Branson, Missouri

While you're visiting Cotter, better known as Trout Capital USA , you may just want to make a quick getaway to spend an evening at one of America's most popular vacation destinations - Branson! Hop on Highway 65, about 35 miles west of Cotter, head north through the picturesque Ozarks and you'll be in Branson in only a short hour or so.

Nestled on the Missouri side of the Ozarks, Branson is home to more live music theatres, unique shopping, restaurant and lodging choices, golf and outdoor recreational activities, and family-fun attractions than you can ever imagine.

Want to catch some Branson shows? Nearly fifty music theatres in Branson showcase everything from traditional and contemporary country music, to rock n' roll, bluegrass, gospel, comedy, variety, large stage magic shows, patriotic and religious spectaculars, celebrity tribute artists, and Broadway-style productions.

Branson's resident Stars including Mickey Gilley, Andy Williams, The Gatlin Brothers, Jim Stafford, and Yakov Smirnoff are joined throughout the year by touring legends such as Tony Orlando, Bill Cosby, Amy Grant, The Oak Ridge Boys, Glen Campbell, Joe Diffie, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Paul Revere and the Raiders and many other standouts. In Branson there is a show for everyone!

Hungry? Branson's 400+ restaurants won't let you stay that way for long! Buffets, ethnic restaurants, pizza, steak, fast food, slow-cooked home-style eateries, fine dining - just bring your appetite, you're gonna' need it!

And don't forget - Branson is built for family-fun! Award winning theme parks and waterparks, laser tag, mini-golf, go-carts, bungee jumps, helicopter rides, and lots more for the kids and the kid in all of us.

If you're looking for an exciting night spot, head down to the new development, Branson Landing on the Lake Taneycomo waterfront, where you'll find restaurants to tempt your palate, lounges and bistros to enjoy your favorite beverages, and more than 100 specialty stores to stroll through.

So there you go. After you've caught your limit of Cotter's world famous trout, head up and see what seven million people rave about each year. Come visit Branson - you'll be glad you did!