I was so honored to be invited to Branson and I had a wonderful time on this trip. I want to give a special thank you to the wonderful Stone Castle Hotel for hosting us!
Where to stay in Branson?
Looking for the best place to stay in Branson, MO? Well, let me give you my advice.
Stone Castle Hotel and Conference Center- but here’s why
This hotel is a unique place to stay and has a lot of charm. Amenities at the Stone Castle Hotel include a FREE buffet, two indoor pools and some suites even include these AMAZING jacuzzi tubs! Y’all, I felt like a queen relaxing in it.
I had the pleasure of staying in two of their themed hotel suites.
20,000 Leagues
This nautical themed suite was so fun to stay in! It was beautifully decorated and includes that jacuzzi tub I was telling you about!
Major League Legends
AKA my Dad’s dream suite! How fun is this?! Just another touch that makes the Stone Castle Hotel stand out. The staff was so friendly, and they also have free parking! To learn more about The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center, be sure to visit bransonstonecastle.com!
Where to eat?
Branson is full of delicious restaurants to feast at. This list includes everything from downtown restaurants in Branson to fun places to eat!
Fall Creek Steakhouse
The Fall Creek Steakhouse not only sells amazing food, it also looks super amazing inside! This unique restaurant is known for its marvelous inside decorations and their delicious rolls, which are sometimes delivered with a song!
Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano
What’s one dish you MUST try while in Branson, MO? The Italian Nachos at Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano. Italian food lovers, this will be one of your new favorite spots!
Dunkin’ Donuts
Here on CollegeWanderlust.com, we appreciate good food and photo spots. Hey, I’m a millennial– what can I say? Grab a delicious donut and take a super cute photo for Instagram! (P.S.: you’re following me, right?)
Farmhouse Restaurant
This Branson favorite serves a variety of delicious home-cooked dishes. PLUS, it’s located in this historic downtown district in Branson, aka a photo lovers paradise.
Dolly Parton’s Stampede
Dolly Parton’s Stampede technically makes this list as a great place to eat AND great attraction in Branson. They will serve you up with a delicious meal (vegetarian and GF options available) and put on a great show. We had a great time.
What to do?
Branson is a great place to spend a vacation. I wanted to address the misconception that Branson is just for old people. That’s 100% not true! There are things to do in Branson for couples, adults, kids… everyone! I had a blast on the trip to Branson and I’m 23.
Anyway, back to the list! One of the things you MUST do in Branson is to see a show! I’ve added a few to my list plus a couple of other fun things to do.
Titanic Museum
What to know before visiting the Titanic Museum in Branson. The perfect place for history lovers! I had a great time exploring the museum
What to know before visiting the Titanic Museum in Branson.
Branson’s Ferris Wheel
The Ferris Wheel in Branson is a total must do for anyone visiting Branson! The Ferris Wheel is known as a top attraction in Branson. The view on the top is fantastic and a fabulous photo op!
The Hughes Music Show
If you are seeing the Hughes Music Show, prepare for a smashing performance that features 50 talented singers and dancers. As someone who has always loved show tunes and musicals, I LOVED the show. They are truly “Born to Entertain!”
Downtown Branson
I love a good historic downtown, and Branson’s downtown area is super darling! We had a great time exploring here and even found some amazing thrift shops nearby. (And LOTS of great photo spots here!)
Clay Cooper Show
Clay Cooper is a charismatic singer and I really enjoyed the entire show. He really interacts with the audience and gives off a very genuine vibe. His whole family performs with him and they are a very sweet and talented family.
Explore Branson’s Landing or Historic District
Wanting to do some shopping and exploring? Head over to the shops at Branson’s landing! There are even tons of food and drink options here as well.
