Welcome to Branson Hotels
Hotels in Branson range from small, privately owned
hotels to large chains like Ramada, Quality Inn, and Best Western. If
you're seeking other Branson
accommodations, Branson also offers golf resorts, intimate
bed and breakfast inns, condominium rentals, and budget motels. Hotels
"on the strip" are generally more expensive, but offer the convenience
of being within walking distance of Branson's many attractions. No matter
your budget or taste, Clearwater Beach has accommodations to suit everyone
Branson Entertainment
Branson, Missouri is one of the largest entertainment
destinations in the United States; however, the city’s population is small.
It only has 5,000 permanent residents, but attracts more than 7 million
tourists annually. Tourism was Branson’s main industry almost since its
incorporation in 1912. The city began as a logging and manufacturing town
in the early 1900s, but its lakes, hotels, beautiful streets, parks, and community
celebrations began to attract visitors as early as 1914. Branson grew after World
War II as retirees and artists moved to the area, and tourists flocked to the city
after the completion of the Table Rock Dam in 1959. Musical entertainment became a
major Branson attraction in the 1970s and 1980s, when country music legend Roy Clark
built a theater here. Other musicians and celebrities soon built their own theaters, and
some even relocated permanently to Branson. Today, the city has nearly 60,000 theater seats –
12,000 more than on Broadway in New York City. Some theaters offer as many as four shows
a day. Guests can relax on the shores of a lake, enjoy a musical show, or explore the Ozark
Mountains when they visit Branson’s hotels and resorts.
Visiting
Branson
Branson is famous for its musical entertainment and
theaters, but more people are also visiting the city to engage in outdoor
activities. There are three, large freshwater lakes in Branson: the Table
Rock, the Taneycomo, and the Bull Shoals. Many tourists take cruises or go
fishing on Table Rock and Taneycomo lakes. Several resorts and campgrounds
are located along the Bull Shoals shores. Guests can also golf on 10
courses, hike and bike along nature trails, or drive through the Ozark
Mountains.