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the best of {MISSOURI}
When you think of St. Louis, the first thing that
usually comes to mind is the Arch. however, st.
Louis has got a rockin’ blues and music scene.
Get ready to listen to the familiar sounds of Guns
& Roses, elvis, the beatles, fleetwood Mac,
AC/DC, KIss, and more, all done by local tribute
bands. the diverse nature of the city’s music is
enough to make any music lover want to stick
around for the long haul. there’s even an old
legend that tells of the city making a deal with
the devil, regarding the musical talent that thrives
and spreads from its boundaries.
the published work that describes this legend
is titled Devil At The Confluence , by the st. Louis
artist Kevin belford. In the work, he describes the
city as a proud connector to the world of the
blues. Complete with original illustrations, the
book dives into detail about the start of the blues
influence within the city and the major musicians
who brought popularity to the region. today, you
can visit the National blues Museum, which will
help bring history back to life, and you will be
able to relive the earliest blues memories, and
view many priceless artifacts of the era.
Branson, Missouri has a wide variety of charm
and character, from the Dolly Parton attractions
to the titanic Museum, so there is something for
everyone to enjoy. the ozark town is also pop-
ular for its amusement park, silver Dollar City, but
there are plenty of hidden gems and local attrac-
tions outside of the touristy realm, so it just de-
pends on what you’re looking to do here.
branson has a big country music scene, so head
to the Dolly Parton Dixie stampede Attraction for
a unique experience to introduce you to the
music. Put on your boots and kick up your heels
to the skeeter & Nugget show, as performers
and trick riders show off in the 35,000 square
foot arena. over 30 horses will also participate
in the show, and dinner is served during the ac-
tion. Dinner is a four-course feast that includes:
rotisserie chicken, hickory smoked bbQ pork
loin, creamy veggie soup, homemade biscuits,
corn on the cob, potatoes, unlimited soft drinks,
and a specialty Dixie dessert.