The Butterfly Palace Is An Incredible Palace Hiding Right Here In Missouri

A palace may conjure images of opulence - tumbling fountains and perfectly-manicured lawns that lead to lavish homes decorated with the finest of everything. However, there's one Missouri palace that strays from that image yet boasts a uniqueness that little can rival. Home to more than 1,000 butterflies and a lush tropical rainforest, The Butterfly Palace is a one-of-a-kind destination that belongs on every nature lover's must-visit list.

Stroll through a real-life tropical rainforest when you visit The Butterfly Palace in Branson, a family-friendly attraction that offers a range of activities.

Carve out at least a few hours for your visit because you'll want to see as much as you can, starting with a trip to the butterfly aviary.

When you wander through the aviary, where more than 1,000 exotic butterflies of up to 60 different species live, you might even have a few land on you.

All of the exotic butterflies come from the tropical rainforest, and you'll have the unique opportunity to intereact with some of them.

The Butterfly Palace offers free flower nectar that you can use to feed the butterflies. If you visit at the right time, you may even be able to release one of the butterflies.

However, the fun's just beginning. Visit the rainforest, where you'll meet a plethora of reptiles and amphibians. You might even get to pet one of them.

Stop by the Rainforest Theater to watch an educational (and fun!) 3D film.

The kiddos will absolutely love the obstacle course at the Banyan Tree Adventure and checking out the Emerald Forest Mirror Maze.

Be sure to stop by the gift shop, too. The Butterfly Palace also hosts events.

View days, hours, and more information on the official website of The Butterfly Palace. Or, stop by its Facebook page.

Have you been to this unique Missouri palace? Share your experience in the comments! On the lookout for another unique Missouri destination? Check out this waterfall staircase hike in Missouri.