The 48 best free attractions in Branson (2025)

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We enjoyed the Stampede tonight with eight others. Our group ranged in age from 6-65. Everyone enjoyed the show and their food. Each year the show changes a little but the concept is always the same.We attended the Christmas show and it was centered around the true meaning of Christmas. There were several fun activities throughout the show that kept our kids engaged as well as cheering most of the time.Dinner was delicious! There is always way too much to eat but worth trying it all!

Great show. Loved all aspects of this Christmas show. Might come and see what a non Christmas show would look like. Food was good and hot and lots of ice tea. Desert was very good as well.

** First Timer Review **Wow, is only the beginning. Very well maintained grounds, and animals. During the show, one of the horses just did not wanna do this stunt. And I’ve seen other shows that will “force” the animals the perform. Not here, the MC said very specifically, they don’t break horses. Earning the crowds cheers, applause, and respect. Exciting show, with some very talented people involved. Every emotion was triggered, especially laughter. 10/10 recommend.

This was my first time to visit the Dolly Parton's Stampede and I enjoyed it. We got to see the Christmas show and it was great!! The food was great and the servers were very friendly and kept our glasses full an food on our plates. If you get a chance and want to see a show this one to go too!!

Really fun! Loved the whole show. Got a dolly Flag for 5$ and I should Have bought my kid the 5$ mug when you reserve tickets since it’s cuter then you think! The soup was the best part of dinner but everything else was nice as well. Apple dessert was fluffy and good I just don’t like apple pie lol so to each there own. Service was great wonderful show! Loved the horses 🐎

I have been here 3 times now over the past couple of years and I always enjoy the time. Anytime I come to Branson, I try to squeeze it into the vacation. The chicken isn’t the best but everything else is amazing. I have always loved their show that they put on, keeps me entertained and is so worth it!!

Wow! The Christmas show is so good. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole show. The food is delicious with very generous portions which you can take home as leftovers.

First went here when I was 10 and now brought my 11 yr old son in for the same experience. This will also be my favorite show to visit. I do miss the ostrich races I remember from my childhood but it was a great show, delicious meal and amazing atmosphere. 💜

This was a good show, dinner was good, we left there full and with leftovers. The servers were wonderful! The show is like no other. The price of the ticket per person is well worth it. The show has just the right setting to keep you interested, it's funny and interacts with the audience! I definitely would go again! And recommend any family and all ages to attend!

A real show stopper!! Couldn't ask for better staff, better food, better service, or better entertainment. Great family atmosphere and lots of appreciation for our First Responders and Veterans. Patriotic show that shows a huge love of country. Venue is LEO friendly with ID and the staff even voiced appreciation of service when we entered. Can't say enough good things about this place. Just book a show and take your family for a clean, fun, and eventful evening. PS- Audience participation strongly encouraged!!!

Food is a bit bland and generic but it was ok. The service definitely makes up for it and then some. The show itself is spectacular and immersive. Had the whole family physically involved the whole time. We look forward to coming back again in a few years to do it again!

We had a great time! Tickets were affordable. Show was outstanding. Food was delicious. Service was top notch. We'll definitely come back again next year.

This was so fun!!! The performers and animals were all amazing! Very entertaining for both adults and children. Cute souvenir shop and nice entertainment before the show. The food was great, too! And the servers were so efficient and friendly! This is a must when in Branson!!

Pre show entertainment was bluegrass Christmas songsFood- soup, whole Cornish hen, pulled pork mashed potatoes, corn on cob, biscuit, two desert choices.Show: horse riding and tricks, Christmas show, humor - all entertaining

Great show that’s captivating, entertaining, and interactive. If you get there early you can check out the horses in their stables. What beautiful animals they are. You enter the building where there’s a store and a seating area with some entertainment. As the time for the show gets closer, you can enter through some doors leading to your seats, bar style tables and viewing area. The show is funny, entertaining and suitable for children and adults. Food was plentiful, but there’s no substitution according to our waiter. Our kids had way too much, and a lot of it went to waste. But the wait staff and entertainers were amazing. There’s lots of free parking and is very easy to find off the main road.

Amazing experience, great pre-show and then the dinner show, fantastic performance by all performers, very funny and entertaining, the dinner was delicious and very Patriotic, which I loved, first time here but definitely not my last

MAKE SURE YOU BUY YOUR TICKETS TO THE RIGHT LOCATION!!We really enjoyed the pre-show in the saloon. I could have listened to them a wee bit longer. The atmosphere is good.You will get asked to get your photo taken, and then they will come and try to sell you the photo. It was outrageously expensive.I couldn't find any information about parking before we arrived so here you go.Handicapped parking is right out in front of the theatre, and there is lots of it. The rest of the parking is behind the building and is a bit of a walk to the front doors depending on where you park in the lot. If you have a hard time walking, I would suggest getting dropped off at the door. The walk from the parking lot takes you by all the horses, and they are beautiful and well cared for. We arrived at 3:45 pm for the 5:30 show to get a close parking spot, and we are glad we did.The chairs are wooden and hard in the saloon, and depending on where you sit in the arena, there are different seating options. We were in B3, Premium seating, which had individual vinyl padded chairs. I am a plus sized woman and had a mother and her baby beside me, and we had no trouble with space. She even had room for her baby carrier.The food was plentiful, served hot and delicious. It was only strange because each item was served separately, so if you wait for it all to be delivered before you eat, it will be cold. We ate each item as it arrived (I hate cold food).Our server Jacob, and all the servers, for that matter, worked so very hard. Be prepared to leave a good tip. They earn it.The show is happening while you eat. There was a faint horse smell but by no means off putting. My husband is allergic to horses, and he didn't react at all to them in the arena. (He had taken his allergy meds in the morning in anticipation)All in all, and wonderful evening out.

Fun place to see a show. Well done all around. Loved all the food, which was plenty to eat. Most of our group couldn't finish it all. They involve the audience and kept everyone engaged. Ask to sit in Archers section, he was very friendly and attentive server. We had a great time and would go back!

This was our first time to the Stampede. We had so issues getting in and the staff was great helping us park. The show was amazing and the food was good. The staff was great and friendly. A well deserved tip our waiter got. It would have been really over the top if a certain someone would have showed up. But overall I say it was a great experience.

Dolly Parton's Stampede was a nice final treat on our vacation. The setting was great, the food was great and the entertainment was great. I wasn't really sure what to expect when we decided to go here. I had heard it was a "western version of Medieval Times". So I kind of went in with an expectation of a rodeo/gunfight show. It wasn't quite like that, it's definitely more family oriented with singing and dancing and lots of comedy. Definitely more campy than I would have liked, but it's still a fantastic time.

Amazing show! Music, dancing Audience participation live animals, magic, aerial performances really have something for everyone. Great for families. Food was good. Horses were great. They even have little "flying pigs". affordable.

This is pretty much a MUST DO when in Branson. Think of it as the 'Western Cowboy' version of Medieval Times, but I felt like the show had more comical features and guest interaction (and we also had a fork! ;-) ) . The show is pretty fast paced, which makes it difficult to take pics and eat and cheer all at the same time!! I suppose that is part of the fun and personal experience though!! Our waiter was top notch and very attentive!! The food was great and very filling!! Chicken (Cornish Hen) and BBQ Pork all in one meal?! All of us liked our desserts; while the other members of my family had the hot apple turnovers, I tried the coconut cake and I was very impressed!! SO TASTY!! Great experience and I am sure if we are to ever return to Branson we would make this a staple in our trip!!

1525 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616, USA•https://dpstampede.com/branson•(417) 336-3000•Tips and more reviews for Dolly Parton's Stampede