5 days in Branson Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Branson: Eureka Springs (Thorncrown Chapel, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, &more), Bentonville (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, The Walmart Museum, &more) and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World (in Springfield). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at Escape Code, make a splash at Silver Dollar City, get your game on at TNT Old Time Photo, and take an in-depth tour of Titanic Museum.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Branson trip planner.

January in Branson sees daily highs of 45°F and lows of 26°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel back home.