Explore the Best Things to Do in Branson, MO on Your Vacation

 At Aquarium at the Boardwalk, guests thrill from up-close views of amazing sea creatures! Some features that visitors can expect to enjoy are more than 250 different animal species, an original 5D submarine adventure to the bottom of the sea, a 24-foot high Kelp Forest climbing structure for kids, stingrays, a gorgeous 16-foot view of a coral reef, two mirrored art installations that give the sense of infinite ocean life, lionfish, and more than 7,200 individual sea animals!

Visit the Ozarks only Jet Boat excursion located on scenic Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Missouri. Branson Jet Boats gives you an unforgettable lake adventure that’s fun for the whole family.

Enjoy a four-course feast as you watch North and South “duke it out” in a giant 35,000 square foot arena. Laugh as you watch people from the audience participate in the competition. Marvel at the trick riders.

Visit the Midwest’s only Mountain Coaster in this unique eco-adventure that allows you to control the thrill coming down the hill. A thrill ride for all types and ages. The adrenaline junkies will like the fast curves and tight turns as they fulfill their need for speed. Others will enjoy the pure excitement of the outdoor adventure and the fun of controlling their own destiny on the mountainside.

Step back to the 1880’s and experience the wonder of Silver Dollar City. With over 100 resident craftsmen, thrilling rides, exciting attractions and live shows, Silver Dollar City is the place to bring the whole family. Take a trip away from the everyday; take a 1-day holiday at Silver Dollar City. Come and experience an old time Ozark Christmas in November and December with over 4 million lights and a five story Christmas tree plus many more.

The Titanic Museum houses over 400 priceless artifacts and historic treasures and allows each visitor to encounter the personal heroic and tragic stories of its passengers. This emotional journey allows you to walk the Grand staircase, see a first-class stateroom, touch an iceberg, and look back in time through the exclusive Father Browne photographic collection.

The Beach Within Reach! Go Crazy or Go Lazy! The area’s largest variety of water rides and attractions offers it all! Ride with the whirling Tropical Twister or shoot down Typhoon Tunnel. Float the Paradise River or watch the toddlers on Splash Island tackle Little Squirts Water Works.

Bull Shoals Lake is over 45,000 acres with more than 740 miles of coastline surrounded by hiking, hunting, trails and more. The lake itself offers spots for fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and more.

Lake Taneycomo is located at the foot of Table Rock Dam and meanders by downtown Branson to the town of Forsyth. This lake features boating activities along its 2,000 acres but is best known for fishing. Trout fishing is especially prevalent thanks to the cold water from Table Rock Dam and the Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery releasing trout into Taneycomo. This makes Taneycomo one of the best trout fisheries in the nation, featuring Brown & Rainbow trout fishing year-round. Trophy Trout Fishing Guides are available.

Located below Table Rock Dam, this fish hatchery produces over 1.1 million trout per year for release into Missouri waterways. Visitors can tour the hatchery and see rainbow and brown trout up close.

State Park Marina is a full-service marina located on Table Rock Lake. It offers a full range of boating, fishing, and water supplies including boat and wave runner rentals, scuba diving, parasailing, and daily lake cruises.

Table Rock Lake is the crown jewel of the Tri-Lakes area. Featuring over 52,000 acres of water with more than 800 miles of shoreline, Table Rock Lake is home to outdoor lake activities of all kinds. Fishing, boating, swimming, jet-skiing, scuba diving or just relaxing on the shore. Full service marinas such as State Park Marina are located in various areas around the lake to accommodate all lake visitors. Along the shoreline are various state parks, camping facilities, swimming areas, hiking, and biking trails and more!

Visit “Missouri’s Most Beautiful Cave” to see underground natural beauty up close. Professional guides give daily tours of the underground marvels including amazing crystal formations. Mudd Cave adventures off the beaten path are also available for groups.

This scenic restaurant is actually a floating barge serving up local favorites to fisherman and shoppers alike. Guests can stop in for a respite and enjoy a cold beverage while enjoying the breathtaking views of Lake Taneycomo.

Billy Gail's Cafe is the perfect dining choice for the big appetite! Their specialty is breakfast, served until their afternoon closing time - pancakes the size of hubcaps, Texas toast, French toast, omelets that'll make you drool - this isn't food for the faint of heart! These are generous-sized eats that'll fill you up for hours. It's not just the breakfast that's incredible; you'll love the sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, sides and other delectable delights!

