The train ride experience was nice especially for the kids. However the scenery was not as expected as it was mostly blocked by the wooded areas. we are a group of six (family of 4 plus 2 adults). Family bought 4 tickets, but 2 adults were not allowed to book two window seats, and had to pay for the entire booth (4 tickets). The customer service and staff were friendly and informative. The singer on the train, Emily, made our trip truly unforgettable. She has a beautiful voice, a warm personality, and her performance added a special touch to the ride. read more

We recently took a ride on the Branson Scenic Railway with our family, really hoping for a beautiful and memorable experience. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to our expectations. We were expecting scenic views of Missouri, but there really wasn't anything particularly "scenic" about the ride. The route goes one way and then turns around, so you end up seeing the exact same views twice, which was a bit disappointing. We did the VIP experience, which included light snacks and complimentary beverages, and that part was nice. Also, I want to mention that all of the employees were incredibly kind and welcoming--this is absolutely not a reflection on them. Overall, we truly wanted to love this experience, but it just didn't deliver the views or uniqueness we were hoping for. read more

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The ride was smooth but the air conditioner wasn't working very well which made the ride very uncomfortable n not much to look at we were in the Silver Island there was a couple open spaces but at $47 each for just a ride n looking at nothing its not worth it. read more

I've read reviews of this ride, and I would like to know where they were. We had a party of 14, and none of us enjoyed it. It definitely was not scenic unless you haven't seen bushes and trees. Very boring ! The entertainment was not that good. Would not recommend. read more

We purchased 6 adult tickets on the Silver Garden Dome car at the ticket counter. $138 dollars per couple, 2days prior to our ride. We arrive and they escort us to our seats to find only 2 seats available. As Pamela checked tickets I hear, "oh I see what happened, oops". Returns to us and says I'm going to fix this. Stand by. She returns a short while later and says " I'm going to make this right, follow me". And proceeds to walk us from the rear of the train all the way to the first car marked " first class". Takes us up and sits us with the other guests in "1st class". The table tent stayed complementary sodas, coffee, water. Let insert our walk from rear to front was after the train was already in motion. Shortly the 1st class attendant, Brenda, came up and I asked if we could get a soda. Her response was we didn't pay for 1st class so she couldn't serve us. My response was we were put in this car by Pamela because they had oversold the tickets we purchased and did not request to be there. She replied she would ask Bonnie. She returned shortly and in front of the other guests stated, not quietly, "I was told I could give you one drink". I politely declined the offer ....... It was embarrassing mostly because the other guests had no clue as to what transpired that placed us in that car. In addition to that being upsetting, the ride was approximately an hour and forty-five minutes of basically trees and bed-rock scenery with a tunnel part way. You go up and back through the same scenery. Not worth the cost of an adult ticket IMO. Upon return the train jumped the track about 200-300 yards from the station so they had to disembark us and sent a golf cart back and forth to get those that couldn't walk back. I wouldn't recommend this at all. Very disappointing how everything was handled. read more

The ride was so relaxing and staff were great! Pamela made the experience so much fun even sat down long enough for my grand daughter to draw her pic! Barney was great even took time to stop for a photo with my grand-daughter! The views were lots of trees and some water outlets. Eagles in their nests. It was a lot of fun with the entertainment. read more

Branson Scenic Railway - Barney getting some help from a little - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

We paid good money to see trees and rocks, seen more scenery driving into Branson. Once we cross over to Arkansas the train came to stop, for 25 MINUTES! Then instead of going forward we started going back to the station, pass the station and continue for three or four miles, stopped, then went back to the station. The whole time being ignored be the attendant of the car while he made sure he took care and entertain two other groups. The only highlight was the guitar player. Was the worst experience in Branson, MO. read more

This was a horrible train experienced , felt like we got robbed from a good experience. Don't waste your money unless you like to see a homeless camp, and mobile homes and crappy towns, wobbling train , hang on to your drinks, air conditioning is horrible. My back yard is more scenic. read more

