3 days in Southwest Missouri Itinerary

Nestled in Missouri's beautiful Ozark Mountains lies one of the country's most attractive vacation towns for year-round family entertainment.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Titanic Museum, then get in on the family fun at Runaway Mountain Coaster, and then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Branson's Promised Land Zoo, then admire the natural beauty at College of the Ozarks, and then browse the different shops at Branson Landing.

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New York City to Branson is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Branson due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Branson, with lows of 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.