Branson Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Taney County, Missouri, USA
About Branson
Branson was named for Rueben Branson, postmaster and operator of a general store in the area in the 1880s. The population was almost 13,000 in 2020. If shows are not your thing then check out one of the three lakes Branson has to offer. Lake Taneycomo's clear cold waters provide some of the finest trout fishing available anywhere in the world. Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake offer a variety of recreational activities including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, skin diving, fishing, and water sports such as swimming, boating, and water skiing. Maybe it is golfing that swings your attention. Branson has an array of golf courses sure to please the newest beginner to the most professional golfer.
Top Attractions in Branson
Explore the best things to see and do in Branson:
- ★Big Cedar Spa
- ★College of the Ozarks
- ★Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
- ★Dogwood Canyon Nature Park Horseback Riding
- ★Hollywood Wax Museum
- ★Legends In Concert
- ★Silver Dollar City
- ★Stone Hill Winery
Where to Eat in Branson
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Buzzard Bar
- 🍴Cantina Laredo
- 🍴Danna's Bar-B-Que
- 🍴Devil’s Pool Restaurant
- 🍴Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show
- 🍴Fall Creek Steak & Catfish House
Where to Stay in Branson
- 🏨Anchor Inn on the Lake Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Big Cedar
- 🏨Capital O - Classic Motor Inn Branson
- 🏨Days Inn by Wyndham Branson/Near the Strip
- 🏨Honeysuckle Inn & Conference Center
- 🏨Outback Roadhouse Motel & Suites
Branson Travel Guide Sections
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