We love to take a train ride whenever we visit somewhere new. This trip was no different. When we saw Branson had a scenic railway, we signed up for it right away. The depot was nice, bathrooms were clean. Plenty of items to choose from in the gift shop. Smooth ride, scenery was nice, and the music played was suiting and enjoyable. Only thing I would say I didn't care for is the push for live entertainment. While waiting to board the train, they had a crew member sing a couple of songs. She also walked up and down the cars while the train was in motion singing to the guests. Not saying anything negative about her singing, just not what we expected for a train ride. Would recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Seating is a little crowded. Other than the two tunnels (which are very cool), the view is primarily foliage. The snack cart is limited but good prices. We did not do the dinner experience and we are happy about that. It seemed like a pretty long ride for as limited of a view as you have and we were in the "domed car." Speaker was too faint. Staff was friendly. Bottom line: we are happy to have gone but would not likely return. It was a great experience, but we just wouldn't repeat. read more

Amazing ride with great food!!!!! The performer Grant F did a great job with his guitar! Such skill!!!! read more

Branson Scenic Railway - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

If you like to kill time this is a fine diversion. We sat in the domed car. Lots of foliage and hearing the history of landmarks. We had a young lady who sang some Frank Sinatra, Nathan's King Cole. Very talented young lady great voice. read more

If you're looking to kill time in Branson and want to do something unique take a 1.5 hour tour on the Scenic Historic Railway. Take a trip back in time and view the Ozark Hills via a glass dome train car complete with snacks, drinks, local talent and mingle with strangers from all over. I recommend booking the First Class Dome car as the views are practically 360°. It does get hot in the car (think Greenhouse) so dress accordingly for the weather. Your First Class ticket included unlimited beverages and a boxed charcuterie lunch (not bad) and a gift of a tote bag & keepsake tumbler. the onboard "entertainment" was "meh" so I suggest you enjoy this excursion with a good attitude and make some new friends while riding the rails. read more

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The train ride was good, the tour guide gave us cool History along the way. The service was kind and really helpful. We sat in the domed car and just with the window were a little cleaner and not full if dust, we still saw through it just for taking picture it would've been nice. Small complaint. read more

Branson Scenic Railway - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Grant played guitar and sang for us on the Branson Scenic Railway, and he was absolutely fantastic. His music brought such a relaxed, happy energy to the ride and made the whole experience feel special. You could tell he's genuinely talented and loves sharing what he does.He turned a regular train ride into something we'll remember. read more

This was very good one of my favorite parts of the ride was grant he played very well so i say 5 star review!

Just a tree lined track trip with no scenery except a couple of river views. Goes one direction for an hour then goes backward back to the station. Expected much more than that for $200 for a dome car. Very disappointed. read more

It was relaxing Comfortable seats and well maintained Could barely hear the narrator and he could have spoken more about the isolate scenery we went thru read more

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just got off the train and our entire car was complaining about how awful this experience was. This train traveled so slow through miles of woods. There was no scenery, just the tops of trees. The folks not sitting in the upper, glass dome car had an even worse view of weeds ! we saw no water (except when we pulled out and pulled back in to the statio, no beautiful fields, no mountains, no animals, nothing but the tree tops (which we couldn't see over). to top it all off the girl comes around taking pictures which she wants to sell back at the hefty price of $40! what a rip off. I would be so ashamed to take money like they're doing from so many people. read more

We sat in the domed seating. And it was worth it. The views are beautiful. The narrator spoke just enough and gave interesting information. The train ride was a train so not perfect and smooth but it is a train. Cars were well maintained and comfortable to sit in. Spend the money to get the dome you will see more! Because of the routes scenic wooded route you do see a lot of trees so if you don't want to be looking at nature untouched or manicured then this is not for you. There is a bit of walking to the train. And two of our cars loaded and unloaded on the gravel so if walking is hard for you... but they did have someone in a golf cart carrying people to the end. read more

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Had a wonderful time on the train. Grant was amazing! We enjoyed his story and his music.

The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming! I would say it's a big stretch saying it's a "scenic" tour. Basically thick treeline each side until the St. James River and headed back the same way with thick trees. If you want a train ride at 25 mph that's what you get. Not what we expected based on the name of the tour. read more

I've never been so disappointed in an experience. There is absolutely nothing scenic on this ride. Just trees on both sides. Then after an hour it backs up all the way back for another hour. Total waste of money. read more

Nice and relaxing. Emily, our singer was phenomenal! She really made our trip. So engaging and friendly. We'd return for her

The train ride was very comfortable. Train smooth and felt like floating on air. Its a 20 mile total ride. Takes about 2 hours . But you see nothing but very dense rock and trees within 5-10 foot from the train on both sides two and from the WHOLE ride. . You go through two dark tunnels. The staff was so sweet and accommodating. One of the staff was the narrator and gave you a little bit of history. Probably a total of five minutes. I'm glad we did it, but would not do it again. read more

Very overpriced for the lack of scenery and views. We were glad we didn't pay for the dome as the views were no better. Staff were working hard to keep us happy, but it was basically a train ride with a snack for $150 for two. Cars were nice but you can't both have a window seat unless no one else is at your table. We could have saved a lot not getting the snack. They take your pictures and try and sell them for $40 but after the ride was such a letdown we didn't buy it. Would not recommend or go again. read more

Great time on the train. Rode in dome section. Great service and gifts that were included in price for upper level

Enjoyed, The singer Grant was awesome what a beautiful voice. The ride was okay really no scenery.

