Things to do in Southwest Missouri

Activities, attractions and tours

Sight and Sound Theatres featuring a park, outdoor art and heritage architecture
Sight and Sound Theatres featuring a park, outdoor art and heritage architecture
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Wilsons Creek National Battlefield showing interior views
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1. Branson Landing

Branson Landing is a mall overlooking Lake Taneycomo, with a spectacular design and a great range of activities. Its shopping and dining options are extensive, while the fountains and light displays are impressive as evening falls. Stroll along the shopping center’s majestic boardwalk to watch the fountain shows.
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The decorative fire and water fountain at the Branson Landing shopping center in Branson, Missouri, USA.

2. Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City is a thrilling amusement park with a late 19th-century theme that induces nostalgia and charm. It is known for its clean and friendly setting, with plenty of food and shopping options. Bring the whole family to indulge in the thrilling sensations of the roller coasters, water rides and caves.
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Silver Dollar City featuring rides as well as a small group of people

3. Table Rock Lake

Outdoor recreation for all ages beckons visitors to the clean waters and serpentine coastline of Table Rock Lake. From land or water, this is an ideal place to experience the natural delights of Missouri’s Ozarks.
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Table Rock Lake

4. Sight and Sound Theatres

Sight & Sound Theatres is one of the largest Christian theater companies in the country and one of the highest attended live theaters in Branson, Missouri. Enjoy amazing stories in a majestic 2,000-seat theater with a 300-foot (90-meter) wraparound stage. See great performances with a talented cast and sets up to 40 feet (12 meters) high.
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Sight and Sound Theatres featuring a park and heritage architecture

5. Titanic Museum

The Titanic Museum Attraction is a very popular site in Branson, Missouri. See more than 400 artifacts on display in many galleries, have fun with the interactive elements throughout the ship and enjoy a fantastic place full of beautiful and interesting details that recreate the glamorous and tragic experience of this 1912 luxury ship.
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Titanic Museum showing heritage elements and interior views

What to do in Southwest Missouri

Popular places to visit

Branson Landing

Branson Landing

Stunning water jets rise through fire to choreographed music next to the riverside boardwalk of an impressive shopping center full of treats and fun activities.

Branson Landing
Silver Dollar City featuring rides as well as a small group of people

Silver Dollar City

Attend an old bluegrass or country music concert in this 1880s-style theme park full of exhilarating rides, intriguing shows and a friendly atmosphere.

Silver Dollar City
Sight and Sound Theatres featuring a park and heritage architecture

Sight and Sound Theatres

Bringing Bible stories to life, this inspiring show is in an elaborate theater with a massive panoramic stage, spectacular sets and live animals.

Sight and Sound Theatres
Titanic Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

Titanic Museum

In this fantastic museum in Branson discover the secrets, mysteries and fascinating stories of one of the most famous ships in history.

Titanic Museum
Dick Clark\'s American Bandstand Theater featuring night scenes and signage

Highway 76 Strip

Highway 76 Strip is just one of the places to see in Branson, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its golf courses.

Highway 76 Strip
A view from the top of the Niagara Escarpment looking down at a golf course. At Kelso Park along the Bruce Trail in Milton, Ontario during the summer

Top of the Rock Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Ridgedale at Top of the Rock Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Top of the Rock Golf Course
Lake Taneycomo

Lake Taneycomo

Try waterskiing, enjoy sunbathing and go swimming on this former river, whose colorful fountains and fire shows light up a waterfront mall.

Lake Taneycomo
#LifeatExpedia Anniversary weekend at Dogwood Canyon beautiful scenery and great hiking!

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, a lovely green space in Lampe. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Hunter Dawson Home An antebellum mansion on an estate in New Madrid Missouri. Surrounded by fallen leaves in the fall setting.

The Mansion

You can enjoy a show at The Mansion on your trip to Branson. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

The Mansion

Areas of Southwest Missouri

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Foggy River Woods

While visiting Foggy River Woods, you might make a stop by sights like Thousand Hills Golf Course and Castle Rock Resort and Water Park.

Foggy River Woods
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Skyview

While visiting Skyview, you might make a stop by sights like Welk Resort Branson Theatre and Table Rock Lake.

Skyview
Branson Ferris Wheel featuring a garden and night scenes

Branson Theater District

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Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Tanger Outlets to Branson's Promised Land Zoo – discover Branson Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Branson Theater District
At the Top of the Rock there are some incredible sights to be seen at the Lost Canyon Nature Trail. You can either walk the trail or take a golf cart and stop along the way to take photos or take in the breathtaking scenery. #Missouri #USA #bestof5 #colorful

Big Cedars

If you're spending some time in Big Cedars, Top of the Rock Golf Course and Table Rock Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Big Cedars
Branson Landing which includes signage and street scenes

Downtown Branson

Downtown Branson is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Branson Landing or Branson's Scenic Railway.

Downtown Branson
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Gretna

If you're spending some time in Gretna, Aquarium at the Boardwalk and Ballparks of America are top sights worth seeing.

Gretna
State Park Marina showing a bay or harbor

Hollister

The Natural Tunnel trail did not disappoint with flowing streams and bright green algae. By the time I had reached this creek location most of the snow had melted from the late morning sun/heat. #Nature #Trovember #LifeAtExpedia

Lebanon

Silver Dollar City featuring rides as well as a small group of people

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