The 10 best zipline adventures in Branson

We watched dozens of people take part in this attraction and almost none of them appeared like they enjoyed it — not that it was too scary to be enjoyed, but that it almost seemed too lame to enjoy. A pricey 2 minutes of fun at $50

A family friendly Zipline adventure that is suitable for all ages. It goes right across the Branson river making the ride worth the experience. You get to do the to and fro ride twice which is literally double the fun! The ride comes with a video cam 🎥 fixed on top that captures every moment of your excitement. Do not forget to take the QR code receipt at the end of the ride which will take you to the website where you can download the video at a price. I have shared both the Zipline cam video as well as the one we took from the boarding point here.

A thrilling ride with unforgettable views—Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline is a Branson Landing highlight! We had a fantastic experience at Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline in Branson Landing, MO. It’s a unique attraction that sends you soaring over Lake Taneycomo, offering breathtaking views of the water, boardwalk, and surrounding Ozark hills. The setup is smooth and safe, making it a great choice for families looking for a little adventure. 👧 Our daughter was a bit nervous at first, but the friendly staff helped her feel comfortable and secure. Once she took off, her fear turned into pure excitement. She was beaming by the time she landed, and couldn’t stop talking about how “cool” it was to fly over the lake. It’s a short ride, but the thrill and scenery make it totally worth it. 🌊 The waterfront location adds to the charm. You launch from the boardwalk and glide across the lake, with panoramic views that are especially stunning at sunset. It’s a great way to see Branson from a new perspective. 🎟️ Tickets are reasonably priced, and you can bundle them with other Parakeet Pete’s attractions like the Sky Deck or Steampunk Balloon. The area is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and entertainment, so it’s easy to make a full day of it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) A must-try for families visiting Branson Landing—safe, scenic, and thrilling for kids and adults alike!

Very quick line .. Great fun Extra smooth slowdown ..you don't expect .. Some staff are cranky

JP and Lane was awesome! We had such a great time!!

Super fun! Love that you get to sit and be strapped into an actual seat, makes for a comfortable ride. You get to ride twice so its a pretty good value for the price. Also a plus, it has a higher weight limit than you usually see for these rides at a combined 2 person limit of 400lbs. Great for couples to be able to ride together.

Fun ride in a seated zip line across the river. The line was pretty quick. You get to go twice and my fitness tracker said we reached 37mph. Manager JP was friendly. Do recommend!

Our Bachelorette Party had a fantastic time with our tour guides Nate and Gage! They’ll definitely make the experience one to remember! If you’re thinking of zip-lining this is definitely a place you’d want to visit! Don’t miss out!

Awesome! Had a great time and will do it again. Everyone there was friendly and helpful. Our guides Katie and Elle were top notch. Definitely worth tipping!!! Overall a great experience. Highly recommend!

We had such a fun time here! Can't recommend it highly enough! Our instructors/guides were amazing and it was my daughter and my first time ziplining! They kept us calm and made the experience fun! Katie and Elle were our guides.

We had a great time on our zip lining tour. Our instructors where great in explaining the safety guidelines and was very patient with all of us. We loved there humor & funny little jokes along the way. I also loved that they were not ridiculous busy which made it seem like a more personable experience. Highly recommend 🤩

We had so much fun! Josephine was the perfect quarterback, calling the shots and keeping the energy up, while not Nate was a fantastic receiver, totally in sync with the vibe. Elle, our own personal paparazzi, captured every fun moment like a pro! 😭🤣. Highly recommend this place over any other options they’ll make every minute worth it and fun. My girl gang had an absolute blast. Whether you’re 25 or not, this spot brings the energy. 🙌🏈📸

This was my very first experience of zip lining and it was hands down an amazing experience. If anyone would want to zip line I would 100% recommend going to Adventure Zipline. Nate and Joseph were super fun and great guides.

We celebrated my husband's 60th birthday ziplining at Adventure Ziplines of Branson. Shadrach and Gage were amazing guides and made my husband's birthday unforgettable. We will definitely come back!

A definite must do while in Branson and this is the place to zipline! Sky and Coop were amazing! They were extremely friendly and helpful! They were very patient even when a little girl got scared to zipline on her own. By the time we were on our last zipline, the little girl was confidently doing it all on her own. Thanks for an awesome time!

Josh and Cooper were fantastic guides who kept everyone laughing while ensuring each of us went safely from run to run. What a fantastic adventure, well worth the money. Amazing scenery zipping through the forest of the Ozarks!!

