When planning a vacation or an outing for your family, chances are that you want to select a destination that is kid friendly. Not all vacation hotspots are truly appealing to kids, but Branson, Missouri sure is! With a host of restaurants, attractions and activities that appeal to kids (and the kid in all of us!), Branson is the perfect place for youngsters to have fun. They’ll love every part of Branson, including…
Kid Approved Attractions: Most children – and let’s be honest, adults too – want to visit Silver Dollar City, Branson’s own world famous theme park. There’s plenty to see and do, including SDC’s many thrill rides! For older kids, daring roller coasters like Outlaw Run and Wild Fire are just the ticket for fun with friends; younger children always enjoy a rattling ride on Thunderation or the classic Fire in the Hole. And for really little ones, check out the toddler sized fun at Fireman’s Landing with Lucky’s Dizzy Dogs ride, the Junior Fire Escape and more!
Other kid approved attractions in Branson include The Butterfly Palace – perfect for little scientists! The butterfly room, the main attraction at the Butterfly Palace, is an 80-degree, lush, green tropical oasis filled with hundreds upon hundreds of beautiful butterflies. For little explorers, binoculars, magnifying glasses and pith helmets are provided! The Butterfly Palace also features a science room full of frogs, lizards, giant cockroaches and piranhas, an informational movie viewing theater, the Emerald Mirror Maze, the Banyan Tree Bungee Adventure, and a gift shop full of butterfly and nature themed clothing, jewelry, children’s toys and more.
Kid’s Menu Venues: As any parent knows, kids must eat! Luckily for kids in Branson, there are plenty of restaurants around town that cater to kiddos. McFarlain’s Family Restaurant, located inside the IMAX Entertainment Complex, is a great choice for families with multiple children – everyone gets a tasty, hearty meal, but at a very modest price! IT’s no secret that kids love pancakes – so treat them to breakfast at BillyGail’s Café, where they are famous for their giant pancakes. And for kids in Branson who love pizza (most kids do!), plan to stop in at the Grand Country Buffet for all you can eat pizza, plus other kid approved chow!
Comfortable Kid Lodging: For a place to stay that still feels like home, your kids will love staying in a Thousand Hills Hotel and Golf Resort condo or cabin! Not only will they enjoy the roomy sleeping areas, they’ll also be able to enjoy a living room with a pullout sofa, a TV and a DVD player – perfect for pillow forts and sleepovers!
Kids in Branson are sure to have an enjoyable experience they won’t soon forget – someday, they might even come back with kids of their own!
