7 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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Acrobats of China - iCircus, Hamners' Unbelievable, Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, and other attractions. Head to The Branson Craft Mall and Apple Tree Mallfor some retail therapy. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel and Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Explore Branson's surroundings by going to Gay Perdita Sinclair Station Route 66 Memorabalia (in Ash Grove), Sequiota Park (in Springfield) and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (in Republic). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area, take some stellar pictures from 165 Scenic Overlook, trek along Lost Valley Trail, and take in the history at Pea Ridge National Military Park.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Branson tour itinerary planning site.

Expect a daytime high around 67°F in April, and nighttime lows around 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.