Things to Do in Branson
- Stroll along Happy Trails and admire the spirit of the Old West. The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum contains memorabilia from the lives of this famous couple. The museum originally opened in Victorville, California, but moved to Branson in 2003. The museum features childhood photos, costumes, silver screen mementoes, fan mail and safari artifacts. A mounted likeness of Trigger the horse greets visitors at the front entrance. You'll also see Pat Brady's Nellybelle jeep and production photos from the "Roy Rogers Show." Enjoy western music performed by Roy Rogers Jr. and the High Riders on Tuesdays through Saturdays during most of the year. Call (866) 769-7643 or visit the website below to see the current schedule and buy tickets.
Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum
3950 Green Mountain Dr.
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 339-1900
http://www.royrogers.com/museum-index.html - Enjoy dinner and a show while gliding along Table Rock Lake aboard the Showboat Branson Belle. The ship, styled as an 1890s paddle wheeler, was first launched in 1994. The two-hour cruise provides scenic views of the Ozark Mountains. Choose from dinner cruises or noon cruises. Every cruise offers a three-course meal and entertainment, such as comedy or live music. The "Showstoppers" performance features highlights from Broadway classics. The Showboat operates from late March through the end of December. View schedules and buy tickets online at the website below.
Showboat Branson Belle
4800 Highway 165
Branson, MO 65616
(800) 475-9370
http://www.showboatbransonbelle.com/ - Ride through the Ozark Mountains in a vintage railcar. The Branson Scenic Railway offers 40-mile roundtrip tours aboard trains dating back to the 1940s. The trains take passengers through tunnels, across historic bridges and past ruined towns. Broad windows provide scenic views of the Ozark wilderness. Candlelight dinners add an elegant and romantic touch to the evening tours, which run on a limited schedule. Regular tours run from early March through mid-December. Visit the website below to request tickets. A representative will contact you to complete your booking.
Branson Scenic Railway
206 E. Main St.
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6110 or (800) 287-2462
http://www.bransontrain.com/default.htm