Whether you’re coming to Branson to unwind or you just need a little TLC to break up the excitement on your vacation, here’s 5 relaxing things to do in Branson MO!
Relaxing things to do in Branson MO
Spas to relax in
Body Works Day Spa & Salon
If you’re bringing a group of friends with you to the spa, Body Works Day Spa & Salon is one of the largest day spas in Branson so they’re able to accomodate large groups. They offer massages, facials, waxing, and skin treatments as spa services. In the salon they offer hair cuts, styling, coloring, pedicures, manicures and tanning!
City Spatique Day Spa
City Spatique promises a relaxing and mellow environment complete with facials, massages, pedicures, manicures, waxing, and purifying back treatments. Be sure to check out all of their advanced facial treatments!
Pure Tranquility Massage & Spa
Pure Tranquility’s team has over 20 years of experience giving their clients massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. They’re a full-service spa which also offers couple massages, redlight therapy, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow services.
Spa 02
Voted the No. 1 Spa in Branson on TripAdvisor for over six years, Spa 02 provides massage and facial services. They also received the Best of SWMO awards for Best Day Spa and Best Massage. Be sure to check out their monthly specials for savings!
Hiking Spots to Unplug & Immerse Yourself in Nature
Sometimes, unplugging and getting into nature is the most relaxing things to do in Branson MO. There are many beautiful hiking spots in Branson in which you can unwind.
Table Rock Lakeshore Trail
Address: 4600 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616
This trail is 2.2 miles long and is a part of a network of trails at Table Rock State Park. Visitors praise this paved trail as being beautiful, easy to access, and well maintained.
White River Valley Red Trail
Address: 5325 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616
If you’re a more experienced hiker and want a little more difficulty, this is the trail for you. At 2.9 miles in length, It’s still well-marked and well-maintained and is a popular trail for birding.
Homesteader Trail
Address: 4106 State Hwy 376, Branson, MO 65616
Want a little longer trek? This beautiful trail runs 5.7 miles through the woods and rocky streams of the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area. There’s a lot of oak and hickory forest here but there’s also a series of scenic glades also called “balds” by natives. These areas became local folklore because local, post-Civil war vigilante groups often met on the balds. These vigilante groups became known as “baldknobbers.”
Relax on the Deck of a Lake Cruise
One of the most popular and relaxing things to do in Branson MO is to enjoy a lake cruise on the breathtaking Lake Taneycomo.
Captain Jake’s Lake Adventures
Unwind on Captain Jake’s 2023 Tahoe 2150 deck boat which is perfect for groups up to six people. There are tours for family outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, romantic sunset cruises and more! Whether its a swimming and sightseeing tour, sunset cruise, nature tours, or a fishing charter, Captain Jake is sure to help you mellow out.
State Park Marina Catamaran Cruise
State Park Marina’s Catamaran Cruises have both public and private options. Note that this ocean-rated vessel is big enough to host 49 passengers, so just a heads up if you choose a public cruise. You have two options for public catamaran cruises – a 2-hour sail and swim cruise and a 90-minute sunset cruise.
As far as private options, you can choose a custom 2-hour private charter arranged at a time of your choosing. Or you can go with a 4 p.m. 2-hour private charter at a cheaper rate.
Unwind in a private jacuzzi hotel room
Nothing is better than wrapping up a day in Branson MO than to sink into a relaxing jacuzzi tub for two in your own hotel room at Grand Oaks Hotel. These king rooms feature a spacious bathroom, jacuzzi for two, a king Serta Presidential Plush mattress, and a 32″ flat-screen TV with cable. Adding to your peace-of-mind is knowing we are conveniently located off the main strip so you don’t have to rush around to beat traffic every morning of your vacation.
