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Branson MO: Travel, Entertainment and Retirement
Known as the live music capital of the world, Branson, Missouri is a fantastic place for seniors to enjoy shows and the theater. Senior Travel Genie offers resources for dinner theaters, bed & breakfasts, hotels & motels and much more.
Branson, MO History
In 1882, Rueben Branson opened a general store which became the Branson, Missouri post office. During the 1880's & 90's one of the largest industries in the area was tomato canning. In 1884, settlers began to move to the Ozarks for the promise of free land and the area was homesteaded on 160- acre lots.
Branson was incorporated on April 1, 1912 with 1200 residents and the idea of Branson as a resort began to take root. Major industry came to Branson in the form of The Winch Spoke Company, which built spokes and wagon parts, and American Pencil Company of New York established a logging factory in Branson.
In 1959, the first show in Branson, The Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree Show, opened, taking the name of their show from a vigilante group of the Civil War Era which roamed the area making their own justice. In 1967, The Presley family opened the first theater on "the Strip".
Branson, Missouri - Senior Travel Destination
Starting with only a small store at a riverboat stop, the city now boasts over 40 theaters with 60,000 theater seats, over 70 live theater shows, over 200 lodging facilities with over 23,000 lodging rooms, 5,000 camping spaces, over 350 restaurants, three lakes, 9 golf courses, over 200 retail outlets, numerous attractions, caves to explore and year round activities and entertainment.
Today, Branson Missouri features amenities that are perfect for seniors. Senior Travel Genie will help you plan your vacation or relocation to Branson with resources for RV parks, condos, golf courses, theaters and much more.
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