Branson, Missouri
Branson is a city of 12,817 people in Stone County, Missouri, founded in 1882.
Why visit Branson
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 120 places to eat, 122 places to stay and 49 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Branson IMAX, Branson Meadows Cinemas 11, Titanic Museum and Branson City Park Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Branson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Branson
Branson is a resort city in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city is situated in Taney County, with a small portion in the west extending into Stone County. Branson is in the Ozark Mountains. The community was named after Reuben Branson, postmaster and operator of a general store in the area in the 1880s.
From the Wikipedia article Branson, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do49
Celebration City
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Former American amusement park
Marvel Cave
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
Cave in United States of America
Silver Dollar City
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
Amusement park
37 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks32
Branson City Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
National historic district located at Branson, Taney County, Missouri
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Downing Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Hollister, Missouri
John Ross House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Missouri
Samuel T. and Mary B. Parnell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Levi Morrill Post Office and Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Hollywood Wax Museum Branson
Museum · 1.3 mi
Wax museum in Branson, Missouri
Castle of Chaos & Hannah's Maze of Mirrors
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
3030 W 76 Country Blvd
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
THE TRACK Family Fun Parks (Track 4)
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
3345 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson
Silver Dollar City's WhiteWater
Sports field and stadium · 1.5 mi
3505 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson
Splash Country Indoor Waterpark
Sports field and stadium · 2.3 mi
1945 W 76 Country Boulevard
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes120
Keeter Center Dining
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Diner, Fish, Local, Pasta · 3.3 mi
1 Opportunity Avenue
Mo-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00
Billy Gail's
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Burger · 3.6 mi
5291 State Highway 265, Branson
Mo-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
West 76 Country Boulevard
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
3765 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Ozark Mountain Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Salad, Pasta · 3.6 mi
5378 State Highway 265, Branson
Mo 11:00-23:00; We-Su 11:00-23:00
Shepards Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Barbecue · 3.0 mi
5585 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
108 more on the map.
History
In 1882, Reuben Branson (born 1853) opened a general store and post office in the area. Branson was formally incorporated on April 1, 1912, and construction of the Powersite Dam nearby on the White River which would form Lake Taneycomo was completed.
In 1894, William Henry Lynch bought Marble Cave (renamed "Marvel Cave") and began charging visitors to tour it. Hugo and Mary Herschend leased the cave for 99 years in 1950 and began hosting square dances in it. The Herschend Family modernized the cave with electricity and concrete staircases, and in 1960 the Herschends opened Silver Dollar City, a recreation of a frontier town that featured five shops, a church, and a log cabin, with actors that reenacted the feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys.
From the History section of Branson, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay122
Best Western Music Capital Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
3257 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson
Churches and places of worship17
Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 4.0 mi
307 South 7th Street, Branson
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.7 mi
400 South Sunshine Street, Branson
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 3.6 mi
203 Vaughn Road, Branson
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.5 mi
1103 West Main Street, Branson
Shopping34
Grand Country Shoppes - Bitz of Glitz - Candy Store
Shop · 2.4 mi
1945 West 76 Country Blvd
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare3
Map of Branson
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 5.1 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Branson Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stone County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
M. Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Indian Point 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Hollister 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Branson West 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Harrison 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Springfield 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Rogers 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Mountain Home 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Lowell 54 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Bentonville 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Bella Vista 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 09-01-06-bransonmaindrag, The original uploader was Bobak at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Branson Missouri Twine Ball closeup, Skvader, CC0
- Branson Missouri Twine Ball, Skvader, CC0
- Conoco in Branson (26595547824), Paul Sableman from St. Louis, MO, CC BY 2.0
- Hollywood Wax Museum - Branson MO, Momwriter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Branson 07 05 2020 n (5) (50082142472), edwarddallas, Public domain
- Branson Belle Table Rock Lake 2012, Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Branson Belle Table Rock Lake 2012 cropped, Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Table Rock Branson Missouri, Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (23), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (15), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (2), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (18), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (17), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (21), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (20), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (25), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (9), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (5), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (3), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (14), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (19), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (22), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (6), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (1), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (4), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (11), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (7), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (12), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Branson, MO 65616, USA - panoramio (8), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Downing Street Historic District looking north. Ye Olde English Inn is in background, User:Jessalo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingsmen with Max Lucado, RandallCrawford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunrise in the Ozarks (54995667253), Drew de F Fawkes from Guildford, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockin' the world! (3634027314), Darin House from Missouri, USA, CC BY 2.0
- ISS067-E-162015 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Trout Hollow Lodge Marina, Looking Northwest. - panoramio, jonathan c. wheeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Table Rock Dam (MSA), Gerald Massie Missouri State Archives, No restrictions
- White River Balds (5176037056), Chris M Morris, CC BY 2.0
- Table Rock Lake Shoreline Trail, Teeks99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wayne's World AMC Pacer, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
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