"She says, but notes that it’s best not to stay 'in the touristy area' for sleeping, but rather stay closer to the lake and head to Branson for nightlife. When she says 'the shows,' Gold is referring to Branson’s historic 76 Country Boulevard, lined with theaters, a Wild West-style Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction and Silver Dollar City, an 1800s-themed amusement park regularly featuring live music." - Marguerite Imbert