Susie’s Guide to Branson
The Best of Branson
Here is a list of my favorite local spots and tourist attractions in Southwest Missouri area.
Silver Dollar City is the BEST place in all of Branson (and the world in my opinion!) Set in 1880, this theme park has something for everyone in your family. I would definitely recommend getting a season pass because it will give you unlimited trips to the park; even if you do not think you will come back to Branson this year, you could go more than once this trip! Christmas time at SDC is pure magic, with more than 6.5 MILLION lights and a brand new 8 story Christmas Tree, there is nowhere else you'll want to be this holiday season. Also, download the Silver Dollar City App for more information on special events and festivals, as well as a map of the park.
390 locals recommend
Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City PkwySilver Dollar City is the BEST place in all of Branson (and the world in my opinion!) Set in 1880, this theme park has something for everyone in your family. I would definitely recommend getting a season pass because it will give you unlimited trips to the park; even if you do not think you will come back to Branson this year, you could go more than once this trip! Christmas time at SDC is pure magic, with more than 6.5 MILLION lights and a brand new 8 story Christmas Tree, there is nowhere else you'll want to be this holiday season. Also, download the Silver Dollar City App for more information on special events and festivals, as well as a map of the park.
If you are traveling with kids (and during a warm weather time), White Water is the best water park in Branson. Plus, you can get a combo ticket with your Silver Dollar City tickets for one price.
63 locals recommend
White Water
3505 West Highway 76If you are traveling with kids (and during a warm weather time), White Water is the best water park in Branson. Plus, you can get a combo ticket with your Silver Dollar City tickets for one price.
Branson Landing is your one-stop shopping destination. BL has everything you would want and need; restaurants, tourist places, jewelry shops, clothing boutiques , and even a zip-line and hot air balloon ride. Branson Landing is a MUST.
150 locals recommend
Branson Landing
100 Branson Landing BlvdBranson Landing is your one-stop shopping destination. BL has everything you would want and need; restaurants, tourist places, jewelry shops, clothing boutiques , and even a zip-line and hot air balloon ride. Branson Landing is a MUST.
Sight & Sound is spectacular, beyond life sized, immersive Bible story show experience. This is the last year for Samson, a must see.
71 locals recommend
Sight & Sound Theatres
1001 Shepherd of the Hills ExpySight & Sound is spectacular, beyond life sized, immersive Bible story show experience. This is the last year for Samson, a must see.
I've been to EIGHT Ripley's Odditoriums around the country and I can honestly say this Branson location is my favorite. A MUST see but I am a bit biased. (My dog's name is Ripley and I've got a Ripley's Pinball machine.)
26 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Branson
3326 76 Country BlvdI've been to EIGHT Ripley's Odditoriums around the country and I can honestly say this Branson location is my favorite. A MUST see but I am a bit biased. (My dog's name is Ripley and I've got a Ripley's Pinball machine.)
World's Largest Toy Museum
3609 76 Country BlvdA wonderful place to take your kids!
Branson's Wild World
2020 West 76 Country BoulevardYour children will love this Animal Adventure and Aquarium.
A really impressive Wax Museum. I've been to many in my life and this one is excellent. Right next to it is a mini golf and Maze of Mirrors. You can do several things in this one spot!
26 locals recommend
Hollywood Wax Museum®
3030 76 Country BlvdA really impressive Wax Museum. I've been to many in my life and this one is excellent. Right next to it is a mini golf and Maze of Mirrors. You can do several things in this one spot!
Restaurant, bar, Ping Pong, Karaoke, shuffleboard, Escape rooms, Darts, Foosball, Cornhole and live music... need I say more.
8 locals recommend
Andy B’s Bowl Social
405 Branson Landing BlvdRestaurant, bar, Ping Pong, Karaoke, shuffleboard, Escape rooms, Darts, Foosball, Cornhole and live music... need I say more.
Excellent food, excellent show! Truly a Branson favorite. A bit expensive but worth the money.
110 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
1525 76 Country BlvdExcellent food, excellent show! Truly a Branson favorite. A bit expensive but worth the money.
A Go-Cart track with the feel of a wooden rollercoaster! There's also a mini golf, arcade and so much more!
26 locals recommend
The Track Family Fun Parks Track 4
3345 76 Country BlvdA Go-Cart track with the feel of a wooden rollercoaster! There's also a mini golf, arcade and so much more!
The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
4106 76 Country BlvdA fun place for kids of all ages!
Bigfoot Fun Park
3608 76 Country BlvdLots of fun for the whole family
Dinosaur Canyon
2501 Green Mountain DrOne of the best Mini golf places in Branson
Just outside of Branson, this is an incredible place to see tigers up close. I was blown away the time I was there. Loved it.
9 locals recommend
National Tiger Sanctuary
518 State Hwy BBJust outside of Branson, this is an incredible place to see tigers up close. I was blown away the time I was there. Loved it.
