Top Branson Outdoor Activities

Aquarium at the Boardwalk is one of the newest things to do in Branson, Missouri, and is unlike any other aquarium you’ve visited. First hint – the massive octopus sculpture that greets guests at the front door. It’s modeled after Aquarius, a Giant Pacific Octopus and one of the Aquarium’s exclusive characters. Inside, stroll down the boardwalk and explore ten zones of fish & fun.

Zip around a private cattle ranch in Omaha in your own off-road vehicle on this exciting Ozarks adventure. Join a small group and ride along the trails of the ranch that follow ridges, valleys, and a creek. See the cattle operation, take in the surrounding scenery, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife that might be in the area.

Experience the Ozark Mountains on a zipline canopy tour at Shepherd of the Hills Homestead Adventure Park in Branson. You'll zoom through the air on a zipline course that does not require climbing stairs or hiking, making it accessible for more people. Choose between the 4-cable tour or 8-cable tour that gets longer as you go.

Buy your tickets in advance for the Haygoods show in Branson, Missouri, to plan your vacation ahead of time. Guarantee your admission to this popular show to avoid sold-out days or times. Listen to a talented family providing music and dance with special effects and more than 20 different instruments.

Buy your tickets in advance to the Amazing Acrobats: Grand Shanghai Circus show in Branson. By purchasing ahead of time, you have your pick of days and times for this mesmerizing show at the Grand Shanghai Theatre. Sit back and enjoy acts that include feats of human strength, aerial acrobatics, precision skating, and foot juggling.

Unravel mysteries and test your wits at Cryptex Escape Rooms in Branson, Missouri. Each room offers a unique storyline, from confronting a mad scientist in 'Pursuit of Steam' to navigating the eerie streets of Victorian London in 'Poisonous Debate.' With immersive designs and clever puzzles, you’ll have 60 to 90 minutes to escape, all while guided by enthusiastic hosts like Kyle, who ensure a fun and engaging experience. Gather your friends or colleagues and see if you can beat the escape rates. - Choose from five different escape room themes with varying complexity - Rooms accommodate up to 16 players, perfect for groups or events - Highly-rated hosts provide hints and a welcoming atmosphere - Over 1,000 five-star reviews showcase the quality and enjoyment of the experience

What makes Zombie Scavengers unique is its sophisticated use of technology to create a flexible, competitive experience. It's an entirely self-guided, app-driven mission where your goal is to survive a virtual apocalypse by strategically finding survival items in your city. The hunt is dynamic, offering a variety of tasks, from photo-taking evidence of supplies to answering zombie trivia, all while earning points. Your team benefits from on-demand virtual support from a remote host, and the national score-tracking adds an exhilarating, competitive layer, pushing you to outwit other "colonies" across the country!

If you're in Branson during the holidays, go on a tour of the city's Christmas displays for an easy and relaxing way to get into the spirit of the season. Traveling by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, you'll ride through two twinkling displays, plus head to Branson Landing to see its nativity scene, which appears to be suspended above Lake Taneycomo.

Get ready to solve some riddles, complete challenges, and have a blast while learning all about Branson on this private scavenger hunt for just your friends/family. Explore the city by finding objects on the hunt. Score points and get higher and higher on the leaderboard, if you’re feeling competitive. Know there’s a remote host to contact, if you need hints or have questions along the way.

See the Ozarks in the winter from the comfort of a heated fully enclosed cab off-road vehicle. On our tour you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks in winter while driving one of our 2026 Can-Am Defenders with full cab and HVAC. Our tour will take you up steep hills, down steep inclines, along rocky ridges and through wooded trails. Enjoy panoramic vistas while riding along the ridges and cross the creek a few times on our creek bottom trail!

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

Over 500 five star Google reviews! 9yrs of Experience Guiding with 30yrs Experience fishing LakeTaneycomo. We throw the FUN in for FREE! Up to 4 persons (max). Fishing Guide, Rods, reels, drinks and snacks are ALL provided on your 4hr Fishing trip.

3Quest Challenge scavenger hunt of Branson takes you on an adventure in the city! To play, you'll use an app to collect points by finding items around the city (given to you in riddle form). You will also perform challenges to gain points! The items and challenges are separated into 3 quests. Complete each quest one by one to finish 3Quest Challenge. To make the game even more of a challenge, you can set a time limit for yourself to see if you can complete all quests! During the game, a remote host will be chatting with you in case you need help or a hint. See if you can do all 3 quests in Branson today!

While there are lots of tours designed to present Branson’s storied history to you, not many help you explore the city while taking part in an interactive scavenger hunt. On this immersive, self-guided tour, head to downtown Branson and follow a series of clues that will direct you around the city, sending photos to a remote host as you complete challenges to uncover your next location.