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The segment on Branson on Larry the Cable Guy’s show Only in America was good, but it only showed a part (and indeed only a few of the shows) of Branson. Larry should have probably planned a whole show just on Branson, since there’s so much to do in Branson. Branson is so much more than just the shows, although that might be enough for some folks to visit Branson. Branson also has wonderful outdoor activities, shopping opportunities, and learning opportunities. I’ll outline some of them below.

If you’re an outdoorsy type of person, there are lots of great things for you to do in Branson. If you enjoy fishing, Lake Taneycomo has some of the best trout fishing in the U.S. If you like boating or jet skiing, Table Rock Lake is for you. If you like to hike, there are several hiking trails for you to choose from. If you like ziplining, there are several zipline courses for you to choose from. If you like to play golf, there are several golf courses for you to choose from, and some of the courses have condominiums on them, so you can stay and play at the same place. There are also many mini-golf facilities and go-kart tracks for family fun.

Do you love to shop? There are two big outlet malls for you to spend your money at. In addition to the outlet malls, there is the upscale Branson Landing. If small shops are more your cup of tea, there are lots of them in old downtown Branson and other areas of Branson.

You may be on vacation, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Stop by the replica of the Titanic to learn more about the people on the ship and the ship itself. Go to the World’s Largest Toy Museum to see all the toys. Stop by Ripley’s Believe It or Not to see all the strange and wonderful exhibits. Visit the Ralph Foster Museum at the College of the Ozarks to see all the displays and the taxidermied animals. And until the end of the year, visit the Veteran’s Memorial Museum to learn about our military. And of course, there are the shows, more than what I can describe here.

As you can see, Branson has an activity for just about anyone. And Branson is not just a summer vacation destination – there are activities year round. So since summer is almost over, consider a fall or a winter trip to Branson, a great destination!

Thanks for reading! See you next time!

Happy travels,
Diane