Line 1 · Christmas & holiday
Branson with kids
Ozark Mountains, Missouri
Silver Dollar City's An Old Time Christmas with 6.5 million lights and a five-story tree, plus holiday shows every night.
One of the best values on the list. Lodging is cheap and condo rentals sleep 6–8.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,030 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,510 |
| Luxury (5★) | $3,940 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
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- MayGood
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- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepGood
- OctGood
- NovBest
- DecBest
Top attractions in Ozark Mountains
- Silver Dollar CityAn Old Time Christmas
- Branson LandingLakeside shops and fountain show
- Table Rock LakeBoating and swimming
- Titanic Museum AttractionBranson's ship museum
- Dolly Parton's StampedeDinner show
- Sight & Sound TheatresLarge-scale Bible stage shows
- Dogwood Canyon Nature ParkTram tours and bison
- Top of the RockOzarks views and a cave trail
- Marvel CaveBeneath Silver Dollar City
- Wonders of Wildlife MuseumHuge aquarium in Springfield
Where to eat in Ozark Mountains
- Lambert's Cafe$$Home of the throwed rolls
- Billy Gail's Café$Plate-sized pancakes
- Gettin' Basted$$BBQ
- Mel's Hard Luck Diner$$Singing servers
- Danna's BBQ & Burger Shop$Local favorite
- Florentina's Ristorante$$Italian
- Osage Restaurant$$$At Top of the Rock
- Devil's Pool Restaurant$$$Big Cedar Lodge
- Clockers Café$Breakfast
- Andy's Frozen Custard$Concretes
Things to do
- Old Time Christmas parade and lightsAt Silver Dollar City
- Branson Scenic RailwayVintage train ride
- Christmas show on 76 Country BlvdDozens to choose from
- Showboat Branson BelleLake dinner cruise
- Runaway Mountain CoasterYear-round
- Ziplining in the OzarksSeveral courses
- Lost Canyon Cave trailBy golf cart at Top of the Rock
- Trout fishing on Lake TaneycomoCold water, good catches
- Butterfly PalaceRainforest butterfly house
- Hike the Henning Conservation AreaOzarks lookout tower
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