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Branson is a city in Taney County, in the southern part of the state of Missouri, USA. Situated at an elevation of 778 ft (237 m), it covers 16.3 sq mi (42.3 sq km) and has a population of 11,000 people (2011 estimate).
Guide to Branson Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Branson that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
 Table Rock Dam, Branson Author: Todd Murray (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
More on Branson
Branson was founded in 1882, when it was established with a general store and post office. The town was named after the postmaster Reuben Branson. It was formally incorporated in 1912. The following year the Powersite Dam across the White River was completed. It created Lake Taneycomo in the vicinity of the town. Later on in 1958, another dam called the Table Rock Dam was also built across the White River, creating Table Rock Lake.
It is said that a Boy Scout camping trip in the Ozarks inspired Paul Henning to create the sitcom Beverly Hillbillies in 1962. Success from the show enabled Henning to donate a 1,534-acre land for the creation of the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area, which is close to Branson.
 Titanic Museum, Branson Author: Brad A. Totman (public domain)
Visiting Branson
The main highway linking Branson to the rest of Missouri is US Highway 65, which runs north-south, connecting it with Springfield to the north.
Places of Interest in Branson
- Marvel Cave
A National Natural Landmark in Missouri, where Silver Dollar City is also located.
- Ralph Foster Museum
Museum celebrating the history and culture of the Ozark region. It was named after avid hunter, fisherman and conservationist Ralph Foster, whose donation resulted in the museum being renamed after him.
- Silver Dollar City
Theme park that operates from mid March until late December.
- Titanic Museum
Museum that celebrates the sunker ocean liner by creating a replica of the ship.
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