The promise of Branson Landing, 5 years in the making, is about to become a reality.
Just in time for Memorial weekend, the much-anticipated Branson Landing development will welcome visitors to the Lake Taneycomo waterfront in downtown Branson.
On Friday, May 26, beginning at 9:30 AM, Branson will welcome 49 new retailers and thousands of Memorial weekend vacationers to the new entertainment retail destination. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by magician performer, Darren Romeo, will open the shopping promenade from North to South and will feature Mayor Lou Schaeffer, City of Branson Alderman, City Administrator, Terry Dody, developer, Rick Huffman, the Branson Chamber of Commerce, 2006 Branson Homecoming Queen, Grace Lennon and the entire troupe of Branson Landing Street Performers.
Opening their doors for business over the three-day holiday weekend will be:
Belk Department Store, the north anchor which opened on March 30 has experienced exceptional business as the first Branson Landing store to open. Bass Pro Shops, the Branson Landing south anchor is targeted to open to the public on June 8.
Openings will continue at the Branson Landing daily and weekly throughout the next several months. For the most up-to-date information on weekly openings, log on to http://www.bransonlanding.com/
Visitors are encouraged to come back to Branson Landing on June 16 for the Summer Celebration of Branson's newest and most entertaining shopping and dining destination, Branson's largest new development in years!
Branson Landing is a $420 million public/private project, spanning 1.5 miles of waterfront on Lake Taneycomo, adjacent to historic downtown Branson. Upon completion, the destination showcases 450,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants, including Bass Pro Shops and Belk department store, a luxury Hilton hotel, condominiums, boardwalk, marinas, entertainment and a new Branson Town Square. A 220,000 Branson Convention Center and Convention Center hotel, both operated by Hilton will open in 2007.