Branson & Myrtle Beach
Country Music Best and More . . .

What has an odd mixture of small town innocence, the glitz of Vegas and the contrived excitement of Disneyland? The answer is Branson, Missouri.

     Branson has fast become a popular vacation spot for many travelers, especially country music fans who can kick up their heels on State Route 76, now jam packed with performers vying for the attention of visitors. The five-mile-long "Strip" glitters with the bright lights of theaters, marquees, motels, and any number of tourist attractions or distractions.

     This country music mecca boasts a variety of theaters, named after the celebrities who perform in them daily. Legendary entertainers such as Roy Clark, Jim Stafford, Mel Tillis, Mickey Gilley, Glen Campbell, John Davidson, Bobby Vinton, Charlie Pride, Andy Williams and the Osmond family all have theaters in the area.

     If Nashville is the country of capital music and Branson is its Broadway, then Myrtle Beach, S.C. falls in right behind as it creates its own little niche among these entertainment meccas.

     Long known for southern hospitality and fun in the sun, the Myrtle Beach area proudly adds a sparkling array of bright new entertainment jewels to its already impressive list of attractions. The area's reputation as a family vacation destination has been enhanced even more with the arrival of big time celebrity theaters such as the Gatlin Brothers, Alabama, Dolly Parton's Dixieland Stampede, Ronnie Milsap Theatre and a host of others.

     In addition to country music acts, Myrtle Beach also features a variety of other performers and entertainers in its theaters including Magic on Ice, the American Pride show and EuroCircus which features high flying fun for the whole family. In November and December famous impressionist Rich Little performs his wonderful rendition of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

     The newest arrival to the Grand Strand is the 2,700-seat Palace Theatre. Located in the new Broadway at the Beach shopping, dining and entertainment complex, the Palace will feature entertainers such as Lou Rawls, Wayne Newton, Englebert Humperdink and Kenny Rogers.

     Don't miss the exciting cast of stars appearing in these spectacular theaters.