Super cool building with the giant octopus. Excellent aquarium! Great variety of marine life to…read morecheck out. The place is well kept, all the aquatic life looked very healthy. Throughly enjoyed it and so did everyone in my group. I totally recommend visiting when in the Branson area and even making the drive if visiting the Springfield area. Also, I recommend being the "fiver" pass. That's good for the aquarium, the wax museum, the hall of mirrors, the castle of chaos, and the mini golf course.

Family and I decided to visit this aquarium over the weekend while we were celebrating the first…read moreweekend of summer. When you walk in, they scan your tickets and then have you take a picture with the giant octopus. Next, they give you some 3-D glasses and have you watch a 4-D introductory video. It was cute and fun to feel the vibrations and wind. The actual aquarium is actually smaller than other aquariums and can take you less than 30 minutes to walk through. While we were at the gift shop, another member of the group and I decided to check out our group photo. We followed all the directions from the signs and waited for an employee to come over to the counter. However, what we didn't expect was the employee (longer blonde hair, maybe 16-17 years old) to walk another group over and then proceed to tell us that she wasn't going to help us because we didn't follow directions. When I asked what directions we didn't follow, she pointed to the sign and said that we went into the wrong entrance. When I told her that we did go through that entrance and had been waiting to be helped, she proceeded to continue to be rude to us and directed her attention to the other group. We ended up leaving without seeing what our group photo looked like. Overall, this aquarium is just okay and probably won't be returning next time I am in Missouri.

My family really enjoyed our experience at The Butterfly Palace. It was such a neat idea we…read morecouldn't resist going in. By far the best part of the experience was the large butterfly arena with different butterflies from around the world. They give you this flower connected to a nectar vile and the butterflies basically come to you. In addition you get a laminated sheet which tells you what butterflies are in there so you can identify them. There are so many butterflies you almost forget about the pretty hummingbirds around. There is a cool mirror maze, 3D movie and slide to keep your kids occupied. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they care about their job. Prices paid for admissions which was a little pricier than expected: Child- $11.00 per ticket Adult - $32.00 per ticket Senior- $29.00 per ticket However, it's one of those prices you pay that you feel goes to a good cause to help the butterflies and other animals there. Overall, it's worth the visit if you are into that sort of thing or want to try something different than mini golf :). Just getting photo ops with my children and the butterflies is a mom and dad's dream if you can imagine lol. A great time and experience!

We visited The Butterfly Palace during a time when some of the exhibits were closed including the…read moreslide that our kiddos were so excited about. However, even with expansion work going on and things unavailable that we were excited for during our visit it was still a five star visit. The Butterfly Palace is an absolute must if you are visiting the area. We paid high price for so many attractions and this one was by far a favorite. The flight of the monarch's 3D movie was such a quick and educational film and the small reptile area had wonderful staff. Thank you to Evan that was the most patient and kind employee that we encountered while there. She answered all of my toddler's questions without feeling dismissed or in a hurry to move on. The butterfly room was beautiful. Educational for both adults and children with identification cards, binoculars, and magnifying glasses. I could have stayed there much longer than we did waiting for butterflies to land and admiring their beauty. It was truly a fantastic experience for all ages. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. My only thing I would say is how crowded it gets. I felt like at one point it was shoulder to shoulder. I'm not sure they have limits on the amount of people in the room at one time or a way that they move people through. Either way 5/5 or 10/10!

Location Just off 265, west of downtown Branson…read moreParking Large open lot Atmosphere Fun-open-lit up at night Service Friendly and helpful Ride First you check in on an ipad and sign a waiver. Next you watch a video. Then they weigh you and check the height of the children. Weight limit is 300 pounds. They are big on safety-one at a time they seat you in the "coaster"- you are buckled in with 2 safety straps-additional child straps. There are handles to hold to control speed. I am not big on speed and went slow. The coaster climbs through the woods and fake animals are scattered throughout. At the top there is a shed and guide who gives a thumbs up and down the hill you go-tilting slightly at times and circling around. They assist you and unstrap you at the end. A photo is taken 3/4 of the way down-smile and try not to look scared! Summary All the locals recommended this ride as the most scenic and it was! Great fun-even for me who is skiddish about heights and speed. Note-second ride is discounted. Best ride ever! Loved it!!

