Branson, Missouri

Starting at $44.80 per night

Known as the "Live music show capital of the world," Branson, Missouri, is the place to rock out this holiday season. Experience the magic in Branson's historic downtown, shopping district, and many, many Ozark Mountain Christmas shows, then cap it off with a festive meal in one of the beautiful restaurants in Branson, MO. The city's mild temperatures and tons of attractions make it the perfect winter getaway to brighten your holiday spirits!

Where to Stay

Hotels in Branson, Missouri

Baymont Inn and Suites Branson - This clean and classic stay has all the comforts of the holidays built right in! Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, an indoor heated pool and high speed wireless in all rooms at no charge. Plus, it's conveniently located at the intersection of US Hwy 65 and the famous 76 Strip.

Howard Johnson Branson - This President's Award winning hotel is located 1/2 block off of Highway 76. Within minutes of wonderful shows and attractions including the Titanic Museum, Legends In Concert, Presley's and The Grand Palace. Less than a mile from this AAA Rated and Gold Medal Winner property, you will find plenty of shopping and restaurants to add to your enjoyment in Branson.

Ramada Limited Branson offers a Deluxe Continental Breakfast, a fabulous heated pool to warm you up after a day of exploring in the snow and a gift shop for special treats to bring home to your loved ones! This hotel is located close to Shoji Tabuchi & Braschlers Theater and right next door to BT Bones Restaurant and Pub. Should you want to bring your furry friend along on your holiday vacation, this is the place! They accept pets up to 20 pounds for only $10 a night!

Super 8 Branson - The Award Winning Pride of Super 8 Branson/Andy Williams Theatre is conveniently located on Green Mountain Drive in the heart of Branson. This stay is centrally located with easy access to all of the world-class entertainment Branson has to offer, plus there's shopping, business & sports areas with many restaurants close by for you to enjoy.

Days Inn Branson is your choice for comfort, convenience and value in the beautiful Ozarks. Located in the heart of Branson's entertainment district with shows, shopping and family fun virtually at your doorstep! Plus, you're within a few short miles of Silver Dollar City, Table Rock Lake, Branson Landing and much more. This property is the proud recipient of a multi-year Sunburst Rating for quality.

Vacation Rentals in Branson, Missouri

Wyndham Branson at the Falls - The peaceful, wooded setting of Wyndham Branson at The Falls, located just 3 miles from the Highway 76 Strip, delivers both sides of Branson in one memorable stay: more than 100 show-stopping performances plus the breathtaking beauty of the Ozarks. The resort's romantic setting hold special appeal for couples, but the outdoor environment is perfect for adventurous families.

Wyndham Mountain Vista - When you stay at Wyndham Mountain Vista, you'll not only enjoy roomy units that are close to more than 100 different live shows and attractions -- you'll also find a few extras that make your Branson stay even more rewarding. This spot offers all the necessary amenities, plus a few luxuries that are perfect to brighten your wintery blues.

Wyndham Branson Meadows - The Perfect Fit for Any Size Family. Wyndham Branson at the Meadows is just 4 miles from Branson's famous 76 strips, a great choice for reunions and other special occasions. You will enjoy an attractively designed resort with a "down home" atmosphere. Enjoy the best shows, attractions, shopping, theme parks and much more that Branson has to offer.

Escapes! To Branson Yacht Club - Escapes! to Branson Yacht Club, located just 15 minutes from downtown Branson, offers a variety of amenities in an island-like setting on beautiful Table Rock Lake. You can enjoy a full-service Marina with deck boats, ski boats, pontoons, fishing boats, paddleboats, and canoes. The full-service dive shop offers dive and snorkel trips. Escapes! to Branson Yacht Club also features an on-site restaurant and lounge, which offers lake-view dining and relaxation.

Escapes! To Stonebridge Village - At StoneBridge Village you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: Branson's fun and excitement coupled with the wooded, natural beauty and privacy of a carefully crafted Ozark Mountain resort. Enticing amenities include an 18-hole golf course, a fitness center, pools and a country club. Fishing and boating are available on three area lakes and downtown Branson is just 10 miles away from StoneBridge Village.

