Ten Reasons to Choose Branson

1. Live Entertainment Capital of the World
   • More than 100 live shows with more seats than Broadway
   • Choose from country, rock, pop, blues, Motown, comedy, magic & illusion, Broadway, Chinese acrobats, a Japanese violinist, performing pets, Irish step dancing, tribute artists, outdoor dramas, musical plays… just to name a few!
   • Morning, matinee and evening performances, including several dinner shows
     
     
2. Three thriving Mountain Lakes
   • Cold water and warm water fishing, side-by-side
   • Boat rentals, wave runners, bait & tackle, scuba, snorkeling and parasailing
   • Charters available for groups of all sizes on catamarans, yachts and paddle wheelers
     
     
3. Shopper’s Paradise
   • Three “outlet” malls with name brand bargains plus dozens of craft and hobby shops
   • Branson Landing District with dozens of trendy, upscale shops or step back in time
     into the quaint “Historic Downtown Branson” for old-fashioned shopping fun
     
     
4. Theme Parks and Places to Play
   • Silver Dollar City Theme Park and White Water Theme Park are top attractions
   • Go-Carts, miniature golf courses galore, laser tag, or visit several nearby caves
   • Dogwood Canyon Nature Preserve offers tram rides, horseback riding and hiking/bike trails and trout fishing streams
     
     
5. Grab a Bite to Eat and Then Some…
   • 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
   • There is a course to suit every player’s skill level and budget
   • 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
   • Titanic Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, The Veterans Museum, Ralph Foster Museum, Hollywood Wax Museum, Dinosaur & Haunted House, Harold Bell Wright, Toy Museum, Branson Auto Museum, the Bonniebrook Historical Society and the Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
     
     
8. Lots of Lodging and Meeting Site Options
   • Options range from luxury hotels and golf resorts to economy accommodations
   • Condos and cabins and timeshare units; choose from rustic lodges and lakefront motels
   • Wow your group by holding an event in one of many unique venues
     
     
9. Easy to Get To
   • New commercial airport is now open! Low-cost service via AirTran, Sun Country and Express Jet. (Airport Code: BKG)
   • Springfield/Branson National airport (45 miles), serving a million passengers per year
   • Branson is within a day’s drive of one-third of the U.S. population
     
     
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!