Whether it’s last minute Christmas shopping or just a fun day out, Branson has so many places to go shopping that you will always find what you’re looking for. The many shops spread over the Branson area range from hand-made stained glass to your favorite retail chains. You’re sure to find what you’re looking for in Branson. Check out a few of these awesome shopping centers!
The Grand Village Shops
The Grand Villages Shops is home to everything from books to apparel to restaurants. If you ladies are looking for the perfect outfit, The Grand Village has ladies’ apparel shops with everything from western wear to glitz. You’ll also find shops like Alice in Toyland, Lori’s Soap Market, Thomas Kinkade Signature Art Gallery, Tatman’s Fine Jewelry, and Mulberry Mill. If all that shopping makes you hungry, check out Mel’s Hard Luck Diner or Sugar Leaf Treats. The Grand Village Shops is conveniently located on west Highway 76.
Engler Block
This unique shopping center is also located on west Highway 76, but it is worlds away from The Grand Village Shops. At Engler Block you will experience everything from dining to demonstrations. There is so much to keep the family busy you could make a weekend of Engler Block! You can enjoy tutorials to learn the dulcimer at Art Folk Music, have old-time photos taken at Ol Time Photos, watch glass blowing and sculpting at Helwig Art Glass, or watch craftsman design and make the precious blankets at Ozark Quilts. That is only a sampling of what you can expect at Engler Block!
Tanger Outlets
Like many outlet centers, Tanger Outlets is home to incredible discount shopping. Unlike the other shopping centers in Branson, Tanger is home to everything from American Eagle Outfitters to Zales. If you spend the day at Tanger Outlets, you could go home with apparel, footwear, accessories, housewares, or any number of specialty items. When you need to replenish your strength for a second wind, there are also many places to eat at Tanger Outlets.
Branson Landing
The newest addition to Branson’s shopping destinations, Branson Landing has many of the shops that Tanger Outlets has. However, at the Landing you’re going to find many more specialty shops than anywhere else in Branson. If you’re looking for that special one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place you need to look. Aside from all of the shops, there are also several restaurants and a few choices for entertainment. Branson Landing is a great place for shopping, but it also makes for a nice walk outside.
If you’re looking to stay in Branson and turn your one-day shopping trip into a weekend excursion, there are a few great places to stay. The Gazebo Inn is one of the more popular hotels in Branson and it’s conveniently located right on the 76 strip. If the family is tagging along, you may want to consider the Castle Rock Resort and Indoor Water Park. You could leave the family at the pool slide and head off to shop without any distractions. These are just two examples of the many options available!


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Branson is full of ways to get in the holiday spirit. However, if you still need a little nudge there are ways. One helpful idea is to take a short vacation to Branson. Whether it’s Christmas shows or a little last minute shopping, Branson has just the thing to fill you with holiday cheer.
On Friday, September 25, Branson Landing will feature the last concert of the 2009 Concert Series. The Concert Series Grand Finale Event begins at 8 p.m. at Branson Landing’s Town Square, and the fireworks spectacular presented by the American Pyrotechnics Association begins after the concert.
Branson Landing is a great venue to catch live performances in Branson throughout the year, and on this upcoming Labor Day weekend (Sept. 5 through 6), visitors can catch these concerts held to benefit the local MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) chapter and Jerry’s Kids.
On August 28 through 30, downtown Branson will be overtaken by fiddlers coming to participate in the annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival and to compete in the Mid-American Fiddler’s Championship.
For the upcoming weekend of August 7 to 9, visitors to Branson as well as residents can enjoy a break from sales tax on clothing, shoes, and more. The annual tax holiday is directed towards helping people prepare for going back to school.
Since 1977, the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc (ICSC) has given the International Design & Development Award to many developers for their creative new designs in retail projects such as the Capitol Shopping Center in Istanbul, Turkey; the Galleria in Fort Lauderdale, Flordia, USA; and the Multiplaza Pacific in Panama City, Panama. This year the ICSC announced the winner of its 32nd annual Design and Development Award is the Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri, USA.
