Kendra’s Branson Guidebook
Sightseeing
Kayak Branson
5439 MO-165Hollywood Wax Museum®
3030 76 Country BlvdA water attraction that features the first-ever merging of water, fire, light and music. You will be amazed by the dazzling interplay of water Fountains shooting 120-foot geysers and fire cannons blasting, all choreographed to light and music.
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Branson Landing Water & Fire Show
100 Branson Landing BoulevardA water attraction that features the first-ever merging of water, fire, light and music. You will be amazed by the dazzling interplay of water Fountains shooting 120-foot geysers and fire cannons blasting, all choreographed to light and music.
Table Rock Lake
Free to visit
This 1,534-acre area offers 5.6 miles of hiking trails and a big payoff in the form of a scenic overlook. Get a glimpse of the sweeping forests that characterize the Ozark Mountains while getting some steps in. Keep an eye -- and your camera -- out for native wildlife sightings.
Fun Fact: Paul Henning was the creator of The Beverly Hillbillies TV show.
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Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area
This 1,534-acre area offers 5.6 miles of hiking trails and a big payoff in the form of a scenic overlook. Get a glimpse of the sweeping forests that characterize the Ozark Mountains while getting some steps in. Keep an eye -- and your camera -- out for native wildlife sightings.
Fun Fact: Paul Henning was the creator of The Beverly Hillbillies TV show.
The Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area is a 140-acre nature paradise located in the middle of Branson.
Finding these beautiful trails and glades in the heart of the city is like stumbling upon a secret garden, complete with a nature playground and covered porch swing for the kiddos.
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Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
412 Owen LnThe Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area is a 140-acre nature paradise located in the middle of Branson.
Finding these beautiful trails and glades in the heart of the city is like stumbling upon a secret garden, complete with a nature playground and covered porch swing for the kiddos.
We can't think of a better free thing to do in Branson than hiking on a beautiful day.
This gorgeous 2.2-mile asphalt trail is perfect for those who want to get into nature without the difficulty of maneuvering through brush or uneven terrain.
Hikers and bikers of all ages will be right at home on this trail. It runs from the Dewey Short Visitor Center to the Table Rock State Park Marina.
Take in the view of Table Rock Lake and keep your eyes peeled for native tree species, like Dogwood trees blooming in the spring and Maple trees bursting into color in the fall.
Pro Tip: Be sure to grab a map before you go to ensure you don’t get lost!
Table Rock Lakeshore Trail
4600 MO-165We can't think of a better free thing to do in Branson than hiking on a beautiful day.
This gorgeous 2.2-mile asphalt trail is perfect for those who want to get into nature without the difficulty of maneuvering through brush or uneven terrain.
Hikers and bikers of all ages will be right at home on this trail. It runs from the Dewey Short Visitor Center to the Table Rock State Park Marina.
Take in the view of Table Rock Lake and keep your eyes peeled for native tree species, like Dogwood trees blooming in the spring and Maple trees bursting into color in the fall.
Pro Tip: Be sure to grab a map before you go to ensure you don’t get lost!
Get around town in a totally free, totally unique way when you take Sparky the trolley. The trolley runs year-round and, aside from Branson’s off-season in January and February, it keeps going seven days a week.
Pro Tip: Review the map of all 12 trolley stops to plan your trip.
As for the name? Sparky was inspired by a lady named Pearl “Sparky” Spurlock, who ran a tour and taxi business in Branson in the 1920s.
Sparky, the free downtown trolley stop #5/13
102 West Main StreetGet around town in a totally free, totally unique way when you take Sparky the trolley. The trolley runs year-round and, aside from Branson’s off-season in January and February, it keeps going seven days a week.
Pro Tip: Review the map of all 12 trolley stops to plan your trip.
As for the name? Sparky was inspired by a lady named Pearl “Sparky” Spurlock, who ran a tour and taxi business in Branson in the 1920s.
Picturesque View
5272 Historic Highway 165Things to do
WonderWorks
2835 76 Country BlvdSilver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City PkwyRipley's Believe It or Not! Branson
3326 76 Country BlvdThis museum made the story of the Titanic really come to life. The amount of artifacts is incredible.
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I-Museum ye-Titanic
3235 76 Country BlvdThis museum made the story of the Titanic really come to life. The amount of artifacts is incredible.
Enjoy finding your childhood toys in this vast collection containing over 1 million toys in two buildings and covering over 30,000 square feet.
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I-Museum Yezithombe Ezikhulu Kakhulu Kwezwe
3609 76 Country BlvdEnjoy finding your childhood toys in this vast collection containing over 1 million toys in two buildings and covering over 30,000 square feet.
