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How to Spend Four Days in Branson Missouri

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How to Spend Four Days in Branson Missouri

If you are planning a trip to Branson Missouri and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Branson is located in the Ozark Mountains on the southwest border of Missouri. 8 to 10 million people visit Branson each year drawn by its live music shows, comedy, plays, music, museums, theme parks, zoos, shopping, attractions, and outdoor activities. Branson has over 50 theaters and more seats than the Broadway District in New York City. This tourist town has been called the “Live Entertainment Capital” of the world named one of Trip Advisor’s Top 25 Travelers’ Choice Awards of 2014 and Trivago’s “2016’s Best Value in US Travel.”

It is difficult to determine how to spend four days in Branson Missouri, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. This 4-day itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, live music shows, museums, theme parks, zoos, shopping, attractions, outdoor activities, and more. Visit mid-September through October to enjoy Autumn colors and the city is full of Christmas spirit during the winter holidays.

Have more time? Start the trip in St Louis Missouri, and spend a day at The Lake of the Ozarks, or Eureka Springs Arkansas!

Top of the Rock Branson Missouri
Top of the Rock

Four-Day Itinerary for Branson Missouri

Day One in Branson Missouri: Historic Branson and the Branson Landing

Arrive in Branson Missouri as early as possible and check into the hotel.

Stop at the Visitors Center to photograph the I Love Branson sign before continuing on to historic Branson. Take a selfie with the Branson mural postcard and check out Dick’s 5 and 10.

Spend the evening at Branson Landing. Have dinner at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen or Guy Fieri’s Branson Kitchen and Bar. Watch the sunset with a cocktail at Andy B’s Tiki Bar. Do some shopping and watch the fire and light show. Or, zipline across the White River and play some games at Andy B’s Bowl and Social.

Branson Landing Branson Missouri
Branson Landing

Day Two in Branson Missouri: Day Trip to Eureka Springs

8 am Leave your Branson Missouri hotel for the one-hour drive to Eureka Springs. Visit the Thorncrown Chapel or take a walk around the Blue Spring.

10 am Ride the trolley through the historic city stopping at the springs and admiring the Victorian homes along the way.

Noon Have lunch on Main Street, take a photo of the corner of Spring and Main Streets, and shop for souvenirs.

3 pm Make your way to the Great Passion Play complex. Take the Holy Land or the behind-the-scenes tour. Watch the Parables of the Potter, Jerusalem Dancers, and David the Shepherd performances.

6 pm Have a buffet dinner or grab food at one of the concession stands.

7:30 Enjoy the Great Passion Play Performance.

9:30 Play ends and return to Branson.

READ Eureka Springs Arkansas Day Trip Itinerary

Basin Spring Park Eureka Springs Arkansas
Basin Spring Park Eureka Springs

Day Three in Branson Missouri: Silver Dollar City

9 am Arrive at Silver Dollar City. Purchase tickets online to avoid the wait.

Take the first available tour of Marvel Cave, space is limited and this is not to be missed. Spend the day riding the rides, watching the shows and demonstrations. Note: Silver Dollar City is extra special at Christmas!

Alternatively, Branson is FULL of attractions! Scroll down to the Things To Do in Branson Missouri to fill your day with mountain roller coasters, ziplining, scenic railways, boat cruises, and shows.

Silver Dollar City Branson Missouri
Silver Dollar City

Day Four Branson Missouri: Top of the Rock and Dogwood Canyon Nature Reserve

8:30 am Take the earliest Wildlife Tram tour at Dogwood Canyon Nature Reserve. Travel over weirs past waterfalls to the preserve of elk and bison. Check out the treehouse built by Treehouse Masters and go for a walk along Little Indian Creek.

11:30 am Enjoy a bison burger at the Mill and Canyon Grill Restaurant and take selfies with the waterfall.

1 pm Continue on to the Top of the Rock for the Lost Canyon and Nature Trail through a cave and past numerous waterfalls. Be sure to enjoy a cocktail from the Bat Bar.

3 pm Browse the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum full of Native American, American West, and Civil War artifacts.

5 pm Splurge on dinner with a view at Osage Restaurant or Buffalo Bar. Stay for the sunset celebration before returning to the hotel for the night.

Top of the Rock Branson Missouri
Top of the Rock

Things To Do in Branson Missouri

Ride the free Discovery Trolley around town

Take a selfie with the I Love Branson or Greetings from Branson sign

Sit for a free old-time photo at the Branson Travel Office

See the waterfall at Marvel Cave in Silver Dollar City, an 1880s-style theme park

Browse The Grand Village Shops or Branson Craft Mall for souvenirs

Stroll the Lake Taneycomo boardwalk

Watch the Branson Landing Water & Fire Show and do some shopping

Have a family-style southern dinner at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen

Take the Showboat Branson Belle dinner cruise on Lake Taneycomo

Enjoy a tour and tasting at the Curling Vine Winery

Fly down a mountain at 30 mph on the Mountain Coaster

Ride the Branson Scenic Railway through the Ozark Mountains

Attend a Sunday morning old-time get-together of musicians at one of the participating theaters

Have dinner with singing wait staff at the 1950s-style Mel’s Hard Luck Diner

Dogwood Canyon Nature Reserve Branson Missouri
Dogwood Canyon Nature Reserve

Grab your morning coffee and take a walk on the North Beach Walking Path or the Waterfall Trail

See the Edwards Mill twelve-foot water wheel at the College of the Ozarks

Support the rescues of big cats at the Tiger Sanctuary on the Behind the Scenes Tour

Learn Branson’s history at the free Centennial Museum

Watch the Ozarks Legacy and Legends Imax show

Play a game of mini golf on one of the 8+ courses around town

Walk around historic Branson, and be sure to stop at Dick’s 5 & 10 general store

Enjoy a tour and tasting at Copper Run Distillery

Visit the Titanic Branson Museum, Wonder Works Museum, Ripley Believe it or Not! Odditorium, Celebrity Car Museum, Hollywood Wax Museum, Boardwalk Aquarium, or Beyond The Lens

Check out the view before ziplining from the Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower

Make your way through a hallway of mirrors at Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors

Free fall 7 stories into a water tube or just relax on the lazy river at White Water Waterpark

Attend one of the MANY music, dancing, comedy, or magic shows

Go snow tubing year-round at Wolfe Mountain Snowflex

Check out the Promised Land Zoo

Branson Ferris Wheel Branson Missouri
Branson Ferris Wheel

Ride the Branson Ferris Wheel

Feed the butterflies at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure

Book the swim cruise on the Spirit of America to an inflatable water park on Table Rock Lake

Take the Bigfoot Discovery Expedition at Bigfoot Fun Park

Get your adrenaline flowing on Fritz’s Adventure obstacle course

Attend the Dolly Parton Stampede Show and enjoy the show and four-course Southern dinner

Ride the go-carts, bumper boats or Skycoaster swing at Track Family Fun Parks

Do the Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park’s ropes course

Ride an electric cart along the Top of the Rock Lost Canyon and Nature Trail past rock formations and waterfalls

Enjoy dinner with a view at the Top of the Rock

Take the wildlife tram tour at Visit Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

Go for a horseback ride past a waterfall at Bear Creek Trails

Go for a hike at the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area or on the Chinquapin Trail at State Park Marina

Get out on the water and kayak by Devil’s Pool waterfall

Mountain bike the White River Valley Trail System

Swim, boat, fish, sail, waterski, hike, or camp on Table Rock Lake

Check the Branson Missouri Tourism Board for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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