Activities
Family Activities in Branson, MO
Branson offers so many ways for your family to connect and make memories. From live shows and exciting attractions to beautiful outdoor adventures and great golf courses, there is no shortage of family activities in Branson, Missouri. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling experience or a relaxing day out, you will never run out of fun things to do in Branson.
The Cottages Amenities
Pickleball Court
Playground
Basketball
Swimming Pool
Sand Volleyball
Cornhole
Horseshoes
Fishing
Things to do in Branson
Guided Fishing
We are beyond excited to announce that Captain Shane Pierce from Branson Fish Tales is now taking trips right from our dock here at Lakeshore! If you want to catch fish, have an incredible guide fishing experience there is no one better than Captain Shane! Please visit his website or give him a call 417-230-6399
Lake Taneycomo
Lake Taneycomo’s clear cold waters provide some of the finest trout fishing available anywhere in the world. The Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout that ply the waters of Lake Taneycomo provide an exciting, year-round fishing experience. From fly fishing to bait fishing, Lake Taneycomo makes fishing for coveted Rainbow and Brown Trout a rewarding experience. Numerous state records have been earned in Taneycomo’s waters.
HIKES
Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area – Highlandville, MO 65669
Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area – (near Hurts Donuts) 412 Owen Lane, Branson, MO 65616
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery – 483 Hatchery Rd, Branson, MO 65616.
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park – 2038 West State Hwy 86, Lampe, MO 65681
Hemmed-In Hollow Falls – Compton, AR 72624
Lost Canyon Cave – 190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, Missouri 65739
Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point – Co Rd 406, Kingston, AR 72742
Adventures for the family
Big Air Trampoline Park – 3300 Gretna Rd, Branson, MO 65616
Fritz’s Adventure (indoor family adventure park) – 1425 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Mountain Coaster – 935 MO-165, Branson, MO 65616
Wolfe Mountain Adventure Park (zipline and snowflex tubing park) – 2339 US-65, Walnut Shade, MO 65771
Entertainment
Acrobats of Shanghai (show) – 3455 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Big Cedar Fun Mountain (bowling, arcade, go-carts) – 612 Devil’s Pool Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739
Butterfly Palace – 4106 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Dolly Parton Stampede – 1525 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
IMAX Movie Theater – 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616
Promised Land Zoo – 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616
Sight & Sound Theaters – 1001 Shepherd of the Hills Expy #8007, Branson, MO 65616
Silver Dollar City (theme park) – 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616
Golf
Buffalo Ridge (a Big Cedar Lodge course) – 1001 Branson Creek Blvd, Hollister, MO 65672
Branson Hills – 100 North Payne Stewart Dr, Branson, MO 65616
Ledgestone – 1600 Ledgestone Way, Reeds Spring, MO 65737
Mountain Top Course (a Big Cedar Lodge course, 13 holes) – 1250 Golf Club Drive, Hollister, MO 65672
Ozarks National (a Big Cedar Lodge course) – 1250 Golf Club Drive, Hollister, MO 65672
Payne’s Valley (a Big Cedar Lodge course) – 1250 Golf Club Drive, Hollister, MO 65672
Top of the Rock (9 hole course) –150 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739
Restaurants
Big Cedar Lodge- Devil’s Pool, Truman House, & Buzzard Bar – 190 Top of the Rock Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739
Black Oak Grill – 601 Branson Landing Blvd #2089, Branson, MO 65616
Clocker’s Café – 103 South Commercial St., Branson, MO 65616
Downing Street Pour House (burgers/salads/sandwiches) – 24 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672
Dre’s Kitchen (hibachi food truck) – 2166 State Hwy 248, Branson, MO 65616
Gettin’ Basted BBQ – 2845 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Keeter Center – 1 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO 65726
Kim’s BBQ – 7930 E. Hwy 76, Kirbyville, MO 65679
Little Hacienda Mexican Restaurant – 9 Downing St., Hollister, MO 65672
MoMo’s – 120 N Sycamore St #100, Branson, MO 65616
Vasken’s Mediterranean Deli – 3200 Gretna Rd #100, Branson
Sugar Leaf Treats – 2800 W 76 Country Blvd Suite 211, Branson
Tequila’s 2 Mexican Restaurant – 4845 Gretna Rd, Branson, MO 65616
Thai Thai – 1615 W 76 Country Blvd H-1, Branson, MO 65616
Top of the Rock- Buffalo Bar, The Osage, & Arnie’s Barn – 150 Top of the Rock Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739
Coffee Shops & Treats
Andy’s Frozen Custard – 3415 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Dreamsicles – 110 E Main St, Branson, MO 65616
Expresso (drive through only) – 2010 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Hollister Coffee Co – 2004 Business Hwy 65, South, Hollister
Hurt’s Donut Co. – 1600 State Hwy 76, Branson, MO 65616
Keeter Center (homemade ice cream/desserts) – 1 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO 65726
Parlor Dounuts – 482 Branson Landing Blvd, Suite 105, Branson, MO 65616
Sugar Leaf Coffee Shop – 2800 W 76 Country Blvd Suite 211, Branson, MO. 65616
Shopping
Branson Landing – 103 Lakeview Dr. Branson, MO 65616
Target – 1200 Branson Hills Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616
Tanger Outlets – 300 Tanger Boulevard, Branson, MO 65616
Wal-Mart – 1101 Branson Hills Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616