15 Shows in the USA That Still Read Well a Year On

1.From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8,622 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park, then ride an airboat with an expert captain such as Kyle, Jose, or German. Look for alligators, turtles, birds, and vultures before an alligator show and free group photo. Bus commentary is available in English or Spanish, but the Everglades portion is in English only.

“Everything was great. It was just the time that was a bit short. One more hour would have been enough for everyone to take a picture with the baby alligator without being rushed by the guide to hurry, as well as eating something outside instead of gobbling our sandwiches in a rush in the bus on the way back.”

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2.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42Best value

At Gator Park, you’ll take a 35 to 40 minute narrated airboat ride through Everglades National Park, followed by a 30 minute alligator and wildlife show. Guides such as Cody, John, Tom, and Jay are known for mixing facts with humor. Allow about two hours, plus park admission and transport.

“It was fun and very informative. Cody did an amazing job and knew answers to all the questions. Great for all ages.”

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3.The Haygoods: Branson’s Most Popular Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56Top rated

Spend about two hours with five Haygood brothers and one sister as they sing, dance, and play more than 20 instruments. Expect creative arrangements from the 1960s to today, strong family energy, elaborate lighting, pyrotechnics, and a meet-and-greet after the show. Choose your seats and book early.

“It was awesome. None stop entertainment. The harp was so beautiful, and all the musical 🎶 instruments 🎸 that the family played was fantastic.”

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4.The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,754 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

At Hilton Waikiki Beach, Shoot Ogawa and fellow illusionists perform a 2-hour magic and comedy show in a Victorian-style theater seating about 60. Expect close-up tricks, audience participation, a levitation act, a small magic museum, and a rum punch for adults 21 and older. VIP seating adds front-row captain’s chairs and two cocktails.

“A small intimate surrounding.levitating the audience member was astounding..we are from NZ and loved the whole show.”

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5.Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,518 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Book an evening seat at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where eight or more artists share one famous stage in a roughly two-hour show. You may hear country, bluegrass, gospel, folk, comedy, and holiday music, depending on the date. Choose standard or premium seating, redeem your voucher at the box office, and arrive early for parking and ticket collection.

“It was amazing but I didn’t realize we were so far up and my friend was handicap but all good and loved it”

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6.Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Ticket in Myrtle Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend about two hours at Myrtle Beach’s Polynesian Fire Luau, beginning with a lei greeting and buffet dinner with live music. You’ll see dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, New Zealand, and Samoa before a World Champion Samoan Fire Knife Team closes the show. Tea and water are included, with a cash bar for other drinks.

“Great show ,people in the show are fantastic food was delicious. This was my second time and will not be my last!!!”

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7.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,886 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park, then ride an airboat through the wetlands and watch an alligator and wildlife show. Guides such as Ronet Blanc, Raphael Acosta, Captain Zack, and German have earned praise for clear facts and good organization. The tour runs about four hours, though traffic can stretch the day.

“Nice but very touristy, this wasn’t what we expected. If you want to visit the real Everglades national park I think this is not your best choice”

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8.Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show – 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,871 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about three hours on the water with Coastal Cruises, passing waterfront mansions, Gulfport, and several bridges before stopping at Sand Dollar Island for sunset and shell hunting. Guides such as Captain Paul, Dillon, Gavin, Chase, and Noah share local facts, serve drinks, and help with photos before the boat returns beneath the Sunshine Skyway Bridge lights.

“Tony and Justice were awesome. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend this to others thinking about signing up for this excursion!”

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9.Aladdin the Musical on Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,800 reviews · 2h 30m · from $83

See Disney’s Aladdin at Midtown Manhattan’s New Amsterdam Theatre in a 150-minute Broadway production directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Expect Alan Menken’s familiar songs, seven new numbers, elaborate costumes, large-scale scenery, and the famous magic carpet ride. Optional scene-by-scene audio commentary is available in six languages.

“The show was spectacular! Absolutely exceeded my expectations, highly recommend it!”

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10.Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,620 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend an evening at historic Kilohana Plantation with a lei greeting, island buffet, open bar before the show, and Luau Kalamaku’s story of Tahitian voyagers reaching Hawaii. Add a narrated plantation train ride or premium seating if available. The large-scale production features live music, hula, Polynesian costumes, drumming, and fire poi dancing.

“Everyone is very gracious from the bus driver to the entertainers! The show is great & wonderful food! We really enjoyed ourselves!”

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11.Escape Reality Branson Magic Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $46

Join Las Vegas magicians Garry and Janine Carson at Hughes Brothers Theatre for a family-friendly magic show with audience participation, grand escapes, comedy, and close-up illusions. After the roughly 70-minute performance, enjoy a three-course dinner with chicken, pork, vegetables, rolls, salad, and chocolate mousse. Vegetarian and vegan meals require advance notice.

“Wow! Well worth the money. Definitely would go again. A must see if you are in Branson. Character wasting to submit”

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12.MJ the Musical on Broadway

See MJ the Musical at New York’s Neil Simon Theatre and follow the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. With more than 25 hits, Christopher Wheeldon’s Tony Award winning choreography, and a book by Lynn Nottage, the show pairs big dance numbers with a look at Jackson’s creative process.

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13.“O” by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio

Head to the O Theatre at Bellagio for Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic stage show. You’ll see acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers, theatrical characters, fire, and a 1.5-million-gallon pool. The family-friendly performance has amazed Las Vegas audiences since 1998, though children under five are not admitted.

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14.O™ by Cirque du Soleil® at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,422 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $121

See O by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio’s O Theatre, where acrobats, aerial performers, synchronized swimmers, musicians, and divers perform around a transforming water stage. The 90-minute show has no intermission. Choose your seating category when booking, and arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime.

“Absolutely amazing show, my wife and I had such a great time. All the performers were so talented, it was a feast for the eyes.”

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15.Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil® at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,354 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

See Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil at Mandalay Bay for 90 minutes of Jackson’s biggest songs, high-energy dance, aerial work, special effects, lasers, and video. Four outcasts guide the story, while performers bring the music and message of unity to the stage. Choose from available seating categories and use a mobile ticket.

“That was an amazing show from start to finish. So much talent. Michael Jackson would have truly been proud. On another note i wasn't able to choose my tickets on Viator and was a bit concern but the seats were perfect.”

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