to Branson, he'll also explore Talking Rocks Cavern, then, he'll amp things up and have a real Ozark outdoor adventure aboard an ATV with Triple G ATV Tours.

Dogwood Canyon
2038 West State Hwy 86
Lampe, Mo, 65681
(417)-779-5983
dogwoodcanyon.org

Triple G ATV tours
7698 State Hwy 176
Walnut Shade, MO, 65771
(417) 561-5353
triplegatv.com

Talking Rocks Cavern
423 Fairy Cave Lane
Reeds Spring/Branson West, MO
800-600-CAVE
talkingrockscavern.com

Thousand Hills Golf Resort

We wrap up the show by touring one of the most unique places for your family to stay, while in Branson. At Thousand Hills Golf Resort, your home away from home can actually be a well-appointed condo. . . or even more spacious cabins, complete with fully-equipped kitchens and fireplaces. They sleep up to 16 people.

Thousand Hills Golf Resort
245 S. Wildwood Drive
Branson, MO, 65616
(877) 262-0430
thousandhills.com