The Suites at Fall Creek - Experience all that Branson has to offer from the convenience of your vacation home at The Plantation at Fall Creek. Spend the day by one of five pools (one is an indoor pool), play tennis, or enjoy a number of other onsite amenities. Anglers will find premier trout fishing in nearby Lake Taneycomo. And Table Rock Lake offers 720 miles of shoreline and numerous water sports. Of course, many travelers are headed to Branson for the shows, and it won't take long for you to discover why this town is known as the "live music show capital of the world."

WorldMark Branson - This resort is just a step away from the downtown music center of Branson. With gorgeous facilities and plenty of room for the whole family, this stay is a perfect spot for a winter getaway. Plus, it's right in the middle of Lakes Taneycomo, Bull Shoals, and Table Rock - perfect for a scenic winter escape!

What to do in
Branson, Missouri

Branson Area Festival of Lights: Keep cozy in your car when you drive through the Branson Area Festival of lights drive. It's an enchanting and delightful one-mile stretch of more than 175 glowing wintery displays. Kids and adults alike are sure to be wowed by the sparkling and spirited show!

Live Shows: Branson has some serious spectaculars for your viewing pleasure this winter. Check out the city's schedule to score tickets to anything from your favorite country stars to animal shows to Holiday celebrations. In the "live music show capitol of the world," how could you not?

Dinosaur Museum: Love tradition during the holiday? This year, go waaaay back--to the prehistoric ages! Visit Branson's Dinosaur Museum, the coolest thing since man invented the wheel. See life-size sculptures of all your favorite dinos, including a T-rex, stegosaurus, micro raptors, and giant sea lizards! And don't miss their movie theatre and interactive fossil dig!

Acrobats of China: These high flyers are like nothing you've ever seen! The Acrobats of China put on a stunning show of acrobatic and trapeze tricks that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Experience a little culture and magic, now including their Shanghai Circus!

Travel Tips for
Branson, Missouri

It's a fantastic place to visit during the Holidays and even summer! During the Christmas holiday, they have the Festival of Lights and the Trail of Lights. The Trail of Lights is personally my favorite because it's a drive-thru that seems like it never ends, and then when it does come to end, it finishes up at the Inspiration Tower where you can go up and see outside the elevator and it takes you to the absolute top and you can look out at Branson through a telescope. It's so amazing and something I'll never forget! I want to go back again for Christmas.

Alyssa T.
Wyndham Vacation Resorts

I went to Branson, Missouri for 3 days. There is so much to do and we went just before peak season. 3 days was not enough. We were told that in the summertime traffic is bumper to bumper. The city has built a few outer loop roads so the residents can travel to work and avoid the tourist traffic. I recommend seeing a variety of shows...as many as possible! SIX was my favorite. They are 6 brothers who use their voices as instruments and sing. We went to Dolly's Dixie Stampede. You eat dinner (with your hands...no silverware at all) while people and animals perform in a ring before you. I booked a room on the strip thinking we could walk to all the shows and attractions. I was wrong. The strip is 7.5 miles long. Definitely make sure you have a mode of transportation available. We were seeing 2 to 3 shows a day and it wouldn't have been possible without a car. We went to the Titanic museum. The outside of the building is the Titanic sinking. The museum itself is interactive. At the beginning you are handed a passenger card and after you go through the whole museum, you find out if the passenger you were given survived or perished in the sinking of the ship. There is an iceberg exhibit you can touch. Well worth the price even though it was expensive...$44 for 2 people. Very educational! I could go on and on about Branson. We will definitely be returning within the next couple of years. There is something to do for everyone...elderly couples, young couples, families etc.!

Christina S.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership

My sister and I went a few years back and had NO idea we would have as good of a time as we did. We thought, "Why Branson?" or "What's in Branson?" Surprisingly, it is one of the best vacations we have ever been on.

Place to Eat - Shorty Small's has THE best buffalo wings and barbecue. I have never tasted better wings to this day. Right in downtown Branson and worth the visit!

