Everyone has been there – you have your entire day planned out, right down to the very last little detail and then BOOM! A thunderclap hits and you have to restructure your entire day’s agenda due to rain. As frustrating as planning around the weather can be, if you have the opportunity to live or vacation in Branson, there are plenty of great Branson attractions that can keep you and yours entertained on a rainy day! So the next time you hear rain on the roof, don’t get discouraged – check out any of the fun places below to keep your spirits up!
Hollywood Wax Museum: If you are looking for something fun to do with family or friends during a rainy day, take a trip to the Hollywood Wax Museum, located on Highway 76 in Branson! This fun museum features incredibly lifelike wax models of celebrity stars like Johnny Depp, John Wayne, Morgan Freeman, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Jamie Foxx and so many more! You can play with the stars here, and get your picture taken with your favorite celebrities! What could be more fun than that on a damp, dreary day?
Fun Spot at Grand Country Inn: For some active family fun on a day full of rain and thunder, check out all of the fun activities that the Grand Country Inn on Highway 76 has to offer! Play a truly extreme game of tag – laser tag, to be exact! A two story, 3,000 square foot laser tag arena takes you through an intense tag competition and features crazy fun special effects like fog, jungle like surroundings and laser light beam shows! Don’t forget Blacklight Mini Golf, an arcade with games like Guitar Hero and Big Bass Wheel, and Mini Bowling, plus a great prize redemption center where you can cash in for goodies! You will certainly want to keep the Fun Spot on your list of rainy Branson attractions.
Branson Cinema 11: You can’t go wrong with a movie on a rainy day in Branson! Grab some friends and head over to the Branson Cinema 11, located in the Branson Meadows Shopping Center off of Gretna Road. This cozy movie theater is fully digital on all 11 screens, making for a crystal clear movie experience that will certainly brighten up a rainy day. Branson Cinema 11 is always showing the latest releases, and features Free Popcorn Tuesdays!
Books a Million: While Branson’s favorite bookstore isn’t exactly an attraction, if you prefer quiet and cozy on a rainy day, what better way to spend it than drinking coffee and reading books? Books a Million is located off of Branson Hills Parkway, and features an in store coffee shop, chairs, and all the books a rainy day reader could ask for!
These are just a handful of the different Branson attractions that make for some rainy day fun. So get creative the next time the weather makes you change up your plans – you might even find that you like the alternative activities even better!
