The Ultimate Branson Family GetawayEnjoy family fun in Branson with exciting attractions, entertaining shows, and outdoor activities in the beautiful Ozarks. Whether exploring with kids or relaxing together, every moment is packed with adventure and joy.Authorsconsistentlycurious
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Adventure Awaits

Branson Landing
💧A highlight of any visit to Branson Landing is catching the fountain show that happens at the top of the hour! 🚂There is a small train ride that is $4 a person that takes kiddos around the landing. 🐻My daughter travels with her bear and there is a build-a-bear here that makes for a perfect stop. 🍹 Relax at the Tiki bar with a drink overlooking the river! Branson Landing has familiar restaurants, lots of shopping and entertainment. Expect to spend a few hours here, especially if grabbing a bite to eat.
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Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail
Hands down one of the best parts of our trip! Hop aboard your golf cart and drive past waterfalls, scenic views and caves! 100% Worth it! Here are some tips: ⏱️Arrive early, especially on weekends and buy your tickets in advance. 🧥 Bring a jacket or sweater. It can get chilly in caves. 🦇Don’t miss grabbing something from the drive-thru bat bar! Choose from drinks such as cocktails to bottle water! 🎟️ Consider a combo ticket to see the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum. Note: to see the museum you will want to shuttle to avoid having to pay a separate valet fee as parking is not available by the museum. 🅿️ Parking is required and not included in admission. General parking is $10; $25 for valet. * parking fees can vary as well.
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Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum
Learn all about the history of the Ozarks with a visit to this incredible museum. Their collection of artifacts are remarkable including a lock of George Washington’s hair!! Expect to spend a good two hours or more browsing the different exhibits. ✨I will note that this might not be best for young children, as there are not many interactive exhibits, leading to boredom after a while.
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World's Largest Toy Museum Admission in Branson
See the world's largest toy museum in Branson. Parents, take a trip down memory lane and show your kids the toys and fun you had as a kid when you were their age.
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Park Entry Ticket to Fritz's in Branson
Enjoy a thrilling adventure at Fritz's. Run, climb, and jump through the tree-top course, rope course, tunnels, and more. Tickets are good for an all-day adventure.
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The Track Family Fun Parks Track 4
If there is a Track Family Fun Park we stop! Especially when they have the go-carts that zip up the elevated track like Heavy Metal High Rise! They offer tons of other rides such a Bumper Boats, the Branson Ferris Wheel, kiddie rides and more! 📍There are multiple Track locations in Branson. Make sure you hit the Track 4 location in your GPS. 💵 Depending on how many rides and attractions your family wants to do, consider buying one of the parks many pass options to get more bang for your buck! 🏎️ They even have rookie carts for kids to drive themselves (height 48”) and kiddie carts (height 38”-47”) 🎡 This is where you get tickets for the Branson Ferris wheel! Which is why a combo ticket is a decent deal if you want to do both the Ferris wheel and go-carting.
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Copperhead Mountain Coaster - Branson’s Best Mountain Coaster
Enjoy an adrenaline-packed adventure on the Copperhead Mountain Coaster. Go as fast or as slow as you would like and enjoy the twists and turns through the Ozarks. You have the option to purchase your video at the end of the ride for $12.95 Copperhead offwes more than a mountain coaster! Thrill seekers can get a super park ticket and experience Sky Trek Ropes Course, Inspiration Tower and more!
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Titanic Museum Attraction
My 8 year old daughter has been wanting to learn more about the Titanic and this museum was wonderful addition to our itinerary. 🎟️You begin your museum experience by getting a boarding pass, which gives the identity of a real passenger. READ IT! It makes your visit to the museum more meaningful. At the end you will see if your passenger survived the wreck. 👧 I was impressed with how many special touches and interactive exhibits there were for kids. They got to experience shoveling coal, learn about the pets and children onboard and there was even an audio tour just for the kids! 📸Guests are not allowed to take pictures or videos on the first floor. There are many irreplaceable artifacts including a lounge chair from the deck, dishes, stationary and more.
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Fantastic Caverns
We loved this ride thru-cave tour! Guests hop aboard their tram for a fun, informative hour long tour into the cave. 🦇 See incredible formations all without leaving the tram! 🥶 The cave says a chilly 60 degrees so bring a jacket. 📸 You get a souviner photo at the end which is included in your admission. 🙌
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Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
I was not prepared for how large and impressive this Aquarium was going to be. ⏰ You will easily spend over 2 hours here. Plan on half a day. It made a perfect first stop from the airport and we got to stretch our legs before driving into Branson. There is over 1.5 miles of exhibits. 🐠The interactive Sketch Aquarium marks the end of the tour where your sketches come to life and start swimming across the screen! 🎟️Admission to the aquarium also includes a visit to the Wildlife Galleries which is inside the Bass Pro Shop Store
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Must Stop For Food

