Branson Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Branson Theater District

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Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Tanger Outlets to Branson's Promised Land Zoo – 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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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 Landing or Branson's Scenic Railway.

Downtown Branson
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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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Branson Hills

While Branson Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Branson RecPlex and The Mansion.

Branson Hills

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