Things to do & places to visit in Branson, Missouri, United States

Branson has limitless possibilities for a memorable vacation. While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson’s many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world's top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums highlighting the area’s rich history and culture; relax at spas and resorts; and shop at Branson’s many boutiques, galleries and outlets.

Branson city in Missouri, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 3:56.

Top things to do (17)

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5.0 Sight & Sound Theatres (8.134 reviews)
- He is Alive!
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

Sight & Sound Theatres is the nation's largest Christian theatre company and one of the highest attended live theatres on the East Coast and in the Midwest. This inspiring family experience includes a majestic 2000-seat theatre, a massive 300-foot wrap-around stage, a professional cast, spectacular sets up to 40 feet high and a variety of live animals. Go back in time and witness the greatest stories of the Bible as they come to life right before your eyes! See more..
5.0 The Haygoods (7.559 reviews) from $52.00
- Amazing show
Thursday: 7:30 PM - 9:45 PM Theaters

31st SMASH-HIT SEASON! Celebrating 31 Years of Legendary Family Entertainment! Experienced by over 6 Million People! World Class Production and Special Effects! 5 Brothers and 1 Sister performing on 20 Instruments! BRANSON'S MOST POPULAR SHOW!! CALL EARLY! THE HAYGOODS SELL OUT FAST! The Haygoods are Modern Family Entertainment at its BEST! This group of six siblings, (5 brothers and 1 sister), bring an all-new show to the Branson stage every year. Stunning visual effects and a state of the art stage presentation are the backdrop to an amazing array of musical styles, performed with more energy and excitement than anything you have ever experienced! The hits of today's Country, Rock, and Pop artists along with the music of the last 5 decades, are showcased in an electrifying ride of song, rhythm, and sound that you won't soon forget! Fans of all ages LOVE The Haygoods and their music! See more..
5.0 Runaway Mountain Coaster (1.936 reviews) from $25.98
- BEST mountain coaster in Branson!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Runaway mountain coaster at Branson Mountain Adventure Park uses nature and scenery to provide a thrill 4900' coaster ride throughout the Ozark woods & hills. Ride single or double and control your own speed for the maximum thrill. Flyaway Ziplines is the fastest & most thrilling zipline soaring at over 70 feet above the ground at speeds over 30 mph over Fall Creek & The Runaway Mountain Coaster. See more..
5.0 Presleys' Country Jubilee (1.790 reviews)
- It was wonderful! I definitely would recommend this!
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Theaters

The first theater opened on Branson's famous Highway 76. See more..
5.0 Jerry Presley's God and Country Theaters (1.664 reviews)
- Don’t stop believing
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters

The King may not be around today, but ElViS fans can enjoy the next best thing by the music legend's cousin—Branson's own Jerry Presley. With your advance tickets, skip the same-day ticket lines and enjoy a family-friendly show packed with hits. See more..
5.0 Little Opry Theater (605 reviews)
- Lady With Voice of Angel
Theaters

The Little Opry Theatre has great live shows including a world famous, hilarious, gospel comedy, "Smoke on the Mountain". Or catch one of our great Country shows George Jones and Friends, Melody Hart Family, The Sons Music Celebration, Country Evolution with Dalena Ditto, Rick McEwen's Big Show, The Sons of Britches, the Petersen Family Bluegrass and don't forget Chris Stanley's Comedy Magic Hour. The Little Opry Theatre is inside Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex. A small, simple, yet intimate theatre, our audiences become part of the shows! For Great Shows in a Great Little Theatre, come check us out! See more..
5.0 Arcade City (543 reviews)
- Arcade fun
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Arcade City is a unique family fun experience for all ages! We have the latest in arcade games along with awesome prizes! Come in and save big with our play card specials! Our staff is knowledgeable, outgoing, helpful, and friendly ensuring you have an excellent visit to Arcade City! See more..
4.5 Silver Dollar City (12.1k reviews)
- Awesome Amusement Park
Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks

Branson's #1 attraction for over 50 years, Silver Dollar City features six world-class festivals, 30 thrilling rides & attractions, 40 live shows daily, 60 unique shops, a dozen family restaurants and over 100 demonstrating craftsmen. See more..
4.5 Titanic Museum (7.296 reviews) from $39.46
- Great experience!
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums

Everyone knows the name Titanic! Everyone knows Titanic struck an iceberg! And everyone knows Titanic was lost! She sat at the bottom of the ocean for 75 years before they found her in 1985. A second expedition to the wreck site went out in 1986 and that expedition was co-led by the owner of this museum. The artifacts you see throughout the ship are REAL and valued at over $4 million dollars. You'll be able to touch a growing iceberg, experience the 28 degree water, try and steer the ship and pay tribute to the 2,208 passengers and crew that were on the Titanic. You will enter as a guest and leave as a Titanic Passenger! See more..
4.5 Pierce Arrow (2.719 reviews)
- The one show in Branson we always see.
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

This is one show we always see when we are in Branson. Great show! Great singers! Great musicians! Half price tickets for the second night (different show) is very helpful on the budget. We took our 2, 18 year old granddaughters this year and they loved it. They were excited to go back the second night. See more..
4.5 Branson Landing (2.666 reviews)
- Nice Afternoon at Branson Landing
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls

