Ozark Mountain Vacation?

Hey,

Family and I are potentially planning a trip to the Ozark Mountains near Branson, MO and would like to know any advice on locations to visit! We’ll be bringing a 9 year old and don’t mind a couple hour walk/hike. We plan to stay there for 3-4 days. (We plan to drive from Tx if that changes anything)

How would this compare to a place like Wisconsin Dells? We love scenery and nature in general. Any tips and advice would be helpful!