Can't miss Branson.

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Going to Branson in a few weeks, flying into St. Louis.
We'll be there May 24 to June 2, so what should I not miss?

I'm going to do Silver Dollar city and the Branson Belle so far.

Any more must sees?

I am going with two seniors so thrill rides will be out but maybe slow rides would be okay, so any suggestions?

There are so many shows and honestly I don't know any of these performers so I'm clueless as to the must sees.


Any day trip ideas?
I've heard there is a Sam Walton museum, is it worth a visit?

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One or the best shows is SIX here is a link to thier web site SIX - a.k.a. The Knudsen Brothers. Real Brothers! Real Music!. This is a must see. Also the Ducks are alway fun.

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On your way down,

In Rolla, MO at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (University of Missouri - ROlla) is a scale model of Stonehenge.

Rolla Missouri Stonehenge - the Missouri Megalith

And in Springfield, MO is the first Bass Pro Shop, it is nice, if you are into that kind of thing.

Springfield Missouri Sporting Goods Store - Missouri Fishing & Hunting Gear - Bass Pro Shops

1935 S. Campbell
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 417-887-7334


Also, it is always fun to stop south of Springfield in Ozark, MO at Lamberts for lunch or dinner.

http://www.throwedrolls.com/shopcontent.asp?type=Ozark

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On your way down,

In Rolla, MO at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (University of Missouri - ROlla) is a scale model of Stonehenge.

Rolla Missouri Stonehenge - the Missouri Megalith

And in Springfield, MO is the first Bass Pro Shop, it is nice, if you are into that kind of thing.

Springfield Missouri Sporting Goods Store - Missouri Fishing & Hunting Gear - Bass Pro Shops

1935 S. Campbell
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 417-887-7334


Also, it is always fun to stop south of Springfield in Ozark, MO at Lamberts for lunch or dinner.

Lambert's Cafe II

Stonehenge in missouri? Is it as big as the real thing?
I saw that when I was in England. My Aunt might enjoy seeing it.

Bass Pro shops is my brothers favorite store. I might drop by to get him a sovenir. Is it as big as the one in the Keys?

Lamberts looks great.

Thanks.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Stonehenge in missouri? Is it as big as the real thing?
I saw that when I was in England. My Aunt might enjoy seeing it.

Bass Pro shops is my brothers favorite store. I might drop by to get him a sovenir. Is it as big as the one in the Keys?

Lamberts looks great.

Thanks.

I've been to the Bass Pro in Springfield. My sister, who lives in Ozark took me there where I visited. I have no idea how big the one in the Keys is, but the one in Springfield is huge. They have a nice restaurant there as well. We were going to eat lunch there, but ended up meeting the rest of the family elsewhere.

My sister told me about Lamberts. I think that's the place where they throw the rolls at you. She said there is always a huge line to get in, at all hours of the day and night.

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Stonehenge in Rolla, MO

The Stonehenge in Rolla, a partial reconstruction of Stonehenge, the ancient megalith located on Salisbury Plain 75 miles Southwest of London, was dedicated on June 20, 1984 (summer solstice), at the site of the northwest edge of campus (14th Street and Bishop Avenue).



The Rolla replica of Stonehenge incorporates many of the features of the original and includes two capabilities that the original did not possess.



It features a 50-foot-in-diameter ring of 29 and 1/2 sarsen stones around a horseshoe of five trilithons through which various sightings of sunrise and sunset can be made. The sarsen stones are 1 and 1/2 feet high, while each of the trilithons measures 13 and 1/4 feet from the ground to the top of the lintel. There also are a heel stone, four compass markers and low-level lighting for night use.



On the summer solstice, sunrise is located between the inner faces of the southwest trilithon and above the heel stone 145 feet to the northeast, while sunset is visible through the inner faces of the Northwest trilithon. On the winter solstice, sunrise is located between the inner faces of the southeast trilithon and sunset is visible between the inner faces of the southwest trilithon.



The spring and autumnal equinox sunrises can be observed by standing over the Stonehenge marker and sighting above the notch on the top of the east compass stone and the true position of the sunsets can be observed by sighting above the notch on top of the west compass stone.



The south-facing trilithon is provided with an aperture for an analemma. During the year, the image of the noon sun shining through this opening describes a figure "8" on the horizontal and vertical stones at the base of the trilithon. At noon each day, the analemma can be used to determine the date from the location of the sun's image on the figure "8", which has been carved into the stone.



The north-facing trilithon is equipped with a Polaris window through which the North Star can be viewed. This feature and the analemma were not part of the original Stonehenge and were added so that visitors can make use of UM-Rolla Stonehenge throughout the day. Sun/moon rise and set tables for this Stonehenge model are posted monthly at the site.



