Free things to do in Branson

[fritzie]

We often have guests visiting us and they often ask what interesting things there are to do here without costing them a lot of money.

So far I can only think of:

Fish Hatchery
Dewy Short
Shows at Branson Landing

Costing almost nothing:

Moonshine Beach
Museum at C of O

Thanks everyone

[Country Gal]

You can tour Stone Hill Winery for free.

[Ms_Terese]

Depends on what they like to do....

If they are outdoorsy people, there are lakes and streams to fish, Mark Twain National Forest to hike or bike, or swimming to do.

If they aren't quite as "active" but like the outdoors, grab a camera and start clicking The scenery here is unmatched. Find a "cut-out" and go rock collecting.

If they just like being out and about, you can't beat strolling old downtown Branson, browsing Dick's 5&10, and having lunch (or maybe just a homemade Cobbler dessert!) at one of the cafes downtown (Clocker's, Branson Cafe, The Shack), then don't miss the God & Country garden area on 76 across from the firestation.

[Missouri Mom]

Bass Pro Shops in Springfield.

[karoinbranson]

On Sunday mornings some of the theaters have free Gospel Music!

[HMK]

If you drive out past the RFD Theater, about a mile or so down the road is a good place to get out look around, take pictures. etc. I can't remember the name of the park right off the top of my head. Somebody help me out.

[Suselit]

Originally Posted by HMK

If you drive out past the RFD Theater, about a mile or so down the road is a good place to get out look around, take pictures. etc. I can't remember the name of the park right off the top of my head. Somebody help me out.

Are you thinking of the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area?

this whole page is interesting
http://petticoat.topcities.com/ruthp...onservatio.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Henning

[Busgoddess10]

Do they still give dam tours? I wasn't sure with the terrorism thing.

[HMK]

Yes, Suzelit that's it! It's a beautiful view.

[ggh]

One of our favorite things to do is to sit on the edge of the lake, and watch the deer, fish, geese, turkey at dawn, or more likely dusk.

We love to people watch - you can do that anywhere in Branson.

[fritzie]

Originally Posted by Busgoddess10

Do they still give dam tours? I wasn't sure with the terrorism thing.

NO, they no longer give tours of the Dam.

All others, thankyou very much for replies.

[TonySoprano]

Stay home and watch TV. Saves gas too.

[lucyann]

It's always so crowded to stop and look at the horses at writeLink(271062, 0, 0, 13020, "", "Free things to do in Branson", "09-02-2007", "12:33 PM", 1); writeLink(271073, 0, 0, 13566, "T", "You can tour Stone Hill...", "09-02-2007", "01:35 PM", 1); writeLink(271083, 0, 0, 13962, "I,L", "Depends on what they like to...", "09-02-2007", "02:29 PM", 1); writeLink(271115, 0, 0, 14316, "I,1,L", "Bass Pro Shops in Springfield.", "09-02-2007", "08:25 PM", 1); writeLink(271116, 0, 0, 20257, "T", "On Sunday mornings some of...", "09-02-2007", "08:48 PM", 1); writeLink(271122, 0, 0, 19186, "I,L", "If you drive out past the RFD...", "09-02-2007", "11:46 PM", 1); writeLink(271131, 0, 0, 6472, "I,1,L", "Are you thinking of the Ruth...", "09-03-2007", "05:11 AM", 1); writeLink(271132, 0, 0, 16352, "L", "Dam Tours", "09-03-2007", "05:46 AM", 1); writeLink(271158, 0, 0, 19186, "1,T", "Yes, Suzelit that's it! It's...", "09-03-2007", "09:47 AM", 1); writeLink(271175, 0, 0, 5458, "1,I,L", "One of our favorite things to...", "09-03-2007", "12:25 PM", 1); writeLink(271195, 0, 0, 13020, "1,L", "NO, they no longer give tours...", "09-03-2007", "04:15 PM", 1); writeLink(271229, 0, 0, 18764, "2,L", "Stay home and watch TV. ...", "09-03-2007", "07:28 PM", 1); writeLink(271246, 0, 0, 17395, "3,L", "It's always so crowded to...", "09-03-2007", "08:34 PM", 1); writeLink(271306, 0, 0, 0, "4,L", "", "more", "", 1); show time. We like to stop and visit with the horses during the morning time. There aren't any crowds and you can stay and look as long as you want.

[CHRISTISAM2001]

What and Where is the Dewey Short?