Guidebook for Branson
Drinks & Nightlife
The Parrot Pavillion at Rock Lane has live music every Friday and Saturday night in summer. All outdoor and no cover charge. There's a dance floor too.
16 locals recommend
Rock Lane Resort and Marina
611 Rock LnThe Parrot Pavillion at Rock Lane has live music every Friday and Saturday night in summer. All outdoor and no cover charge. There's a dance floor too.
The Lake House
416 Tablerock CirLive music on the weekends and there's usually not a cover charge.
Shopping
You can get a free coupon book at Guest Services if you're a member of AAA, military, law/fire, AARP, or college student.
You can join the Tanger Club for other savings. It's a one time fee of $10 but has numerous perks. Go to tangeroutlet.com for more information.
130 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Branson
300 Tanger Blvd You can get a free coupon book at Guest Services if you're a member of AAA, military, law/fire, AARP, or college student.
You can join the Tanger Club for other savings. It's a one time fee of $10 but has numerous perks. Go to tangeroutlet.com for more information.
This is an old fashioned dime store. You'll find items that you probably haven't seen in years (if you're at least 35-40!).
17 locals recommend
Dick's 5 & 10
103 W Main StThis is an old fashioned dime store. You'll find items that you probably haven't seen in years (if you're at least 35-40!).
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
18401 MO-13Dollar General
8454 State Hwy 76Food Scene
Indian Point Floating Cafe
3443 Indian Point RdDecent breakfast. Definitely tourist prices.
EL LAGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
18942 MO-BUS13Decent Mexican at reasonable prices.
Sugar Leaf Bakery & Cafe
2800 76 Country BlvdA great place for lunch or to pick up bakery treats.
Billy Bob's Dairyland
1829 76 Country BlvdGood old fashioned soda fountain and great hamburgers!
Donnie's
11016 E State Highway 76Diner food. Good breakfast, meatloaf, chicken fried steak.
Big Buoy's Restaurant & Bar
Great outdoor area, food and service good, occasional live music.
Entertainment & Activities
There are discounted tickets to this venue frequently. Ask me for more information.
7 locals recommend
Indian Point Family Fun Park
1056 Indian Point Rd There are discounted tickets to this venue frequently. Ask me for more information.
Good to rent a boat or jet ski. They also have scuba diving and a catamaran cruise. Parasailing too, I think.
35 locals recommend
State Park Marina
380 State Park Marina RdGood to rent a boat or jet ski. They also have scuba diving and a catamaran cruise. Parasailing too, I think.
Indian Point Marina
3443 Indian Point Marina Boat & jetski rentals
Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills ExpyParks & Nature
You can visit the Dewey Short Visitor Center 10am-5pm daily (closed Sunday/Monday in January and February). Fishing is allowed along the shoreline and there are facilities for picnicking.
16 locals recommend
Table Rock Dam
You can visit the Dewey Short Visitor Center 10am-5pm daily (closed Sunday/Monday in January and February). Fishing is allowed along the shoreline and there are facilities for picnicking.
4.4 miles of trail that includes areas featuring the city’s most rigorous hiking, including a set of 315 stonework steps constructed in the last 1930’s. You’ll come upon beautiful woodlands, an old homestead and barn, two caves, a grotto, a waterfall, and some of the area’s most stunning views of Lake Taneycomo and the Ozarks’ countryside
21 locals recommend
Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
412 Owen Ln4.4 miles of trail that includes areas featuring the city’s most rigorous hiking, including a set of 315 stonework steps constructed in the last 1930’s. You’ll come upon beautiful woodlands, an old homestead and barn, two caves, a grotto, a waterfall, and some of the area’s most stunning views of Lake Taneycomo and the Ozarks’ countryside
Sightseeing
Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower
6021 76 Country Blvd