Some suggestions, you gotta go a bit past Branson, but Eureka Springs is what Branson pretends to be. It’s worth the extra 45 minute drive to experience. If you stay in Branson however, Taneycomo has some top notch fishing. The landing is solid and there are some neat shops there and downtown. Anything Bass Pro related is really well done and there are multiple wonderful gold courses. Buseik state park is also worth your time.