Came here with my daughter and grandson. It was about 10 o'clock at night when we got our tickets…read moreand didn't get on the coaster until 11:30. If we knew how long it was gonna take to get on the coaster we wouldn't have gone that late. I think the people that give you your tickets should say how long of a wait it would be before you actually wait in line. The track was very pretty all lit up, but what I didn't like was it was very fast and around every turn I thought the coaster was gonna fly right off the track. I kept pulling back for the brakes to slow it down a bit but the brakes didn't work at all. My daughter said the same thing. I love coasters, but I just didn't feel safe on this one. Maybe that's just the way mountain coasters are I'm used to amusement park coasters.

Wonderworks was a fantastic experience. Way cooler than we expected. We ended up spending 6 hours…read morehere and riding most of the rides multiple times. It was a fairly slow day in terms of people (Friday before Memorial Day) so wait times were low which was nice. The amount of different exhibits for all ages was nice and it offered a number of things we could all do as a family. The stand up Twister game was a family favorite as was laser tag. the XD theatre and the Wonder Coaster ended up being their overall favorites. Our boys are 14,10 and 7 and all do them loved it. Will be back.

First let me say that I am a tour bus driver and I have taken groups to the Pigeon Forge location…read moreand had an excellent experience there. Because of my experience in Pigeon Forge, I brought my wife to the Branson Location so she could have a good experience with me. I am totally disappointed in the Branson location because so many of the exhibits and interactive activities were not working. Upon leaving I informed the manager That I was not happy and why. He acted totally indifferent with only a half-hearted apology and multiple excuses. No offers for refund, free admission next time, etc. I don't think that my patronage had any value at this location and as a result I will not be endorsing visiting bus tours to patronize this location either. Absolute Failure at Branson Wonder WORKS. Too bad there isn't a half star choice for reviews.

We booked tickets with Groupon & had the best time! It does get crowded quickly but just know you…read morecan leave and come back if you keep your wrist band on. The only thing I think could be improved is the attitudes of some of the workers (a few looked miserable)

Great spot for kids to run off that extra energy. They will climb, slide and jump around. Family…read morefriendly and snacks on site. Adventure awaits!

I walked right in and walked straight out. there was barely any food and the pizza that was…read moreavailable is disgusting. there were flys all over the place and a whole bunch more of other bugs. half the games were broken. did not have fun especially not this spot. 0/10 never coming back.

Nice little indoor miniature golf course. Neat little clothing store…read more Park around back to get away from the sales pitches at the front door. kind of annoying especially when you say no thanks. You just have to walk off and let them talk to the air. Miniature golf lady was very nice and fun. Bathrooms are acceptable. Older and could use more attention. Over all great place to go for miniature golf and some unique clothing items and gifts. I think their restaurant is buffet but we just go there for the shopping and miniature golf. They also have a hotel, show, and another building with all things entertainment for the younger crowds. Would get 4 stars but the walk in the door sales people are annoying so giving them a three. I don't know if it was me I would get rid of something hindering business. We would definitely go there more if that little booth of sales people wasn't there or at least say Ok have a nice visit instead of continuing their pitch after you have said no thank you and start walking off.

If you're in Branson, Silver Dollar City is one of those places you pretty much have to experience…read moreat least once. What really sets this place apart is the entertainment. There are shows happening all day long, from live music and bluegrass to comedy and saloon-style performances. Depending on the season, there are also special productions throughout the park. It's nice to be able to sit down, take a break, and still feel like you're part of the experience. And since the shows are included with admission, it adds a lot of value to your visit. It's also a great spot if you have younger kids. There is plenty for them to do beyond just rides, including play areas, interactive attractions, and even a train ride. It's not one of those parks where little kids are limited. They can stay busy all day. The whole park has a really cool 1880s theme and is honestly one of the most beautiful theme parks I've been to. Between the shops, craftsmen, and scenery, it feels more like an experience than just rides. That said, be ready for a lot of walking. This park is very hilly and you will feel it by the end of the day. Lines can also get long during busy times. Overall, it's a really unique place with a ton to do for all ages. Between the shows, rides, and kid-friendly activities, you can easily spend a full day here and still not see everything.

Visited here on a Thursday and Friday, Thursday was better than Friday. We were able to get on…read moreeverything on Thursday and did re-rides of what we liked Friday. Time traveler is awesome! The park has a lot of hills. Some of the restaurants closed early, wasn't sure if it was the time of year we were there or because it was a weekday. Food is okay in the park, nothing spectacular. Make sure to check out the cave tour!

Amazing ride with great food!!!!! The performer Grant F did a great job with his guitar! Such…read moreskill!!!!

Had a wonderful time on the train. Grant was amazing! We enjoyed his story and his music.read more