Grand Country Music Hall
1945 76 Country BlvdAn amazing Pet Show, great food, Down Home Country Music
There's a few Zip-Lines in Branson. This one is supposed to be very good.
9 locals recommend
Adventure Ziplines of Branson
501 N Wildwood DrThere's a few Zip-Lines in Branson. This one is supposed to be very good.
Just outside of Branson, this is a HUGE favorite among the Locals.
16 locals recommend
Branson Zipline & Canopy Tour
2339 US-65Just outside of Branson, this is a HUGE favorite among the Locals.
An awesome place for the family, especially at Christmas time.
20 locals recommend
Branson's Promised Land Zoo
2751 Shepherd of the Hills ExpyAn awesome place for the family, especially at Christmas time.
Acrobats of China
470 State Hwy 248A wonderful, exciting show for the family. You will be amazed.
For the adrenaline junkie in the family. Crazy cool place for the older kids.
Xtreme Racing Center of Branson
3600 76 Country BlvdFor the adrenaline junkie in the family. Crazy cool place for the older kids.
The Locals love this place. I've heard only great things about it. And it's located near lots of food options including ice cream!
29 locals recommend
Runaway Mountain Coaster & Flyaway Ziplines at Branson Mountain Adventure
935 MO-165The Locals love this place. I've heard only great things about it. And it's located near lots of food options including ice cream!
This is a spectacular Ferris Wheel that originally came from Chicago. The light show at night, over 16,000 color changing LED lights, is a must see. Incredible. The brochure says "Ride 125 years of history." Over 240 people can ride the Wheel at the same time. The Wheel makes over 100 revolutions every day. It stands over 150 feet tall.
53 locals recommend
Branson Ferris Wheel
3335 76 Country BlvdThis is a spectacular Ferris Wheel that originally came from Chicago. The light show at night, over 16,000 color changing LED lights, is a must see. Incredible. The brochure says "Ride 125 years of history." Over 240 people can ride the Wheel at the same time. The Wheel makes over 100 revolutions every day. It stands over 150 feet tall.
Faith Life Church is a Bible based, Word of Faith Church. All are welcome. Sundays at 9am and Fridays at 630pm
Faith Life Church
3701 76 Country BlvdFaith Life Church is a Bible based, Word of Faith Church. All are welcome. Sundays at 9am and Fridays at 630pm
This is an absolute MUST for your teenage kids. A bit pricey but well worth the money. You really get your monies worth.
51 locals recommend
Fritz's Adventure
1425 76 Country BlvdThis is an absolute MUST for your teenage kids. A bit pricey but well worth the money. You really get your monies worth.
A wonderful historic museum dedicated to the Titanic. It has actual items from the Titanic. There is a replica of the Titanic that I recall cost more money to make than the actual ship. This really is an amazing place to take your older kids.
73 locals recommend
Titanic Museum
3235 76 Country BlvdA wonderful historic museum dedicated to the Titanic. It has actual items from the Titanic. There is a replica of the Titanic that I recall cost more money to make than the actual ship. This really is an amazing place to take your older kids.
A wonderful, cozy locally owned place with the most incredible desserts and lunches. A little pricey but worth the extra money for the ambiance and quality of the food you'll get. A Key Lime Pie that is off the charts delicious.
20 locals recommend
Sugar Leaf Bakery & Cafe
2800 76 Country BlvdA wonderful, cozy locally owned place with the most incredible desserts and lunches. A little pricey but worth the extra money for the ambiance and quality of the food you'll get. A Key Lime Pie that is off the charts delicious.
Tanger Outlets Branson
300 Tanger BlvdGREAT shopping! Several real Outlet stores!
Outstanding sea food and Steaks. A little pricey but well worth it.
6 locals recommend
Landry's Seafood House
2900 State Hwy 76Outstanding sea food and Steaks. A little pricey but well worth it.
There is nothing like an Andy's Frozen Custard. It is a must when you visit Branson. The Key-lime Concrete is incredible. Oh my. You need to go there.
20 locals recommend
Andy's Frozen Custard
3415 76 Country BlvdThere is nothing like an Andy's Frozen Custard. It is a must when you visit Branson. The Key-lime Concrete is incredible. Oh my. You need to go there.
Casa Fuentes Mexican Restaurant
1107 76 Country BlvdOne of our favorite Mexican Restaurants.
Branson Auto & Farm Museum
1335 State Hwy 76Locals recommend this museum!
Jim Stafford Theatre
3440 76 Country BlvdA local tradition is to see Jim Stafford! Check times of his shows!
Branson Ferris Wheel
3335 76 Country BlvdThe Locals love this Ferris Wheel. The views are incredible.
Xcape Branson Escape Rooms (by appointment only)
236 Wild Valley WayOnly 5 miles from Silver Dollar City!
There are several Caves you can tour. This one is a local favorite.
21 locals recommend
Smallin Civil War Cave
3575 N Smallin RdThere are several Caves you can tour. This one is a local favorite.
Creation Experience Museum
4180 US-65Free Admission! Over 500 artifacts!