The canopy tour was so much fun! I am scared of heights but the guides were so funny and relaxed they put me at ease pretty quick. My 9 year old son was pretty nervous but both of the guides reassured him and he was begging to go again at the end of the tour. 10/10 recommend!

We had a large family of 10 and now we include our guides Cooper and Annie so we had 12! Cooper and Annie were amazing! We took the tour in pouring rain and had an absolute blast. It was amazing. Gorgeous scenery with funny commentary and we felt safe the entire time. We LOVED it and can't wait to do it again.

This was our first time ziplining, and it was such a blast! The guides were super helpful and made sure we knew exactly what to expect and do every step of the way.

This is a great family experience! We did the super park pass and had a blast! The mountain coaster is a thrill...the ropes course was a fun challenge...the tower provided great views...and the park itself was wonderful for our kids (6-10). I would highly recommend this for kids! The miniature golf, ninja obstacle course, tube slide, suspension bridges...and all of the other activities are so much fun! We had so much fun and spent about 5 hours here! The ice cream was amazing!!!

The staff was great and the zip line was fun the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was for the price, it’s a short zip line compared to ones we’ve been to before. We were done in 35-40 mins when they say it takes up to an hour and a half.

This is one of the longest and adventurous Zipline one could experience. It starts from the Inspiration Tower top level and goes all the way down more than half a mile. The ride is not extremely fast hence I was able to record the entire ride. 💯 you need reservation well ahead and go to the spot 30mins in advance.

My father in law got a zipline as part of a package, so I can't remark on the prices only the experience. We booked our zipline at 10am. This was the first slot of the day. Check in was easy. Pretty standard waiver process. They gave me the option to carry one of their go pro cameras, which was cool. You only pay if you download the video, which was $12, which is a lot cheaper than many places. Four riders can zipline together at the same time which was cool. You zipline from the top of the shepherd of the valley tower to the bottom of the valley. This was the longest zipline I'd been on. My wife and my 73 year old father (his first zipline) and 80 year old father in law went together. You are strapped into a kind of pouch, so I felt secure. They release you all at the same time and boy do you move. Mine went the fastest and I got down the mountain in about 47 seconds. Everyone went at varying speeds. I'd been on some ziplines that really jar you when you come to a stop, but given the speed, this was a fairly gentle slow down. Everyone had a great time. I would love to take their canopy tour, which is a series of shorter ziplines through the trees, but this was a good first time for my dad. Staff was very nice and professional. The video download from their website was easy. Nice momento. Would go again and would recommend to others.

Great ride! We went during 4th of July week which meant we had a longer wait than usual. Total time from check in to return on the tram was about 70 minutes. Other than that, my grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. The view was amazing.

This was my first time officially zip lining. It actually isn’t as scary as I thought. I had a huge fear of heights but slowly been overcoming it. The sights were beautiful and it doesn’t fly you across. I need to learn how to breathe while on the zip line lol.

I would have rated a 5 star if it were not for their confusing way of handling ticketing. I purchased my tickets online. I got the play all day pass. We first arrived to the tower then realized we had to get our play pass at the farm entrance. But, we had to get the zipline passes in the tower (also purchased online). I we went back for our other pass then I waited in the long line for the zip passes. I get to the front and am told I could just check in with the desk by the front door since I bought online. All the people around me had also been all over the place trying to figure out how to work tickets. My ride time was about 3pm. Like they say, they can run later. We got on about 315 so not much more of a wait! A friendly staff for sure! The ride back up came about 5-10 minutes after our ride down. Over all, it was a great experience and I recommend doing the zipline along with the play all day pass.

Was very nervous to do this but ended up loving it. The views were awesome from the tower. Then the preparation for departure was fantastic. The girl explained everything she was doing and assured us it was very safe even if it felt uncomfortable. She said it would be comfortable as soon as we left the deck, and it was. So relaxing and a ton of fun. Get the selfie cam as it was so neat to watch after. The only negative thing I have to say is that there isn’t much organization, signing, or PA system at the top of the tower.

I never had any issues with the staff. They were extremely nice and helpful. They helped us take some pictures before we went. I went a little while ago but it was straightforward on buying tickets then going to the top. Cost was slightly pricey. Great views especially in the fall. Plenty of parking.

Some friends and I attended the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama which was very excellent and quite accurate to the book. The acting was well done along with the character building and live effects. During intermission we joined the barn dance and had the time of my life! I would love to go again and bring the rest of my family to enjoy this. The guns were filled with blanks so it is more immersive into the feeling of the story but may be a bit loud for infants. You can meet the actors and actresses after the show as well. All in all, very well done!