Located at the north end of Branson Landing and inspired by the black oak trees throughout America, Black Oak Grill is sure to comfort your taste buds with its distinctive take on American cuisine. Its welcoming staff will make you feel right at home in the restaurant's warm, lodge-inspired interior. Make sure to come hungry and let the Black Oak Grill take care of the rest.

Enjoy gourmet Mexican food on the patio overlooking the Branson Landing fire and water show. Don’t miss the signature margarita, Casa Rita.

With a focus on diverse high quality ingredients, they deliver coal-fired American comfort food, whole muscle grind Snake River Farms wagyu burgers, and traditional pub classics in a warm, relaxing atmosphere just across the Taneycomo bridge from the tourist attractions of Branson.

Gettin' Basted has been defining a flavor of the Ozarks with their signature way of cooking meat hot & fast over direct heat. Forget low & slow and whatever else you think you know about BBQ. This is next-level, multi-world-championship barbecue in the heart of Branson's Entertainment District.

Guy Fieri, introduces a new kitchen and bar at the Branson Landing. Chef Fieri's one-of-a-kind, bold flavors are showcased through a variety of signature sandwiches, scratch-made entrees, house-smoked meats, and mouthwatering desserts.

Featuring American fare food with a down home, southern twist. Centrally located in the lower level of the Thousand Hills Resort Hotel, we are right off the strip. Visit our website at https://www.thousandhillsresorthotel.com/eat-drink to make a reservation and view our menu. We can't wait to serve you!

Join Level 2 Steakhouse in the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel and dine a level above the rest. They pride themselves on having the highest quality meat and ingredients from their 28-day aged cornfed Midwest Beef, highest quality and responsibly harvested seafood, locally grown produce and signature house-made desserts. Their 1600° Infrared Oven quickly sears the outside of their steaks producing very tender and juicy steaks.

A cozy place to bring your loved ones and enjoy some comfort food, homemade desserts and live music! We will make you feel like you are at Grandma's house!

St. James Winery offers a one of a kind winery experience found in Branson as well as a premium tasting experience, beautiful courtyard with games, wine flights and brick oven pizzas. St. James has its very own Branson Reserve label, including Blackberry Velvet, Chambourcin, Velvet Oak, Chardonel and Velvet Berry, a mouth-watering mix of grape, blackberry, and blueberry wines. St. James also offers an array of mixed drinks and creative ways to enjoy your favorite beverage, including the "very popular with locals" wine slushies!

Branson Landing is the Midwest’s newest and most unique shopping district. Located in downtown Branson along Lake Taneycomo, the Branson Landing features 100 of the hottest specialty stores anchored by Bass Pro Shops and Belk Department Store. Other shops include, Bass Pro Shop,  H & M, Victoria’s Secret, As Seen On TV, Kirkland’s Home and more. Branson Landing also has dozens of eateries and restaurants including Joe’s Crab Shack, Ozarks Brasserie Bar, Paula Deans and Brick Town Brewery and more. If that’s not enough-don’t miss the live entertainers wandering the streets or the spectacular Fire, Water, and Music show every hour.

Downtown Branson is a photogenic example of a traditional downtown shopping district. With over 100 independently owned stores, restaurants and several historic sites, downtown visitors will find plenty to see and do. Visitors to Branson downtown won’t want to miss Dicks Old-Time 5&10 store where you can find a little bit of everything. Walk down the streets lined with shops or ride the Discovery Trolley to see everything Downtown Branson has to offer.

A giant screen IMAX theater anchors this mall just off Highway 76. See the latest big-screen IMAX presentations as well as Hollywood Blockbusters on the big screen. This mall also features a food court and McFarlain’s Family Restaurant as well as several specialty shops. There is fun for the whole family here.

The Shoppes at Branson Meadows features dozens of stores and an 11-screen movie theater. Have a relaxing day shopping through the Victorian themed center where the clock tower chimes hourly.

Tanger Outlet Center offers a large selection for quality merchandise with up to 40% off retail every day. When you shop at Tanger you can always find the joy of a pleasant and complete shopping experience for famous brand names at outlet values. We have a wide range of adult and children's clothing, footwear, fashion accessories, housewares, and specialty items. Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, Reebok, Hey Dude and The Children's Place are just a few of the names you will find in this mall located right in the middle of Branson's "Strip" on HWY 76.

The Grand Village Shops are located in the heart of Branson and offer 2 restaurants and 26 shops, including the state’s largest Christmas store- Kringles. Other shops include the Back In Time Toys, Lori’s Soap Market, Thomas Kinkade and many more.

