Whatever fun adventures you want to experience on your trip to Branson, whether on land or the water, there are always many exciting attractions waiting for you. With the abundance of world-class entertainment shows, unique museums, theme parks, pristine lakes, and great shopping and dining opportunities, you will quickly know why living in Branson will give you unforgettable memories. To help you out, here are the free attractions in Branson that won't cost you a dime to enjoy.

Branson Landing Fountain Shows

The spectacular Fountain Show at the Branson Landing is one of Branson's favorite attractions, which is beautifully located near the lakefront of Lake Taneycomo. This $7.5 million dollar,  fascinating fountain show allows visitors to enjoy an exciting show of fire, water, light, and music. Weather permitting, the fountain show starts at noon every day and is presented every hour on the hour, up until 10 pm.

At the beginning of this amazing show during the day, you'll get to see the "fire canons" that burst vertically with fountains shooting waters up to 120 feet in the air. In the evening, this fantastic fountain show will become more exciting and wonderful as the lights dazzle all over the place while melodious tunes are being played.

Horse Walk at Dolly Parton's Stampede

If you want to enjoy a great fun activity that is free and interesting for the whole family, you should visit Dolly Parton's Stampede Horse Walk. Beautifully located at W 76 Country Blvd. in Branson, the Horse Walk is open daily from 8 am to 3 pm. At the site, you'll meet the 32 four-legged stars of the show. You may have the opportunity to meet some of the amazing riders as they care for their horses in preparation for the show.

Dolly Parton's Stampede is one of the most entertaining live shows that are sure to let you experience a wonderful time living in Branson. The captivating performances presented in the show are unique for all guests where north and south compete in the contests. There is a cost for entry to the show. 

Dewey Short Visitors Center

Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, Dewey Short Visitors Center is also called "The Crown Jewel of Table Rock Lake." With a vast space of 15,000 square feet and with a cost of around $7.9 million dollars, the center features a state-of-the-art interactive map, native American artifact exhibits, beautiful murals, and a 20-minute film show on how the Table Rock Dam was built. The Dewey Short Visitors Center was named after Congressman Dewey Jackson Short, a Republican Congressman from Missouri's 7th Congressional District, who has been elected for twelve terms in office.

View of Lake Taneycomo and Branson Skyline

When you take a wonderful vacation with the whole family to Branson, you can experience breathtaking views of the Ozark Mountains just a few miles from Branson's entertainment district. When you cruise along Highway 160 and 165, you'll get to enjoy ample sightseeing opportunities of the beautiful lakes, ridgetops, and river valleys – all of them provide perfect landscape photos. You can also head to Point Lookout at the College of the Ozarks where you'll find it great to see a panoramic view of Lake Taneycomo and the Branson skyline.

Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery

Just a few minutes' drive from Branson's Entertainment District, Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is one of Branson's free attractions that produces over 1.1 million Rainbow and Brown Trout each year, many of which are transferred to Table Rock Lake. The hatchery features guided tours, and a huge aquarium. Walking the "raceways" where the trout run, provides visitors with fun opportunities to feed the fish.

Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area

Open daily from 4 am to 10 pm, the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area is also one of Branson's free attractions where you will find it interesting to explore over 1,500 acres of forest, woodland, and glade habitat. The area features hiking trails, the White River Balds Natural area, and Roark Creek. Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area is also home to many of the locations featured in Harold Bell Wright's classic novel, Shepherd of the Hills.

Free Discovery Trolley

You can ride for free on the Discovery Trolley of Branson. The trolley will allow you to enjoy an overview of some of Branson's landmarks. The trolley tour will start from the historic downtown area and proceed to Branson Convention Center and The Branson Landing. The Discovery Trolley operates from March to December daily, 10 am to pm (except on Thanksgiving and Christmas). However, the trolley also runs in February, but only three days a week from Friday to Sunday, from 11 am to 5 pm. There will be pick up and drop off points which are generally every 15 minutes.

For those who are spending a wonderful vacation in Branson with the whole family and looking for a great way to enjoy an unforgettable time, you should check out these free attractions in Branson.



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