Last month we all traveled to Branson, Missouri for fall break, and it was so nice spending time together with family in the Ozarks. We got married in Branson 6 years ago in the fall, so it was really special all being back here together. We have taken the girls to Branson several times over the past 7 years, and Grayson had been with us once, but it was our first time to take all 3 kids together. We all had so much fun. We packed as much exploring and fun into the 4 full days as we could! Keep reading for my favorite family friendly things to do here in Branson.
1.) Go hiking – We absolutely love hiking, and now that Amelia and Grayson are older, I’m so glad they can join in on the fun with us! They all really seem to love it too. Climbing and exploring around every corner. There are so many great places to hike in and around Branson that are super family friendly.
2.) Visit Silver Dollar City – This was our first time visiting Silver Dollar City, and it was an absolute blast! It definitely reminded us a lot of Dollywood, and we love that amusement park too. We spent the entire day here, and honestly the kids still wanted to stay longer and come back the next day too. There were so many good thrill rides like roller coasters, tons of great food and plenty of family friendly rides too that were great for every age. We will definitely be visiting every time we go to Branson!
3.) Spend the day at Fritz Adventures – This was our first time going to Fritz, and it was so much fun! It started storming this day, so it ended up being the best thing to do. We were so happy to be indoors that day. This place was incredible! They had ropes courses for little kids and younger kids. And they also had some incredible ziplining. The girls went ziplining with Matt and me, and we all had a blast! The ziplining and obstacle courses were just so neat. They also had a coffee shop, food, slides and tons of things to climb through and on. The kids absolutely loved it!
4.) Go on a Pink Jeep Tour – We have been on several of these over the years, but this was our first one in Branson. It was so much fun! The sights weren’t quite as incredible as the ones we were used to because they don’t have mountains, but the rolling hills and views of the rivers and dams were really neat to see. What was amazing though was the off-road adventure at the end of the tour. 100% worth it just for that. Oh my gosh, the kids went crazy wanting to go over and over! I definitely recommend doing a Pink Jeep Tour.
5.) Eat and enjoy the show at Dolly Parton’s Stampede – This was our second time to go to Dolly Parton’s Stampede, but it was our first time to go to the Branson location. It was very similar to the Pigeon Forge show we had been to, but honestly the building and location in Branson was even more stunning! The show was great for the entire family! We got there early to see the Christmas trees and horses and watch the pre-show. Then we sat down for the dinner show, and oh my goodness, we had so much food! It was so good too! Definitely worth the price for tons of good food and a show that will keep even the busiest kids on the edge of their seats!
6.) Visit Wonderworks – The kids have been wanting to go here year after year! It’s the upside down building! They are an indoor amusement park with tons of cool rides and simulators, exhibitis, art and tons of hands on learning and exploring. This will definitely be fun for the entire family!
7.) Spend a day at Shepherd of the Hills – We were 100% blown away by Shepherd of the Hills. We planned to spend a few hours. We definitely did not expect to spend an entire day here! They had several dining places, an ice cream shop, ziplining, an amazing mountain coaster, a bounce house, a jump pad, miniature golf, slides and swings and trampolines and so so so much more. This place just kept going and going. It was so much bigger than we thought it would be. And at the top there were great views and even an observation tower. I definitely recommend coming here for a day.
8.) Ride the Runaway Mountain Coaster – There are several mountain coasters in Branson, but this one is definitely our favorite. We always take the kids here. It’s one of our favorite things to do, and we all 5 love it!
9.). Spend the day at the Boardwalk at the aquarium, shopping and dining – From shopping to dining to playing and exploring, there is so much to do here for everyone. You can easily spend a day here, and we usually do, especially when the weather is nice.
10.) Roast s’mores creekside at the Ozarker Lodge – We loved our stay at the Ozarker Lodge so much. It was so family friendly. They had a bar inside the lodge, and breakfast was included. They have several fire pits outside, a pool and 2 hot tubs. The pool is heated. And the hotel is next to a creek that the kids loved to play in. They even have a small little tunnel and play area outside where the kids loved hanging out. The rooms had bunkbeds, and they were perfect for all 5 of us. Such a great place to stay for families!
Have you been to Branson before? They really do it up in fall and winter, and now is the perfect time to visit the Ozarks.
