Taney district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Branson

Branson is a town in Taney district, Missouri, United States, home to about 11,431 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 7 churches and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hollywood Wax Museum (7 km), Chula Vista (8 km) and Lake Taneycomo (9 km).

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Branson at a glance

Location
Taney district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 11,431
Coordinates
36.6437° N, 93.2185° W
Places within 50 km
118 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Branson

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Branson: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Branson

138 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Branson. The closest is Chula Vista (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Branson

27 museums within 100 km of Branson. The closest is Branson Centennial Museum (1 km); the best-known is Hollywood Wax Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Branson

19 churches within 100 km of Branson. The closest is Branson Christian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Branson

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Branson. The closest is Lake Taneycomo (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Branson

15 parks within 100 km of Branson. The closest is Silver Dollar City (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Branson

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Branson. The closest is Lest We Forget 9/11 Memorial (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Branson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Branson
  2. 7 km Hollywood Wax Museum · museum, Taney
  3. 8 km Baird Mountain · viewpoint, Carroll
  4. 13 km Silver Dollar City · park, Stone
  5. 11 km Chula Vista · viewpoint, Taney
  6. 9 km Lake Taneycomo · lake, Taney
  7. 9 km Back to Branson

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How to reach Branson

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    Within 15 km of Branson

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Branson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints59138Chula Vista (8 km)
    Museums1327Branson Centennial Museum (1 km)
    Churches719Branson Christian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs516Lake Taneycomo (9 km)
    Parks1015Silver Dollar City (14 km)
    Forts & heritage713Lest We Forget 9/11 Memorial (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Aunts Creek Park (27 km)
    Caves49Marvel Cave (14 km)
    Beaches & coast55North Beach Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls25The Falls (32 km)
    Other attractions03Christ of the Ozarks (65 km)
    Temples22Grand Exposition Coaster (14 km)
    Treks11Table Rock Lakeshore Trail (13 km)
    Buddhist sites01Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery (95 km)

    Branson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Branson?

    Hollywood Wax Museum (museum, about 7 km), Chula Vista (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lake Taneycomo (lake, about 9 km), Baird Mountain (viewpoint, about 12 km), Silver Dollar City (park, about 14 km), Table Rock Lake (lake, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Branson?

    118 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 7 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Branson?

    Chula Vista, about 8 km by road; Dewey Bald (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Branson?

    Branson Centennial Museum, about 1 km by road; Veterans Memorial Museum (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Branson?

    Branson Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Boyd Church (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Branson?

    Start in Branson, visit Hollywood Wax Museum, then Baird Mountain, then Silver Dollar City, then Chula Vista, then Lake Taneycomo, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Branson?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Branson

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Branson’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.