Branson, Missouri is home to several magnificent attractions and great activities for the entire family. To expand on this, we would like to share our list of the top-10 attractions that Branson has to offer:

1. Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City is one of the top amusement / theme parks in the United States. It features arts, crafts, rides, and plenty of other exciting activities that your whole family will enjoy. Silver Dollar City is one of the oldest and most sought-after attractions in the Branson area.

2. Table Rock Lake

Table Rock Lake was created during the 1950s. Since then, it has quickly become famous for world-class bass fishing, water skiing, and swimming.

Table Rock Lake has over 50,000 acres of crystal-clear surface water for you to enjoy, making it a must-see for your next Branson vacation.

3. The new Branson Landing

The new Branson Landing is a $420 million-dollar project that encompasses 1 and a half miles of the Lake Taneycomo front.

The “Landing” has over 100 retail shops, a huge water fountain attraction, and plenty of restaurants for you to enjoy during your shopping experience.

4. Golfing

Branson has 3 major golf courses that are sure to challenge even the most avid golf pro in your family. Thousand Hills, Payne Stewart, and Branson Creek are all top-notch courses with excellent views of the Ozark Mountains.

5. The Haygoods

The Haygoods are definitely the hottest performers the Branson, Missouri area has ever witnessed. They are an award-winning family music group composed of 7 talented  brothers and 1 prodigious sister, making their show the ultimate family entertainment experience.

The Haygoods offer a wide-variety of musical genius and talent, captivating audiences of all ages. The family dynamics of the Haygoods set the curve for the other performers in Branson. And they continue to define the true meaning of entertainment, year in and year out.

We recommend their show to all of Branson’s visitors. Trust us – you don’t want to miss it!

6. Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery

Located just below the Table Rock Dam, the Shepherd of the Hills hatchery is fun for people of all ages. They have a visitor’s center, live aquariums, and an excellent place to fish for Rainbow Trout right on the Taneycomo Riverfront.

The Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery is open daily and free to the general public.

7. The Tony Roi Elvis Experience

Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience is a blast from the past, featuring the highest-rated Elvis performer in history! Tony Roi displays incredible singing, dancing, and antiques known only to the original King of Rock N’ Roll.

Tony Roi has earned the prestigious “Branson’s best entertainer” award for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 – a monumental accomplishment that is un-paralelled in the history of Branson, Missouri.

If you like Elvis, you’ll love Tony Roi!

8. The Branson Imax

The Branson Imax theatre is one of the largest movie theater complexes in the United States. The Branson Imax movie theater screen is over 6 stories tall, 83 feet wide, and boasts an enormous 22,000 watts of digital surround-sound power!

The Imax is an unforgettable experience you will remember for the rest of your life.

9. Stone Hill Winery

The Stone Hill Winery has been producing top Missouri wine for over 160 years. They are Missouri’s oldest and most recognized winery.

Offer free tours and tastings, Stone Hill Winery provides an informative and fun experience for adults who are interested in the wine making process.

Stone Hill is a great resource for you to look into and learn about the wine industry, right here in the heart of Branson, Missouri.

10. Dogwood Canyon

Dogwood Canyon, located right off of Hwy 86 is the ultimate nature park. It includes over 6 miles of hiking and bicycle trails, along with stocked trout fishing streams and picnic areas.

The landscape of dogwood Canyon is in original, pristine condition and is rich in history, allowing you travel back in time to when the first European settlers traversed the area.

Dogwood Canyon (also known as “the Garden of Eden”) has hiking, walking, horseback, and guided tours to take you through a breath-taking glimpse of the Ozarks scenery.

No matter when you decide to come to Branson, make sure you check out our top-10 activities and attractions. Being local to the Branson area, we definitely know what’s best.

We hope you’ll make the most of your next Branson vacation and have the time of your life!

Many travelers will be taking their entire family on vacation this year. And for those of you who have children, we would like to share a few tips with you to maximize your vacation experience and make sure you stay safe (while the kids still have fun):

1. Keep a close watch on your children at all times.

This is especially true if you are traveling abroad. Foreign countries often have laws and regulations that vary greatly from our own laws here in the United States. Some of them have curfews implemented for everyone under the age 18. And others require that parents be with their children at all times.

Even if your son or daughter is a young adult, it is still very important for you to watch over them and make sure they know the rules of the country you are visiting.

2. Bring games or books to keep your children occupied.

We all know how some children can get extremely bored. And it is imperative to make sure they have plenty of entertaining activities during your trip.

Hand-held video games, books, and even comics or magazines are an excellent way to keep your youngsters from becoming anxious.

3. Bring plenty of food and snacks.

By having an abundance of your children’s favorite snacks, the trip will be much more enjoyable for them. Especially if you are going to be driving for a great distance, having healthy food on hand will help keep your children in a good mood and also save you time by making less stops along the way.

4. Make sure your children pack everything they will need.

This is often times over-looked by most parents. We will let our children do some (if not all) of their own packing. And later down the road, we discover that they might have forgotten an important item or didn’t pack enough clothing to make it through the vacation.

Always check to make sure your children have brought everything they will need. It’s also a good idea to create a checklist of their necessities and examine their luggage before you leave.

5. Plan plenty of children’s activities before arriving to your destination.

By having well-planned activities and fun things for your children to do, they will be less-likely to become bored on your vacation.

Generally speaking, it’s always a good idea to have some kid-oriented things to do when you get to your vacation spot. Going fishing, swimming at the water park, riding go-carts, or even going to the arcade can make all of the difference in the world to your child.

6. Remember to have fun.

Being on your next family vacation should be fun for the entire family. Remember that your children want to have a good time, just like you. By making sure that you have plenty of children’s activities planned, it will really make an overall greater vacation for everyone involved.

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And the reason is pretty simple: saving money. It’s a well-known fact that people can travel and vacation for less money during the fall. Many businesses offer lower rates after the peak season, in an effort to supplement the winter months.

Gasoline is also cheaper during the fall. And even though it might be just a few cents on the dollar, it can definitely add-up in the long run – especially if you plan on driving across the country to reach your destination.

Fall is also more comfortable with a mild temperature. Depending up the climate of your vacation spot, it might be a wise choice to hold off until after August or mid-September.

In our region of the Ozarks (Branson, Missouri) the fall is by-far the most beautiful time of the year. Many of the tress that populate our rolling hills begin to turn vibrant shades of red, gold, and yellow. It’s an amazing thing to witness!

If you are thinking about traveling this fall, we say “Go for it”.

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