Branson

Branson is a small town in the Ozark Mountains in southwest Missouri, known for its theaters and shows along Highway 76. Most venues sit inside buildings with bright facades and parking lots out front, while restaurants and souvenir shops line the same roads.

The settlement grew along the White River in the late 1800s and remained a quiet place until the 1950s. Country music theaters opened in the 1960s and gradually drew visitors from surrounding states.

Many venues here are smaller than those in other cities and create a direct connection between performers and the audience. This closeness makes conversations after the show common and gives the experience a more personal feeling than elsewhere.

Most theaters open in the afternoon and evening, while daytime allows for trips around the area. Roads between venues can be covered by car or free buses that run more often in summer.

Table Rock Lake sits just minutes from the town center and offers fishing spots and boat rentals along the shore. The area becomes quieter in spring and fall when fewer tour groups visit and the forests change their colors.

Location: Taney County

Inception: 1882

Elevation above the sea: 237 m

Website: http://cityofbranson.org

GPS coordinates: 36.63778,-93.25500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 20:17