Explore the best of pop culture with interactive games, amazing photo ops and intriguing exhibits for the entire family.
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Beyond The Lens Branson
3115 76 Country BlvdExplore the best of pop culture with interactive games, amazing photo ops and intriguing exhibits for the entire family.
You will see over 500 authentic artifacts from historical shipwrecks from around the world. In addition to seeing these artifacts you can learn the stories behind the artifacts and related shipwrecks by watching documentaries from National Geographic and Discovery Channel, interacting with numerous touch screens, hurricane simulators, games, and other interactive activities.
Shipwrecked Treasure Museum
505 Branson Landing BoulevardYou will see over 500 authentic artifacts from historical shipwrecks from around the world. In addition to seeing these artifacts you can learn the stories behind the artifacts and related shipwrecks by watching documentaries from National Geographic and Discovery Channel, interacting with numerous touch screens, hurricane simulators, games, and other interactive activities.
Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City PkwyYou can check out the horses that star in the show for free!
I'm not horsing around!
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Dolly Parton's Stampede
1525 76 Country BlvdYou can check out the horses that star in the show for free!
I'm not horsing around!
History buffs can get an inside look at the history of Branson at the Branson Centennial Museum, located in historic downtown Branson.
This museum is free to visit and explores the timeline of Branson from its simple roots to the popular vacation destination it is today.
Rotating exhibits focus on everything from what makes Branson unique to the stories behind some of its biggest musical entertainers.
Branson Centennial Museum
120 S Commercial StHistory buffs can get an inside look at the history of Branson at the Branson Centennial Museum, located in historic downtown Branson.
This museum is free to visit and explores the timeline of Branson from its simple roots to the popular vacation destination it is today.
Rotating exhibits focus on everything from what makes Branson unique to the stories behind some of its biggest musical entertainers.
There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but a hatchery is the only place you can find them all in one spot.
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Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
483 Hatchery RdThere may be plenty of fish in the sea, but a hatchery is the only place you can find them all in one spot.
Tanger Outlets Branson
300 Tanger BlvdGreat shopping!
Dick's 5 & 10
103 W Main StFun, unique store!
Big Cedar Lodge
Big Cedar LodgeGreat food!
Great views!
The golf cart tour is so fun!
Top of the Rock Golf Course
150 Top of the Rock RdBranson Scenic Railway
206 E Main StParakeet Pete's Steampunk Balloon
1113 Branson Landing BlvdArcade City
715 Branson Landing BlvdGreetings from Branson Sign
Great photo opp!
Illusionist Rick Thomas - Mansion of Dreams
3455 76 Country BlvdBEST SHOW IN BRANSON!!!! HANDS DOWN.
I-Fritz's Adventure
1425 76 Country BlvdUmhlaba waseBranson
2020 West 76 Country BoulevardI-Aquarium ku-Boardwalk
2700 76 Country BlvdAdventure Ziplines of Branson
501 N Wildwood DrBranson Ferris Wheel
3335 76 Country BlvdBigfoot Fun Park
3608 76 Country BlvdI-Xtreme Racing Center of Branson
3600 76 Country BlvdIndlu yezithole nezikhova zomdiliya
4106 76 Country BlvdMoonshine Beach
3778 MO-165Food scene
Need groceries? This neighborhood grocery store has anything you might need to whip up a home cooked meal.
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Rhodes Family Price Chopper
2210 76 Country BlvdNeed groceries? This neighborhood grocery store has anything you might need to whip up a home cooked meal.
The Keeter Center
1 Opportunity AveMr B's Ice Cream Parlor
2750 102 US-65 BUSYum
Andy's Frozen Custard
3415 76 Country BlvdDelicious!
Farmhouse Restaurant
119 W Main StBest breakfast in Branson
Billygail's Cafe
5291 State Hwy 265Pancakes bigger than your face!
BEST FAMILY OWNED WINERY IN BRANSON! AMAZING WINE, EMPLOYEES, VIEWS, AND WINERY DOGS! THEY DO TASTINGS AND SELL BOTTLES TOO!
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Lindwedel Winery
3158 State Hwy 265BEST FAMILY OWNED WINERY IN BRANSON! AMAZING WINE, EMPLOYEES, VIEWS, AND WINERY DOGS! THEY DO TASTINGS AND SELL BOTTLES TOO!
Sugar Leaf Bakery & Cafe
2800 76 Country BlvdBest coffee house in Branson!
Food Scene
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center
415 N State Hwy 265fantastic brunch spot with a majestic view!