Hollister Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hollister
College of the Ozarks featuring flowers and heritage elements
College of the Ozarks showing heritage elements as well as a couple
College of the Ozarks which includes food
College of the Ozarks featuring heritage elements

Inspect intriguing art collections and tractors in museums, go fly fishing on a picturesque lake and learn about the philosophy behind Hard Work U.

Hollister is a small city outside Branson that flanks the scenic Cooper Creek. It is known for its range of Christian-related attractions, mainly found at the fascinating College of the Ozarks, also known as Hard Work U. Get a sense of the work ethic and religious ideals that prop up the culture of this intriguing town.

Wander around the college campus on Point Lookout and enjoy the views of the creek. The university is famous across the country for its policy that discourages loans, preferring that students work at the university as a means to pay their tuition fees.

Visit the Ralph Foster Museum on the college campus for an eclectic range of collections from the region. Among the highlights are a gun collection and a set of dolls. Enter the nearby Gaetz Tractor Museum to see a range of restored farming vehicles and machines. Inspect some of its bizarre artefacts, such as a shrunken head and a two-headed calf.

The historic centre of Hollister has many antique stores as well as shopping complexes. Relax at a quaint café to break up your day of sightseeing. Go fly fishing on Lake Taneycomo for rainbow and brown trout. Climb up tree-laden hills for the best views of the town and the water.

Expect snow to decorate the ground in winter, creating a charming and serene atmosphere. Summers are warm and sunny, leading to ideal walking conditions. Make your way west to scenic Table Rock Lake and dine at the Showboat Branson Belle. Visit Moonshine Beach Park and appreciate the glorious vista.

Stay at the charming Ye Olde English Inn, a historic structure that dates back to the early 1900s. Admire the Elizabethan décor and furnishings of its rooms.

Find the town in Taney County in the southwestern corner of Missouri. Fly to M. Graham Clark Downtown Airport in the southern outskirts of Branson and get around Hollister by car.

Hollister has stunning scenery, proud traditions and a thriving college.

Where to stay in Hollister

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Big Cedars

If you're spending some time in Big Cedars, Table Rock Lake and Top of the Rock Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Big Cedars
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Fieldstone Bluffs

While there might not be top attractions in Fieldstone Bluffs, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Branson Creek Golf Club and Buffalo Ridge Golf Club.

Fieldstone Bluffs
Westgate Branson Lakes Resort

Westgate Branson Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
750 Emerald Pointe Dr., Hollister, MO
The price is AU$170 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$170
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Hollister. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (817 reviews)
"Nothing. Our stay was short and we didn’t get to use the amenities"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Westgate Branson Lakes Resort
Angler's Lodge Hollister

Angler's Lodge Hollister

2.5 out of 5
291 Financial Drive, Hollister, MO
The price is AU$300 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$300
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hollister. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stop, breakfast Great staff friendly we will stay again"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Angler's Lodge Hollister
Paradise Point

Paradise Point

2.5 out of 5
250 Lakewood Dr, Hollister, MO
Book a stay at this eco-certified condo in Hollister. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Table Rock Lake ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"We will be staying here during every future trip to branson. The staff and the property were amazing!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Paradise Point
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.
Paradise Point

Paradise Point

2.5 out of 5
250 Lakewood Dr, Hollister, MO
Book a stay at this eco-certified condo in Hollister. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Table Rock Lake ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"We will be staying here during every future trip to branson. The staff and the property were amazing!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Paradise Point
Two living rooms!! Air Hockey! Pool! Fireplace!

Two living rooms!! Air Hockey! Pool! Fireplace!

Hollister
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Hollister. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
"Outstanding neighborhood and pool/play area! The home is beautiful and made us all very comfortable on our vacation. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you could possibly need for home cooked meals. We also took advantage of the charcoal and gas grills outside. We will definitely seek ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Two living rooms!! Air Hockey! Pool! Fireplace!
New 7 bdrm home (sleeps 28) w/ lake views, hot tub, & outdoor dining!

New 7 bdrm home (sleeps 28) w/ lake views, hot tub, & outdoor dining!

HOLLISTER
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Hollister. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Branson Landing and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"This was a very nice home for our Labor Day weekend. Plenty of room. The kids had plenty to do and adults plenty of privacy."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

New 7 bdrm home (sleeps 28) w/ lake views, hot tub, & outdoor dining!
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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