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Hiking trails are near roller coasters in White River
White River combines Branson’s natural beauty with a lively tourist setting. Pine-oak forests, wildflower fields and waterfalls make up the Paul Henning Conservation Area, which spans the northern region of White River. The community’s southern edge is bordered by The Strip, an entertainment district with theaters, amusement parks and a zoo. This dynamic location attracts part-time residents, full-timers and tourists. “Just about everything you might want to do in Branson is within 20 minutes of this area,” says Jim Stephenson, the broker-owner of Branson House Realty, who has lived in town since 1997. When locals want a day on Table Rock Lake, several waterfront recreation spots, including Moonshine Beach, are less than 10 miles away.
White River is rental-heavy
Houses built between the 1990s and 2020s dot White River’s winding roads. Mobile homes, New Traditionals and contemporary styles are all common. Oak and sycamore trees often shade grassy lawns, with the median lot size at a little less than half an acre. Houses typically have driveways and two to five bedrooms. Though a little over half of residents rent, the median single-family home price is around $780,000, which is higher than the national median. Mobile homes can start at $125,000, while newer houses on large lots typically sell in the $350,000 to $800,000 range. Several hotels, apartment complexes and RV campsites are also in the area.
Kids go to Branson Public Schools
Branson Public Schools serve White River. Kids can go to prekindergarten through kindergarten at Cedar Ridge Primary, which Niche grades a B-plus, and first through third grade at Cedar Ridge Elementary, which earns an A-minus. They may continue to Cedar Ridge Intermediate, Branson Junior High and Branson High, all earning B pluses. The high school offers elective classes like business law, graphic arts and international foods.
Locals can hike, see plays and visit Table Rock Lake
The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area takes up 1,534 acres. Hikers can trek the hilly terrain, passing rocky streams emptying into waterfalls and glades covered in fields of primrose and blue wild indigo. Shepherd of the Hills State Park, named for the 1907 novel by Harold Bell Wright, is just north of the conservation area. Though it’s currently undeveloped land, there are plans to make it into a hiking and camping spot by the end of 2025. Wright’s Book also inspired the Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park, a homestead-themed entertainment hub with live performances, ziplines and rollercoasters. Other tourist attractions in the area include Sight & Sound Theatres, a biblical playhouse, and the Promise Land Zoo, home to animals like lemurs and giraffes. Silver Dollar City, another amusement park, is less than 7 miles northwest. Several movie theaters and golf courses are in the area. For lake access, the sandy Moonshine Beach and its boat launch are about 7 miles southwest. Lakefront hiking trails and a full-service marina are at Table Rock State Park, about 9 miles away.
Several chain restaurants are here
Restaurants like Golden Corral, Cracker Barrel and Red Lobster are in the area. “This is essentially a chain restaurant mecca,” Stephenson says. “Even if you do go to a rare local spot, it’s typically packed with tourists, no matter the season.” Vintage road signs decorate the walls of Billy Gail’s Restaurant, a country breakfast where tourists devour the 14-inch hubcap pancakes. Over 75 retailers, including Crocs and Nike, are at Branson’s Tanger Outlets, about 2 miles south. The Shoppes at Branson Hills, less than 6 miles east, has stores like Walmart Supercenter, Target and Ulta Beauty.
Tourists can cause traffic to back up
Though some streets have sidewalks, White River is a car-dependent community. The area frequently experiences heavy traffic, especially during the summer. “Lines of cars will sometimes form outside the theaters and amusement parks,” Stephenson says. State Route 76, on White River’s western edge, runs throughout Missouri’s entire Ozark region. Cox Medical Center, less than 5 miles east, is the closest hospital. There’s a small regional airport in town, but the Springfield-Branson National Airport, about 54 miles north, offers flights with more airlines.
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