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Branson, MO, population about 7,500, is located in the extreme southern portion of the state, predominately in Taney County. The city was first settled in 1882 by Richard Branson. The town had a sleepy existence, with only Marvel Cave and the book “Shepherd of the Hills” bringing any attention to the area, until 1959.

In 1959 construction of Table Rock Dam began, and the Mabe Family began putting on a show called the Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree. This show was the first of many to come.

Today there are more than 50 different theaters putting on 100 different shows. Some theaters have different shows on different nights, and even on Sundays. There are more theater seats in Branson, then there are on Broadway, in New York City. This has earned the city the title of “Live Entertainment Capital of the World” Most shows have either a country theme or are of a conservative nature. If you are looking for the X-rated glitz of Las Vegas or even R-rated language you will not only be disappointed, but likely frowned out of town. This town is unapologetically family friendly that still can entertain people of all ages.
To give you a clue on "Family friendly", there are more miniature golf courses and go-kart tracks here than anywhere else. And they are elaborate!

Popular Hotels in Branson

  1. Caprice Motor Inn
  2. Hillbilly Inn
  3. Hilton Hotel Promenade
  4. Foxborough Inn & Suites
  5. Best Western Center Poi…
  6. Scenic Hills Inn
  7. Barrington Hotel & Suit…
  8. Clarion Hotel Palace
  9. Chateau on the Lake Res…
  10. 1st Gold Inn
  1. Cabins Green Mountain
  2. Econo Lodge
  3. Gazebo Inn
  4. Best Western Music Capi…
  5. Fairfield Inn
  6. Hampton Inn on the Stri…
  7. Residence Inn
  8. Rodeway Inn & Suites
  9. Savannah House Hotel
  10. Spinning Wheel Inn
  1. Windsor Inn
  2. 's Yellow Rose Motel
  3. Four Seasons Inn
  4. Grand Plaza Hotel
  5. Westwood Inn
  6. Leisure Country Inn
  7. Lodge at the Falls
  8. Rosebud Inn
  9. Angel Inn
  10. Carriage House Inn
  1. Ozark Mountain Inn
  2. Radisson Hotel
  3. Mountain Music Inn
  4. Trails End Log Cabins R…
  5. Days Inn
  6. Comfort Inn Thousand Hi…
  7. Fall Creek Inn & Suites
  8. Honeysuckle Inn
  9. Howard Johnson Hotel
  10. Melody Lane Inn

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Branson, MO
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Apr 10, 2008 – May 16, 2008
After being on the road as long as we have with very few days where we could just kick back and relax, this morning turned out to be just that. Our hotel serves a nice hot breakfast with fresh made waffles, biscuits and gravy, and even french toast, from 6 a.m. til 10 a.m. but we missed it by more …
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Front Row with Moe and Riding Ducks
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Jun 11, 1994 – Jun 23, 1994
We got back on the highway and drove into Branson. We no longer had much time for the ducks, and darn little time for lunch. We ended up grabbing something to eat at the Grand Palace. After snacking on the way up from Memphis that was good enough.   I had bought our Grand Palace tickets mont…
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CAN YOU HUMP AND RIP IN THE SAME TIME????
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Oct 16, 2008 – Oct 19, 2008
BRANSON WAS INTERESTING.....We came home very late about 1am. We plan to leave Branson about 9am to have time to drive to the border of Arkansas. I wanted to go to “BILL CLINTON COUNTRY” and take photos at the MISSOURI sign as well. I wish I had more time in Branson.  I wanted to chec…
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