Have your summer vacation destination at Branson! Not only that it is an entertainment city, it also features the Ozark Mountains which often make summer mornings cool with the fog coming from the mountains. And during the day, the amazing entertainment city offers various activities both indoor and outdoor. If you’re up to beat that heat, there are many water activities at three local lakes and also the river available. Scuba diving, water skiing, and boating are just a few of the popular activities in the area.
Besides the many water activities, you could also spend your Branson summer by staying out of the midday heat. And what else could be better than trying out over a hundred indoor theatre events, dance performances, music shows, and plays that are available each day. And if you are truly looking for a unique not-your-everyday-type-of-activity, stay out of the heat while you tour a cool underground cavern.
There are also many festivals for your Branson summer. Branson is home to Annual Woodcarving Rendezvous, Mustang Rally, Fiddlers Festival, and many fishing contests in local waters. Here is a sampling of the activities and festivals you can try during your Branson summer:
Branson Memorial Day Weekend
In late May, come to Branson and remember our Veterans. There are numerous Veterans Tributes which you can attend, including a visit to the Veterans Museum. And after doing so, head to the area of the lakes and beat that summer heat with your family.
Silver Dollar City’s National Kids’ Fest
From mid-July to late July, there is a National Kid’s Fest hosted by Silver Dollar City in Branson. Children of all ages are in it for the festival of their own! From exciting thrill rides to easy cruising on artificial logs down a waterway and dances, there are activities that are sure to please every kid. There are also special activities and events for kids under 7 including a Half-Pint Dance.
Hot Summer Shopping Savings
For our guests who love to shop, there are many specialty shops, outlet malls, craft malls, and the new Branson Landing in historic downtown Branson. Whether you’re a veteran shopper or just looking for a relaxing day of window shopping, Branson’s malls and stores have exactly just what you want. And if you stay at Thousand Hills Resort, maximize your Branson summer by remembering to ask the front desk about your store coupons! Having fun yet? You can even enjoy extra savings on Missouri’s Sales Tax Holiday on early August, which offers no sales tax on most back-to-school purchases including clothes, school supplies, & absolutely more!
Visit a Branson Amusement Park
The amusement park in Branson is open all summer long. You can enjoy a day of old fashioned crafts and the new-fangled thrill rides. Or if you want a different amusement park, try the White Water, which is a water theme park with its wave pool, a lazy river, many water slides, and thrilling rides and attractions. It is the best water park in Branson for that ultimate Branson summer vacation!
Labor Day Weekend in Branson
In early September, come to Branson to enjoy the unofficial close to summer. You can visit the Table Rock Lake with the kids one last time before their school starts. Being only minutes away from Branson, Table Rock Lake has boats and jet skis for rent, and you can also go swimming t Moonshine Beach. It would be a relaxing day for the whole family! And if you are looking for some outdoor fun, many hiking and bicycling trails are available for your enjoyment.
Of course while you are on summer vacation in Branson you’ll need a place to stay. Make Thousand Hills Golf Resort your home away from home for your next summer in Branson Missouri. With nightly log cabin rentals and condo rentals available in a convenient mid-Branson location you’ll be able to take advantage of all Branson has to offer this summer.
