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It’s raining. It’s pouring. Don’t let your vacation be boring!
A rainy day in Branson doesn’t mean you’re stuck sitting in a hotel room. Get out and get in! Branson has so many indoor activities to offer.
You’ve never let anything stop you before. And you’re not going to let a rainy day stop you now. It’s time to discover all the things to do in Branson on a rainy day!
SEE A SHOW
Get back to where it all began and see a show. There’s a reason Branson is nicknamed the “Live Music Capital of the World” and it’s your duty to see why. Live shows are the root of the community and a great option when trying to get away from the rain. With over 100 live shows to choose from, it’s difficult to know where to start. We recommend the following:
Offering dinner and a show, Dolly Parton’s Stampede is Branson’s most fun place to eat! While you enjoy a four-course family feast expect to be in awe of a powerful performance that fills the 35,000 square foot arena. Trick riders, top speed stunts, and a little friendly competition are just the beginning.
A trip to Branson wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the original show on the strip. Presley’s Country Jubilee started in 1967 as the first live music theatre in town and has been entertaining guests every year since. You’ll experience a one-of-a-kind mix of bluegrass, gospel, country, and hilarious comedy.
Discover the talents of this amazing family. The Haygoods are a group of siblings with 30 years of experience playing music together in Branson. With a wide variety of music and over 20 instruments played during each performance, there’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy.
GO SHOPPING
With countless shops, unique boutiques, and never-ending specialty stores, Branson is a shopping heaven. And a rainy day is the perfect excuse to shop ‘til you drop! The Best Shopping in Branson is waiting and it’s time for you to get started.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Stay dry and uncover the facts while learning something new. Museums in Branson aren’t your typical boring information hanging on a wall. They’re fun! Discover the past in ways you never have before starting with the following:
Experience the world’s most famous luxury liner first-hand at the Titanic Museum. At this living museum, you receive the boarding pass of an actual crew member or Titanic passenger and travel through time surrounded by hundreds of artifacts from the shipwreck. There’s even a real iceberg you can touch and varying decks you can try to stand on that display how fast the sinking progressed.
View two acres of vintage farm equipment and vehicles at the Branson Auto & Farm Museum. With a collection dating from the 1900’s all the way up to the 2000’s, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy or reminisce on. Find something you really like? You can buy it! Most displays are for sale and the museum is always acquiring new and interesting pieces.
Arrive in style at the Hollywood Max Museum where you walk the red carpet and find your favorite stars from movie, music, and television. This museum isn’t just about the stars. It’s about you too! Props, costumes, and more allow your family to become a part of the display and rub elbows with your favorite celebrities.
VISIT AN ATTRACTION
If Branson is first and foremost about live shows, then it is second all about attractions. Possibilities for fun are endless as you drive the Highway 76 strip looking for your next family activity. To make the most of a rainy day, check out amazing activities at:
The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
Walk among over 1,000 live butterflies imported from the rainforest inside The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure. Wear bright colors and bring your camera because you’ll be offered complimentary nectar flower to feed the butterflies. And don’t miss the photo op. In addition to the beautiful winged insects, check out the science center filled with reptiles and amphibians. You can even pet a lizard!
Escape the rain with a guided tour through Talking Rocks Cavern. This amazing vertical cavern system takes you through a world of living crystal formations and history as you descend 100 feet and enjoy the year-round 63-degree cave air.
Fritz’s Adventure offers fun-filled activities for every age so the entire family can enjoy an action-packed experience. All ages and athletic abilities climb, tunnel, jump, run, slide, rappel, and zip through more than 80,000 square feet of explorable space. Even better, tickets are good all-day. Your family can explore together and then take a break with a show or other rainy-day activity mentioned above before returning again and again for more fun.
Rain or shine, you can always have a good time in Branson. Don’t let a rainy forecast deter your vacation because some of the best things to do happen indoors.
