In Branson, you can find live music, exciting dining, outdoor fun, family entertainment and incredible shopping — including an Ozarks back-scratcher, Alaskan antler art, Amish pickled goods and an entire store of cast iron products. Some folks call it weird; in Branson, we call it "unique."
Alaska Down South: This is one of Branson's interesting and unique shops, which specializes in art and decor from Alaska, Canada and Africa. The store has been bringing its unusual and hard-to-find items to Branson shoppers for more than a decade. Most of the items in the store are hand-carved, including white walrus ivory carvings done by Alaskan Eskimo carvers and antler artwork & decor. Looking for some rustic decorations? Alaska Down South has a huge collection of antler lighting, chandeliers, coffee tables and more!
Dick's Old Time 5 & 10: Head down Highway 76 toward Downtown Branson to this landmark store, a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Chances are Dick will meet you with a friendly smile as he offers his motto "We've got what you forgot." You'll find more than 55,000 varieties of merchandise, including items from yesteryear, toys, authentic Ozarks Back Scratchers and much more. You can also enjoy Dick's own collections that including World War II airplane watercolor prints, an antique jukebox, arrowhead collection and more. Kids and adults alike will enjoy watching the miniature train as it travels around the stores just above the heads of shoppers and browsers!
Amish Country Store: If handmade quality is what you seek, be sure to check out this unique Branson shop. Every craft sold in the store is made in the Ozarks Amish communities. In addition to beautiful Amish-made furniture, other items sold include handmade quilts, pickled goods, beans, spices, soups and more! Cooks will love the selection of herbs and spices featured in the store. Large containers and fair pricing makes stocking up the kitchen a breeze! Homemade butter is another favorite at the store, and on select days, visitors can purchase fresh homemade baked goods including pies, fudge, candy and more!
The Engler Block: For those looking to experience an incredible variety of art, crafts, jewelry and other creations, The Engler Block is a complete indoor marketplace that features 27 individual owned shops and galleries. Potters, jewelers, furniture makers, painters, glass blowers and more showcase and sell their work at this unique marketplace. At the enormous Art Folk Music & Opry, you can learn to play the acoustic folk instruments like the dulcimer or watch a woodcarver hard at work. Daily performances bring the bluegrass and folk music to life inside this intriguing market. Other shops include a coffee & gift shop, a fossil & rock shop, general store, fashion shops, art studios & galleries and other stores featuring collectibles, candles, blown glass, jewelry, quilts and more!
So when you're shopping at some of Branson's busy outlet malls and craft markets, be sure to consider making a stop at a few of these more unique shops for some one-of-a-kind shopping that will always remind you of the unforgettable time you had in Branson!
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