"The Biggest Rock Party in Branson" showcases the number one Hits from the most famous bands of the 20th century, including Queen, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin, Journey, Aerosmith, and many more. Songs include, "Don't Stop Believing", "Another One Bites the Dust", "Dream On", "Jump", and "Hotel California" among others, in this exciting high-energy production that will have you dancing and singing along to the greatest Rock hits of all time in this magnificent Rock experience.

“Branson’s First Shows” continues the family entertainment tradition with comedy, country, Gospel, and patriotic music in an all-around show that the whole family will enjoy. Come and see why Life magazine says, “Branson is the Baldknobbers.”

If you are looking for a fun and exciting show that will keep you fully entertained, then look no further. Clay Cooper's Country Express features an incredible cast of dancers, singers and musicians that will capture audiences' attention of all ages. This show features music of all styles including country, rock n roll, gospel, and even patriotic! If you are a music lover or you just love good entertainment then Clay Cooper's Country Express is a show that you've got to see. From the opening curtain to the final act you won't want to miss a moment of this show.

Don’t miss this comedy and musical extravaganza! Featuring some of the funniest comedians in Branson like Applejack, stretch McCord and Andy Parks, get ready to laugh over and over again. The Jamboree Singers: pianist extraordinaire, Tracy Heaston, and the award-winning Grand Band, will rock you with kickin’ live music, talent, and showmanship. From hilarious, clean comedy and floor pounding dancing, to today’s country music hits and gospel classics, this show is a HOT TICKET!

From the first downbeat, audiences fall in love with the tight harmonies and dynamic performance of Grand Country's quartet, NEW SOUTH. This hot group, comprised of Branson favorites, sings today's country hits as well as timeless quartet classics sure to keep hands clapping and toes tapping. 

Legends in Concert is recognized for its spectacular superstar lineups throughout the year! With authentic costumes and their own voices, Legends in Concert features top notch impersonators of famous artists like Alan Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, The Temptations, Tina Turner, George Strait, The Blue Brothers, Elvis, and more.

Pierce Arrow Theater is home to some of Branson's most popular and award-winning shows, Pierce Arrow: Gold and Pierce Arrow: Decades. The Pierce Arrow Theater opened in 2000 and has had over 10,000 shows and over 5 million tickets sold to Pierce Arrow!

Reza is recognized as one of today’s most highly sought-after entertainers in the touring illusion industry, delivering innovative, engaging and spectacular performances worldwide. Reza’s recent tour and television appearances have astounded over 30 million viewers from across the World on networks such as MTV, A&E, The CW, PBS, Reelz, CX, Fuji, and Telemundo as well as live venues including the Alamodome (San Antonio), Philips Arena (Atlanta), Villanova Pavilion (Philadelphia), and Mundo Imperial Forum (Acapulco), to name a few. Reza’s new show “Edge of Illusion,” is a ground-breaking grand scale production which Reza simultaneously designed to connect with the audience.

Take your family on a fantastic lake cruise aboard the magnificent Showboat Branson Belle in Branson, Missouri! Journey past lush Ozark Mountains on the crystal-clear waters of Table Rock Lake during your 2-hour lake cruise where you’ll experience fabulous Branson dining and the best in Branson shows.

Showcasing music from the 1950’s and 1960’s and more, “Six” uses their own voices to produce all the instrumentation, rhythms, and harmonics of band and vocals. The resulting sound is exhilarating, hip and compares to the likes of “Take Six” or the “Nylons.” “SIX” has received the prestigious Harmony Sweepstakes award and has won numerous CASA awards for their recordings and vocal arrangements.

Country, Bluegrass, 50’s swing, rock ‘n’ roll, classical, and the fun doesn’t stop there! Endless variety, genius talent and the joys of family all wrapped up in one incredible show. The Duttons are known worldwide for their harmonies, hot dance numbers and instrumental virtuosity. Without question the most talented, entertaining, wholesome, and generally fun family you will ever see.

What makes the Haygood sow so unique? It’s the Haygood family recipe for success: raw talent showcased on over 20 different instruments, seven melodic sibling voices, and the group’s effervescent energy combined with a passion for putting on a top-notch show, every time. You’ll love what they do, because it’s so evident that they love what they do; their excitement is contagious! The Haygood’s take pride in crafting their show for their audiences and the result is an unsurpassed combination of dance, music, and excitement that has taken Branson by storm.