Branson Landing where the adventurous shop, dine, play and stay! Discover uncharted waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment adventures at Branson Landing, located on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson. At Branson Landing, you will have a whole new world to explore, with Belk Department Store, Bass Pro Shops and over 100 specialty stores and restaurants, PLUS... the NEW Hilton Promenade! See more..
4.5 Branson Landing Fountain Show (2.359 reviews)
- Bellagio 2.0
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains

Nighttime show with fire incorporated with the fountains was not quite the scale of the Bellagio in Vegas, but was great with fire, fountains, colored lights and music. They utilize firework sort of to launch the water higher, which could be scary for young kids possibly. The last sho of the night has fewer people. If you get too close and depending on the way the wind blows, those up front might get wet. There are a lot of restaurants and shops down near the show. I recommend seeing it after dark. See more..
4.5 Branson's Promised Land Zoo (2.112 reviews)
- Do it
Thursday: Spent 2-3 hours Zoos

All NEW for 2023 Drive Thru Feeding Areas Now Open! Branson’s Top Rated Animal attraction is open 7 days a week! Every admission includes the New 2 Mile Drive Thru, Parakeet Paradise, Foot Safari & Animal Adventure Building. Want to GET CLOSER to the animals? NEW for 2023 our VIP Jungle Explorer which includes everything in Basic Admission an amazing all inclusive Encounter at the VIP Lounge with many animals not on display for you to hold, learn about, take photos with & more. VIP is our MOST POPULAR admission choice and great for ANY AGE! Basic Admission where you get to see Parakeet Paradise, Foot Safari, the Animal Adventures Building and Drive Thru! Our recently opened Drive Thru Safari is a free addition to every admission where you can view AND FEED animals from around the world from the comfort of your own vehicle Want to do it all? Try our Ultimate Excursion complete with atv tour and lots of hands on interaction, a private giraffe experience, sloth experience and more. See more..
4.5 Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery (2.018 reviews)
- Nice Change-of-Pace Visit
Nature & Wildlife Areas

It is interesting that you consistently see similar comments in the reviews of this place: (1) It is a good change of pace from go-carts, music shows, and mini-golf, (2) kids were not excited about going until they got there, and (3) it's free. All are true. Seeing that many fish in different sizes really is pretty neat. And if you spring a quarter for fish food, it looks like a piranha horror movie scene with all the fish going after the food. Com'on, you know you want to go see it, even if the kids are making fun of the fact you're making them go... See more..
4.5 Hughes Brothers Theatre (1.677 reviews)
- Great Family Show w High Energy
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

Experience the Hughes Music Show, featuring the world's largest on-stage performing live family, all Born To Entertain. Over 50 amazing singers, dancers, and musicians combine their astonishing scope of talents to create Branson’s Greatest Show filled with your favorite music. Everything from Broadway to country to comedy to patriotic to gospel to rock-n-roll and more. Astonishing production numbers with brilliant lighting, sound, and costumes. From January through October see the Hughes Music Show, it's everything you want to experience in a Branson show...and more. In November and December enjoy the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show - a triumph of everything you want to feel at Christmas time! Add a meal with your show and dine in our famous Celebrity Dinner Theatre balcony. See more..
4.5 The Butterfly Palace (1.617 reviews)
- Such a Neat Experience
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Explore over 1,000 live exotic butterflies surrounded by tropical plants, birds and more! Wristbands are good for 3 days, unlimited access and include; Live Butterfly Aviary, 3D Video "Flight of the Butterflies" about the Monarch Migration, Great Banyan Tree Adventure, Mirror Maze and Rainforest Science Center with Live Reptiles and Amphibians. Bonus Features: -Live Butterfly Releases: Scheduled 4 times per day, newly emerged butterflies are released for their first flight and guests get to assist! -Complimentary nectar flowers for guests to hand feed the butterflies -LIVE MUSIC is played daily in the butterfly aviary by two musicians playing the Hammered Dulcimer -Critter Encounters: Scheduled 4 times per day where guests can learn about and pet one of the reptiles See more..
4.5 Historic Downtown Branson (921 reviews) from $34.90
- Wonderful Walking Area
Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods

My wife and I really enjoyed the downtown area. The shops, restaurants and attractions are really well done. Moreover, we ate in one restaurant and I was mildly surprised at how reasonable the prices were for such a fantastic location. Truly a must see when you go to Branson. See more..
4.5 World's Largest Toy Museum (891 reviews) from $22.62
- A lot to see!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Over a million toys dating as far back as the colonial days. You'll see toys you had, toys you wished you'd had, toys you wish you had back and toys you forgot all about having had. A wonderful trip down memory lane. See more..
4.5 Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre (814 reviews) from $42.00
- Amazing feats of pure talent.
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

