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Sight and Sound Theatres featuring heritage architecture, a park and outdoor art

Wilsons Creek National Battlefield featuring interior views

Silver Dollar City featuring a waterpark as well as a family

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1. 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

2. 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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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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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 showing 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 interior views and heritage elements

6. Lake Taneycomo

Trout fishing and boating are among the many recreational activities on Lake Taneycomo, which winds through Branson in the form of a river. Its shoreline passes a marina and a waterfront shopping center. Explore the extensive network of waterways by boat to see this vast human-made reservoir from every angle.

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What to do in Southwest Missouri

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Titanic Museum

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

Lake Taneycomo

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

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium consists of an all-new 1.5-million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds, and immersive wildlife galleries that bring visitors eye-to-eye with the greatest collection of record-setting game animals ever assembled. Located adjacent to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, the 350,000-square-foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water.

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Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium

Make time to visit the sea life at Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction

Enjoy a performance at Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, a theater with a story to tell in Branson. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southwest Missouri

Branson Ferris Wheel featuring a garden and night scenes

Branson Theater District

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Travelers to Branson Theater District praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Tanger Outlets and Branson's Promised Land Zoo.