Why visit Branson?

The most important reason to visit Branson is that you will never run out of things to do. There are activities in Branson for every member of your family to enjoy.

Do you enjoy the great outdoors?  You can enjoy all sorts of water sports on Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, and Bull Shoals Lake.  If you like to hike, there are hiking trails.  If you're truly adventurous (I'm not), there are zip line tours for you to try.  If your idea of lodging is under the (outdoor) stars, there are campgrounds and RV parks.

Do you like to golf?  Branson has seven golf courses.  There are also a variety of miniature golf courses for those who prefer a less challenging set of holes.

The kids (or the kid in you) will enjoy the go-cart tracks. You can also visit the Silver Dollar City theme park or go to the White Water water park to cool off on a hot summer day.

Is history one of your interests?  There are lots of museums to visit in Branson, including the Titanic museum, the Ralph Foster Museum and even the World's Largest Toy Museum (try to get your kids out of there!).

Are you a shopaholic?  You can shop at three outlet malls, the upscale Branson Landing, the quaint Grand Village or the usual chain stores.  There are also small stores to shop at as well.


Do you love music?  You have your choice of over 100 music shows, in a variety of genres except rap.  That was tried in Branson once, and it didn't go over well.

Do you love to eat?  (Well, who doesn't?)  There are many restaurants for you to treat your taste buds.  You can select from buffets, fine dining restaurants, the usual chain restaurants, or fast food.  Branson also has plenty of ice cream and dessert places to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This will be the eighth year our family will be vacationing in Branson.  We occasionally think about going somewhere else on vacation, but we always return to Branson.  The prices are reasonable, the people are friendly and down to earth, and there are plenty of activities for us to enjoy.  The countryside is beautiful.  And Branson is only about a 4 hour drive from where we live. 

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Next time, I'll post about the various lodging options in Branson.  Until then -

Happy travels!

Diane