In order to accommodate an overwhelming number of more than 7 million visitors each year, Branson is the proud home to more than 45 theaters with over 60,000 theater seats, and more than 100 live theater shows. There are over 200 overnight facilities including over 23,000 guest rooms, and 5,000 camping spots. There are more than 400 restaurants, 200 retail shops, three lakes, ten golf courses and many other attractions, museums, and activities for guests to enjoy every day of the year, not to mention the plethora of festivals and seasonal events that take place throughout the year.
There are shows for every style imaginable including rock and roll, pop, gospel, western, blues, swing, classical, Cajun, big band, Motown, Broadway, country, and comedy.
The shows are mostly all family-friendly and the stars show their faces around town and are approachable to visitors. Though shows are available year round, springtime is when things begin to really get revved up with a five-day festival showcasing a sampling of the current shows in April. This is also when Silver Dollar City opens its doors for the season.
Other attractions include other theme and water parks, dinner theaters, the Branson scenic Railway, music star museums, paddlewheel showboats, as well as many outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, jet-skiing, riverboat cruises, and more.