Branson, Missouri Free Attractions

The old saying, you don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun, is true for families wanting to visit Branson, Missouri. Branson, in the past 20 years, has risen to the level of a Midwest Nashville with all of the country shows and celebrities who offer musical entertainment on a daily basis in fabulously luxurious Vegas style theatres. Truly a sight to behold! But, for families who are being economical about their travels these days, Branson still has so much to offer. Read on to learn about free attractions.

Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery

The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is a fun educational experience for one and all. In fact, it is one of Branson's most popular sites. You can find the hatchery right below Table Rock Dam. Once in the Hatchery, you will be able to see native fish from Missouri which are housed in several good sized aquariums. You can also walk through the Hatchery and learn about the hatching process. A visit to the Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery is free and you can take a self-guided tour.

Table Rock Lake and Dam

No trip to Branson would be complete without checking out the Table Rock Lake and Dam. The dam was built in 1958 and it actually created Table Rock Lake. You should spend some time just gawking at how the Dam holds back water from the White River. If you are lucky, you may even get a chance to see the Dam being used to adjust the depth of Table Rock Lake.

The Table Rock Lake area offers all of the potential activities a lake has to offer. You can swim, fish, boat, ski, scuba dive, hike and camp. If you love to fish, you may need to purchase a fishing license.

Stone Hill Winery

The Stone Hill winery offers free tours and a tasting after the tour. Adults may taste small amounts of the various kinds of Stone Hill wine and children will be treated to grape juice.

College of the Ozarks

On the College of the Ozarks campus, you will be able to tour the Edwards Mill and the Ralph Foster Museum. These attractions are home to some of the top collections of Ozark history. Adults and seniors have a small admission fee ($4.50/adults - $3.50/seniors 62+), High School age and under are free.

Branson Shows

If you are on a tight budget and can not afford to pay for a Branson Musical show, have no fear. You will not have the leave Branson without seeing one of their famous musical shows. Several of the theatres offer free gospel and praising shows on Sunday mornings. Nothing is better than a good gospel review to get the blood flowing and the juices going.

Branson Landing

If you enjoy walking along at a leisurely pace then taking a stroll on the Branson Landing boardwalk will be is right up your alley. The scenery is wonderful and there is such an awesome view of Lake Tanycomo.

Historic Downtown Branson

Although Branson has become a very modern city, the historic Branson downtown area is a step back in time. If you love to shop or just window shop, this is a fun place with quaint stores and eateries.

Now, who would have guessed you could visit Branson Missouri and not spend a dime on entertainment? Well, that is right! With a little planning and a good imagination, you can have a memorable vacation in Branson Missouri for little to know dinero.