Branson, Missouri, is a family-friendly vacation destination. Located about 50 miles south of Springfield, Missouri, Branson is unofficially known as the live music show capital of the world. Vacation packages to Branson are incredibly affordable, beginning as low as $170 for a two-night, two-adult package. Activities to enjoy on vacation in Branson are diverse and plentiful and include lake cruises, scenic tours, wineries, and of course, live shows.
While many of the live shows in Branson are country-themed, such as tributes to John Denver, Merle Haggard and Patsy Cline, others include variety (Andy Williams All-Star Variety Show), acrobatic (New Shanghai Circus), historical (Breakfast with Mark Twain), Native American (Brule) and more. Websites such as Explore Branson provide potential visitors with lists of live shows and theaters.
Explore Branson
Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1897
Branson, MO 65615
1-800-296-0643
ExploreBranson.com
Branson is home to the Marvel Cave Park and scenic Lake Taneycomo. Various cruise lines offer opportunities for weddings, dinners, narrated sightseeing tours and holiday cruises around Lake Tanycomo. Located in the Ozarks, the Marvel Cave Park has three cavern companies: Cosmic Cavern, Fantastic Caverns and Talking Rocks Cavern offering tours of the amazing caves located near Branson, Missouri.
Cosmic Cavern
6386 N. Hwy 21
Berryville, AR 72616
870-749-2298
cosmiccavern.com
Fantastic Caverns
4872 N. Farm Road 125
Springfield, MO 65803
417-833-2010
fantasticcaverns.com
Talking Rocks Cavern
423 Fairy Cave Lane
Branson West, MO 65737
1-800-600-2283
talkingrockscavern.com
Branson boasts three wineries--the Branson Ridge Winery, Mount Pleasant Winery and Stone Hill Winery. All three offer tastings of local, hand-crafted and international wines, and tours of winery grounds, which include a behind-the-scenes look at how each winery makes its delightful wines. They also offer on-ground dining.
Branson Ridge Winery
307 Branson Landing Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-335-9700
bransonridgewinery.com
Mount Pleasant Winery
5634 High St.
Branson, MO 65616
417-336-WINE
mountpleasant.com
Stone Hill Winery
601 State Hwy. 165
Branson, MO 65616
888-926-WINE
stonehillwinery.com
