Trip Ideas

Walking, jogging or pushing a stroller? Imagine this. It’s an early Ozarks fall morning. The sun is rising but still hidden behind Mount Branson. Fog is floating just above the water on Lake Taneycomo and you are beginning your run along a paved path or the boardwalk in Downtown Branson. A Great Blue Heron spots you from across the lake and silently takes flight. A trout angler is floating by and nods as you pass. You strain to hear the quiet zip as the fly and line dance above the water, finally settling quietly on the surface. Sounds great right? Did you know that MapMyRun has more than 700 walking and jogging trails listed in the Branson area? And some of the most popular ones (especially with stroller joggers) are…

Downtown Branson will host the 51st Annual Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival from September 19-21, 2024. This popular festival includes more than 100 vendors, artists, and food trucks and brings the community and Branson visitors together for music, fun, and it's a great opportunity to discover unique items. So come on out for live entertainment, awesome hand crafted goods, unique finds and great food! Schedule: Thursday and Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Special Note about Sparky’s Route Change during the Festivities: Stop #7 at Awberry Parking Lot on Sparky the Trolley’s route will be unavailable Sept. 17 through Sept. 22 due to the festival. You can still hop on and off at Stops #12 (Liberty Plaza),  #3 (Branson Convention Center) and #5 (Main Street…

It’s that last weekend of summer for celebrating with family and friends in The Ozarks! There's plenty to do in Downtown Branson, including free concerts, food and an official Kansas City Chiefs pep rally! Of course, Downtown is where you'll find lots to do, lots to eat and nearly 200 stores with everything from sports memorabilia to sports socks! Branson Landing Concerts Over the long weekend, come and enjoy live music at the Branson Landing Fountains on Saturday, Aug. 31, from The Table Rockers and Bad Mojo. The Beer Garden opens at 7:30 p.m. and opening act takes the stage around that time. Bad Mojo takes the stage around 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a concert under the stars! (No Coolers Allowed). Come Early for Chiefs…

It's easy to park in Historic Downtown Branson and the Branson Landing with more than 1,800 free parking spots and two convenient paid-parking garages. See the map above for the major parking areas, as well as nearby trolley stops. Here are some of the great options depending on which part of downtown you want to access: Central Main Street (Main & Commercial) Trolley Stop #7 inside the Awberry Parking Lot (behind Dicks 5 & 10) In addition to the on-street parking spots through downtown, convenient parking is located at the Awberry Parking Lot, a free, 68-spot lot on Atlantic Street, immediately north of Main Street. This parking lot has recently renovated public restrooms and for added convenience, Sparky trolley stop #7 is in the parking lot and can take you to practically any…

With so much heat this year, and summer coming to a close, why not head Downtown and grab something frozen and sweet? Here’s a list of many of the great places to find a treat Downtown or at Branson Landing! Main Street Pops 110 E. Main St Simplistic dessert spot serving cream- & fruit-based ice pops with your choice of dips & toppings. Mr. B’s Ice Cream Parlor 2750 102 US-65 BUS Old-school ice cream shop slingling malts, shakes & cones, 1950’s style! Cool Treats on The Landing Boba Joes - Bubble Tea & Ice Cream Shop 111 S. Commercial St. Cute little shop doling out delicious ice cream and refreshing bubble tea year round. Translyvania Bakery & Cafe 104 N. Commercial St. Unique, family owned joint specializing in craft…

The Historic Downtown Branson Community Imrovement District is sponsoring a free Monday Movie Night at the Historic Owen Theatre in Downtown Branson! So come on down every Monday evening at 7:00pm starting August 5th through Monday September 16th, 2024! And remember that admission is 100% free for everyone! The Historic Owen Theatre, a hallmark of Downtown Branson, is located at 205 S. Commercial St., Branson, Mo. Check out the amazing classic films they have planned below! Films starring John Wayne and directed by legend Steven Spielberg are included in the line up! Click on each movie title to find out more information on IMDb.com about each wonderful classic film! August 5th- The Shepard of the Hills - 7:00pm - Starring John Wayne (98 minutes- 1941) August 12th - Ma &…

Oh Summer in the Ozarks! That midwestern humidity, coupled with those temperatures are nothing to mess with, right? Downtown Branson has too many shops and flea markets to stay cooped up indoors in front of the television! Besides, who is going to eat all the cold and sweet treats in Downtown if we don’t? So why miss out? Beat the heat with Sparky! When you need to go Downtown, whether it’s in the Historic District or the famous Branson Landing, you can find relief from the heat (and an easy way to get around) on Sparky. As he circles the downtown route, he brings with him the gift of air conditioning! Hitting each stop about once every 30 minutes, you are sure to find a nearby stop so you can…

School is just around the corner yet again! And Downtown Branson, home to dozens of unique and convenient shops, is a great one-stop destination for all the latest fashions. Don’t forget about Missouri's annual Back-to-School State Tax-Free Weekend that happens every year on the first full weekend in August. The 2024 tax holiday is slated August 2 - 4. Here are a few of the many great downtown shops where you can outfit your kiddos and college-bound students. And don't forget that the free Sparky Trolleys can help you get around, serving 13 stops around downtown every day from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.! Historic Downtown Alex & Alaina's Treasure Chest Alex & Alaina’s Treasure Chest is a small shop with many one-of-a-kind, handmade and old-world items. You'll find handmade moccasins,…

Come find the eclectic, the unique, the unusual and the crafty stuff you never knew you needed at the 2024 Branson Market Days, July 12th, 9am-6pm and 13th, 9am-4pm! 125 wonderful booths of the most unique vendors from all across the country gather with some of the coolest stuff you’ll find! Everything from sweet treats, unique one-of-a-kind finds, vintage clothes, and even Christmas decor can be found at Market Days! So make a day of it, grab your friends, your partner, or even your neighbors and come on down for some snacks and treasure hunting. Admission is $5 for everyone 13 and up and free for everyone 12 and under. Don’t forget, you don’t have to walk in the summer heat with Sparky, the Downtown Trolley! He’s running both days…

Come Celebrate America’s Independence in Style, Wednesday, July 3rd. What is more American than celebrating our independence and freedom with live music and fireworks? Bring your lawn chairs and your love of music and get ready for a great show. Please leave your coolers at home. This years 17th Annual Liberty Light Up is hosted by the Branson Landing, the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel and The Dirty Saints band. The event is July 3, 2024 (Wednesday). The beer garden opens at 6:00pm, and is sponsored by Wil Fischer Budweiser. So bring your ID and come thirsty! And be ready for a great show! This years live music lineup is ready to rock! The Dirty Saints were voted by 417 Magazine for Best Cover Band. They cover some of the…