2019 Season at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre includes: THE AMAZING ACROBATS OF SHANGHAI-Labelled Branson's Best Acrobat Show. Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai take audiences on an enchanting journey through the Orient with beautiful costumes, scenery, and the unbelievable art of acrobatics. All ages will be delighted by the breathtaking performances, edge of your seat thrills, and lighthearted laughter. Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee, Urban Cowboy Reunion- You will not want to miss these Country Music Legends performing a selection of their 30 #1 combined hits! Nathan Carter- Ireland's Leading Country Singer. Now in Ireland, Nathan is a household name with fans of all ages flocking to see him and his super six piece band! With Special Guests: Chole Agnew- Former Celtic Women Ronnie Kennedy- World Famous Accordionist. See more..
4.5 Table Rock Dam (774 reviews)
- Sadly, no damn dam tours operating - still visit though!
Dams

Completed in 1958, this dam has a maximum height of 252 feet above the Table Rock River bed, extending 6,423 feet in length. See more..
4.5 Marvel Cave (761 reviews)
- Absolutely Amazing
Caverns & Caves

A highlight of the Silver Dollar City theme park, this constantly evolving wet limestone cave under the Ozark Mountains, dating back to the 1500s, provides a one-hour tour of fascinating rooms and passageways. The cave's entryway is the largest in the U.S. See more..
4.5 The Branson Coaster (742 reviews)
- One of the BEST Branson attractions
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Branson, Missouri is known as a top destination for thrills and adventure, and the Branson Coaster is the perfect place to start your Ozarks vacation. The Branson Coaster is a one-of-a-kind alpine coaster that takes you on a thrilling ride through the heart of Branson. Step aboard our double alpine coaster and experience the thrill of a lifetime as you zip through the Ozarks. Or, swing from the top of the trees on the Branson Buzzsaw and admire the beauty of the Ozarks which stretch out below you. The Branson Coaster is one of the top attractions in Missouri, so be sure to add it to your list of things to do in Branson! See more..
4.5 Veterans Memorial Museum (697 reviews) from $22.50
- We value our Veterans
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

A national tribute to the brave men and women who defended our liberties during the 20th Century. The museum hosts 18,000 sq. ft. with 10 halls of history including WWII, Korea, Vietnam & Persian Gulf, You will find a list of the men and women who lost their lives in these wars and you will be fascinated and humbled by this moving memorial to our veterans. See more..
4.5 Aquarium At The Boardwalk (606 reviews)
- Loved this aquarium
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM Aquariums

You'll be thrilled and mesmerized by this undersea journey that takes you through worlds teeming with colorful fish, sharks, stingrays, seahorses, and so much more. Along the way you'll be delighted by playful photo ops, activities, and adventures. Come splash below the water's surface on an exciting Submarine Adventure to begin your exploration at Aquarium at the Boardwalk. See more..
4.5 Table Rock State Park (477 reviews)
- Nice Lakefront Walking Path!
State Parks

Located within a short drive of Branson's attractions and entertainment, this lake offers a public marina, boat rentals, parasailing, scuba diving and rides on a 48-foot catamaran. This popular park offers picnicking, camping, a yurt and a mountain biking trail. See more..
4.5 Lake Taneycomo (395 reviews)
- Great lake with lots to do
Bodies of Water

Beautiful lake with gorgeous banks. Lots to do on the shores for all ages. We did the jet boat ride and it was hands down our favorite thing we did. They take you out and do all kinds of spins and tricks as well as give you history about the lake as you go. See more..
4.0 Branson's Famous Baldknobbers (1.421 reviews)
- Great experience.
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

Branson's Famous Baldknobbers, featuring the Mabe family, is a country music and comedy variety show in Branson, Missouri performing at the new Branson Famous Theatre. The Mabe family began the Branson family entertainment phenomenon 62 years ago in 1959. Today, the family continues to wow audiences as the second and third generations add their own flare to the family legacy. Their perfect blend of country music, gospel music and comedy will keep you at the edge of your seat and roaring with laughter all night long. The family has been recognized on a national platform as well. In 2011, the Mabe brothers original costumes, instruments and artifacts were added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The family has also appeared in multiple television programs, most recently starring in their own reality television series, "Branson Famous". When visiting Branson, don't miss Branson's Famous Baldknobbers at the new Branson Famous Theatre! See more..
4.0 The Track Family Fun Parks (1.302 reviews)
- Good spot for tweens.
Amusement & Theme Parks

The Track Family Fun Parks started entertaining local and visiting families in 1981. The three Branson, Missouri locations offer high-rise and classic go-kart tracks for all ages, laser tag, batting cages, bumper boats/cars, mini golf, kids' rides, arcades, food and more with no gate admission charge. See more..
4.0 King's Castle Theatre (872 reviews) from $49.42
- Anthems of Rock
Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

The award winning shows at the King's Castle Theatre are produced and created by David King who is one of England's most respected international producers. David is responsible for the world wide smash hit "Spirit of the Dance" as well as many other famous shows. At any one time, up to 20 of David's productions are touring the world, including resident productions in Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, New York, and more. Branson is honoured to play host to David King's superb productions. See more..
4.0 White Water (748 reviews)
- Excellent Water Park
Water Parks

A large water park offering something for every age, operated by the Silver Dollar City amusement park. See more..