All About the Ozarks
There’s no shortage of great things to do in Branson-from outdoor fun to amazing live entertainment. Enjoy fishing and water sports on Table Rock Lake or some of the best fishing in the country on Lake Taneycomo. Scream with delight on thrill rides at Silver Dollar City. Race the kids in go-karts; there are multiple tracks and different types of courses from slow and easy to extreme. Play a round at one of 8 local golf courses; we absolutely recommend the courses at Top of the Rock, Pointe Royale, and Stonebridge, the views at all three cannot be beaten.
Whether on land, air, or water, there are lots of ways to enjoy yourself in town — whether you want to get out and be active or just take it easy and unwind. No matter how you love to vacation, the Kimberling and Branson area offers something for everyone.
Check out some of our blog posts or scroll down to see our year-round favorites!
All About the Ozarks
Restaurants
• Scooters - Best Burgers ever!
• El Lago – Great and super-fast Mexican
• Billy Gails - Breakfast and lunch, this place is a don't miss!
• Wakyoto – Sushi, Korean, Asian fusion
• Gettin' Basted – Award winning BBQ
• Dannas BBQ – Stuffed baked potato
• Outback of Branson, not the chain, local and awesome
• Cakes N Creams, 50s Diner and amazing desserts
• Sugarleaf Bakery - Fave girls lunch spot
• Hurts Donuts – Homer style
• Parlor Donuts – Flaky, layered goodness
• Vaskens Deli - Greek and so much more
• Chubby Cactus Tacos - Dipped Tacos RULE!
• Osage Grill at Top of the Rock - a must not miss experience, arrive before sunset for a spectacular show – Reservations recommended.
• Boba Joes – Great locally owned Boba & Ice Cream shop in downtown
• Thai Thai – Authentic Thai food
• Taste of India – Wonderful Indian cuisines
• Noodle 21 - Great selection of Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean flavors
• Billy Bobs Burger – the name says it all, bring cash (no credit)
• Expresso Drive Thru Coffee – trust us, it’s the BEST
• Ozark Mountain Pizza – Dine in or delivery
Shows & Activities
• The Petersen's Family Bluegrass, fantastic musicians
• Rick Thomas- magic show
• The Haygood's, Variety, high energy and FUN!
• Reza - magician
• Grand Jubilee, Variety Show and New South musical group
• SIX - 6 brothers perform acapella
• Legends - fun Impersonator show
• Dolly Parton Stampede - dinner and a show!
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Clay Cooper Buckets n Boards Attractions
• Titanic Shepherd of the Hills Zipline, a blast!
• Silver Dollar City
• The Aquarium at Branson Boardwalk
• Wonderworks, an interactive museum with attractions, well worth the trip
• The Tracks - go-karts, video games, kiddie rides and so much more
• The Ferris Wheel - Branson's best views
• Sky Coaster
• Snowflex Mountain
Golf
Branson has some of the best golf in Missouri, of not the world. From the easy, wide-open fun of Holiday Hills, the challenging, but gorgeous Branson Hills, to the championship caliber of Payne's Valley, Branson is a true golfer's paradise.
• Payne's Valley
• Buffalo Ridge
• Branson Hills
• Ledgestone @Stonebridge Country Club
• Pointe Royale
• Thousand Hills
• Holiday Hills
• Top of the Rock (Par 3)
Boats & Fishing
Rent a boat & be your own captain, or hire one to take you out to catch that monster bass or trout! Want to go tubing, water skiing or wake surfing, or maybe just take a leisurely cruise on the lake at your own pace? Renting a boat is a fabulous way to go!
Boat Rentals:
• State Park Marina
• Indian Point Marina
• Port of Kimberling Marina
• Cricket Creek Marina (a bit of a drive, but priced accordingly)
• Long Creek Marina, by Bass Pro Shops
Fishing Services
• Big R Fishing