Things to do in Branson

Branson is full of many interesting spots that will definitely impress holidaymakers. Those into nature will find it particularly impressive to visit the enchanting Table Rock Dam and Lake, while museum-goers will be smitten with the many interesting museums that Branson has to offer.

Table Rock Dam and Lake

One of the most interesting places not to be missed in Branson, the Table Rock Lakeshore trail will take you to some of the most exquisite sights in the city. The trail starts from the Dewey Short Visitor Center, where you can view an impressive film about the construction and the purpose of Table Rock Dam. The Visitor Center also unveils excellent exhibitions about the natural history of the area. Along the trail, you can witness many charming plants and wild flowers as well as beautiful foliage in autumn. Table Rock Lake is full of a variety of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill, and it offers some of the best bass fishing in the area.

Hollywood Wax Museum

If you want to mingle with Hollywood superstars, heres another step closer to your dream. Catch more than 170 life-size figures of Hollywoods greatest actors and actresses from the past to the present at the famous Hollywood Wax Museum. The big names include Mike Meyers, Katherine Hepburn, Julia Roberts and Russell Crowe. Opened in 1966, this museum is always crowded with both adults and children. A must-visit place for everyone in the family who loves Hollywood and its celebrities.

Titanic Museum

The greatest love story is re-told at this amazing museum. A fascinating two-storey museum, shaped like the grand Titanic herself, the Titanic Museum in Branson displays interesting exhibitions boasting a number of priceless artefacts in more than 20 galleries. The museum also boasts a variety of detailed rooms to explore such as the captains room and the first-class dining salon. Entering the museum through a gigantic iceberg, you will feel as if you are onboard what was one of the most advanced and elegant steam-liners in the world.

World's Largest Toy Museum

Travel along memory lane with a trip inside the worlds largest toy museum, which features a great number of toys from the 1800s to today. Relive your childhood with heroes from the old times such as toys from Shirley Temple, Tom Mix and Groucho Marx, Popeye, Buffalo Bob, Power Rangers and old-school Star Wars toys. Other notable toys include plenty of dolls, dolls houses, cast cars, toy trains and toy tractors.

Veterans Memorial Museum

Prepare to witness one of the most impressive museums in the city! The Veterans Memorial Museum creates an overwhelming and powerful experience as you walk along the great halls and observe the stories of brave men and women who dedicated themselves to defended American liberties in the 20th century. There are exhibits of men and women in their original uniforms, some of whom are armed with weapons, as well as interesting historical artefacts and memorabilia.

Ripley's ... Believe It or Not!

Take a walk and examine fascinating collections of bizarre things that you could never imagine existed. The highlights include a replica of the Roman Coliseum made entirely out of playing cards and a replica of the Navy's aircraft carrier, the USS Forrestal, made out of household matches. Ripleys is also known as the most photographed building in Branson, as it is shaped like a building that is about to fall apart, reflecting the big earthquake in 1812, which measured more than eight on the Richter Scale.