We bought the package with whodunnit and wild West. The whodunnit was indoors with dinner. Fun comedy with audience participation. They then had trolley to take us to lookout to look over different areas of Branson( had elevator). They then took us by trolley to outdoor wild west show. This show had excellent horse riders to a gentleman who could do rope tricks. Excellent family outing with teenagers. Both shows has comedy. I had no expectations but absolutely loved!!! Highly recommended. If you have a kid who like horses or cowboys this is your show. There are several times they have loud fake guns- just know if you have child with autism ahead of time for covering ears.

We purchased the combo ticket for dinner show, park admission and outdoor drama. Although we arrived too late to go through the Adventure park, they gave us tickets to come back and use the next day. The Chuckwagon dinner show was very fun, food was good and the Shepherd of the Hills play was excellent. The mountain coaster ride was mediocre, the view from the Inspirations Tower was breathtaking, teens enjoyed the net tower and suspension bridge. If you are physically able to walk the stairs, don’t waste your time waiting on the tram. Overall, was very enjoyable by all from parents to teens.

A nice family friendly live action show. The cast were really good at what they do, and the staffs were friendly. I had a nice time and definitely recommend checking them out if you ever find yourself in Branson.

We so enjoyed our tour! I believe his name is Jim took me and my husband, Dale. We are from Texas. We loved hearing everything he shared with us. It was so nice just being the two of us and being able to visit with him. So much history! Loved visiting the Shepherd of the Hills! We also came back yesterday evening with a friend to watch the play.

What a wonderful evening and start to the Christmas season. Excellent meal followed by an excellent performance of the Christmas Story. This is a can't miss event during you visit to Branson.

There is so much to do here beyond the ropes course, coaster, and zip line. With our entry ticket we were able to go up into the inspiration tower, walk through all of the buildings, pet a variety of farm animals, play putt-putt golf, go down a giant slide on a tube, and jump on a bounce house. Plus so much more. I had no idea there was so much to do here. Additionally, we went on a Sunday in April and we basically had the park to ourselves. It was fantastic!! If you have kids you can kill a ton of time here!!

(REVIEW ONLY FOR TOWER) Tower was okay…. Don’t regret doing it, but I feel like you can get good views from miscellaneous points around Branson. It was a 1.5M construction and I understand why they are charging for the view and access, but idk… We probably won’t recommend it overall and maybe explore Branson a little on your own to find good views! Got better photos on my own, but the rest of Shepherd’s Hill was good!

Our group of four went to see The Shepherd of the Hills play, and unfortunately none of us really understood the story as it was presented. The characters and plot felt confusing, and some parts (like the “ghost” and boy subplot) seemed very different from what my parents remembered from seeing it years ago. The next day we went back to the park and read about the history of the original book, which actually helped the story make much more sense. I think the play would have been easier to follow if we had known more of the background beforehand. On the positive side: the seats were comfortable, the staff were very nice, and I especially enjoyed the petting zoo. We didn’t get to ride any of the rides because lightning was within 10 miles, but the park seemed okay overall — not spectacular, but pleasant enough to walk around. Overall, I’m glad we experienced it once, but I wish the play had explained the story more clearly for newcomers.

If you have time to spare while in Branson, this is a neat little side activity. The tower has an elevator to ride to the top and gives a decent view overall. I personally think the binoculars that are available should be included in the price, but they charge 50 cents for only a few minutes of viewing time.

This is a fun family stop with a very exciting mountain coaster which imo is the best in the area (kids agreed). The extreme zip line from Inspiration Tower is worth the ticket price and much fun for thrill seekers, make sure to plan ahead and buy tickets in advance and schedule your flight time

Several of the family did the zipline some of was the first time on any Fun for me to be a part and reasonable Also gravity roller coaster and other

We enjoyed the view There are penny machines on the observation deck. If you like collecting smashed pennys take change up with you. Staff was helpful and polite

Anyone visiting the Inspiration Tower can get beautiful views of nature in the Branson area! People can also zipline from the tower over some trees! They even had various plaques around the tower with historical facts about Shepherd of the Hills. I enjoyed walking around the tower to sightsee and learn about the history of the place!

Great walking trails right on the North end of Branson. Pretty views of the town. No cost. Lots of tree roots and rocks.

What a great area! We took our two dogs. We have only done the streamside trail. It's beautiful, it wasn't very busy. It's a somewhat easy trail. It's rocky, lots of tree roots and water on rocks. Wear good shoes and bring some water.

We took the red trail after an extremely heavy rain. The trail was well marked and in great shape.

Beautiful hiking trails! The fall colors, clear streams and rolling hills are well worth a visit. The trail has exposed roots and bedrock outcroppings and is generally pretty easy to navigate.

