Branson - Top Bleisure Destination

Come to Branson for a business meeting and stay for a family-fun, leisure vacation. 

In Branson, choosing the perfect meetings venue while offering experiences that are truly authentic and local is always front and center. There are endless options for keeping meeting attendees engaged during the sessions while adding memorable social activities. See what makes Branson the best bleisure travel destination: 

Branson’s Entertainment District

In Branson’s Entertainment District you’ll find over 120 live shows of varying talent and backgrounds. From world-renowned illusion and magic to country, rock, pop, and Broadway style musical performances – the options for live entertainment are unlike any other destination.

Several unique and interactive museums and attractions abound both indoor and outdoor in Branson, from Titanic Museum Attraction, Butterfly Palace, and Beyond the Lens! to Shepherd of the Hills, a historical outdoor adventure park, and Silver Dollar City, which is consistently ranked in the top 10 theme parks in America.

Branson Convention Center, Hilton Hotels, Historic Downtown, and Branson Landing

The Branson Convention Center is connected to the Hilton Convention Center Hotel and across the street from the Hilton Promenade, all of which are located in the heart of Historic Downtown, Branson Landing, and Lake Taneycomo. 

Just outside the Convention Center is a trolley stop where visitors can catch a free ride to other parts of Historic Downtown and Branson Landing. Options here range from attendees enjoying free time to explore more than 200 stores and specialty shops, local craft distilleries, and unique desert shops as well as celebrity dining at Paula Deans, Jimmy Buffet’s Landshark, Guy Fieri’s among serval other delicious dining options! 

Meetings on Table Rock Lake

Start with Chateau on the Lake, a AAA four-diamond iconic lakeside resort featuring a full-service luxury spa, an award-winning restaurant, and a state-of-the-art convention center.

Chateau on the Lake Marina offers guests boat and wave runner rentals as well as SCUBA outfitting. Custom guided fishing trips are also available.

Surrounding the Chateau are several options for outdoor activities like swimming at Moonshine Beach or boating on Table Rock Lake. Hiking, biking, or jogging are all easily accessible through nearby trails. Across the dam is Dewey Short Visitors Center, a free museum that serves as the starting point for the Lakeshore Trail. The 2.2-mile trail parallels the lake and is popular with walkers, cyclists, and joggers. Another popular nearby trail is the White River Valley Trail, which is a more rigorous off-road trail perfect for day-hikers and mountain bikers.

Big Cedar Lodge & Top of the Rock

Prepare for exciting adventures in one of the most breathtaking settings in the Midwest.

Big Cedar Lodge is a world class resort tucked in a cove on the southern side of Table Rock Lake. The lodge has inviting accommodations, spectacular restaurants, two full-service marinas, four golf courses, a 50,000-square-foot activity center, breathtaking spa, unparalleled fishing, and countless outdoor adventures.  Meeting attendees are sure to make memories to last a lifetime, both in the meeting room and when they cross the threshold to amazing off agenda fun!

Fun Mountain at Big Cedar is a family favorite. Inside this 50,000 square foot adventure complex, you’ll find a large arcade, laser tag maze, full-swing golf simulator, climbing wall, flip and spin bumper cars, billiards, an underwater-themed bowling alley and more! Outside the complex, speed down Thunder Alley in NASCAR inspired go-karts.  

Top of the Rock is an extension of Big Cedar Lodge. On property you’ll find outstanding food and drink, a great memorabilia store, a stunning sunset ceremony service and a topnotch nine-hole, par three golf course and lighted driving range. Top of the Rock offers great rentals for everyone in the family, so there’s no stress about bringing your own clubs.

In addition to Top of the Rock golf course, there are four other exceptional golf courses owned by Big Cedar Lodge. Buffalo Ridge Springs designed by Johnny Morris and Tom Fazio, Ozarks National designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Gary Player’s Mountain Top Course and new in 2020, Tiger Wood’s first ever public course, Payne’s Valley.

A few miles down the road, attendees and their families can explore The Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy. Beginners and experts alike will each enjoy shooting at this remarkable sportsman’s playground.

Lastly, don’t miss adventuring through Dogwood Canyon, a 10,000-acre nature park made for hiking, biking, sightseeing, horseback riding and fishing for the whole family. 

More About Meeting In Branson

Get more details about booking your next meeting or event in Branson or submit an RFP directly to the Branson CVB at ExploreBransonMeetings.com. You also can reach our meetings specialists at [email protected].