Branson, Missouri is best known for spectacular scenery and being a hotspot for family style entertainment. Visitors may choose from hundreds of theatrical productions, musical shows, vocal entertainers, circus acts, attractions and events. There's also a happening nightlife, perfect for donning your dancing shoes and cutting loose on the dance floor. Lynn Berry, Public Relations Director with Branson/Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, reports most dance clubs are at Branson Landing, a 1.5 mile scenic boardwalk and entertainment district along Branson's Taneycomo Lakefront.
Listening to Irish music and dancing the Irish jig makes one thirsty, and hungry. Fortunately, Waxy O'Shea's extensive menu features Irish classics that will keep you energized so your feet can keep moving.
Waxy O'Shea's Irish Pub
235 Branson Landing
Branson, MO 65616
417-348-1759
waxyosheas.com/html/branson
The fun, interactive ambiance of Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar is a favorite for birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, bachelor and bachelorette parties and other memorable events. Sing along. Dance along. Musical styles vary, based on audience request -- from oldies, classic rock and 80s music to contemporary hits. Live entertainment is nightly.
Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar
505 Branson Landing Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-239-3670
branson.erniebiggs.com
10 minutes outside of Branson, torches light the outside dance floor at Buzzard's Roost, which overlooks Table Rock Lake located within the upscale Big Cedar Lodge property complex.
Big Cedar Lodge
612 Devil's Pool Rd.
Ridgedale, MO 65739
1-800-BCLODGE
big-cedar.com
Weekends are relaxing with slow dancing, live jazz music and an evening cocktail or specialty coffee at the Library Lounge. Located just inside the atrium of Chateau on the Lake.
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention Center
415 North State Highway 265
Branson, MO 65616
888-333-LAKE
chateauonthelakebranson.com
Start the weekend right. Rock and roll the night away while dancing to live band entertainment at Clear, located in downtown Branson on the second floor of the Hilton Hotel Branson Convention Center.
Hilton Branson
200 East Main Street
Branson, MO 65616
471-336-5400
hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HROBCHH-Hilton-Branson-Convention-Center-Missouri/index.do
Popular for those who hold a fondness for Welk's tiny bubbles and accordion music, there's champagne bubble dancing in the fall and Luau's in the spring and summer. Seasonal dancing is the thing at Welk Resort.
Welk Resorts Lodge and Hotel
1984 State Highway 165
Branson, MO 65616
800-505-9355
welkresortbranson.com