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Nestled within the beautiful highland region known as The Ozarks, Branson is best described as a family-friendly Las Vegas. The lively Missouri city also features its very own strip filled with live entertainment, neon lights and elaborately decorated buildings.

Branson has a seemingly endless array of entertainment for all ages, but one must-see is the 1880s-style theme park of Silver Dollar City. It’s home to over 40 rides and attractions, such as rollercoasters, live shows and local craftspeople demonstrating how the likes of blacksmiths, glassblowers and potters plied their trade in the Old West. The park is also home to Whitewater which offers a huge variety of thrilling water slides and an 800-foot-long lazy river.

The family-fun hub of Branson is filled with things to do. Live shows are a staple of Branson’s strip, which can be enjoyed at almost any time of day. A ride along the Branson Scenic Railway will give you an incredible journey through the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. You can enhance your trip with a four-course candlelit dinner and views through domed glass ceilings in specific carriages. The city’s cultural sights also have an extra wow factor, such as the Titanic Museum which is housed in a half-scale replica of the ill-fated vessel. Inside you’ll find a replica of the Grand Staircase which took a million dollars to construct and over 400 objects related to the ship.

Tonight

From £46 per night

This weekend

From £133 per night

Next weekend

From £133 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency US$10 = £7.92
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Average weekend price £67 per night
Average weekday price £67 per night
Typical stay 2 nights

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8.0

Branson, if you know your way around, it a nice place to...

26 March 2024

Branson, if you know your way around, it a nice place to visit. We went to Branson Landing just to walk around, ate at Shogun's (and had a great chef there), and spent some time walking around Silver Dollar City (expensive, but we have season passes - it makes taking our grandchildren there during the summer and for Christmas a little cheaper and gets us into WhiteWater as well). However, I grew up around there, so I know many of the back roads and shortcuts around town so I don't have to deal with the traffic issues that most visitors have to deal with. If you drive the main drag it can take forever to get around. Familiarize yourself with the different routes (red, yellow, and blue) that will help you get around town easier. There are some good shows - again, it can be a bit expensive. We are planning a miniature golf trip to Branson in July with one of our granddaughters. Lots of different courses to play with some trips to the mountain coasters, WhiteWater, and Tanger Outlet Mall thrown in.

Timothy
Timothy United States
4.0

Branson has become a money trap.

22 March 2024

Branson has become a money trap. The price has doubled in the last year and the quality is less than half of what it used to be. Don't eat at starving Marvin's buffet it's hands down the worst food in Branson and the most expensive.

Anonymous
4.0

The main street was full of carnivals rides, ticket booths.

16 March 2024

The main street was full of carnivals rides, ticket booths. Theatre's, fast food, restaurants. The overall feel of an area that has past its prime. Also very congested. The old town had the regular souvenir stores. Did find a wonderful Romanian cafe called Translavania for great cappuccinos and caramel rolls. Branson seems like a blend of tacky main drag, old town and delightful river walk area. If I were to visit again, I would look for accommodations outside of Branson. We stayed at a hotel with a high rating and I would give it a poor rating. Most of the lodging choices were worse than where we stayed. Entertainment trying hard but loosing it's luster. We ate dinner both nights at Cheddars from scratch cooking. Very good and reasonable. Clean and new.

Richard and Joanne
Richard and Joanne United States
2.0

Unfriendly people.

3 March 2024

Unfriendly people.Avoid anyone offering TIMESHARES, CONDOS SALES PITCHES! They offer you free stays that are filled with small print FEEs like cleaning, resort fee, taxes on free, restrictions, cancellation fees, etc Avoid like a plague. You are NOT welcome to leave during their extended presentations followed by additional sales pitches hidden as surveys. Total scam

Ken
Ken United States
10

The quality of food in Branson is world class.

21 February 2024

The quality of food in Branson is world class. You have to try Chedder's Scratch Kitchen on Hy 76. Also, Charlie's smoke house. There is always something to do in Branson. Plus, a lot of shopping opportunities.

Ben
Ben United States
10

Branson was fabulous.

23 January 2024

Branson was fabulous. We were in a ice and snow storm. Door dash delivered out food from the restaurants that we could not get too because of the inclement weather. The road crews worked hard and we were able to get around Branson safely the next day. Everyone was kind, friendly as well as welcoming. We had IHOP delivered as well as Starbucks. I was able to do a bit of shopping at Branson Hills shopping center. Visit my Mother at the hospital, as well as visit Hollister, Mo. The laundry mat is fabulous there. I know that the Butterfly Palace is open even in January and a fantastic experience for Everyone. The people that work in Branson and live in Branson will never disappoint you. I'm not talking about the show people. Although them too. I am speaking about the door dash drivers, McDonald's worker, The police department, EMS, as well as all the Employees at Cox hospital. The road crews. Cashier's, greeters, waitresses, Cafeteria, cooks,as well as, the gas attendants. All of the hotel staff. The thrift stores are amazing. Everything works together like a fine oiled machine. Without all these wonderful people, their would be no Branson. Their is so much to do and experience in Branson and the surrounding areas. The lakes- Taney Como, Bull Shoals, or even just a short drive into Arkansas. You have fishing, boating, floating, etc. So come on and have some fun, relax or go nonstop here in Branson. Cox Hospital will not disappoint. Impressive... Even volunteer, to help the less fortunate or someone in need. Vacation as well as giving back. I wouldn't avoid anything. I just appreciate it all. So enjoy. I have, I did, I do and I will. Don't forget to check out other areas around Branson. Hidden Gems everywhere.

Haushahn
Haushahn

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