Ten Reasons to Choose Branson

1. Live Entertainment Capital of the World
   • More than 100 live shows to choose from: In addition to country music, attendees can enjoy: rock, pop, blues, Motown, comedy, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, magic & illusion, Broadway, Chinese acrobats, a Japanese violinist, performing pets, Irish step dancing, tribute artists, outdoor dramas, musical plays, a capella … just to name a few!
   • 53 theatres with more seats than Broadway in New York City
   • Morning shows, matinees and evening performances
   • Several dinner shows available
     
     
2. Three thriving Mountain Lakes
   • More than 1,250 miles of pristine shoreline
   • Beautiful, wooded settings with stunning sunsets
   • Cold water and warm water fishing, side by side
   • Dozens of marinas with all manner of boat rentals, wave runners, bait & tackle, scuba, snorkeling and parasailing
   • Charters available for groups of all sizes on catamarans, yachts and even a showboat for up to 750 guests
     
     
3. Shopper’s Paradise
   • Three “outlet” malls with name brand bargains
   • Dozens of craft and hobby shops
   • The new, lakefront Branson Landing – upscale shopping and dining district with an $8 million dollar Fire & Fountain Spectacular set to music
   • Quaint “Historic Downtown Branson” for old-fashioned shopping fun
   • Several Galleries with artisans at work
   • Trolleys and water taxis to help you get around
     
     
4. Theme Parks and Places to Play
   • Silver Dollar City has been Branson’s number one attraction for more than 45 years and has won “Best Theme Park in the World” several times
   • Whitewater – a huge water park!
   • Go-Carts and miniature golf courses galore plus laser tag
   • Visit several nearby caves
   • Dogwood Canyon Nature Preserve offers tram rides, horseback riding, hiking and bike trails
     
     
5. Grab a Bite to Eat and Then Some…
   • 458 restaurants with more than 38,000 seats
   • Fine dining options, cozy cafés, bustling bistros, delightful delis, nearly endless buffets, ice cream shops, fudge and candy stores, every conceivable international cuisine, hearty steak houses and lots of barbeque and home-style cooking!
   • Floating restaurants, restaurants with spectacular views, dinner cruises, dinner shows and you can even take a scenic train ride while you dine!
     
     
6. Golf, Golf and More Golf
   • More than a dozen courses with over 200 holes
   • A course to suit every player’s skill level and pocketbook
   • Branson is home to the number one public course in Missouri, as rated by Golf Digest magazine: Branson Creek, designed by Tom Fazio and managed by Troon
   • Just opened – Murder Rock, the new John Daly course and The Tribute, a course designed by Bobby Clampett in honor of Payne Stewart
   • The terrain of the Ozark Mountains contributes to our courses being some of the most beautiful and challenging in the world
     
     
7. Over a Dozen Museums and Exhibits
   • From the Titanic – the World’s Largest Museum Attraction, to Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Veterans Memorial Museum, American Presidents museum, the Ralph Foster Museum at the College of the Ozarks, Hollywood Wax Museum, Dinosaur and Haunted House Museums to the historic Harold Bell Wright Museum at Shepherd of the Hills
   • Exhibits include: 57 Heaven Lifestyle and Classic Car Exhibit, the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Happy Trails Exhibit, the Bonniebrook Historical Society and the Butterfly Palace
     
     
8. Lots of Lodging and Meeting Site Options
   • 207 properties to choose from with nearly 19,000 guest rooms
   • Condos and cabins and timeshare units
   • Rustic lodges and lakefront motels
   • From luxury and golf resorts to economy accommodations
   • Convention center, arenas, theatres and amphitheatres
     
     
9. Easy to Get To
   • New commercial airport opened May 11, 2009 with low-cost service via AirTran and Sun Country
   • Springfield / Branson National airport – (45 miles), serving a million passengers per year
   • Well-connected by multiple lane interstates and highways, Branson is within a day’s drive of one third of the U.S. population
   • Abundant shuttles, rental cars, taxis and limo services available
     
     
10. Safe, Friendly and Affordable
    • Midwestern hospitality and warm, engaging townsfolk, make you feel right at home
    • Very low crime rate; a safe and family-friendly environment
    • You will receive lots of value for your convention dollars
    • Enjoy group discounts on show tickets and attraction passes
    • Branson has a relaxed, casual and comfortable atmosphere. Come as you are!