We will be going back tomorrow to watch the sunrise and spending more time walking the trails

We really enjoyed the hike. When you turn into the parking lot, park, and then walk to your right on the paved path if you want to go up the overlook tower. Yes, it does seem sketchy, but you will be okay. Use caution. The view is so beautiful! After you do this, then go back to the parking lot. There are more trails going the opposite direction.

Beautiful trail with waterfalls. Lots of early spring wildflowers and butterflies. We hiked the whole trail. Our only regret is that we didn't bring a water bottle. You really need to stay hydrated. The trail is not a "walking path." It most certainly is a hiking trail and a walking stick is necessary as there's a lot of loose rock, steep inclines and some are treacherous. There is some climbing involved. We're in decent shape and it took us 4 hours. Once on the trail, there are no restrooms so plan ahead. We put on over 20,000 steps on our watches.

Excellent place for walking, shopping, eating and drinking. Some of the restaurants and bars overlook the river. There is also a walkway behind the shops that is good for walking along the river.

Really cool lots of stuff to do.. Things to look at, stores to shop at places to eat! Don't miss the water show right on the lakefront every hour on the hour!

There is so much to see and do in the Branson Vacationplex you could easily overlook this downtown delight. Here you’ll find interesting shops with “find it only here” merchandise, including the prerequisite T-shirt or sweatshirt. Surprisingly, to us anyway, there were at least two flea market shops with more to offer than you might expect in such a popular tourist zone as this. Take time to go-back-in-time on the historic train that you’ll find at the base of Main Street. If you get hungry looking at all that’s available, new and otherwise, there are plenty of great places to get an exceptionally good meal at an almost reasonable price! For an added bonus, continue down Main Street beyond Branson Landing Blvd, almost to the river, and you’ll find the Bass Pro Shop and many hidden shops, bars and restaurants including one by Guy Fieri of Diners Drive ins and Dives fame.

We stayed at the Hilton on the landing and did not go anywhere else. We just wanted to relax. The scenic walk, the scenic train, and renting a pontoon boat were marvelous! Attached are pictures around The Landing!

I enjoy coming out here and fishing off the landing. It's a nice place to go visit if you're not from the area any time of the year. Plenty of stores to visit and beautiful scenery.

We visited Branson Landing after spending the day at Silver Dollar City, and it was a really enjoyable part of the trip. The area has a nice riverfront atmosphere, and the layout with shops, restaurants, and walkable space felt much more our style compared to other parts of town. This is also where we found the best food we had in Branson. The fountain show was a surprise highlight, simple but really fun to watch, and it added a unique touch to the experience. We all enjoyed it. It’s a good spot to wind down the day, get a treat, and just take in the scenery. Definitely a place we’d return to when we’re back in Branson.

Fantastic place for shopping and eating. Christmas list decorations are wonderful

This was a fun experience for myself and 2 kids (10 and 13). We only did the coaster so were there around 30 minutes. It's fairly affordable to add the high ropes course and make it a longer activity. Pros: - Staff was friendly and efficient. -Parking was easy and there were no lines -Coaster felt very safe and obviously well maintained. - QR code for video preview of each ride is fun Tips: - Fill out waivers ahead of time. - Bring in an ID if using credit or debit card - Be ready for your kids to want to ride again!

This is a fun mountain coaster! Unlike most mountain coasters, the ride starts at the top of the mountain and descends to the bottom where it then climbs the lift hill. The ride is very well paced and has some good speed in some sections with good laterals around the turns. The course runs with some auto breaking but it is pretty minimal. The course is also beautiful going through the trees. If you are in the area I would recommend riding this. Even though you are allowed to break, I don't suggest it unless the signs say you need to. This way you don't stop or slow anyone else down on the course. They just paid almost 20 dollars for this ride and they deserve a 20 dollar ride.

There was no wait. If you came back to reside it was $6 cheaper. The ride videos your experience which is unique. The coaster is a little curvy and jerks slightly. (I’m 210 lbs and my wife said it didn’t fit her so it may be a new issue.)