Activity - Although it's a 2 ½ hour drive, the kayaking trip on Jack's Fork and Current was the highlight of our trip. We used out of Eminence, Missouri and had a wonderful time! We took the 8 hour kayak trip, but they also have shorter kayak trips available. The river was so deserted it felt as if it were all for us. It was a leisure river most of the time, with very small rapids at spacious intervals, and we could stop almost anywhere we chose. I recommend bringing sandwiches for lunch and stopping to have a picnic and just take in the sights. There are rope swings and cliffs to jump off of all along the way. The water is so deep and the sights are absolutely beautiful. Pay attention to when you need to pull off the river to meet the van to take you back, but don't stress too much about it since it's really obvious. There'll be forks all along the river but don't worry because they all go to the same place. After the kayaking trip, I'd suggest going to the town of Eminence for a dinner at the local place on the only main road there is. You can't miss it in Eminence, which only has a population of about 500.

Entertainment - We watched "Acrobats of China" that happened to be in town and really enjoyed ourselves. Keep an eye out for discount tickets as there is no need for you to pay full price.

Downtown Branson - There are so many cute local stores, restaurants, pastry and candy shops lining the small, tucked away streets. You want the best berry cobbler you've ever had? You got it! You'll see it advertised and trust me... you WANT to stop! The stores have amazing deals on antiques, cool gadgets and this is the place to go for presents for family. We went there two or three times during our stay and enjoyed it every time.

Priscila V.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Branson is beautiful in the fall with the trees changing colors. Silver Dollar City is a must-see theme park that provides entertainment and fun activities for the whole family. A tour of the Marvel Cave is an amazing adventure. Spend a lazy afternoon fishing trout at Lake Taneycomo.

For your evening entertainment, there are several wonderful, wholesome shows that the whole family can enjoy.

Vivian M.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership

If you are coming to Branson, and you love the outdoors, one hidden little secret is Dogwood Canyon. This gorgeous location has paved trails running through a valley, where you can walk, run, bike, or take a tram ride that will take you into Arkansas, where you will see a variety of wildlife. It is a perfect location for beautiful family pictures with the waterfalls, and neatly trimmed grass. They have trout fishing, horseback riding, and the kids can feed the trout, but watch out they may splash you as they go for the food! You will also need to stop into Billy Gail's, which has the best breakfast in town, but you will miss it if you blink, so ask Guest Services for the location. There is something for everyone in Branson regardless of your age.

Laura K.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership

When travelling to Branson remember that the best time frame to travel is from April - early January, as this is the time that the shows are in full swing. If you want to get into the Holiday Spirit, there is no better place than Branson, MO! The city comes alive with the warmth of the Christmas Spirit, more than enough to make up for the cold temperature outdoors. Don't forget to do your research on popular websites such as tripadvisor.com or Yahoo! Travel to find out how each show or attraction is rated by your fellow travelers. Most of all get ready to have a lot of fun in this little known about gem of the Midwest! Happy travels!

Nigel R.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Branson is an amazing and affordable getaway for the Holiday season. Branson is less than a day's drive for one-third of Americans. You may also fly with affordable fairs from many cities into the new Branson airport. If you're more into Celebrating the Christmas Season, don't miss Branson's Ozark Mountain Christmas which runs Nov 1st-Dec 31th. The celebration truly starts with Silver Dollar City's square, the setting for Christmas on Main Street. HotelsCombined.com named Silver Dollar City home to the #1 Holiday Light and Tree Show in the nation! Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede also changes up the routine to pay tribute to the spirit of Christmas in America! If you have little ones, don't forget to attend the Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound Theater. The Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson is a state-of-the-art production venue complete with a mechanical stage, 40-foot-tall sets, pyrotechnic engineering, extensive flight system, multimedia and 3-D video presentations, and lasers. All these production elements work together to bring classic Bible tales to life on stage. Missouri is also rich in Native American culture, which is brought alive by the spirit of Brule', the American Indian Rock Opera. Please note, many shows only run until the first week of December, so don't forget to check the calendar if there is a specific show you don't want to miss!

