Branson, MO

Travel Guide

Sight and Sound Theatres showing outdoor art, heritage architecture and a garden
Silver Dollar City featuring rides as well as a small group of people
Hughes Brothers Theatre featuring signage and a sunset
College of the Ozarks featuring a garden
Silver Dollar City showing heritage elements and interior views
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

Branson Ferris Wheel featuring a garden and night scenes

Branson Theater District

Travelers to Branson Theater District praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Tanger Outlets and Branson's Promised Land Zoo.

Branson Theater District
Sight and Sound Theatres

Branson Meadows

While visiting Branson Meadows, you might make a stop by sights like The Mansion and Sight and Sound Theatres.

Branson Meadows
Branson Landing which includes signage and street scenes

Downtown Branson

Downtown Branson is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Branson Landing and Branson's Scenic Railway while in the area.

Downtown Branson
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Pointe Royale

If you're spending some time in Pointe Royale, Lake Taneycomo and White River are top sights worth seeing.

Pointe Royale
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Fall Creek

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fall Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Welk Resort Branson Theatre and Pointe Royale Golf Course.

Fall Creek
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Branson Hills

When in Branson Hills, you can plan a visit to Branson RecPlex and The Mansion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Branson Hills
Thousand Hills Resort Hotel

Thousand Hills Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
120 Wildwood Dr S, Branson, MO
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,500 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly. Price was very good."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Thousand Hills Resort Hotel
The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center

The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
3050 Green Mountain Drive, Branson, MO
The price is ¥11,302 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
¥11,302
¥12,698 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Branson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,246 reviews)
"Super clean. Lots of ammenities. Pillows were also comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center
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 business-friendly aparthotel in Branson. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,037 reviews)
"Pool wasn’t open was the only bad thing. Charged for amenities???"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 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 business-friendly aparthotel in Branson. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,037 reviews)
"Pool wasn’t open was the only bad thing. Charged for amenities???"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 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 an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,240 reviews)
"I did like the towel exchange. But when your out of toilet paper and there is no place to get it. That was frustrating. That system needs to be better. It was after 9:30 at night and nobody to get toilet paper from."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 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! (985 reviews)
"Overall we liked it and will probably go back. Our unit didn't have parking a couple steps away so couldn't charge our EV like others could and was a small pain with lots of stairs for little kids. One of the main pools was closed the last 2 days which was a bummer. Liked our cottage and beds."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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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