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.

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!

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.

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.

Having made multiple visits to Branson and Silver Dollar City, Tim and I hadn't returned to Silver…read moreDollar City in about six years. The park had undergone changes, yet it remained an entertaining destination. The kids enjoyed the rides, Natalie and I conquered Miss Avery a 11-month-old in tow, ensuring she was fed and moving about in her stroller. I also rode the smaller rides with Eleanor, and I found some of these rides quite physically demanding due to the spinning, as Scarlett has moved on to bigger attractions. It was a fun filled day with laughs ,lots of food ,lots of resting stops for Nat and I . Harvest fest returns September 11 to October 31 Old-time Christmas November 7 through January 2, 2027 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO, US, 65616

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.