Branson also offers a wide variety of shopping. The Tanger mall houses many popular brand name stores such as Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Coach etc. all at outlet prices! The Branson landing is also an amazing place to spend the evening shopping and dining. It features a 1.5 mile scenic boardwalk along Taneycomo Lake which also overlooks the 7.5 million dollar water, light, fire and music feature that was designed by internationally renowned Wet Design, the producers of world class shows such as the Bellagio in Vegas.

No matter your age, Branson has everything to afford you an exciting, affordable vacation that will be sure to create many memories to be enjoyed for years to come!

Megan H.
Club Wyndham Plus

Branson is a SUPER place to visit any time of the year as it has all four seasons. There is something for everyone of ALL ages to do - from children to Seniors.

My advise would be to bring comfortable shoes for walking and remember there are NO FLAT roads so if you are bicycling or walking, be prepared for the hills.

Silver Dollar City is a must to do whatever age you are - Plenty of festivals all during the year to keep you in the mood of the season.

There are shows of every culture to suit anyone and they are SPECTACULAR!!!

Go to Branson, MO - you will have a GREAT time!

Dean B.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership

I grew up in the Ozarks, lived and worked in Branson for several years and would definitely recommend it as a vacation destination. Summer means BYOB....bring your own boat, that is. But don't worry if you don't own one. You can rent a boat or jet ski and enjoy Table Rock Lake all day and then spend your evening at one of the many music shows on "the strip". Fall brings cooler temperatures and fiery colors as the leaves change and the Ozark hills turn into a patchwork quilt of autumn beauty. My favorite time of year in the Ozarks, though, has to be the Christmas season, from mid-November through the end of December. There are lights and Christmas decorations everywhere and plenty of Ozarks hospitality. You'll definitely want to have a car so you can drive through all of the holiday displays. And Silver Dollar City during Christmas is a must see. Miles and miles of holiday lights, a four story Christmas tree and beautiful holiday music ringing through the hills. If I close my eyes I can almost smell the kettle corn and mulled cider and hear the faint strains of Joy to the World.

Becky C.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Branson for the Holidays-- Branson Area attractions offer a variety of experiences for all. The Sight and Sound Theatre has two holiday productions- Noah the Musical and The Miracle of Christmas, both of which include live animals. The Dolly Parton Dixie Stampede Dinner Show is a delicious Western adventure. The Titanic Museum has over 400 personal artifacts from Titanic passengers and a replica of the Titanic's Grand Staircase. The Hollywood Wax Museum and the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum both have amazing exhibits. Live holiday entertainment includes local variety shows and also top performers such as: The Oak Ridge Boys, Johnny Mathis, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jim Stafford, Andy Williams, Mel Tillis, Mickey Gilley, The Gatlin Brothers, Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters.

An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City theme park is a holiday experience set in the 1880's. Watch pioneer craftsmen demonstrate their skills, marvel at millions of holiday lights and warm your hands on hot chocolate and apple cider. Have you ever ridden a roller coaster in the winter? All rides are open (weather permitting) and you will discover that blasting off from 0 to 53 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds will REALLY take your breath away on a crisp winter night !

Sandra W.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Branson MO includes some great locations that many folks might overlook on a typical Branson visit.

Take time to visit College of the Ozarks at Point Lookout, just 3 miles from downtown Branson. This school provides a unique education experience as students work on campus to pay their tuition. The school is located on top of the mountain overlooking Branson and offers beautiful skyline views and overlooks along with breathtaking landscaping.

The Keeter Center is a rustic lodge with handmade furniture hosting Silver Dollar City Parlor meeting and conference space along with relaxing verandas, and beautiful porches and sitting areas. The site also hosts Dobyns Dining Room, one of the top Branson restaurants serving Breakfast, Lunch and dinner along with an unbelievable Sunday Brunch. Also visit the Gourmet Bakery and the Beulah I. Winfrey gift shop featuring student-made stained glass, jellies, pottery, fruitcakes, handwoven baskets and textiles, and milled grain products. Take time to visit the museum hosted at the Keeter Center to learn more about this memorable school that has been in the Ozarks since 1906.

Tina P.
Days Inns Worldwide