Dick's 5 & 10
If you can’t find what you are looking for here, I don’t think you ever will. This place has everything!! Be sure to stock up on a few snacks and vacation treats!
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Mel's Hard Luck Diner
It’s not everyday where the servers serenade you while you dine! While we found the dinner options average at best, the desserts were out of this world! Definitely worth the stop you want an epic ice cream sundae!
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Billy Gail's at Branson Mill
It was here I learned pancakes can come in the size of a large pizza! 🥞 Billy Gail’s brings the meaning of a hearty Ozark breakfast to a new level. Each entree is massive and easy to split. We were able to split an entree which included a 14” pancake amongst three people and still had left overs! 🥓 Don’t sleep on their million dollar bacon! It’s sweet, savory with just a little spicy to cut through the richness!
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The Keeter Center-Dining
If you are looking for a more upscale dining experience consider a visit to the Keeter Center. It is a student ran restaurant and the food is divine! You will want to make a reservation if coming for dinner, but lunch is on a first-come, first-serve basis. I tried the new seasonal Harvest Salad and my husband got the salmon, both of which were excellent. They have a great kids menu as well!
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Dolly Parton's Stampede
Get ready to experience a dinner show that will get your feet stomping at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. 🐎 Start your Stampede experience by strolling down the famous horse to see the stars on the show. 🐴 The feast is hearty, and you will leave full! Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available.🍗 ⏰Arrive about 45 minutes prior to showtime to enjoy fun pre-show entertainment. 💵 There are plenty of add-ons such as face-painting, specialty drinks, flags and pictures that will you be offered for an extra fee.
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Parlor Doughnuts
These over the top doughnuts will have your mouth watering! They are large enough to share or looking for the minis which are perfect for kids! They have a great coffee and drink selection as well!
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Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes
One of the best burgers I have ever had was at Black Sheep! Don’t Go Bacon My Heart is a must and pair it with an order of Parmesan Truffle Fries! 🍟 I was a big fan of the sauce tray which had over six different condiments to dip the fries in!
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Lambert's Café
This needs to be on every Springfield/Branson itinerary! It’s not everyday that you have hot delicious rolls thrown at you while you eat! I do have a few helpful tips: ⭐️No sharing without a fee. If you are splitting an entree you will be charge for the split. This is because they come around with tons of sides to accompany your meal. Many guests will make a meal on the sides alone. ⭐️They will not seat you until your entire party has arrived! ⭐️ The line moves quickly. When we arrive the line was out the door but we were seating in about 15-20 minutes.
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Our Hotel

The Ozarker Lodge
If I had to custom order a hotel for me, this would be it. The vibes at the Ozarker were on point, the staff was very friendly, and our room was chic, cozy and spacious. 🛏️ Request a room with a creek view or check to see if one is available during your stay. 🧖‍♀️ Don’t miss the soaking tubs by the creek! 🔥 You can rent your own private fire pit for $15 right next to the creek. 🧇 There is a complimentary breakfast in the morning! 💦The heated pool was a hit with our daughter! They even had live music one evening. 🍷 This is the ideal spot to relax and unwind after a day full of adventure. Grab a drink from their bar and settle down next to one of the firepits.
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