The fountain show at Branson Landing is free, every hour from noon. The waterfront path along Lake Taneycomo is free to walk, the Table Rock State Park boat ramp has no fee, and Silver Dollar City and the aquarium let kids 3 and under in free.
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Branson's free things cluster in two places: the lake below Table Rock Dam and the Landing with downtown next door. In this order the day ends with the fountain show after dark.
The Missouri Department of Conservation raises 350,000 to 400,000 pounds of rainbow and brown trout a year here, six miles southwest of Branson on Highway 165. The education center opened in 2024 with a 7,500-gallon aquarium, wildlife exhibits and a video on how the trout are raised; outside are trails along Lake Taneycomo.
Ride the free trolley between the Landing and Main Street for Dick's 5 & 10 and the historic depot of the Branson Scenic Railway.
Branson Landing costs nothing to enter: walk the boardwalk along 1.5 miles of waterfront, browse more than 100 shops including Bass Pro Shops, and catch the fountain show with water, light, music and fire every hour.
The fountain show is a short walk from both Hiltons.
Hilton Promenade at Branson LandingDowntown and Branson Landing 8.6 on ExpediaParking Covered self-parking $22 a nightPets: 2 pets up to 75 lb, $100 a pet a stayBreakfast extraCheck prices
Hilton Branson Convention CenterDowntown and Branson Landing 8.6 on ExpediaParking Covered self-parking $15 a dayPets: 2 pets up to 75 lb, $100 a pet a stayBreakfast extraCheck pricesThe Branson Landing fountain show runs every hour from noon, the waterfront path along Lake Taneycomo is open to walk, and the boat ramp at Table Rock State Park costs nothing. Kids 3 and under get into Silver Dollar City and the aquarium free.
Yes, the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery and its conservation education center, run by the Missouri Department of Conservation, cost nothing to visit. It's at 483 Hatchery Road below Table Rock Dam.
Yes. There's no charge to walk the boardwalk, shop or watch the fountain show; you only pay for what you buy. The big lots at the north (Belk) and south (Bass Pro Shops) ends are free; only the garage on the west side charges.
Yes, a free trolley connects Branson Landing with historic downtown Branson.
Watch the Branson Landing fountain show, which runs every hour until 10 pm (9 pm on Sundays), or the free light shows at Bigfoot Fun Park on the 76 Strip.
