The CityThe City of Branson (population 10,520; with millions of visitors annually and growing) is located in southwest Missouri, 35 miles south of Springfield within the heart of the Ozark Hills. Branson serves as the job, service, and shopping center for a two-county area with 80,000 year round residents. Branson is surrounded by three prize winning fishing lakes - Lake Taneycomo, Table Rock Lake, and Bull Shoals Lake.
The city has an incorporated boundary of over 21 square miles. It has become the focus of international attention as both a major development area and an entertainment and tourism destination. The reasons are numerous and range from the scenic natural beauty to the variety of live entertainment options and family oriented entertainment offerings.
Transportation
Scenic U.S Highway 65, a north-south highway, is the main route to Branson with over 70% of motorists coming from the north through Springfield.
Airports
The Branson Airport, located less than 10 miles south of the city, has a 7,140-foot runway to accommodate all types of commercial aircraft, making Branson even more accessible. Direct commercial air service is available to many destinations through Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. This was the first privately financed and operated commercial airport in the country, and began operations in the Branson area in the spring of 2009.
The Springfield / Branson National Airport (SGF) is located 42 miles to the north and serves all of southwest Missouri with daily flights connecting to eight international airports via six airlines.
The M. Graham Clark Downtown Airport, a general aviation airport with a 3,739-foot runway, is located one mile south of Branson.
Lodging & Restaurants
More than 20,000 rooms are available in Branson motels, hotels, resorts, bed and breakfast inns, and condominiums. Visitors have an endless variety of restaurants and food establishments from which to choose. There are over 125 restaurants with over 30,000 seats.
Convention Center
The Branson Convention Center makes Branson an attractive destination for meetings and business gatherings. Located next to Branson Landing, on the shores of Lake Taneycomo, the center can accommodate up to 6,500 attendees. A wide range of services includes: The 50,000 square foot exhibition hall, The 23,000 square foot ballroom, Meeting rooms, Complete onsite catering, Top-tier audio-visual services,Event management, a convenient business center.
The convention center is connected to the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, a 12-story luxury hotel with 294 rooms and suites.
Services & Resources Directory
Automobile Rentals
Avis/Budget Car Rental
Springfield/Branson National Airport
417-865-6226
Avis Rent-A-Car
417-334-4945
www.avis.com
Budget Rent-A-Car
417-332-1122
www.budget.com
Dollar and Thrifty Car Rental
Springfield/Branson National Airport
417-616-8777
Enterprise
Springfield/Branson National Airport
417-862-0753
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
417-336-2000
www.enterprise.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Branson Airport
1-800-261-7331 or 417-334-5370
Hertz Rent-A-Car
877-410-7393
www.hertz.com
National/Alamo
Springfield/Branson National Airport
888-826-6890
Caterers
Charlie’s Steak, Ribs & Ale
417-334-6090
www.charliessteakribsandale.com
Chick-fil-A
417-334-2723
www.chick-fil-a.com
Country Mart
417-334-2101 or 417-334-2956
www.countrymartgrocery.com
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
417-334-4858
www.famousdaves.com
Golden Caterings
417-268-8494
www.goldencaterings.com
Golden Corral
417-336-6297
www.bransongoldencorral.com
Jamie’s Creative Catering
870-743-6988
www.jamiescreativecatering.com
Jimmy Johns
417-239-2701
www.jimmyjohns.com
Montana Mikes
417-334-2766 or 417-334-5893
www.stockadecompanies.com
Panera Bread
417-336-7427
www.panerabread.com
Rib Crib
417-337-7427
www.ribcrib.com
Subway
417-334-7827
www.subway.com
Sugar Leaf Bakery
417-336-6628
www.sugarleaftreats.com
Stage Door Restaurant at Welk Resort
417-337-5056
www.welkresorts.com/branson/restaurantsdining/stage-door-restaurant
Table Talk Confections
417-239-4840
www.tabletalkgourmet.com
Childcare
College of the Ozarks Child Development Center
417-334-6411
www.cofo.edu
Nanny 2 U
417-294-5900
Toys on the Go
417-239-6803
Copy Centers/Printing
A & J Printing
417-725-2674
www.aandjprinting.com
Branson Tri-Lakes News
417-334-3161
Colorgraphic Printing
417-869-0848
www.colorgraphicprint.com
Copy Run
417-334-6611
www.copy-run.com
Ink Works
417-337-5050
www.inkworksusa.com
Mailbox Plux
417-336-4405
www.mailboxplusbranson.com
McCann Printing
417-831-7207
www.mccannprinting.com
Multi Printing, Inc.
417-546-5340
Perfectsigns.com
417-337-7446
www.perfectsigns.com
Print Group, Inc.
417-581-7651
www.printgroupinc.com
Service First
417-699-6434
Signs Now
417-337-7541
www.signsnow.com
Sir Speedy
417-339-2397
www.sirspeedy.com
Springfield Blue Print
417-869-7316
www.spfdblue.com
Staples
417-348-0170
www.staples.com
Sunshine Signs
417-339-7446
www.sunshinesignsbranson.com
UPS Store- Hwy 248
417-336-5776
www.theupsstorelocal.com/1879
Engravers
Enchanted Memories Custom Engraving and Unique Gifts
417-334-9668
www.enchantedmemoriesbranson.com
P. Graham Dunn
417-334-9801
www.pgrahamdunn.com
Signs Now
417-337-7541
www.signsnowbranson.com
Sign Man & Engraving
417-335-5212
Silver Highlights Engraving
417-230-4762
www.silverhighlights.com
Sunshine Signs
417-339-7446
www.sunshinesignsbranson.com
Event Planning Companies
AdVance Tour & Travel
417-587-0077
www.travelbranson.net
Branson Tourism Center
417-334-8325
www.bransontourismcenter.com
Edgewood Receptive
417-334-3967
Gatherings Plus
417-338-4048
www.bransonmilitaryreunions.com
Ozarks’ Kirkwood Tour & Travel
800-848-5432
www.ozarkskirkwood.com
Event Rental
A-1 Audio, Inc.
417-336-4577
www.a-1audio.com
Artistry Entertainment Agency
417-699-1838
www.artistryentertainment.rocks
As You Wish Princess Parties
417-501-5884
www.asyouwishparties.net
Branson Party Rental
417-699-5349
www.bransonpartyrentals.com
Liberty Exposition Services, Inc.
816-891-9500
www.libertyexpo.com
SB Bon Events
417-823-8323
www.sbbonevents.com
Selfie Ur Selfie
417-231-1310
www.selfieurselfie.com
Southwest Audio Visual
417-887-4900
www.southwestav.com
Springfield A to Z Party Rental
417-883-5133
www.atozparty.net
Weiser Tent Service
417-235-9203
www.weisertent.com
Florists
Branson Petal Pushers
417-334-5118
www.bransonpetals.com
Country Mart
417-334-2101 or 417-334-2956
www.countrymartgrocery.com/lillys_floral
Flower Cottage and Tea Room
417-546-5848
Michele’s Floral and Gifts
417-334-6386
www.michelesflowersbransonmo.com
Rhodes Family Price Chopper
417-334-6438
www.rhodespricechopper.com
