Could Branson, Mo., become the Beatles’ Graceland? Louise Harrison, sister of the late and great George Harrison, has found a welcoming home for all things Beatles in the unsuspecting Midwestern city. Her first Beatles project in Branson has been a real success. Liverpool Legends The Ultimate Beatles Experience is a tribute to the Fab Four and the group plays close to five shows a week. In 2006 and 2007, the Experience was voted “Best Show” and the Legends voted “Best Band” in Branson.
Courtesy of the Liverpool Legends
However, it is Harrison’s next big plan for Branson that will really get Beatles lovers everywhere to swoon. She announced plans on Aug. 20 to open a Beatles museum in Branson by Spring 2009. It will be filled with Beatles’ memorabilia, much of which will come from her personal collection and has never been displayed before to the public. What makes this museum even more notable is that it will be the first Beatles museum in the United States.
The Beatles Museum will be part of the Starlite Theater, the current home of the Liverpool Legends. When complete, the five-story glass atrium will feature its own flying yellow submarines, strawberry fields (forever), some of London’s emblematic red phone booths, Penny Lane and the famous crosswalk on Abbey Road.
So grab your LP’s, Nehru jackets and love beads, and head on down to Branson.
Be sure to check out this week’s TravelMuse Branson issue—from where to stay and eat, to the best family shows to see and, of course, its famous Christmas festival. TravelMuse will be bringing you all the insider information about planning a great trip to this Midwest entertainment mecca.
I really enjoyed Branson when I went there. It has been over 11 years. I'm hoping to get back next year. I hear the town has added a lot. I remember driving a stick shift up those hills!