Branson is where washed-up ex-stars of pop country go to make a few more bucks before they die -
That was always my impression as well. Like, the Wayne Newtons of country do shows in Branson. Some has-been movie actors also make the circuit, as I understand it. Never been there, though. I'd give it a tour if it were ever on my way, although I don't think I'd go out of my way to see it. Sort of like Mount Rushmore or Dollywood or that big Corn Maze in Lancaster County, PA. Maybe stop in if I were passing through, take a picture say, I've been there.
I have been to other parts of the ozarks. Spent a week sailing at Lake Ouchita, AR, and another time a week swimming and camping at Beaver's Bend, OK. Beautiful country.
