We started vacationing in Branson 15 yrs. ago when it was fabulous just like it was. We stayed at the Sammy Lane part of the trip, so my son could fish on the Taneycomo. Mutton Hollow was always on the agenda,The Baldknobbers, fishing on the Taneycomo with “Charlie”, deciding on which night we wanted to see Merle Haggard and various other stars.( I’ve heard comments from some of those that there isn’t a market there for them). “grey headed people and everyone with the same kind of shoes on are the only ones that attend their concerts.” Well, my parents are 80 and have more of those peoples CD’s and attend their concerts more than me(50yrs) THEY’RE THE ONES WITH THE EXTRA MONEY TO SPEND.
I’m saddened every year to see the growth of Branson when we round the top of the hill coming into town. More countryside destroyed with more roads. I know casino is coming to the Taneycomo….it will no longer be the same. Leave the “Old Ozark atmosphere” alone, along with the candy stores, Dick’s, the dulcimer shops and the ole time Ice Cream shoppes. That’s where Branson came from and people like it! Thank you for the memories! Barbara in Texas
