You can't think of Branson without thinking of country music and stage shows, but more and more Branson Missouri vacations are being planned to take advantage of its natural wonders. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Branson boasts easy access to three lakes, natural canyons, unspoiled forests, and spectacular caves. With these kinds of Branson attractions , it's amazing anyone ever goes inside. All Branson Missouri vacations should be planned to include a trip to Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. This ten thousand acre preserve is a must see for nature walk and biking enthusiasts. |  |
If you'd like a more guided experience, you can take a tram, or join an old west "cattle drive" in the prairies above the canyon. You can even have your meals from a chuck wagon. Table Rock State Park is the home of Table Rock Lake. Surrounded by oak and hickory trees, the lake is a fisherman's paradise, filled with bass, white bass, and crappie. You can rent boats and canoes to get you onto the crystal clear water. For the more adventurous, you can suit-up at the scuba shop or strap on a para-sail for an aerial view of the lake. If that isn't high enough, try a helicopter ride. Would you like more natural Branson attractions? If you're a spelunker, there's a lot more, though you won't require special skills to enjoy the local caves. Marvel Cave, made of wet limestone and formed in the 1500s, has the largest entrance of any American cave. Talking Rocks Cavern has been dubbed "Missouri's Most Beautiful Cave. Branson Missouri vacations are available with guided tours of these natural wonders. Any list of Branson attractions will include the Scenic Railway. 1940s-era, restored, train cars carry passengers through wilderness areas in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Don't sign up for any Branson Missouri vacations that don't include it, as well as a relaxing dinner cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle , the largest land-locked river boat in the world. This is just a small taste of Branson attractions awaiting outdoorsmen, families, and anyone tired of cement and traffic. |
