9 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Branson side-trips: Bentonville (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, The Walmart Museum, &more), Eureka Springs (Thorncrown Chapel, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, &more) and Blanchard Springs Caverns (in Fifty Six). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at Silver Dollar City, explore the activities along Table Rock Lake, browse the different shops at Branson Landing, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Branson driving holiday planner.

Houston to Branson is an approximately 12-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in December, things will get slightly colder in Branson: highs are around 48°F and lows about 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.