What to do in Southwest Missouri, MO

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Southwest Missouri Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southwest Missouri has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Southwest Missouri is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southwest Missouri to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Southwest Missouri Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southwest Missouri.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southwest Missouri attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Branson Ferris Wheel featuring a garden and night scenes

Branson Theater District

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Travelers to Branson Theater District praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Tanger Outlets and Highway 76 Strip.

Branson Theater District
Branson Landing which includes signage and street scenes

Downtown Branson

Downtown Branson is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Branson Landing and Branson's Scenic Railway while in the area.

Downtown Branson
At the Top of the Rock there are some incredible sights to be seen at the Lost Canyon Nature Trail.  You can either walk the trail or take a golf cart and stop along the way to take photos or take in the breathtaking scenery. 

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Big Cedars

If you're spending some time in Big Cedars, Table Rock Lake and Top of the Rock Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

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Branson Cedars

While Branson Cedars isn't home to many top sights, Top of the Rock Golf Course and Payne's Valley Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Branson Cedars
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Notch Estates

While Notch Estates might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Silver Dollar City and Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theater.

Notch Estates
Springfield featuring signage

Downtown Springfield

Downtown Springfield is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Springfield Contemporary Theatre and Landers Theater.

Downtown Springfield

Day trip destinations from Southwest Missouri