Officials recommend obtaining a free city map from the Chamber of Commerce or other outlet before traveling around town. Hot and muggy in summer, mild in spring and fall. Winter weather is only occasionally harsh, but most of the city's attractions close after Christmas and do not reopen until mid-April or later. Branson has 198 hotels offering 17,405 rooms, as well as seven campgrounds with 1,467 campsites. Most hotels are located on or near the Strip.
Accommodations range from budget to mid-priced hotels, with a few luxury accommodations available.
There are 356 restaurants offering a variety of cuisine from fast food to buffets to more international fare. Prices vary accordingly. Three large outlet malls offer hundreds of stores selling everything from antiques to souvenirs to food, clothing and other items. Those off the Strip, however, require a car to get to. Many performers do shows twice a day, six days a week.