Missouri Melodies
By Missouri Division of Tourism
08/11/2008
Music played a major role in Missouri’s history and continues to thrive today. Whether your taste runs to cool blues, hot jazz, ragtime, country, golden oldies or everything between, Missouri has a melody for you. From cosmopolitan St. Louis to the unparrelled variety of Branson entertainment Missouri will truly make your heart sing! Come live it for yourself.
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- St. Louis Walk of Fame
- St. Louis Gateway Riverboat Cruise
- Silver Dollar City, Branson
- Andy Williams, Branson
- 18th & Vine District, Kansas City
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 6
Cities Covered:
St. Louis, Branson, Kansas City
Day 1: St. Louis. Start off at the St. Louis Walk of Fame, where music legends Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, Scott Joplin and more are commemorated. Blueberry Hill features rock 'n' roll memorabilia and an entire room devoted to Elvis. The Scott Joplin House showcases where the young musician lived from 1900-03. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail in Union Station's Grand Hall, once the hub of the largest and busiest passenger rail station in the world. Symphony lovers won't want to miss the famous Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, performing at the Powell Symphony Hall.
Day 2: St. Louis. Visit the top of the Gateway Arch, then the Arch Odyssey Theater-a four-story screen with stunning visual presentations. Explore the Missouri Botanical Garden by tram or foot, then enjoy the Gateway Riverboat's Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher’s live music and prime rib dinners. Restaurants and clubs such as Jazz at the Bistro, BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups and Hannegan’s On Laclede’s Landing all feature live music.
Day 3: Branson. Today it's off to Branson where “Someone you love is always playing in Branson." Home to more theater seats than Broadway, there is entertainment for every guest. You won't ever have to wonder "what to do"-your challenge will be "what to do first!" The musical variety you can expect to find includes Big Band, Broadway, country, swing, rock 'n' roll, pop, bluegrass, jazz, gospel, patriotic, classical, and more. Music made famous by classical composers, cowboy poets, cinematic blockbusters, 50s heartthrobs, 60s pop bands, and today's Top 40 artists can be heard from early morning until late at night. A complete list of entertainment may be found by visiting www.explorebranson.com. Don't miss the exciting variety of theaters during the day, or the evening shows with performances by Andy Williams, the Baldknobbers, Jim Stafford or the Presley’s.
Day 4: Branson. Silver Dollar City, an 1880s-styled theme park, features an assortment of musical venues. After your morning at the park, options include everything from 50s At The Hop and Country Tonite to Dick Clark’s America Bandstand or Dutton Family Theatre. After dinner, take in a show at the IMAX® Theater, or some headline entertainment at the Grand Palace. If you prefer your entertainment afloat, sit back and enjoy a scrumptious dinner and Broadway style entertainment on the Showboat Branson Belle.
Day 5: Branson. After breakfast enjoy some strolling and shopping on the new Branson Landing. In the evening, don't miss the incredible Sight and Sound Theater showcasing “Noah”, the unbeatable sights and sounds of Shoji Tabuchi or the music and comedy of Pierce Arrow. You'll never forget your Branson experience and will look forward to the day when you can return.
Day 6: Kansas City. Experience for yourself Kansas City's hot authentic jazz scene. The music flourished in Kansas City, even during the difficult prohibition period. History, music and friendly people await you in one of Missouri's favorite cities. Music fans will adore the American Jazz Museum, located in the historic 18th & Vine District. The Museum also houses the fabulous Blue Room jazz club and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Other live music options include the Jardene’s, and numerous locations on the trendy Country Club Plaza. If music under the stars appeals to you, take in a performance at the glorious Starlight Theater.
