Xplorie’s Top 5 Family Fun Attractions in Branson, MO
July 5, 2022
The bustling town of Branson, Missouri attracted a record-breaking 10 million tourists in 2021, more than 10% over 2019. The secret is out – Branson is one of the best family vacation destinations in the USA with experiences, activities, and attractions for tots, teens, and even old-timers.
A family vacation in Branson requires planning as the options are endless! Exceptional golf courses, family-friendly wineries, free state parks for nature activities, the stunning Branson Lakes for summer fun, and countless family-friendly attractions all worthy of a time slot on your vacation itinerary. Be sure to include time at Branson Landing, a hot spot for entertainment and activities with over 100 shops, eateries, and unique attractions – and the kids love riding Sparky, the free trolley that buzzes around downtown Branson.
Start planning your family vacation to Branson with Xplorie. We know the best places to stay and play in Branson and our top 5 family fun attractions in Branson will thrill, inspire and educate every kid in your clan.
Beyond the Lens!
Located on the Branson strip, Beyond the Lens! is a weird and wacky pop culture museum dedicated to Techno-Tainment® – Yes it’s a thing, as we love it! Beyond the Lens! explores the best of pop culture with 30,000 sq feet of unique family-friendly adventures, virtual reality gaming, 2-minute escape rooms, and 150+ intriguing interactive exhibits.
Enter through a paparazzi camera, walk through a 20’ long human kaleidoscope, strike a pose on the red carpet, search the forest for Big Foot, visit King Kong on Skull Island, enter the alien egg pit (at your own risk), and spin 360 degrees (horizontally and vertically) in the Flip Zone. Take a selfie on LA’s Rodeo Drive or a family portrait with the President in the Oval Office, or even the Royal Family.
Tickets to Beyond the Lens! also include admission to Branson’s newest state of the art attraction, FlyRide, an immersive 4D sensory experience like no other as you soar through the US, over mountain peaks, lakes and 22 National Landmarks. Beyond the Lens! is the perfect rainy day indoor activity in Branson, but you’ll struggle to keep the kids away even when the sun is shining!
Silver Dollar City
Set on 2,000 acres deep in the Ozark forest, Silver Dollar City is built atop Marvel Cave, the deepest cave in Missouri, and is not only one of the top attractions in Branson but is consistently voted one of the best theme parks in America. The 1880s-themed amusement park is a blast for the whole family with over 40 rides and attractions for young and old, an authentic Frontier village with 100+ working craftsmen, 60 unique shops and restaurants, and amazing live shows and entertainment year round.
Explore Missouri’s deepest underground cave, learn the art of glass blowing, woodworking or candy making from a master craftsman, refuel in an award-winning restaurant, then head out for a record-breaking thrilling coaster experience at Silver Dollar City.
Silver Dollar City’s Time Traveler is the world’s fastest, steepest, and tallest spinning coaster reaching speeds of up to 50mph with three inversions (a Dive Loop, Vertical Loops, and Zero-G Roll), and a 10-story, 90-ft vertical drop at a 90-degree angle – check it out here! The Time Traveler follows the success of Outlaw Run, a daring wood coaster making it to the 2015 Guinness Book of World Records as the second-fastest wooden coaster in the world.
Silver Dollar City’s White Water
The best way to spend a hot summer day in Branson is splashing and sliding at White Water, Silver Dollar City’s award-winning water park, and Branson’s coolest aquatic attraction with 13 acres of fabulous family fun. Voted one of America’s “Best Outdoor Water Parks” by USA Today, this tropical oasis features a high tide wave pool, a laid-back lazy river, interactive splash parks for little ones, and thrilling water slides.
Enjoy endless interactive experiences and water play for small splashers at Coconut Cove and Splashaway Cay, plan a sibling race on the double-speed Waikiki Wave, twist and turn on Pipeline Plunge, ride the waves in the Surf’s Up Wave Pool, and take a family float through the jungle on the Aloha lazy river, with unexpected adventures along the way.
There are plenty of wet and wild adventures to keep adrenaline-infused teens happy too! Freefall from Kalani Towers at speeds of over 40 mph, ride a large raft down Ohana Falls or dare the drop at KaPau Plummet, the most thrilling ride in White Water history. With extended summer hours, enticing on-site eateries, private furnished cabanas to rent, and a sunny day guarantee – it’s the perfect way to spend a family day in Branson.
Titanic Museum
The World’s largest Titanic Museum attraction is right here on the Branson strip! The Titanic Museum in Branson welcomes visitors to discover the tragic history of the Titanic, explore fascinating exhibits with over 400 original Titanic artifacts valued at over $4.5 million, and honor the crew, passengers, and survivors at the Memorial Wall and Survivor Wall of Stories.
The giant ship-shaped interactive museum towers over the Branson strip and offers the ultimate Titanic experience. Immerse the whole family in a first-hand encounter as a passenger aboard the Titanic’s 1912 maiden voyage – receive your boarding pass (a real Titanic passenger or crew member), feel the chill of the Atlantic as you touch the iceberg that scraped the starboard side, climb a replica of the Titanic’s magnificent Grand Staircase, walk the hallways, and balance on the sloping decks as the world’s most famous luxury cruise liner makes her final descent.
The Titanic Museum is an interactive and educational self-guided experience that brings history to life, creates conversation with young minds, and follows the ill-fated journey of the world’s most famous cruise ship.
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction
Branson is known as the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World” and our next favorite family fun attraction in Branson delights all ages! Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction is the world’s most visited dinner attraction, the best dinner show experience in Branson, and Branson’s most fun place to eat!
Visit the signature Horse Walk to meet the talented horses, join the White River Wranglers on a musical journey through the history of the Ozarks, then take your seat in the 35,000 sq ft arena for a toe-tapping, foot-stomping, heart-warming performance and a feast you’ll never forget. A colorful and talented cast of performers lead 32 magnificent horses through stunts with special effects, side-splitting comedy, challenges, and friendly competition.
While you stomp your feet and split your sides, you’ll be feasting on a full four-course meal of creamy vegetable soup, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked BBQ pork loin, hot-buttered corn on the cob, homemade biscuits, and delicious dessert. It’s a family-friendly affair so no alcohol is served but there’s unlimited Coca-Cola drinks, tea and coffee.
Free Family Fun in Branson!
Whether you’re traveling with little tots or organizing a family reunion in the Ozarks, Xplorie partners with iTrip Branson, Dreams2Reality Vacation Rentals, and Rent Branson, to bring you the best selection of vacation condos and cabins in Branson with free admissions to our favorite family fun attractions for every day of your stay.
