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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi
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606 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616, USA
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Historic Downtown Branson
We are kicking off our tour on Main Street, passing through the heart of historic downtown Branson, the place where it all began long before the theaters, giant attractions, and bright lights that made the city famous.

In the late 1800s, this was a small Ozark town serving local farmers, merchants, and travelers crossing southern Missouri. The arrival of the railroad helped Branson grow into a busy commercial center, and many of the brick storefronts you see today date back to the early decades of the twentieth century.

Unlike the entertainment district you'll visit later, downtown Branson has held onto its small-town character. Take a look at the locally owned shops, cafés, and historic buildings lining both sides of the street. It's a reminder that before Branson became known as the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World," it was simply a welcoming Ozark community.

In just a moment, we'll pass one of downtown's most famous stores—a place that's become a destination all by itself.
Place #2
Distance: 0.34mi
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65 Veterans Blvd, Branson, MO 65616, USA
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Dick's 5 & 10: A Branson Tradition
After the traffic light, look to your left for one of Branson's most iconic landmarks: Dick's 5 & 10.

This isn't just another souvenir shop. Since opening in 1961, Dick's has become a Branson institution, filling more than 50,000 square feet with everything from old-fashioned candy and classic toys to kitchen gadgets, crafts, collectibles, and nostalgic treasures.

The name "5 & 10" is a throwback to the old variety stores where many everyday items once sold for just five or ten cents. While those prices are long gone, the spirit of those classic dime stores lives on here.

If you have time after the tour, it's worth stopping in. Even if you don't buy a thing, wandering the aisles is like stepping back into a simpler era of Americana.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Historic Downtown Branson
Map Pin Place 2 Dick's 5 & 10: A Branson Tradition
Map Pin Place 3 Branson Scenic Railway: Riding Through the Ozarks
Map Pin Place 4 Branson Landing Boulevard
Map Pin Place 5 Historic Owen Theater: Before the Mega Theaters
Map Pin Place 6 Veterans Memorial Museum & Branson Auto & Farm Museum: Honoring America's Past
Map Pin Place 7 Celebrity Car Museum, Fritz's Adventure & Dolly Parton's Stampede: Branson's Entertainment Mile
Map Pin Place 8 King's Castle Theatre: Family Entertainment
Map Pin Place 9 Aquarium at the Boardwalk: Dive Without Getting Wet
Map Pin Place 10 Hollywood Wax Museum, Clay Cooper Theatre & Titanic Museum: Three Branson Icons
Map Pin Place 11 Retromania & Ripley's Believe It or Not!: From Yesterday to the Bizarre
Map Pin Place 12 Hughes Brothers Theatre, Dutton Family Theater & White Water: A Classic Branson Trio
Map Pin Place 13 World's Largest Toy Museum, Dinosaur Museum & Bigfoot Fun Park: A Walk Through Childhood
Map Pin Place 14 The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure: A Tropical Escape
Map Pin Place 15 Henning Scenic Overlook: Your First Big View
Map Pin Place 16 Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama: The Story That Put Branson on the Map
Map Pin Place 17 The Ozarks: More Than Just Mountains
Map Pin Place 18 Silver Dollar City: Branson's Most Famous Theme Park
Map Pin Place 19 Table Rock Lake Resorts: Lakeside Living
Map Pin Place 20 Why Branson? The Perfect Recipe for a Tourist Town
Map Pin Place 21 Moonshine Beach: Branson's Sandy Shore
Map Pin Place 22 Table Rock Dam: Taming the White River
Map Pin Place 23 White River Landing: Gateway to Table Rock Lake
Map Pin Place 24 Table Rock State Park: Where Branson Meets the Outdoors
Map Pin Place 25 Branson Scenic Overlook: One Spectacular View
Map Pin Place 26 Branson Fun Facts: Did You Know?
Map Pin Place 27 College of the Ozarks: Hard Work, Higher Education
Map Pin Place 28 Ralph Foster Museum & Point Lookout: Our Grand Finale
Map Pin Place 29 Ralph Foster Museum & Point Lookout



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Have any questions about this tour? Or a general travel / self-guided tours question? That's completely natural

+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 29 stops, covering top attractions such as Historic Downtown Branson, Dick's 5 & 10: A Branson Tradition, Branson Scenic Railway: Riding Through the Ozarks, Branson Landing Boulevard, Historic Owen Theater: Before the Mega Theaters.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Historic Downtown Branson (Address: 606 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
+ Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There are two things that you need - <b>1.</b> A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). <b>2.</b> A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
+ Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
+ What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
+ Can I take the tour in my language?
Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!