Branson, Missouri, offers shopping, theme parks, museums and golf courses. Holiday Hills Resort and Golf is a public course that has 18 holes and a par 68. Larry Gardner and Bob Dunning designed the course, which has a 118-slope rating and a 69.5 course rating. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the train rides, water rides and theme parks that make Branson a family-friendly vacation destination.
Silver Dollar City Amusement Park
At Silver Dollar City, kids can watch artists create some amazing artworks, including blacksmithing, basket weaving and glass blowing. The staff dresses in Ozark costumes. Kids can watch how desserts and candies are made at the candy factory. The park has thrill rides, music festivals and water rides.
Silver Dollar City Amusement Park
399 Indian Point Road
Branson, MO 65616
(800) 475-9370
bransonsilverdollarcity.com
White Water
White Water is a family water park that has something for all ages. You can rent cabanas at poolside and enjoy the water rides. This is an outdoor water park, with mat water slides, free-fall drops, super-soakers and water blasters. The wave pool produces high waves that bounce you around on inner tubes. You will find concession stands and restaurants located around the water park.
White Water
3505 West Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
(800) 475-9370
bransonwhitewater.com
Ride the Ducks
Ride the Ducks and explore Branson in style. The seats on-board are bench style for two people, and each person gets a quacker. Many local restaurants or attractions give discounts if you show them the quacker. The Ducks have two destinations. Classic Table Rock Lake Adventure takes you through the heart of the city to Table Rock Lake, where you float around, taking in the scenery. The Branson Landing Adventure takes you through Branson's historic downtown area and then stops at Lake Taneycomo so you can take a dip in the lake. Kids can drive the duck under the supervision of the staff member.
Ride the Ducks
2320 West Highway 76
Branson, MO 65615
(877) 887-8225
ridetheducks.com
Branson Scenic Railway
The old diesel engine train will take you on a 40-mile tour of the Ozark foothills and through the tunnels along the way. As the train crosses over the trestles, you can look down and see how high up the train really is from the ground and see the trees below. The ride starts at the old depot in Branson, travels into Arkansas and then returns to Branson. The train ride is just under two hours long.
Branson Scenic Railway
206 East Main St.
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6110
bransontrain.com
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