The Wizard of OZ
See realistic looking figures of your favorite movie stars when you walk onto the set. The Wizard of Oz.
Branson is a vacationer's dream, filled with so much to do and see. You can create a perfect relaxing weekend, full week of family-friendly adventure, or anything in between with the many options in Branson.
At the
IMAX Entertainment Complex, you will find three different movie screens, each featuring giant screens and forty speakers to providing you with an amazing movie experience. You will love catching the latest Hollywood flick at the IMAX. This entertainment complex is much more than just a movie theater, though. You can also take in live entertainment at the Little Opry Theatre on-site, as well as spend time perusing the many shops or grabbing a bite at the restaurants located here. The
IMAX Entertainment Complex is a one-stop destination for hours of entertainment.
Movie lovers will also love a visit to the
Hollywood Wax Museum, where you can see more than 170 life-size replicas of your favorite stars. Spend hours exploring the displays of your favorite movie scenes, featuring such icons as Marilyn Monroe, Robert Redford, Johnny Depp, and many others. If you're into scary movies, you'll love the horror movie display with Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger and more.
Enjoy a fun sightseeing tour in Branson, taking in the sights and sounds of the area by both land and water with the
Ride the Ducks tour. This seventy minute tour takes you on an open-air amphibious vehicle, first cruising down the Highway 76 entertainment strip and then hitting the water for a boat tour of
Table Rock Lake. Along the way, you can "quack" your heart out with a complimentary duck whistle.
Treat yourself to a relaxing sightseeing cruise on
Lake Taneycomo in a luxurious paddle boat with
Branson Landing Cruises. You will enjoy your choice of tours on the beautiful Landing Princess, each tour offering your guided narration. Take in the fresh air and sunshine on the open air decks, or relax in the climate-controlled cabin indoors. Tour options include the Ozark Sightseeing Cruise, the Landing Fountain Show, the Moonlight Cocktail Cruise, and the Sunset Dinner Cruise.
Everyone loves spending time at the zoo, and the
Dickerson Park Zoo in nearby Springfield is a true treat. This popular zoo is just a short drive north of Branson, and features more than 500 animals representing 170 different specious. The Dickerson Zoo is open year-round, and is home to monkeys, reptiles, birds, elephants, big cats, and so much more.
The local lakes are a great spot to just hang out and enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks. Breathe the fresh mountain air while you enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and other outdoor recreational activities right in the Branson area at either
Table Rock Lake or
Lake Taneycomo.
These and other activities and attractions await you in Branson. With so much to do and see year-round, Branson is the ideal vacation destination for a weekend getaway or a full vacation.
