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What Are The Best Activities in Branson for Kids?

There are many things in Branson for kids of all ages.  From water parks to fun family shows, Branson has a lot that will keep kids entertained though the entire vacation.

Water Parks - Branson has a nice selection of outdoor and indoor water parks for kids.  The biggest and only outdoor water park is White Water.  They have a wide variety of rides that will please everybody from thrill seekers to those that just want to relax in the Lazy River. For indoor water park fun, Branson has three offerings; Welk Resort's Splash-A-Torium, Castle Rock, and Grand Country's Splash Country.

Silver Dollar City  - Branson's biggest attraction for kids and adults alike. Silver Dollar City is modeled after the 1880's Ozarks culture and is home to over thirty (30) thrilling rides and attractions.  They are also host to over 40 shows daily, and 60 unique shops and restaurants. They host 6 festivals each year including the Star-Spangled Summer, formerly known as the National Kids Fest.

Dixie Stampede  - Kids will delight in the 32 magnificent horses, a talented cast of trick riders, hilarious racing pigs, a stampede of buffalo, an exciting lumberjack relay, and fabulous four-course feast! Many consider Dixie Stampede Branson's Most Fun Place to Eat.

Showboat Branson Belle - On select Sundays in the summertime, immerse your children in a world of fun and fantasy.  The Showboat Branson Belle hosts a Princess & Pirate Cruise on select dates in the Summer.

Miniature Golf  - Branson is loaded with miniature golf courses.  Kids will have their pick of indoor or outdoor, and themes from Pirates to Dinosaurs.

Titanic Museum  - Although Branson has several museums from which to choose, the Titanic Museum is a fun learning experience. With its bow slicing through water, Titanic soars 100 feet above Hwy 76, stopping traffic. Visitors have expressed this as a "must see" family attraction in Branson. It is a ninety-minute, interactive walk through history.

Shows - Branson has many shows that will captivate kids.  The Acrobats of China will keep the kids entrance with amazing acrobatic feats. Kids absolutely love the magic and wonder that is found in the Hamners' Unbelievable Variety Show and with the Illusionist Rick Thomas. The little ones especially enjoy the antics of the Amazing Pets, while the older ones will have a blast with the energetic Buckets N Boards, here for a limited time as they take a break from their Disney Cruises.

Ride The Ducks -  Kids will experience Branson sightseeing fun from a duck's eye view on Branson's only duck tour. Travel on land and water in one amazing vehicle. Tour the heart of the Ozarks and SPLASH into Table Rock Lake and cruise its tranquil beauty. Ride The Ducks is the fun thing to do in Branson and it's the best Branson sightseeing tour.

Main Street Lake Cruises - Located at the Branson Landing is a wonderful recreation of the paddlewheel boats that once were abundant along the White River, which is now Lake Taneycomo. Board the majestic Lake Queen and see the beauty of the Ozarks, add a nice lunch or dinner, and the little ones will even have a chance to pilot the ship. Narrated cruises will enlighten, educate, and entertain. 

Track Family Fun Parks - Kids of all ages will discover fun & excitement at every turn! From thrilling multi-storied go-kart tracks, to laser tag and mini golf, and the breath taking 100-foot-tall Skycoaster! There are even arcade games & batting cages! It is definitely worth having mom & dad steer the car towards the Track Family Fun Parks for a thrill for all ages.

Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure - A spectacular interactive attraction that brings Mother Nature's jungle enviroment up close for all to enjoy. So much more than just little, fluttering creatures, encounter blue-tailed skinks, tree frogs, gorgeous birds, and geckos. Be enchanted by lush greenery and exquisite flower beds, too. With the Butterfly Guide, see who can spot all the varieties fluttering around. During the "Christmas time" the aviary is transformed by the arrival of the "White Flight." Thousands of delicate white butterflies fill the air, resembling live snow flakes and marvel at the living angel statues. Also, it's said, if you stand very, very still, and a butterfly lands on you, you get a wish. 

Also for the animal lovers in the family, Branson brings the wild, wild world of the jungles and oceans close to home. Branson's Promise Land Zoo includes the Foot Safari, Parakeet Paradise, live animal shows and even bottle feedings. You'll be thrilled to find big cats, monkeys, kangaroos, camels, zebras, reptiles, and birds as well as unique, rare, and endangered species from a variety of locations. Speaking of big cats, Branson is proud to be the home of the National Tiger Sanctuary. A sanctuary in the heart of the Ozarks which allows guest an chance to see these magnificent cats up-close-and-personal but at a safe distance.