Branson, MO Highlights & Fast Facts: Myer Hotels Branson, Missouri

Branson is located in Taney County, 35 miles South of Springfield, in Southwest Missouri.
Branson was named for Reuben Branson, operator of a general store in the area in the 1880s.
Located on the shore of Lake Taneycomo, Branson is also close to Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake. All three lakes were formed by dams along the White River.
Branson is conveniently located within a day's drive of one-third of the country's population.
The Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is approximately 55 miles from Branson.
6,050 people reside in the city of Branson (2000 census).
Branson is 18 square miles.
Millions of visitors travel to Branson annually and tourism is the area's chief industry.
Branson is a year-round destination with most venues open mid-March through the end of December.
Average weather details:
- From December to February, daytime temperatures average in the 40s and drop to the 20s or teens overnight.
- March and November have average highs in the 60s with lows in the 30s.
- April and October have highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s.
- Expect the most rain in May when the average rainfall is nearly five inches.
- From June to September it is quite warm.
- July and August are the hottest months with temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s.
There are 176 restaurants in Branson.
There are 47 theaters in Branson with 57,623 seats (Branson boasts most theater seats than New York City's Broadway district).
Branson offers more than 100 shows! Audiences can enjoy performances throughout the day with breakfast shows, matinees and evening performances to select from.
There is a wide variety of entertainment in Branson: country, pop, swing, rock n' roll, gospel, classical and Broadway-style music productions along with comedy and magic shows.
For the shopper, Branson is home to three outlet shopping malls with more than 200 retailers. Also, historic downtown Branson is a delightful area with over 100 retailers including boutiques and specialty stores.
New in 2006, Branson Landing offers 95 acres of exciting shopping, anchored by Bass Pro Shops and Belk department store, plus eclectic dining options. At the heart of the Landing is a town square for festivals and music events. The square features a spectacular fountain show that synchronizes water, light, sound and fire. Branson Landing also offers a scenic boardwalk along the 1.5-mile Taneycomo waterfront.
Branson is home to three scenic and flourishing lakes offering boating, parasailing, jet skiing, snorkeling, tubing, swimming and more.
All three lakes are ideal for fishing: Table Rock Lake offers world-class bass fishing, Lake Taneycomo offers superb trout fishing, and Bull Shoal's Lake is great for tournament bass fishing.
Located in the Ozark Mountains, Branson is ideal for canoeing, camping, hiking, biking, bird watching and adventurous exploration at large for everyone from the casual observer to a seasoned outdoor enthusiast.
Ten world-class golf courses provide great golfing opportunities in Branson.