Matthew's Guidebook to Branson, MO
The Branson Landing
These are my top recommendations for shopping, fun attractions, and dining on the Branson Landing.
The Branson Landing is one of the best features Branson has to offer. With shopping, fun activities, and great dining options, you may find yourself coming back again and again!
Another cool tip is the adjoining park on the north side where you can picnic, let the kids run and play, fish, and even get your daily jog in.
150 locals recommend
Branson Landing
100 Branson Landing BlvdThe Branson Landing is one of the best features Branson has to offer. With shopping, fun activities, and great dining options, you may find yourself coming back again and again!
Another cool tip is the adjoining park on the north side where you can picnic, let the kids run and play, fish, and even get your daily jog in.
This is a fun little activity you and your family can do when at the Branson Landing. Great views from the top!
Parakeet Pete's Steampunk Balloon
1113 Branson Landing BlvdThis is a fun little activity you and your family can do when at the Branson Landing. Great views from the top!
This is a neat little zipline that takes you over Lake Taneycomo. Great views!
Parakeet Pete's Waterfront Zipline
1113 Branson Landing BlvdThis is a neat little zipline that takes you over Lake Taneycomo. Great views!
The ONLY place to bowl in Branson. The bar-style food is tasty and there are other game options for the family inside the building.
8 locals recommend
Andy B’s Bowl Social
405 Branson Landing BlvdThe ONLY place to bowl in Branson. The bar-style food is tasty and there are other game options for the family inside the building.
Cantina Laredo is a more modern take on Mexican cuisine. This is a super popular spot among locals and visitors alike.
23 locals recommend
Cantina Laredo
1001 Branson Landing BlvdCantina Laredo is a more modern take on Mexican cuisine. This is a super popular spot among locals and visitors alike.
If you've never been to a Paula Deen's restaurant, it's worth it at least once in your life. In Branson's location, everything is unlimited for a set price. The only caveat is the price points are a little steep for lunch and dinner in Branson - around $20-$30 per person when all is said and done. That being said, the food is family-style, fresh, and good all around.
14 locals recommend
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
545 Branson Landing BlvdIf you've never been to a Paula Deen's restaurant, it's worth it at least once in your life. In Branson's location, everything is unlimited for a set price. The only caveat is the price points are a little steep for lunch and dinner in Branson - around $20-$30 per person when all is said and done. That being said, the food is family-style, fresh, and good all around.
Must-Do Fun Attractions
These are my list of must-do attractions in Branson.
Are you itching to get out on the lake? Table Rock Lake's State Park Marina is only a short drive away. Renting a boat or jet ski is one of the most fun things you can do while you're in Branson. Also, try getting in on one of the group rentals for the Spirit of America Catamaran Cruise. The gigantic lake slide is awesome!
35 locals recommend
State Park Marina
380 State Park Marina RdAre you itching to get out on the lake? Table Rock Lake's State Park Marina is only a short drive away. Renting a boat or jet ski is one of the most fun things you can do while you're in Branson. Also, try getting in on one of the group rentals for the Spirit of America Catamaran Cruise. The gigantic lake slide is awesome!
Silver Dollar City is one of the best and most unique theme parks in the midwest. My family has been going for years and we always have a blast.
390 locals recommend
Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City PkwySilver Dollar City is one of the best and most unique theme parks in the midwest. My family has been going for years and we always have a blast.
White Water is a water park that is also owned by Silver Dollar City. Go to SDC one day and cool off at White Water the next. This water park is conveniently located right off the 76 strip.
63 locals recommend
White Water
3505 West Highway 76White Water is a water park that is also owned by Silver Dollar City. Go to SDC one day and cool off at White Water the next. This water park is conveniently located right off the 76 strip.
Doing the Showboat's dinner cruise is a must-do for your family, for a date night, or just to get out and do something different. I've been on this cruise several times now and have always had an enjoyable time. The views are great, especially from the top deck!
67 locals recommend
Showboat Branson Belle
4800 MO-165Doing the Showboat's dinner cruise is a must-do for your family, for a date night, or just to get out and do something different. I've been on this cruise several times now and have always had an enjoyable time. The views are great, especially from the top deck!
Food Scene
A collection of the best places for foodies which Branson has to offer.
On your way to Table Rock Lake and you want a coffee? Take the scenic and historic highway 165 to Vintage Paris. They have excellent coffee and bakery items, as well as a beautiful setting and comfortable sitting areas. You won't be disappointed!
18 locals recommend
Vintage Paris
7900 Historic Highway 165On your way to Table Rock Lake and you want a coffee? Take the scenic and historic highway 165 to Vintage Paris. They have excellent coffee and bakery items, as well as a beautiful setting and comfortable sitting areas. You won't be disappointed!
This is not a well-known place to visitors to Branson, but man are their subs tasty! Authentic Eastcoast-style subs!
East Coast Subs
1527 Bee Creek RoadThis is not a well-known place to visitors to Branson, but man are their subs tasty! Authentic Eastcoast-style subs!
Vasken's is a great spot for lunch or a pre-show dinner and is family and group friendly, too! When you want to get away from the chain restaurants and you want something quick, easy, and tasty, go to Vasken's! You won't be disappointed.
24 locals recommend
Vasken's Deli
3200 Gretna RdVasken's is a great spot for lunch or a pre-show dinner and is family and group friendly, too! When you want to get away from the chain restaurants and you want something quick, easy, and tasty, go to Vasken's! You won't be disappointed.
Sightseeing
Branson is such a beautiful place, one would be amiss to not take in all the sights. The following are some of the best places to see in the Ozarks!
The Branson scenic overlook is a great place to take in the beauty of Branson. It's a quick stop with picturesque views and a portrait-worthy setting. Plus, there's an excellent coffee shop right across the street!
10 locals recommend
Branson Scenic Overlook
5329 MO-165The Branson scenic overlook is a great place to take in the beauty of Branson. It's a quick stop with picturesque views and a portrait-worthy setting. Plus, there's an excellent coffee shop right across the street!
Top of the Rock at Big Cedar Lodge is an amazing place to see the exemplary beauty of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake. While you're here, make a reservation at one of their top-notch restaurants for lunch or your evening meal.
99 locals recommend
Top of the Rock
150 Top of the Rock RdTop of the Rock at Big Cedar Lodge is an amazing place to see the exemplary beauty of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake. While you're here, make a reservation at one of their top-notch restaurants for lunch or your evening meal.