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Known as the live music capital of the United States, Branson restaurants fit the bill for food that is every bit as good as the show. When you travel to this area you are expecting incredible performances, endless attractions, and of course, some of the best food in the country, but where to start? There are plenty of “good” restaurants in every city, but finding the must-dine locations are the trick to making your vacation great in all aspects. Branson is definitely the city of variety, and their restaurant choices don’t slack in this department either. Below are some of the best known and top rated Branson Restaurants in all of the area:

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ABetterStay.com Celebrates New Branson Airline with a Twitter Vacation Giveaway
Winner Receives Free Stay and Show Tickets in Branson, Mo.

To celebrate the May 17th launch of Branson AirExpress, the new start-up airline operated at the new Branson airport, ABetterStay.com will give one lucky winner a 3 night stay at the Grand Crowne Resort in Branson and two show tickets.*

For a chance to win, just add a comment below or follow us Twitter and tweet the following:

@ABetterStay is giving away a free stay in Branson, visit http://www.abetterstay.com/blog

Entires must be submitted/tweeted before May 16, 2010. One lucky winner will be announced on May 17, 2010, in conjunction with the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Branson Airport. The winner must redeem the resort stay and show tickets by Aug 31, 2010.  Participants and the winner must be 13 years of age to enter. Contest terms and conditions can be found here.

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When you’re considering where to take Mom for Mother’s Day, put Branson, Missouri on your list. There’s so much to see and do in Branson that may be just right for Mom. This may just be the Mother’s Day she remembers for many years to come. What are some of these places? Check out the following.

Live Music Shows
Branson, dubbed the “live music show capital of the world,” features everything from Country to Rock n’ Roll, Magic and Comedy, to Musical Theatre, Gospel, small intimate shows to major world-class productions on more than 40 stages. Surely, there’s something Mom will like during her stay. Why not take her to several shows? Choose from entertainment such as the Hughes Brothers Show, the Osmond Brothers, Legends in Concert, the Duttons, Twelve Irish Tenors, Spirit of the Dance, Presley’s Country Jubilee, and so much more. Check out the current show offerings, make reservations, and set Mom’s entertainment schedule in motion.

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Frontier Airlines announced today the launch of service to five new destinations, one of which will be to Branson's new airport out of the carrier's two main hubs in Denver and Milwaukee. Service to the Branson airport begins April 20. Other cities added to Frontier's new flight plan include Louisville (Ky.), Green Bay (Wis.), and Austin-Straubel International (Wisc).

With Branson being one of top booked areas on ABetterStay.com, we're happy to see Frontier Airlines help our customers arrive to Branson in style.

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The world’s live entertainment capital includes every type of entertainment imaginable from outdoor activities and recreation to live shows and Branson restaurants with cuisine of every sort.

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This week's Branson limited engagements make the "Live Music Capital of the World" even more exciting. In addition to the hundreds of shows that regularly take place year-round in Branson's 50 theaters and venues, the city welcomes special performances until the end of April. These limited engagement shows feature big name artists such as Kenny G, Roy Clark, and the Oak Ridge Boys.

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If you’re like most families, each member of the group has separate interests of how to spend time together. A Branson family vacation is a great way to go, with the multitude of activities and events the city offers. Whether you like live entertainment and music, visiting waterparks (Branson offers both indoor and outdoor waterparks) or exploring the great outdoors, there is something for everyone on a Branson family vacation, even great places to stay, some with entertainment right on the premises.

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All entries for the Branson Free Stay Contest must be received on or before May 16, 2010. The selection will be held on May 17, 2010. Decision of ABetterStay.com is final. The grand Prize winner will be notified by phone and/or mail and must meet all eligibility requirements.

By entering, each contestant agrees to be bound by the rules. ABetterStay.com, promotional agents and sweepstakes co-sponsors are not responsible for illegible, lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete entries.

Grand Prize: One Grand Prize winner will each receive a three-night stay at the Gold Crowne Resort in Branson and a $100 American Express to use towards the purchase of show tickets. Approximate total value of the grand prize is $600. There are no other prizes.

The Grand Prize is non-transferable. There may be no cash or other substitutions of prizes by winner. However, ABetterStay.com reserves the right to substitute similar prizes of equal or greater value in the event the above prize is unavailable for any reason. Individual, parent or legal guardian of winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes with respect to entire prize.

Winner or Parent or legal guardian of Grand Prize winner must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release and Indemnification Form ("the Form") that : a) releases, indemnifies and holds harmless ABetterStay.com, its parent, affiliated, subsidiary and successor companies, and its respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives, advertising agencies and promotional sponsors (collectively the "Release") from and against any and all harm, expense, liability or injury that may be sustained relating to or arising from participation in the sweepstakes or acceptance or use of the prize; and b) authorizes the Releasee to use the winners' names, likenesses, photographs, voices and biographical data for any purpose, in any media, unless prohibited by law.

Prize will not be released until ABetterStay.com receives all required documents. Failure of Grand Prize winner to return the Forms within the required timeframe will result in automatic forfeiture of any prizes and all such prizes shall be awarded to an alternate winner. In the event of a prize forfeiture, the winner or parent or legal guardian of the winner forfeiting prize will sign a Prize Forfeit Form and return to ABetterStay.com within ten (10) days of receiving the Form.

Unforeseen Events: ABetterStay.com and its parent company, LeisureLink, Inc. reserve the right to change this sweepstakes at its sole discretion at any time that ABetterStay.com becomes aware of any circumstances or occurrence which would materially affect the sweepstakes security or fairness. ABetterStay.com and its parent company, LeisureLink, Inc. reserves the right to announce any sweepstakes rules changes over the air, in print or posters. ABetterStay.com is not responsible for the inability of the winner to accept the prize for any reason.

List of Winners: For a copy of winner list, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: LeisureLink, 2555 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 301, Pasadena, CA 91107. In your request, state that you would like a copy of the "winners list" between 04/23/10, and 05/17/10.

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The live entertainment capital of the world offers friendly hospitality, especially in many of the luxury lodgings offered, including well-appointed Branson condos. To help you feel at home, even when away, Branson condos offer great locations, from right on waterfront to right in the heart of downtown. The condo-style also affords plenty of space as well as touches you don’t get in a typical hotel, like a full kitchen and separate dining and living space. Located right in the heart of Branson’s entertainment center, Branson condos give guests the chance to enjoy outdoor activities and luxury amenities. Hear different types of music at Branson’s famous collection of live venues, or participate in the great outdoors, fishing, hiking or enjoying watersports on one of the area’s beautiful lakes.

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The live entertainment capital of the world is fast becoming a premier golf destination, where golfers can enjoy Branson Golf. Branson is home to 12 championship courses for players of all levels and price ranges, many of which have been ranked by publications like Golf Digest. Even better, many can be found right in the heart of Branson. Some of the more popular courses in the area include: Branson Creek, Holiday Hills, John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf & Country Club, Ledgestone, Pointe Royale, Rivercut, The Payne Stewart Golf Club and Thousand Hills. Many of the golf courses also offer accommodations and many resorts have courses as well. Some of the more popular golf resorts in the area include:

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