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Enjoy your Branson, Missouri vacation every way possible, by land, water, or air.
Choose a world class Branson theme park, a relaxing day on the lake or enjoying a show on a dinner cruise, or just view the beautiful Ozark scenery by helium balloon or helicopter.
A Branson vacation guarantees adventure seekers at every level and of every age the option to choose from a wide variety of authentic Branson, Missouri attractions year round.
ATTRACTIONS ON LAND
Visit one of the many Branson attractions featured below, or enjoy our numerous indoor and outdoor theme miniature golf courses, amusement centers, roller-skating and go cart tracks located throughout town.
SILVER DOLLAR CITY
Step back into the late 1800's at Silver Dollar City where you will experience over 20 rides, 60 unique shops, multiple shows and many exciting festivals from April through December. While at Silver Dollar City, be sure to check out the brand new Grand Exposition. This colorful destination is a collaboration of imagination, technology and entertainment. Ten new rides include twirling teacups, a ship theme Galleon to send riders 60 feet into the air, and several nature theme rides for the younger members of your family.
Every year Silver Dollar City is home to many seasonal festivals:
S.D.C. – World Fest
(Open Wednesdays through Sunday. Closed Easter Sunday, April 8)
Start spring with a visit to World-Fest! See your old favorites and NEW in 2009, the Zhejiang Chinese Acrobats! Witness an ancient balancing art, discovered and stunningly perfected by the Zhejiang Monks of China, which has never been seen here before.
S.D.C. – Blue Grass and BBQ
(Open 7 Days a Week)
Enjoy eighteen days of Bluegrass Music and BBQ! The Midwest's biggest bluegrass and barbecue festival returns in 2009. Enjoy American bluegrass music and an even bigger spread of all-American barbecue food.
S.D.C. – Kids Fest
(Open 7 Days a Week)
Silver Dollar City is home to the annual kids-fest, featuring shows and special attractions specifically designed for the youngest members of your family. Each year this festival welcomes a variety of performers and your favorite cartoon characters.
S.D.C. –Southern Gospel Picnic
(Open 7 Days a Week)
Southern gospel music has always resounded through these Ozarks' hills, from country churches and county fairs to grand stages and even in backyards during family get-togethers. Come hear that vibrant music again during America's Biggest Southern Gospel Picnic.
See hundreds of performances from the top names in southern gospel music including The Isaacs, Triumphant Quartet, The Inspirations, Legacy Five, Squire Parsons and more!
S.D.C. – National Harvest Festival
Silver Dollar City welcomes over 500 craftsmen and musicians during
this festival. Visit us in September for our NEW Salute to the American Cowgirl & again
in October for Missouri's Best, where we'll salute Missouri's fine craftsmanship
with over 100 Missouri artisans.
S.D.C. – An Old Time Christmas
(Open Thursday - Sunday Nov. 7-22, Open Wednesday - Sunday Nov. 25-29, Open Thursday - Sunday Dec. 3-20, Open Dec. 26 & 27)
An Old Time Christmas presents one of the nation's most acclaimed holiday events featuring the Gifts of Christmas Holiday Light Parade and the popular show A Dickens' Christmas Carol. See the Gifts of Christmas Holiday Light Parade and visit the Living Nativity! Over 4 million lights adorn the park! Take home memories that will last a lifetime with your family during An Old Time Christmas!
RIDE THE DUCKS
Experience Branson sightseeing fun from a duck's eye view on Branson's only duck tour.
Travel on land and water in one amazing vehicle modeled after a World War II era amphibious vehicle.
Tour the heart of the Ozarks and SPLASH into Table Rock Lake and cruise its tranquil beauty. Ride The Ducks is the fun thing to do in Branson and it's the best Branson sightseeing tour.
This Branson attraction combines fun and music, educational commentary and history of the Branson area.
THE TRACK FAMILY FUN PARKS
The Track Family Fun Parks, with several locations throughout Branson, offers go-cart tracks, amusement games, miniature golf, bumper boats, snack bars and many other indoor and outdoor fun activities.
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS HOMESTEAD AND INSPIRATION TOWER
The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead is a unique blend of Ozarks History and down-home fun.
Guests of all ages will enjoy historical tours, craftsmen, music and breathtaking views from the 230-foot Inspiration Tower.
BRANSON'S IMAX ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex presents original IMAX and also first-run movies in a state of the art stadium style theater featuring a 6-story screen and 22,000 watt sound system.
The complex also includes a food court, multiple theatres, a down-home cooking restaurant and many one of a kind shops.
STONE HILL WINERY
Stone Hill Winery offers a free hour-long tour of the wine making process. Sample some of their award winning and shop in their extensive gift shop.
BRANSON SCENIC RAILWAY
Ride aboard restored 1940's dome cars on the Branson Scenic Railway as it takes you on a narrated trip from historic downtown Branson through the rugged countryside.
ATTRACTIONS ON WATER
Situated just minutes from 3 lakes giving visitors the opportunity to choose from many attractions.
SHOWBOAT BRANSON BELLE
Choose a cruise on the magnificent Showboat Branson Belle, an 1880's style paddle wheel boat, offering lunch and dinner cruises that include a spectacular variety show.
WHITE WATER
If you are in the mood to suit up, try White Water, the area's largest outdoor water park.
Rides include fast paced slides such as the popular double speed-slide Raging Rapids, or relax in a tube on the lazy river or in the wave pool.
Two areas within the park are designed for the smallest members of your family, complete with toddler sized slides and shallow pools.
SPLASH COUNTRY
Branson, Missouri is also home to a 40,000 square foot indoor and outdoor water park, Splash Country.
Open year round, complete with slides, a lazy river, hot tubs, and much more water fun, your family is sure to enjoy no matter what time of year you visit Branson.
UP IN THE AIR
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS "VIGILANTE ZIP RIDER"
The Shepherd of the Hills Vigilante Zip Rider is an exciting new thrill ride! Launching from the open air deck of the Inspiration Tower, the Vigilante Zip Rider whisks guests on an adrenaline pumping downhill ride over The Shepherd of the Hills' 160 acre homestead. Guests will travel 1/2 mile at speeds reaching 50 mph. The patented Zip Rider zip line cable controls the speed and braking so guests have no responsibilities other than to enjoy the ride. Open to all riders 75lbs to 275lbs.
BRANSON ZIPLINE AND CANOPY TOURS
Eco-Adventure has arrived in Branson, MO and you are invited to soar along with it at Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours. You may cut a path through the unique foliage of the Ozarks via the Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour and admire the splendor and beauty of the forests while leisurely traversing walkways and platforms for an adventurous, low-impact outing; or fly through and above the tree tops from the highest point of our Wolfe Creek Preserve to the base for the ultimate in thrills on the Blue Streak Fast Line; or even combine our various zip line and canopy tour attractions into one comprehensive Canopy Adventure Combo experience!
HELICOPTER TOURS
From the neon glow of the Branson strip, to the pristine Ozark lakes and scenery, no one can give up the chance for a unique bird's eye view.
Take a helicopter ride around town and over Table Rock Lake but still enjoy an eagle eye view, take a walk across Table Rock Dam, visit the Inspiration Tower for an awe-inspiring view, or enjoy one of our many scenic overlooks. |
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