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Branson, MO Family Trip
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items I live 30 Minutes away from Branson. These are some of our favorite things to do there!
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Free Things To Do
Things to do
The Branson Landing has a lot of options for any member of your family! Shopping, eating, walking, and lots of events and attractions to look at. We like to walk along the River and watch the water show and that’s totally FREE. The Landing is even MO...
Branson Landing
I’ve lived near Gatlinburg and have been to Dollyworld and SDC is extremely similar! If you have never been, I highly suggest you come check out SDC! They have the famous cinnamon bread and ride options that all ages to enjoy along with seasonal deco...
Silver Dollar City
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If you’re looking for a luxurious stay or just a really nice outing with a great lunch/dinner with views or even a day on the course, Big Cedar Lodge is beautiful! We ate at Devils Pool for our Anniversary and then walked around and looked at all the...
Big Cedar Lodge
You can’t come to Branson and miss out on the wonderful Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks! The students work on campus to help pay for their education! The restaurant is top tier and has a lot of delicious options. Their ice cream is some of the...
The Keeter Center
Shepherd of the hills is full of fun things to do as well! They have a coaster and a giant zip line along with lots of dinner shows! We love to come in the Fall and they also have a wonderful Christmas light display during the holidays! I plan on sch...
The Shepherd of the Hills
There are a lot of mini golf courses in town but this one has been our absolute favorite! Check it out!
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
This is a true gem in Branson. Who doesn’t love sitting in a room with butterflies flying around and landing on you? This is great for the whole family to enjoy! They have a few reptiles and bugs to look at with a butterfly theatre show too. The main...
The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
Dig town was a huge hit for my toddler. They have toddler safe excavators that actually operate and pick up dirt. They have small rides for kids and adults can ride with them too! When we went, they had a magic show option as well included with a bal...
Dig Town
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Go on a mini cruise while you’re in Branson with food and a show on Branson’s showboat! It’s a beautiful ride with views and the food is very good!
Showboat Branson Belle | Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts
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This is a Branson favorite!
You get to drive a golf cart trail at Top of the Rock, explored waterfalls, caves, and jaw-dropping views. Perfect mix of adventure and relaxation!
Top of the Rock | Attractions | Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, Mo.
Food
Take your family back into ‘50s nostalgia and yummy food at the Cakes and cream Diner!
Cakes & Cream Fifties Diner
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I grew up in Memphis and I’m a total BBQ snob. Gettin’ Basted is absolutely to die for. They are known for their award winning food and voted best BBQ in the past. You can get their bbq platter for the whole table to try a bit of everything!!! So so ...
Gettin' Basted
This is the pizza the locals tell you about! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for the best pizza in town!
Mr Gilberti's Place Chicago Pizza
Looking for a lovely breakfast spot with gorgeous views? Go to steamy Joe! They have coffee, yummy bakery pastries, and many options for breakfast and lunch!
Steamy Joe Cafe
Love walking tacos? This is a very unique place for a good walking taco. You can bring any container and they will fill it with toppings of your choice. Highly recommend for a low cost meal for the entire family to share!
Walkers Branson | Branson MO
If you’re looking for the best donuts in town, Hurts is it! They have almost every donut flavor you can imagine and they are all so good!
Hurts Donut Company
This will be a fun place to take this kiddos to. The Yard makes monster milkshakes with full size snack cakes or brownies sitting right on top of your milkshake with lots of other toppings! These shakes are very impressive and fun to share with the f...
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Highly recommend Downing Street Pour House in Hollister, MO! 🍔🔥 Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and some of the best burgers and comfort food around. Their fish and chips are so good! Their coal-fired flavor and craft beer selection make it a perf...
Downing Street Pour House
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Shows
This show will make your stomach muscles hurt afterward he’s so funny. Highly recommend.
Matt Gumm
Give yourself the ultimate Elvis experience at Dean Z show! Take Grandma with you. She will be sure to love this one with you!
Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis in Branson, MO
I love watching Clay Cooper interact with his audience on Facebook. He is hilarious and It seems like a really good time. They have a lot of different music/comedy segments in their show to entertain everyone. This is definitely on my list of to-dos ...
Live Entertainment | Clay Cooper Theatre | Branson, MO
Highly recommend checking out Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson! It’s a breathtaking biblical theatre that brings Bible stories to life with massive sets, stunning effects, and even live animals on stage. An unforgettable experience for all ages! ...
Sight & Sound Theatres
Free Things To Do
We try to visit Table Rock Lake State Park at least once a week. They have long walking trails along the lake, rocky beaches, boating options, grills, tables, and a nice playground. My 3 year old son loves to sit on the bank and throw rocks into the ...
Table Rock State Park
The water show is the perfect free activity to bring your family too! It incorporates music with dancing waters and a little bit of fire too! They have Christmas showings also with a giant LED Christmas tree nearby the waters.
Fountains
Moonshine Beach is such a hidden gem in Branson! ☀️
Sand, clear Table Rock Lake water, and plenty of space to relax or swim. It’s not free, but only $5 per vehicle, which is totally worth it for a calm beach day in the Ozarks. 🏖️
Moonshine Beach