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Top 38 Things To Do in Branson

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#1Legends In Concert

Enjoy one of the greatest live tribute shows, Legends in Concert, at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater, and see a talented cast of all-star tribute art...

recommend88% of travelers recommend

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$41
per adult
Legends In Concert

#2Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai

Go on an enchanting journey through China with a show that combines beautiful costumes, stunning scenery, and the unbelievable art of acrobatics—right in the...

recommend72% of travelers recommend

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$40
per adult
Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai

#3Lake Taneycomo Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

Experience Lake Taneycomo as the sun sinks beneath the horizon during a sightseeing dinner cruise. Climb aboard a luxury yacht and soak up the scenery before...

recommend90% of travelers recommend

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$54
per adult
Lake Taneycomo Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

#4Branson Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center

Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center is among Branson's best entertainment values, with plenty of fun for adults and children alike. Enter this spectacu...

recommend88% of travelers recommend

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$26
per adult
Branson Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center

#5Butterfly Palace

Step into a tropical paradise at Branson's Butterfly Palace, a lush and balmy indoor rainforest filled with thousands of colorful, fluttering butterflies. Ex...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$23
per adult
Butterfly Palace

#6The Haygoods

Get the chance to see the incredible musical talent of the Haygoods, the smash-hit siblings who have been performing together for 24 years. With energetic ch...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$43
per adult
The Haygoods

#7The Pierce Arrow Show

Experience the Pierce Arrow Show and witness one of the best family comedy performances in Branson, Missouri. With a winning combination of side-splitting, f...

recommend86% of travelers recommend

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$43
per adult
The Pierce Arrow Show

#8Motown Downtown tribute show

Let's fo back to when music was really music. From Motown's 1st release :Money" by Barrett Strong, to the pulsating sounds of Smokey Robinson's " O...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$34
per adult
Motown Downtown tribute show

#9VIP Wine Tasting and Dinner Tour

Try out the tastes of the Ozarks at some of the best wineries and distilleries around Branson, and then dine out at one of the best restaurants in town. This...

recommend98% of travelers recommend

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$81
per adult
VIP Wine Tasting and Dinner Tour

#10Track Family Fun Parks

The Track Family Fun Parks is celebrating 30 plus years of offering family fun entertainment in Branson. This year enjoy our new 2 hour pass (valid at select...

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$40
per traveler
Track Family Fun Parks

Things To Do in Branson

If you like classic American cities with a distinct regional flavor, you should plan on placing a trip to Branson, Missouri, on your bucket list. Known as the Live Entertainment Capital of the World, Branson is home to many top quality performing venues.

Attractions in Branson include the Glen Campbell Goodtime Theatre, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, the Black Oak Amphitheatre, the Branson Variety Theatre, and the Grand Country Music Hall.

Other Branson activities include the largest Veteran's Day celebration on Earth, tours of nearby wineries in the Missouri countryside and enjoying water sports in Table Rock Lake. Among other well-loved Branson excursions is a visit to Marble Cave, which features square dancing and realistic replica of an old western town. Ozark Mountain culture is also well-represented in Branson.

Although most experts agree the best time to be a tourist in Branson is during the summer when the popular waterfront area is teeming with activities, there are plenty of things to do in Branson during the winter as well - particularly if you are visiting the area with the object of taking in some of the to-quality entertainment.

If you love old buildings, you should get a map of the Branson's historic downtown and go exploring. You'll find plenty of interesting places to peruse, and you will be able to ride the trolley for free. Among the must see spots are the Centennial Museum, the Branson Scenic Railway, the Titanic Museum, and the Ripley's Odditorium.

Whether you are looking for activities in local Branson neighborhoods or want to take the family on some of the more well-known Branson tours during your visit, calling our office here at Expedia is an excellent first step in your Branson adventure.