Abby our guide was AWESOME. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The cool tour was a welcome…read morereprieve from the heat outside. Ask for Abby, she's great!

What a beautiful cool spot - especially for cave lovers!…read more Came here during a family trip to Branson. We loved the cave tour. Shout out to Emma for being an awesome tour guide. We paid for our tickets upon arrival and were given a tour time. The tour itself was absolutely beautiful. It is very steep and narrow with at least 200 steps. Wear good shoes with grips because the floor is also wet at times. I don't recommend bringing babies or toddlers, but we managed to do it with a toddler. I was just scared the whole time lol.

What a great day!!!! Highly recommend this tour! Where can you find a basically private group tour…read moreof four caves ?? Be ready to get muddy, but worth it! Thanks so much to Bruce, Jacob and John!!! If you plan to do anything in Branson.. you should add this to your list!

Amazing drinks and atmosphere! We went for the veterans recognition. Get there early to walk…read morearound and see the grounds and church.

What a beautiful lake…read more The scenery is just gorgeous! There is lots of traffic but the lake is big enough that there is plenty of room. Later in the season and maybe not as much rain and the water would have been warmer but it didn't deter our kids from jumping in. There are coves to relax in, coves to play in, and coves to party in... it is a lake with something for everyone.

Somewhere in Branson, tucked behind the tourist shops and fudge factories, we decided to go full…read morenature mode and hit the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area--which sounds way more intense than it actually is. I was half-expecting to see a bear with a banjo or a raccoon running a moonshine still. Instead, we got about 140 acres of surprisingly legit wilderness... with signs. Lots of signs. Branson knows how to label a rock. The trail started off innocent enough--wood chips, some chirping birds, a suspicious squirrel staring us down. Then came the stairs. Not like "oh look, a couple of steps," but 315 stone steps carved into the side of a bluff like Mother Nature was training for a StairMaster commercial. Whoever built these things must have been part mountain goat, part lunatic. Down we went, each step echoing with the soundtrack of my thighs weeping. Somewhere between Step 89 and existential crisis, we passed a little cave where I'm 83% sure a wizard lives. It was cool, literally and metaphorically. We didn't go in though--look, we respect magical real estate. At the bottom was a view of Lake Taneycomo so pretty it made me forgive the stair situation. There were trees, chirping birds, and a breeze that whispered, "Hey, good luck going back up." We lingered at a little waterfall trickle (emphasis on trickle--it hadn't rained much) and contemplated faking an injury to avoid the climb. Eventually, we powered back up, legs shaking, pride shattered, but hearts full. Or maybe that was just dehydration. Back at the top, we found a porch swing near the ruins of an old homestead, which felt like a reward from the hiking gods. If you ever wanted to swing gently while staring into the distance and pretending you're in a Nicholas Sparks movie, this is your spot. All in all, 5 stars would hike again. Just next time, I'm bringing hiking poles.

People who go to Branson for shows and shopping are missing the REAL beauty of this place. I did…read morethe two mile loop that takes you down to the lake and back up to the parking lot. The beauty of the Ozarks is breathtaking! There are restrooms and covered picnic tables as well.

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.

This place was so much fun! Coming from NY (used to Dorney park, NJ six flags, Hershey, etc) it was…read morea breath of fresh air to visit a theme park with truly nice, welcoming employees who actually show they enjoy their jobs. Everywhere we went be it online for the rides or to refill our souvenir cups there was always a friendly, helpful face there to assist. I would definitely return. Great place for older kids and young. Lots of fun for all ages.

Great experience, Staff was very nice and informative, kayaks were nice and in decent shape. River…read morewas cold, lots of fish and wildlife along the way. Thought it was a good value in a tourist spot. Recommend 100% if you're in the Branson area.

Issac and Hannah were so awesome and helpful during our visit. They checked us in and got us in our…read morekayak quickly. The launch is super easy and the instructions on where to go were clear. This is a great choice when you are thinking about a kayak outing self-guided. It is a great value and we would recommend these folks if you are looking for some time on the water.

I have never seen such a beautiful area covered up by so much ugliness. On top of everything being…read moreover priced they have very high sales taxes. Part of the taxes go for beautification of Branson. What do they do with the money?? The boardwalk and lake front are full of weeds, leaves and trash. I'm not talking a little a little bit, everything from diapers to beer cans to what ever ends up there. I even saw a city employee using a scoop shovel to throw the garbage and leaves off of the service road into the lake. they rest of the landing and downtown are not much better. Very disappointed in the whole area. Dave Mueller

