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 artifacts, such as a shrunken head and a two-headed calf.

The historic center 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$184 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (677 reviews)
"The perfect stay"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 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$319 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$319
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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 location
"Very clean and quiet! Great location, nice bar restaurant right next door. We will for sure stay here again on our next trip to Branson."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Angler's Lodge Hollister
Secluded Cabin + Guest House with *Private Dock' at West End of Lake Taneycomo
Secluded Cabin + Guest House with *Private Dock' at West End of Lake Taneycomo
Hollister
Stay at this cabin in Hollister. Enjoy a water park, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Branson Landing are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (160 reviews)
Calming and Beautiful
"This was a great experience the cabin was beautiful and quiet. My family really enjoyed themselves."

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Secluded Cabin + Guest House with *Private Dock' at West End of Lake Taneycomo
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.
Bear Creek Lodge • Hot Tub! Community Pool! Pool Table! Rustic Lodge for Family!
Bear Creek Lodge • Hot Tub! Community Pool! Pool Table! Rustic Lodge for Family!
Hollister
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Hollister. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Table Rock Lake and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Everything was fine.
"This property fit our needs."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Bear Creek Lodge • Hot Tub! Community Pool! Pool Table! Rustic Lodge for Family!
Lakefront w/Private Dock - Spacious Home on Lake Taneycomo
Lakefront w/Private Dock - Spacious Home on Lake Taneycomo
Hollister
Stay at this vacation home in Hollister. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Branson Landing are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Great VRBO
"Great location and great lake house."

Reviewed on 2 Dec. 2024

Lakefront w/Private Dock - Spacious Home on Lake Taneycomo
Secluded Cabin + Guest House with *Private Dock' at West End of Lake Taneycomo
Secluded Cabin + Guest House with *Private Dock' at West End of Lake Taneycomo
Hollister
Stay at this cabin in Hollister. Enjoy a water park, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Branson Landing are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (160 reviews)
Calming and Beautiful
"This was a great experience the cabin was beautiful and quiet. My family really enjoyed themselves."

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Secluded Cabin + Guest House with *Private Dock' at West End of Lake Taneycomo
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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