Branson, Missouri is one of the most popular summer vacation destinations in the Midwest. With just a population of 10,000, Branson attracts annual visitors of over 8 million. Summer in Branson is perfect for families who want to visit exciting attractions that appeal to visitors of all ages. Whether you want to spend a day at an amusement park or decide to watch one of the world’s famous live entertainment shows, Branson has everything for the entire families in every corner.
During summer season, there are 10 enjoyable and exciting things visitors love to visit in Branson. One of these things is the Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Show that offers a rodeo-themed show accompanied with four-course dinner. Dixie Stampede Musical Rodeo was picked by the Travel Channel as one of the must-see Branson attractions. The next exciting place to visit is the Track Family Fun Park an amusement park that allows parents to go-kart racing with their kids. The park offers a full day of entertainment and fun. Silver Dollar City is another beautiful attraction which is the most widely visited spot in Branson. The park offers many thrill rides and features food options including ice cream parlor and a candy store.
The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead is one of the most beautiful Branson attractions where tourism boom in the area all began. A bestselling book in 1907 bearing the same name attracted tourists who were in search of the characters and the Ozarks setting of the novel. Branson Landing is a great shopping paradise that features outlet shops, bars, restaurants that sits next to Lake Taneycomo. The center of attraction of this beautiful Branson project is the Water and Fire Fountain which was extravagantly constructed at a cost of $7.5 million.
Live Entertainment District in Branson offers more theater seats than Broadway. Your trip to this entertainment district will not be complete without experiencing at least one of its world-famous live entertainment shows. The ABBA Dancing Queen, features lookalike singers who perform spot-on renditions of various ABBA’s musical hits.
The Titanic Museum in Branson offers a great collection of artifacts from passengers of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. A boarding pass is given to each visitor upon boarding to experience how Titanic passengers enjoyed the luxury of cruising. Another great museum to visit is the Hollywood Wax Museum that is devoted solely to Hollywood celebrities. The museum allows visitors to stand beside the life-size wax figures of famous Hollywood stars.
This season it is great to visit the White Water Park where you can beat the summer heat. Popular attractions in the park include the 7,000 feet of water slides and the Aloha River. Showboat Branson Belle located on Table Rock Lake is the last best thing to visit in Branson. This showboat which is powered by two paddle wheelers offers two-hour river cruise with live entertainment show while enjoying a three-course meal.
If you want to see many wonderful attractions and exciting activities that include visits to live entertainment shows, museums, and amusement parks, come to Branson this summer season.
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