Ughhh .... Great coaster but my GOODNESS what a hassle. We purchased tickets and filled out the waivers to save time, right? WRONG!! When you arrive you still have to go to the ticket booth to get a paper ticket. The lady didn't want to use our booking number, phone number or anyother easy form to look up our reservation with our entire party and wavers. Instead, she asked who was the adult. Looked up that name. Asked who the minors were and made me feel both irritated and uncomfortable by asking if they had the same last name. She said the wavers were not all there, and they were I can assure you. I refilled them out and then she didn't even check when I said they were completed before handing us the paper tickets to head up to the boarding area. So... Why did we even do this?? Ohh she tried having my husband pay AGAIN, even after I told her we booked online and had a booking number. Ughhh. I know it was later in the evening, but there has to be a better way to do this. First world problems for sure, but nonetheless irritating. Great coaster, just ridiculous getting to the dadgum thing. Helpful tips:: - Purchasing the tickets online saves no time at all. - Make sure at the ticket stand to tell them every last name to each person. - There are discounted promos in town on cards for this coaster that can be used online or at the ticket stand.

4 stars- not because it wasn't a great time, worth the money, and short wait- but because the thrill wasn't the hype. We went in October- and I feel the best part was the ride back up with all of the Halloween decor. If you've never done a mountain coaster tho- for sure check it out!

The scenery was amazing, the workers were polite and respectful. I suggest signing the waiver online and then walking up to check in. The coaster was great. 5 stars!

If I could give this place no stars, I absolutely would. They discriminate against people with disabilities and refuse to give refunds. I traveled to Branson with my family on vacation, and we visited this location because it had been a fun experience the previous year. My aunt is disabled using a wheelchair but can still walk with assistance; yes, she rode the ride last year. We read the disclaimer sign, filled out the waiver, and my uncle went on to buy himself and my aunt a ticket after tax that was about 40 dollars for the two of them. When they went to get on the ride, the individual working said she couldn't go because if the ride got stopped, she would have to walk up the hill. The likelihood of it happening was very minimal, but apparently, they "changed" their policy this year, and you must be capable of walking back up. I could not find anything that says this update on their posted signs. My uncle and aunt complied and didn't go on the ride. Now, the part that irritated the entire group is the fact that when my uncle tried to get a refund, they basically told him to get lost and that refunds that don't happen. Now I'm not a rocket scientist, but I'm pretty sure it would not have been that hard to just sell the ticket to the next person who paid with cash or have a manager fix it later. A lot of you were probably wondering why we didn't do that..... haha, we sure did try but couldn't find anyone paying with cash. Here is another point to ponder..... why would anyone have to walk up the hill when they will have to send some sort of machine to get the coaster the person was riding in. They literally just discriminate against those who need extra help. In a world full of hate and crazy people it takes just a moment to spread joy and happiness I feel like this establishment just tries to take in as much money as they can and says screw you if that doesn't work for you. Definitely would not recommend this place.

Great time. Sky and Cooper made it a fun experience. Zip Lines were longer than expected, which was a good thing. Beautiful area. Would definitely do again

We went during pumpkin fest! This was sooooo fun for the whole family. I would definitely go back. There are so many things to do. It is a lot of walking. So if you’re not in good health, this isn’t for you. I loved seeing the little original tiny house and walking through it. The view at the top of the tower was also incredible!

We came on a Saturday afternoon after pre purchasing our tickets online for the Adventure Park. There was a 10 minute wait to get into the Adventure Park, but it wasn’t too bad. I rode the mountain coaster and the zip line and there was less than a 5 minute wait to do both of those activities. We, admittedly, didn’t really know the Adventure Park area was for kids, but we had fun anyways doing all the activities! There are A TON of activities for kids to do that will definitely tire them out. It tired us out, too, by the time we left! We spent 2 hours here, but with kids you could definitely spend even more time here. All the staff were incredibly friendly, too! We’d definitely recommend SOTH for families.

On Saturday, August 23, my wife Diana and I had an unforgettable experience at Shepherd’s Family Adventure Park in Branson, MO, taking on their top-rated Zipline Canopy Tour. Soaring from tree to tree across 8 unique platforms, we were treated to breathtaking views of the Ozark terrain and pure adrenaline-fueled fun. Sharing the experience with other guests made it even more memorable. A few great perks: no park admission required for the zipline, and free parking made it super convenient. Ziplining in Branson was the perfect adventure for us—a beautiful, thrilling way to spend the day together!

Amazing experience!! Holden and Cooper were fantastic guides that helped us enjoy the experience to the fullest! We will definitely be back and would recommend the zipline tour to anyone that wants fun and adventure!

The canopy tour at Shepherd Hill was awesome! It was our first time zip lining and we loved it! All the zip lining guides and staff at Shepherd’s Hill were kind and caring. I highly recommend the canopy tour and visiting Shepherd Hills.

Our whole family enjoyed the canopy zipline tour! Our guides, Jonathan, Cooper, and Mack were so awesome and made the experience even more enjoyable with their great sense of humor. Afyerward we ate at Shepherd's Grill and the food was amazing too!