Branson is in the southwestern portion of Missouri. If you're interested in seeing any type of…read moremusical show...Branson is the place to be!! For the 2 and a half days I was there...I saw a show every day. They're musical/broadway shows. I hate to say it's like a "poor man's" version of NYC broadway shows...but the entertainment reminded me of like, cruise type shows. And, for me...there's nothing wrong with that. I just think I'm a little jaded having grown up in NY and having seen shows like Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera. But Branson is such a cool town regardless. The first day my father and I visited...they were having a free concert in the middle of town. The Platters, an old Motown musical group came on stage and sang "Great Pretender"! I absolutely love that song and my father grew up to Motown music so we were very happy. From there we bought concert tickets to a Motown show, and did a 50's themed musical show as well. There's other things to do in Branson as well for families. There's a replica Titanic cruise ship which you can tour. They have a Hollywood museum to explore. An American Bandstand musical theater. You can ride the Branson scenic railroad which is located in the heart of town. And you can walk around central/downtown Branson to buy souvenirs, trinkets, and t-shirts to take home. Downtown Branson has a quaint/small town type feeling and it was fun to explore the streets. The city of Branson reminded me of Gatlinberg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee...if anyone has ever visited those cities, I think you'd find similarities in all of them. Overall, I really enjoyed my time in Branson. The shows/concerts I saw were entertaining and truly brought out the real feel of what Branson, Missouri is all about. I would recommend visiting for a few days. My father and I drove from Memphis on a 3 city tour. But Branson has an airport which you can fly into. It's also located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains in Missouri.

We've been to Silver Dollar City 4 times now and here's what I've learned…read more... get there 40 minutes before opening on a Sunday. No one will be there. Park in the free parking lot as close as you can get! Bring a small fanny pack with you, they won't check it. You'll get to do the pledge of allegiance & national anthem & the park will open. Make sure that while they're doing the POA & NA that you're sitting at the gate by time traveler. After that, do the time traveler and start making your rounds to all the other big rides before the heat. By this time it will be noon or close to it. Get a sweet treat & water, sit & relax, go see a show. Once you're done if you're done for the day, head out and stop by the taffy store & cinnamon rolls (SO good & worth the money for real). Then head to your favorite fast food restaurant at like 1-2 pm. Then you have time to get back to your room, shower, nap, and get ready for dinner! It's honestly perfect. I took a star off though because every time I'm at silver dollar city, powder keg is down. This time- powder keg, outlaw run, and fire in the hole were all down... so we went to the park to only ride Wildfire & Time Traveler twice plus the barn swing. It's hard because the park really isn't that big for thrill seekers.... you have your main big rides but if 2 of them are down it really stinks. They weren't just down for maintenance for a little bit and re-opened.... They were down for 2 full days which now makes me a little nervous I do love how much they love & respect America & veterans. The water refill stations are very nice. AC in all of the stores is a major win!

Silver Dollar City was an awesome experience. We had a two day pass, and used it all. Be prepared…read moreto walk up and down hills. Stay hydrated throughout your visit. It was super hot. The park offered free water and ice at all venues that sold food or drinks. The park staff was super friendly and well trained. This place is massive and we needed 2 days to do everything we wanted to do. There is free parking, and a shuttle to get you from the parking lot to the park. We were able to bring in lunch, snacks, and drinks. We rented a double stroller at a cost of $28 which worked well for our 3 year old and our food and drink's containers. There are rides and activities for all ages. We really enjoyed the train ride, and the interactions during that ride. If you are elderly you may want to consider renting a motorized assistance device to make your park experience more enjoyable. Getting in to and out of the parking lot was a breeze. You may want to consider a family photo to commemorate your visit. All in all there was fun had by all.

Didn't have the best experience with our stay, but Kyle made things right and we really appreciate…read morethat.

This was our second year staying with thousand hills. The first stay was nice and is why it's…read moregetting the two stars, the cabin floors were so dirty. The high traffic areas needed some serious cleaning. The master bed was all caved in and broken. Just a really bad experience. My kids knees were visibly dirty from just crawling around on the floors like toddlers do. If this is what's considered clean, then I would not recommend these cabins. It was pretty gross.

Our cabin was not clean and had multiple maintenance issues. Maintenance had to make several trips…read moreto address the problems.

It amazes me that wherever one checks to see reviews of anything, regardless of what it is, or how…read moremany 5 star ratings something earns, there is always one 1 star rating. Always. No matter what is being reviewed. The Taj Mahal probably has one 1 star rating..... We have stayed here perhaps 4 or 5x thru the years & it is a lovely place. Lovely. Everything worked fine. Unit clean & spacious. People couldn't be more helpful or kind. Wonderful location-- off highway down a country road so when you get there it is quiet & all looks rural. Yet when you come back to highway, Table Rock Lake State Park is right across the street and State Park Marina adjacent. How good can it get? Walks & picnics possible right off this lake so close by. Can have a simple lunch on the marina by the boats right nearby. Trophy Run Resort swimming pool in lovely location surrounded by now mature trees. Units have screened in porches & decks with grills.Fishing is possible right on Trophy Run site. To us it is a special place to stay--not far from the shows & restaurants but in quiet, pastoral location with well appointed units & responsive, caring staff. Do yourself a favor & don't give credence to the 1 star review..