A marker bearing the inscription "Missouri S&T-Stonehenge" has been placed in the center of the monument. This marker identifies the spot as an official triangulation point in the National Geodetic Survey's North American Triangulation Network. (Such points are used for mapping and control purposes.)



Approximately 160 tons of granite were used in the monument. The rock was cut to the proper dimensions by Missouri S&T's Waterjet equipment. This equipment used two waterjets cutting at a pressure of 15,000 pounds per square inch traversing the surface just like a conventional saw. The cutter moved at a speed of about 10 feet per minute and cut between one-quarter and one-half inch on each path.



In addition to its astronomical functions, UM-Rolla Stonehenge serves as a monument to man's past achievements through its blending of cultural and scientific influences. Just as the ancient site stands as a tribute to the ingenuity and talent of ancient engineers and cultures, so the campus site serves as a reminder of man's technical and humanistic potential and the importance of the history of science and technology in understanding that potential.



Every year the National Society of Professional Engineers makes up to 10 awards for outstanding engineering accomplishment. These awards are given for completed projects and typically go for such items as the space telescope. In 1984 the Missouri University of Science and Technologyreceived one of these 10 Outstanding Engineering Achievement Awards for its Stonehenge model.

[libraria Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close libraria]

You can get radio station vouchers at this site:

https://www.rabmarketing.com/auction/main.cfm?mid=140

You make your own reservation, then when you get to town, go to box office and exchange voucher for your tickets.

SIX is a DEFINITE must. Make your reservations soon! They are extremely popular.

Another good show is The Duttons. They were on America's Got Talent.

Also, I always tell everyone they should see Shoji Tabuchi at least once in their lifetime.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

I've been to the Bass Pro in Springfield. My sister, who lives in Ozark took me there where I visited. I have no idea how big the one in the Keys is, but the one in Springfield is huge. They have a nice restaurant there as well. We were going to eat lunch there, but ended up meeting the rest of the family elsewhere.

My sister told me about Lamberts. I think that's the place where they throw the rolls at you. She said there is always a huge line to get in, at all hours of the day and night.

They throw food at you? Is this a massive food fight?
That sounds like fun.

I think I'm gonna love Branson. Sorry Pat.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

Riverdees,

Thanks.
I think I now know more than I ever wanted to know about Stonehenge.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

You can get radio station vouchers at this site:

https://www.rabmarketing.com/auction/main.cfm?mid=140

You make your own reservation, then when you get to town, go to box office and exchange voucher for your tickets.

SIX is a DEFINITE must. Make your reservations soon! They are extremely popular.

Another good show is The Duttons. They were on America's Got Talent.

Also, I always tell everyone they should see Shoji Tabuchi at least once in their lifetime.

Thanks.
I wanted to see Shoji but he was the only one I've ever heard of.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

They throw food at you? Is this a massive food fight?
That sounds like fun.

I think I prefer to eat my food rather than to have it thrown at me. My sister told me about the restaurant, she never suggested we go there.

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Wow! The list could be very long . . . there are more than 120 attractions.

Branson Landing
Downtown Branson

Branson Missouri Vacation Packages for Branson Hotels, Show & Attractions - ReserveBranson.com

Great Deals on Branson Shows and Hotels - Branson on the Web

I never expected to see Stonehenge in a Branson thread.

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A little more about Lamberts- Home of the throwed rolls

At Lamberts-The buns are warm when they come out with a basket and toss them towards ya. Butter and Sorgham (sp?- sort of like honey) is served with them. Some do hit the floor but surprisingly just 1 or 2 during a seating. The food is all you can eat. Fried Okra and and some other appetizers are brought to the table while you wait. I think it is cash only. It is a unique experience especially for the kids and a real bargain for those with a large appetite. The lines can be long - maybe 30- 45 minutes.

Thanks for the other websites. We will be down there later this month as well.

[ace2000 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ace2000]

I think I prefer to eat my food rather than to have it thrown at me. My sister told me about the restaurant, she never suggested we go there.

We took my in-laws there a few years ago. They did NOT like it!

We've always enjoyed it though. You have to enjoy big portions of 'country' style cooking for it to suit your taste.

[riverdees05 Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close riverdees05]

Restaurants

If Lambert's is not for you, we lived in Cape Girardeau, MO and their first restaurant was in Siketon, MO, just 30 miles away and we always loved going there - good food, plenty of it and the kids loved catching the throwed rolls. The rolls are very good to eat, too. Many tour buses would stop there, since if it just off of I 55 and US 60. During prime times, there was always a wait to get seated.

As was mentioned the restaurant in the Bass Pro Shop is very good.

It really depends on your timing from your flight and drive from St. Louis. It is about 220 miles from the airport to Springfield, but it is all Interstate Highways.