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GREAT WAYS TO BE ACTIVE ON YOUR VACATION
GREAT WAYS TO BE ACTIVE ON YOUR VACATION
If you are more inclined to get up, get going, and get active than to lay by the pool with a good book and a cold drink, make Branson your next vacation destination.
With excellent trails, three pristine lakes, wilderness areas, outdoor family attractions and world-class golf courses, there are numerous locations for getting active in Branson.
OUTDOOR TRAILS
There are miles upon miles of trails around Branson. About 35 or so minutes east of the city, near Forsyth, the Hercules Glades Wilderness Area has 32 miles of trails, with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,200 feet.
NATURE PRESERVES
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Ozarks and some incredible manmade features when you visit the Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve near Ridgedale. Activities include bicycling, fishing and selfguided golf-cart tours along a scenic trail with dramatic waterfalls and a cave.
CONSERVATION AREAS
There are more than a dozen Missouri Department of Conservation areas around Branson, with activities ranging from fishing to birdwatching. The Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area near Saddlebrooke is open for camping and horseback riding.
FISHING SPOTS
The lakes around Branson are prime destinations for anglers and those seeking activities such as swimming, boating and skiing. Table Rock Lake is known for bass fishing; trout abound in Lake Taneycomo; and walleye are ample in Bull Shoals Lake.
GOLF COURSES
Golf is more than a game in Branson, it’s a way to connect with nature and the great outdoors. Rolling hills, water features and beautiful views make Branson’s courses mustsee and must-play attractions.
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Sometimes you need to take the fun indoors on a cold day and there’s no better place to find fun and excitement than at Fritz’s Adventure, designed for the younger set but brings out the kid in everyone.
ZIPLINES
It’s hard to top the adrenalinepumping rush of riding a zipline. Whether you’re zipping through the trees, over a body of water or taking off from atop the highest point in the area, there are a variety of zipline experiences for visitors in Branson.
See more ideas for an active itinerary at www.ExploreBranson.com/outdoors