Branson Travel Guide

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Sight and Sound Theatres showing outdoor art, a garden and heritage architecture
Silver Dollar City showing rides as well as a small group of people
Branson
College of the Ozarks featuring a park
Silver Dollar City showing heritage elements and interior views
With over 50 theatres 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 theatres. It’s not all about theatres though Branson also has a wide range of family-friendly attractions such as theme parks, fishing and watersports.

Many of Branson’s 50 theatres are along the 76 Strip, a great place to start your visit. Visit the American Bandstand Theatre 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 theatre’s history.

Move into the 70s with the Cabaret Theatre’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 Theatre. If live country music sounds more appealing, visit the Circle B Theatre or the Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show.

There is more to Branson than theatres 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 centre 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

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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 The Mansion and Sight and Sound Theatres.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,138 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
₹6,138
₹6,958 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Branson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,181 reviews)
"Good hotel for price point"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
Hotel Grand Victorian
Hotel Grand Victorian
3.5 out of 5
2325 W Highway 76, Branson, MO
The price is ₹7,201 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹7,201
₹8,163 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Branson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,551 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

Hotel Grand Victorian
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
The price is ₹10,087 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
₹10,087
₹13,691 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Branson. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,743 reviews)
"Beautiful property"

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson
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 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,743 reviews)
"Beautiful property"

Reviewed on 17 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,918 reviews)
Great family getaway
"We came for a family vacation weekend with the kids. The room was clean and seemed to have maybe tankless hot water....we never ran out, that's for sure, and with 6 people that's saying something! The rooms seemed clean and spacious. Nice big dining table, full kitchen, and an absolutely enormous ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Still Waters Resort
Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge
Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge
3 out of 5
2929 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified holiday home in Branson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (724 reviews)
"The room was ok. It didn't have a way for two people to keep their clothes. The wasn't a dresser in the room so clothes had to be left in the suitcase. It was a decent room. Nothing special."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge
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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