Yes your eyes are not deceiving you. The title of this blog post is as it reads. Branson Missouri was recently named, by an independent organization made up of travel professionals, the American Society of Travel Agents, as the top destination to visit for a vacation that will not “break the proverbial bank”.  The report cited the specific reasons for this recognition and they are, the high number of senior discount travel packages, or better stated, packages geared towards senior citizens, the relative central locality of it to almost all of the United States, the ease of access for driving, making it affordable to travel to and from and the relative number of attractions.

All in all versus almost every other major destination Branson is a gold mine of value. The city is overflowing with entertainment and shows, it offers a diverse number of alternative attractions, and accommodations, relative to other large destination resorts, are much cheaper. The reality is, there should be no surprise that Branson is now being heralded for it’s superior value as a destination resort and city.

Reserve Vacations offers several vacation packages for Branson. Packages vary in prices from $99 to $429 but that value is incredible. The Branson Family Fun Package offers 4 days and 3 nights at the 1^st Inn Branson and includes 2 tickets to the Silver Dollar City attraction all for $199. Another great Branson Vacation Package is the Branson Grand Weekend Vacation Package. This comes with accommodations for 3 days and 2 nights at the Thousand Hills Golf Resort, but also includes two tickets to Silver Dollar City and two tickets to the famed Dixie Stampede. The total price for this package is $429.

As you can see Branson is a hot destination resort and the time is right for great budget prices and rates to visit today. 

Believe it or not, I originally intended to deliver a top 10 list of fun things to do I Branson, upon further review, I increased my list to include the Top 20 Branson attractions.  The reality is that there are actually 50 or more attractions to visit in and around Branson, MO.  

Have fun and enjoy my top 20!

1. Live Shows – Branson is famous for it’s live music and fabulous shows.  Choose from over 40 unique live shows including: Legends In Concert, Tony Orlando, Twelve Irish Tenors, Spirit of the Dance, Bill Haley’s Original Comets, Magnificent 7, Yakov, Presley’s Country Jubilee, Pierce Arrow, Hamner Barber, Motown Downtown, Bob Nelson, Danny Curtis, Joe Diffie, Liverpool Legends, Dixie Stampede and many more.
2. Silver Dollar City – Theme park that is annually ranked the #1 attraction in Branson.  Features activities for the entire family including roller coasters, live shows, unique shops, craftsmen demonstrations, great restaurants and concessions and much more, you do not want to miss this one.
3. Hollywood Wax Museum – One of the most recognized wax museums I the USA.  You won’t believe the incredible detail of your favorite Hollywood stars.
4. Stone Hill Winery – Visitors will sample fabulous wines and watch the entire bottling process from the 160 year old winery.
5. Waltzing Waters – located on the main strip in Downtown Branson, experience the fun and memorizing dancing waters.
6. Ripley’s Believe it or Not! – Always a fun family oriented attraction.
7. Ride the Ducks – The ducks are really cool as they are both a boat and bus as they can travel on land or water.  Tours average about 80 minutes start to finish.
8. Branson Scenic Railway – This is truly a great time.  Ride in a glass top train through the Ozark Mountains and back to the strip in a 105 minute tour guaranteed to please.
9. Butterfly Place – View over 2,000 different species of butterfly’s in a 9,000 square feet glassed in butterfly garden.  Simply amazing.
10. Branson Titanic – The worlds largest “Titanic Museum”, a permanent 2 story attraction featuring incredible artifacts of the Titanic.  Enjoy a 90 minute self guided tour that you will never forget!
11. Table Rock Park – 356 acre state park with fantastic views and natural beauty.
12. Track Family Fun Parks – Several locations in Branson to enjoy scaled down versions of real race tracks and compete against the family in a go kart race.  Feature many other activities including arcades, miniature golf and concessions.
13. White Water Branson – A family friendly Water Park fun for kids and adults of all ages.  Open seasonally, includes slides, fountains, wave pools and much more.
14. Singing Sensations Studio – located on the famous strip, this is a karaoke-style recording studio.  Record your own song in front of 100’s of screaming fans.
15. Golf Course in Branson – Choose from several championship golf courses including John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf and Country Club and Payne Stewart’s Golf Club.
16. IMAX Entertainment Complex – Very large entertainment complex including Imax Theatre, fun for kids of all ages!
17. Ozark Mountain Skycoaster – If you are a thrill seeker, this one is for you.  Highly acclaimed rollercoaster guaranteed to give you a thrill of a lifetime!
18. Miniature Golf Courses – Enjoy one of the many family friendly miniature golf courses including Pirates Cove, Family Fun Factory, Gator Golf, Lost Treasure Golf and many more.
19. America’s Presidency Museum – A total learning experience for adults and children alike.  Learn about all of your favorite United States Presidents.
20. Branson Landing Cruises – Choose from a variety of unique cruises across Branson Lake on several different types of boats.  Head down to Branson Landing and look for the sign for cruises and check cruise schedules and availability.

As I mentioned previously, there are many more Fun Things to in Branson and I’ll be sure to cover the rest in an upcoming post. Have fun and enjoy your next visit to Branson, Mo.