Three big lakes--Table Rock, Taneycomo and Bull Shoals-- offer some of the finest fishing in the nation and any freshwater activity you can imagine. You can enjoy boating, swimming, skiing, sailing, sunning, scuba diving, parasailing and sightseeing.
Excursion boats cruise on Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo providing passengers with breakfast, lunch, dinner or sightseeing.
Famous theme parks draw millions of visitors.
Silver Dollar City , an 1890's Ozarks village inhabited by a colony of unique crafters and artists, features rides and amusements, live comedies, many dining places, dozens of country musicians and an evening music show.
Shepherd of the Hills Homestead and Outdoor Theater is named for one of the most popular novels in publishing history--Harold Bell Wright’s "The Shepherd of the Hills." Each evening 70 native players bring Wright’s novel to vivid life in the enormous outdoor amphitheater. Celebration City, a multi-themed nighttime park highlighting eras of 20th Century America and featuring a laser production.
White Water, a theme park with a tropical atmosphere, offers a large wave pool, a lazy river for relaxation and several faster, wetter rides for the more adventurous visitor.
Bumper cars, amusement park rides, and many other youthful activities abound for family fun. Browse through several museums, watch wine makers, take a scenic helicopter ride and play a round or two of miniature golf.
Ten golf courses are currently open in the Branson/Lakes Area. Golfing is one of the fastest-growing interests of vacationers, who can enjoy their favorite sport on a choice of courses within just a few miles of each other. Country clubs, pro shops, lessons, restaurants and all amenities are available. And who knows, you may see a familiar face or two teeing off on the next fairway. Many of Branson’s entertainers enjoy golf and occasionally can be seen on local courses.
Visitors consistently rank shopping among the most popular activities of the area. With three large factory outlet malls, a thriving downtown district and specialty stores throughout the city, shoppers can find contemporary goods and hand crafted items all year round.
In 2005, Branson Landing on the Taneycomo waterfront will open with almost 500,000 square feet of retail space for unique shopping, dining, and entertainment. Brand-name tenants will be mixed with galleries and shops offering regional arts and crafts, as well as specialty retailers. A cross-section of eateries - everything from a large themed restaurant to intimate cafes will serve an array of cuisines and treats.
Today, more than 17,686 rooms are available in Branson motels, hotels, resorts, bed and breakfast inns and condominiums. The number of lodging facilities is 200. There are an additional 5,000 rooms in the surrounding unincorporated areas. Room rates range from $22 per night for budget accommodations to $459 for luxurious suits overlooking Table Rock Lake. Seasonal rates and senior citizen discounts apply at many lodgings.
Visitors have an endless variety of restaurants and food establishments from which to choose. There are more than 412 eating establishments with 34,494 seats. Cuisines range from American to international.
So enjoy Branson and all it has to offer! Remember, be sure to book your entire vacation from the comfort of your home or office at BransonMissouri.com!
