Branson Attractions
Branson, in south-west Missouri, with no false modesty, calls itself "Live country music capital of the universe". The "Strip" is crowded with music palaces, where country music greats perform, souvenir booths selling all imaginable kinds of kitsch, motels and restaurants.
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Silver Dollar City
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This theme park showcases traditional craftsmen at work with demonstrations of glassblowing, blacksmithing, pottery, and candy making, as well as others.
American Presidents Museum
The American Presidents Museum in Branson allows visitors to spend time in the Oval office and learn about the West Wing, as well as tour the Hall of First Ladies is filled with memorabilia from Grace Coolidge through Laura Bush. The Freedom Shrine provides photographs of original documents such as the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and Roosevelt's Four Freedoms Speech.
Branson Landing Cruises
The Lake Queen riverboat sightseeing cruise offers a tour of Lake Taneycomo.
Branson Scenic Railway
A narrated history of the area and the railroad are presented on this round trip excursion through the Ozark foothills.
Branson Scenic Railway
206 East Main
Branson, MO 65616-2716
United States
206 East Main
Branson, MO 65616-2716
United States
Phone 1 (417) 334-6110
Fax 1 (417) 336-3909
Celebration City (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
Celebration City has amusement rides, games, an emporium with a variety of food and the Ozark WildCat, a wooden rollercoaster that reaches speeds of 45 mph.
Celebration City has amusement rides, games, an emporium with a variety of food and the Ozark WildCat, a wooden rollercoaster that reaches speeds of 45 mph.
College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks is a liberal arts college that is maintained and staffed by its students in order to defray the cost of education. The campus greenhouse has an orchid collection that numbers over 6,000 and the Williams Memorial Chapel has a 96-bell tower.
The Ralph Foster Museum houses thousands of objects highlighting archaeology, history, firearms, antiques, natural history, fine arts, and geology. The Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen started in 1934 and produces more than 40,000 cakes each year.
The Ralph Foster Museum houses thousands of objects highlighting archaeology, history, firearms, antiques, natural history, fine arts, and geology. The Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen started in 1934 and produces more than 40,000 cakes each year.
Dixie Stampede
Dixie Stampede features 32 horses, dozens of cast members and seating for 1,000 in a 35,000-square- foot arena.
Gray Line Sightseeing Tours
Bus tours of Branson and the Ozarks are offered.
Gray Line Sightseeing Tours
1316 West Highway 76, Suite 192
Branson, MO
United States
1316 West Highway 76, Suite 192
Branson, MO
United States
Phone 1 (417) 335-4466
Fax 1 (417) 335-4670
Harold Bell Wright Museum
The Harold Bell Wright Museum contains the original manuscript for the novel, The Shepherd of the Hills, along with first editions of all Wright's books. The museum features a 24-minute film produced by Wright's son, Norman, who was a director for Walt Disney Studios for 32 years.
Hollywood Wax Museum
Throughout the Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, visitors will see life-size wax figures of movie, television and recording stars all displayed in the authentic scenes that made them famous. From Lucille Ball to Lucy Lui, John Wayne to Johnny Depp and Elvis to Will Smith, visitors will rub elbows with the stars-caught in the act of performing the most famous scenes in entertainment history. Skip down the Yellow Brick Road, sail aboard the Titanic, encounter Frankenstein and Freddy.
Mansion Theatre
The Mansion Theatre presents musical productions and theatrical performances.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Ride the Duck Amphibious Vehicle Tour
This narrated tour is offered aboard a restored WWII amphibious vehicle known as a duck. The tours are a combination of Branson, Baird Mountain and a lake tour.
Ride the Duck Amphibious Vehicle Tour
2320 West Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
United States
2320 West Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
United States
Phone 1 (417) 266-7600
Fax 1 (417) 266-7611
Ripley's Believe It or Not
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Branson is one of the most photographed buildings In the world. Missouri holds the record for the worst earthquake. In 1812 an earthquake measuring more than 8.0 on the Richter Scale occurred at New Madrid causing the Mississippi River to run backwards for three days and Church bells to ring In Philadelphia!
The foyer of the building is also designed to appear as it would have when the earthquake hit!
The foyer of the building is also designed to appear as it would have when the earthquake hit!
Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The larger than life statue of Trigger greets visitors in front of the Roy Rogers -Dale Evans Museum. The museum highlights the personal and television life of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Exhibits include personal items, photographs, colorful costumes, parade saddles, as well as memorabilia from the silver screen and television.
The larger than life statue of Trigger greets visitors in front of the Roy Rogers -Dale Evans Museum. The museum highlights the personal and television life of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Exhibits include personal items, photographs, colorful costumes, parade saddles, as well as memorabilia from the silver screen and television.
Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is a cold-water facility used to raise rainbow and brown trout. Exhibits describe trout spawning, egg development and fish rearing.
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
483 Hatchery Road
Branson, MO 65616-8971
United States
483 Hatchery Road
Branson, MO 65616-8971
United States
Phone 1 (417) 334-4865
Fax 1 (417) 334-4996
Hours
May 26 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 4 to May 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Shepherd of the Hills Homestead
Shepherd of the Hills Homestead is a working homestead featured in Harold Bell Wright's novel of the same name. The site contains one of the leading character's homes, Old Matt's Cabin and most of the original furnishings.
The Shepherd of the Hills complex features an outdoor drama, dinner show, homestead tours, horseback riding trails and Inspiration Tower.
The Shepherd of the Hills complex features an outdoor drama, dinner show, homestead tours, horseback riding trails and Inspiration Tower.
Shepherd of the Hills Homestead
Route 1, Box 770
Branson, MO 65615-0770
United States
Route 1, Box 770
Branson, MO 65615-0770
United States
Phone 1 (417) 334-4191
Fax 1 (417) 334-4617
Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre
The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre features America's longest running outdoor drama. The drama involves 80 actors, 40 horses, an actual burning log cabin, and a vintage 1908 DeWitt automobile. The drama was taken from Harold Bell Wright's epic story.
Shepherd of the Hills Homestead
Route 1, Box 770
Branson, MO 65615-0770
United States
Route 1, Box 770
Branson, MO 65615-0770
United States
Phone 1 (417) 334-4191
Fax 1 (417) 334-4617
Table Rock Dam and Visitors Center
Table Rock Dam generates hydroelectric power for several nearby states. The Visitor Center has many exhibits and displays that tell how the dam was constructed as well as provide information about the dam's inner workings. Various artifacts reminiscent of the construction of the dam plus an exhibit displaying the wildlife that make Table Rock Lake their habitat are found within the center.
Talking Rocks Cavern
Talking Rocks is a living crystal cave with formations of many different kinds, colors, and textures growing closely together. Professional guides lead visitors 100 feet deep along historic lighted paths, through millions of glistening crystalline formations. In addition to the cave tour, there is a one-mile nature trail that winds through a portion of the 400-acre wildlife preserve, complete with a lookout tower.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Waltzing Waters
Piano virtuoso, Frederick, plays music on two concert grand pianos at the same time! He is surrounded by 40,000 gallons of dancing, shimmering waterfalls, spinning rainbows and spectacular lighting.