Really long walk from parking lot, long walk to train from station. Seats so crowded we were knee to knee with strangers. Music blasted in our ears the entire ride. But beautiful scenery. Go only if you like crowded trains and can walk 1/2 mile. read more

Branson Scenic Railway - Seats for four in 3 foot space - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Very popular tourist trap that I wish I had avoided. The staff is very nice, but the experience just fell flat. You get to ride on a neat old train. They have old 1940's music playing throughout the ride. But it's an hour and 45 min of trees and weeds. It's not nearly as "scenic" as it's made out to be. You can't hardly see anything. There are a couple highlights where you go over an old trestle and get a good view, you go through a couple tunnels, but those are over in just a matter of seconds. Overall, would not recommend. One of the people in my party loves trains and was pretty disappointed in this experience as well. We were expecting something much more "scenic." The snack cart had a pretty long line. Food items were moderately priced, which was a nice surprise as we didn't get a chance to have breakfast before the trip. There are also a couple tiny restrooms on board each panoramic car--there was a bit of a wait at times. read more

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The train ride was okay. We sat in the domed section which gave you a much clearer view of the rocks and tress. If you like trees this ride is for you. There were several children along for the ride under the age of two doing what kids do. Did I mention the rocks and trees? read more

This was our first time experiencing the ride, and we did the couples dinner option. It was a little pricey, but hey, dinner on a train is pretty cool. The scenery was as good as we thought it would be, but we still enjoyed ourselves. Food was way better than anticipated. We even had some live music by a gentleman playing an according and it was great. read more

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Very dull train ride. Ride in the upgraded dome car and were knee-to-knee with strangers across from us. At least the train ride at Silver Dollar City is "honest" about their train robbers. We just feel robbed for paying what we did to ride the Branson railroad. If you like looking at trees and more trees or need a nap, this is the excursion for you. read more

The staff was all great, but we were surprised by the lack of scenery. We had more beautiful scenery on our drive from our hotel to the train than we did on the train. Just trees passing by, and only one riverbed. If you have never ridden a train, it's a good place start. Very disappointed in the lack of scenery.... read more

If you are looking for a train experience then this was very nice. We sat in the dome and paid to get all the perks. The staff was very nice and I was pleased with the extras. The scenery is trees and that's about it but it's in the mountains with tree so I'm not sure they can do anything about that read more

We all had HIGH expectations but turned out to be pretty boring! No beautiful scenic views just trees and old run down buildings. My dad and brother are both super active and possibly borderline ADHD; they hated it. They wanted to take off running the moment we seen the landing. Not the most exciting train ride for sure. I'm sure if you just want a quite, boring, and able to spare 2 hours of your life this is for you. I personally don't recommend. There was even an older couple who said after "how can I get a refund" and we all laughed. That was the most fun we had period. However, the Crew and everyone was very very friendly!! They get 5 stars read more

Branson Scenic Railway - That Nap tho... - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

BORING!!!! We have taken several wonderful train rides around the country and saw beautiful mountain ranges, rivers, farms, but not this excursion. TREES, TREES AND MORE TREES. Absolutely NO scenery, NONE. We could have stayed home, sat in the front yard and enjoyed our trees and saved $280.00 (there were 4 of us) and enjoyed a beer and some music of our choice. The conversations were so loud we could hardly speak with each other face to face. The employees were very friendly. If it was anywhere but Branson, it probably would have cost $30.00 instead of $70.00. What more can I say. read more

Seating is a crowed. The view was primarily foliage. The speaker was too low to hear anything. The tickets are too expensive. The live music is not great. read more

Not worth the $200+ paid to see absolutely nothing but trees. No views to see. Total waste of money.

There is no scenery, all you can see are tree leaves . The car was uncomfortably hot. No beer either ugh.