Tours and Tickets to Experience 76 Strip

There are plenty of ways to experience the 76 Strip in Branson, Missouri. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Clay Cooper's Country Express in Branson

• The Dutton Show at the Dutton Family Theater

• Branson Veterans Memorial Museum Admission

• World's Largest Toy Museum Admission in Branson

• Amazing Acrobats: Grand Shanghai Circus Show in Branson

Branson’s 76 Strip is free. No toll or ticket is required to drive along the route. Most theaters, attractions, restaurants, and shops offer complimentary on-site parking. The free scenic drive is the best way to get a sense of Branson’s scale and scope, with its many unique attractions and theaters.

Branson’s Main Street for entertainment, the 76 Strip is the stretch of Missouri State Highway 76 that runs through the heart of the city. The drive starts from the Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and extends east, connecting many of Branson’s shows and attractions. The route ends near Branson Landing.

Yes, portions of the 76 Strip are walkable, but most visitors find it easier to get around by car or tour bus. The 76 Strip is about 3.3 miles (5.3 kilometers) long, and it was built primarily for cars and buses—not for pedestrians. Many of the city’s major attractions are spaced far apart.

The 76 Strip is Branson’s busiest road, especially during the peak tourism seasons that occur in summer months, major holidays, and the spring break period for students. Peak congestion occurs nightly from about 5:30pm to 8pm during the dinner-and-show rush. The free downtown trolley operates until about 5pm or 6pm most days.

Weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be less crowded on the 76 Strip than evenings or weekends. Another good time to visit is after 8pm, when nightly rush-hour traffic eases. This is also a great time to see theater marquees, neon signs, and the Ferris wheel illuminate the boulevard.