Silver Dollar City
An 1880s-themed park with crafts and great coasters.
Branson and the Ozarks
A theater-packed Ozarks town of country music, comedians and the Silver Dollar City theme park, among lakes and forested hills.
Dozens of live shows line the 76 Country Boulevard. Table Rock Lake and the Ozark Mountains offer fishing and boating, and Bass Pro's Big Cedar is a nearby resort.
- Best Time
- April to October
- Time Needed
- 2–3 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 3 hours from Kansas City, and 4 from St. Louis.
What to See
0 of 3 are freeLive shows
Pure Americana.
Table Rock Lake
Boats and fishing in the hills.
Know Before You Go
- Traffic on the Strip can be slow; use the color-coded routes.
- Many shows close in January and February.
Where to Stay
Stay in Branson.
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Midwest list.