Things to do in Branson

Table Rock State Park is the main draw, with boat rentals, hiking and biking trails, and a store. Moonshine Beach is a public swimming beach on Table Rock Lake, and Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area has self-guided trails and an observation tower. For a quicker outdoor stop, Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area has trails and a waterfall.

Silver Dollar City is the biggest family attraction, with rides and waterslides plus craft demos. White Water is a full water park with pools, rivers, and a kids' area. For indoor options, Fritz's Adventure has a ropes course and tunnels, and Branson's Wild World combines animals, an aquarium, and mini-golf.

Branson is known for its theaters. Sight & Sound Theatres puts on elaborate biblical productions, and Dolly Parton's Stampede combines horse stunts with dinner. Legends in Concert features impersonators of famous performers, and Presleys' Country Jubilee offers country and gospel from one of the original local families.

Several outdoor spots don't require a lot of spending. Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area has trails and an observation tower, and Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area offers a waterfall and picnic tables. Dewey Short Visitor Center has interactive exhibits and murals. Moonshine Beach is a public beach on Table Rock Lake.

Branson Landing is a lakeside mall with water features, live shows, and outdoor dining. Tanger Outlets Branson has brand-name outlet stores. For something different, Dick's 5 & 10 is a long-running shop with old-fashioned candy and retro toys, and Branson Craft Mall packs arts, crafts, and food stalls into one indoor space.