Branson, MO is a city full of fun excitement, with lots of family activities, exciting nightlife activities, and some of the best live shows in the country. It’s also a place to enjoy plenty of free activities that are fun for all ages. Here are 5 of our favorite free activities in the city of Branson:
Table Rock Lake – Table Rock Lake is a popular spot for locals in the Branson area while also drawing in lots of visitors every year who want to take advantage of the many water activities, including water skiing, boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving and kayaking. Stay on dry land and set up camp or participate in a nearby hike with lots of trails available for beginners or advanced hikers alike.
Moon Shine Beach – If you’re looking for a great place to spend the afternoon as a family, try out Moon Shine Beach, where visitors can enjoy soft sand, warm sunshine, and beautiful views. Located off the shores of Table Rock Lake, the only fee for enjoying this beach is a small parking fee per vehicle of only $4.
Henning State Forest – This beautiful state forest covers 1,534 acres of stunning nature trails and nature studies. An on-hand naturalist is available to answer all the questions of visitors who come to the area and give tips on where to find the best lookout views of the surrounding countryside.
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery – As one of Branson’s most popular tourist sites, this fish hatchery is located just below Table Rock Dam and hosts several large, beautiful aquariums that contain many of Missouri’s native fish. Families can walk through the fish hatchery together while learning more about Missouri’s natural ecosystem.
Branson Landing – The Landing attracts visitors with it’s beautiful boardwalk where you can stroll along and enjoy the views of Lake Taneycomo. Though the natural views are well worth the visit, an additional bonus is the $7.5 million water, light, and sound show that happens each hour on the hour. After dark, fire is added to the light display for an extra flair.
These are just a handful of the many free and fun activities that the greater Branson area has to offer. Whether you’re into the great outdoors or the big city, there is plenty to do and see, even if you’re not looking to spend a dime.
You’re getting married, you’re turning 50, maybe it’s your 25th high school reunion and your friends all want to get away and have a guy’s weekend, but you’re not really sure where to go? No matter the reason, we think you should give Branson, Missouri a shot! Branson is more than just a country music hot spot; this quaint town in the heart of the Ozarks is the perfect place to get away from it all, smoke a good cigar, drink some whiskey, and maybe drown a worm or two while fishing on one of its three amazing lakes! Oh, and don’t forget the added benefits of renting a lakefront cabin from Sunset Nightly Rentals. You and your friends can be fishing from the dock of our handsome cabins as soon as you are ready! In the meantime, here are a few ideas on how to spend your guy’s weekend in Branson!
- Branson Cigar Company – Featuring everything necessary for a night of cigars on the porch, Branson Cigar Company should most definitely be your first stop. Cigars, pipes, even vapors are sold here. As well as every accessory you could possibly need in addition to the smoking lounge that comes with leather furniture and a big screen television – tuned to a sports channel, of course! Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday’s, it’s located at 3000 Green Mountain Drive Ste. 08 in Branson.
- Copper Run Distillery – Every guy’s weekend needs whiskey and the best can be found at Copper Run Distillery just a few minutes’ drive outside of Branson in Walnut Shade. Copper Run has been described as “the first legal distillery in the Ozarks” and offers tours for the men in your party to sample moonshine, whiskey, and rum. Also featuring a great snack menu with cheeses and sausages, you’re guaranteed not to leave this fun spot hungry or thirsty! Location: 1901 Day Road, Walnut Shade, Missouri.
What’s Next?
Well, now that you have the necessities out of the way, what do you do next? We think you should hit the links! Branson has courses for all levels of experience and nothing beats a day on the links with the rugged Ozark Mountains as your backdrop – unless you add a view of Branson’s lakes, of course! We’ve listed a couple of the finest golf spots in the valley below.
- Thousand Hills Golf Resort – This Robert E. Cupp’s designed 18-hole course is one of the more scenic ones, situated near Lake Taneycomo and Table Rock Lake. Containing multiple tees for varying skill levels, this public course can be as challenging or as easy as you want it.
- Branson Hills Golf Club – This award winning course has been voted Missouri’s best course by Golf Week for the last 4 years, but it’s more than just another challenging course; the natural beauty of the area creates a scenic haven loved by golfers all over the world.
- Buffalo Ridge Golf Course – Purchased by Johnny Morris, the owner of Bass Pro shops, the Buffalo Ridge Golf Course is the yearly host of the Legends PGA tournament. Beautiful, professional, and perfectly designed, this is THE golf course and Branson, and a can’t miss attraction on any Guy’s getaway.
And Finally
Lake Taneycomo, Table Rock Lake, and Bull Shoals Lake offer a variety of water oriented activities – fishing, kayaking, waterskiing – the list goes on and on, and are all fun ways to spend your guys’ getaway in beautiful Branson, Missouri. All you need to do is get online and book your Sunset Nightly Rentals lakefront cabin today at www.sunsetnightlyrentals.com. Your friends will thank you!