Branson Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Sight and Sound Theatre showing outdoor art, heritage architecture and a garden
Silver Dollar City which includes rides as well as a small group of people
Branson
College of the Ozarks which includes a park
Silver Dollar City featuring interior views and heritage elements
With over 50 theaters putting on as many as 100 shows at any one time, this city calls itself the Live Entertainment Capital of the World.

Music revues, stand-up comedy, variety, circus acts and magicians are all on offer at Branson, Missouri’s many theaters. It’s not all about theaters though Branson also has a wide range of family-friendly attractions such as theme parks, fishing and watersports.

Many of Branson’s 50 theaters are along the 76 Strip, a great place to start your visit. Visit the American Bandstand Theater which is like stepping back into the 50s. There are cars from the 50s, less than one thousand seats, and before the show, projection screens show the theater’s history.

Move into the 70s with the Cabaret Theater’s “70s Music Show,” which showcases some of the best tunes of the 1970s, or enjoy a 3-D laser and video show at the Jim Stafford Theater. If live country music sounds more appealing, visit the Circle B Theater or the Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show.

There is more to Branson than theaters and music, though. Visit attractions such as the Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure, the Hollywood Wax Museum and Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors. For families, Silver Dollar City is a good place to visit it has six festivals throughout the year featuring bluegrass music, barbecues and kids’ activities.

Outdoor activities in Branson often center on its three large lakes. Between them, Table Rock, Lake Taneycomo and Bull Shoals offer excellent fishing, boating and water recreation. Fish for trout or largemouth bass, or go wildlife spotting on a replica paddle steamer. Otherwise, board the old Branson Scenic Railway for a narrated round trip of downtown and the adjacent countryside.

Because of its many indoor attractions, Branson attracts visitors all year round. The lakes are at their busiest during the warm period (May to October) however, ongoing residencies and seasonal shows keep it busy in the winter as well.

Where to stay in Branson

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Downtown Branson

Downtown Branson is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Branson's Scenic Railway or Branson Landing.

Downtown Branson
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Branson Theater District

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Tanger Outlets to Highway 76 Strip – discover Branson Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Branson Theater District
Sight and Sound Theatre

Branson Meadows

While visiting Branson Meadows, you might make a stop by sights like Mansion America Theater and The Mansion.

Branson Meadows
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Pointe Royale

While visiting Pointe Royale, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taneycomo and White River.

Pointe Royale
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Fall Creek

While Fall Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Welk Resort Branson Theatre and Pointe Royale Golf Course.

Fall Creek
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Hiawatha Heights

While Hiawatha Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Veterans Memorial Museum.

Hiawatha Heights
Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
3 out of 5
120 Wildwood Dr S, Branson, MO
The price is AU$130 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Branson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,114 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
Lodge Of The Ozarks
Lodge Of The Ozarks
3 out of 5
3431 W 76 Country Blvd., Branson, MO
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Branson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,316 reviews)
"We would recommend Lodge of the Ozarks to anyone visiting Branson. The location was perfect and since its down the strip a little ways the traffic and the noise was minimal. The hotel was clean, quiet, and the hot breakfast buffet was always well stocked with eggs, meats, oatmeal, pancakes, french ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Lodge Of The Ozarks
Hotel Grand Victorian
Hotel Grand Victorian
3.5 out of 5
2325 W Highway 76, Branson, MO
The price is AU$153 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Branson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,472 reviews)
"Convenient location for shopping. Room was on road side so loud road noise. TV sound was set so low could not hear and not able to turn it up. No shampoo in the room."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Hotel Grand Victorian
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson
4 out of 5
147 Welk Resort Circle, Branson, MO
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Branson. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,777 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful and very accomodating"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson
Still Waters Resort
Still Waters Resort
4 out of 5
21 Stillwater, Branson, MO
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly condo in Branson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,907 reviews)
"Great place to stay and price is good. Beautiful view of the lake."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Still Waters Resort
Stormy Point Village Resort
Stormy Point Village Resort
4 out of 5
132 Cape Cod Drive, Branson, MO
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Branson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (872 reviews)
"Love this place"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Stormy Point Village Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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