MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS
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BRANSON CONVENTION CENTER
The Branson Convention Center is the gem of Branson’s walkable waterfront location. This ultramodern architectural beauty is managed by Legends Global and located within view of beautiful Lake Taneycomo. The stunning Branson Convention Center’s unique design makes it an ideal location for a diverse range of events and gatherings. With the capacity to accommodate up to 4,500 attendees at a time, the Branson Convention Center is an exciting and powerful addition to an area that already attracts millions of visitors a year.
The Branson Convention Center is located within steps of Historic Downtown Branson and Branson Landing Waterfront District. The Convention Center is also within minutes of Branson’s many championship golf courses, lakes, museums, theme park, and live entertainment venues.
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
220,000
TOTAL ROOMS
19
LARGEST MEETING SPACE
48,000 SQUARE FEET
HILTONS OF BRANSON
The Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel features 12 stories and 294 guest rooms and suites with stunning view of Branson Landing, Lake Taneycomo, and the Ozarks, and is located in the heart of downtown Branson, and across the street from the Branson Landing Waterfront District.
The Hilton Convention Center Hotel offers, 3,462 sq. ft. of meeting space and is seamlessly connected to the Branson Convention Center, making it the perfect location to hold your next meeting or event.
Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing is across the street from the Hilton Convention Center Hotel, within the vibrant Branson Landing District, offering 242 contemporary rooms and suites with magnificent views. The Hilton Promenade also offers 1,930 sq. ft. of meeting space and on-site catering.
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
5,492
TOTAL ROOMS
536
LARGEST MEETING SPACE
1,898 SQUARE FEET
BRANSON LANDING
The Branson Landing is a $490 million, 95-acre waterfront district that includes 450,000 sq. ft. of entertainment, retail shops, restaurants, marina, condominiums, and a beautiful boardwalk spanning 1.5 miles of waterfront on Lake Taneycomo. The Branson Landing is directly across from the Branson Convention Center and the Hilton Convention Center Hotel, with the Hilton Promenade tucked neatly on the Landing Boardwalk. This unique property layout is animated with live entertainment and a
$7.5 million water feature synchronized to light, sound, music, and fire. The Branson Landing hosts many special events and live concerts each year and features over 100 stores and numerous options for dining, exciting nightlife, and attractions.
The team at the Branson Landing works handin-glove with the Branson CVB to create unforgettable events for attendees.
SPECIALTY SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, AND ATTRACTIONS
CHATEAU ON THE LAKE
RESORT, SPA & CONVENTION CENTER
From the crisp, clean air to breathtaking scenery, life is better on the lake. And no place is that more apparent than the iconic AAA Four-Diamond Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center. Overlooking the pristine waters of Table Rock Lake and offering 301 guestrooms and suites and 53,052 sq. ft. of function space, featuring The Great Hall with 32,000 sq. ft. of flexible space complemented
by 19 conference rooms. The Chateau is a perfect location for meetings and events of all sizes.
Amenities include the 14,000 sq. ft. Spa Chateau, the full-service Chateau Marina, movie theatre, Ice Cream Shoppe, tennis courts, and lakeview pool, all just minutes from stunning golf courses and other area attractions.
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
53,052
TOTAL ROOMS
301
LARGEST MEETING SPACE
32,000 SQUARE FEET
KEETER CENTER
The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a stunning, multi-functional dining, lodging, and meeting center. With 22,000 sq. ft. of functional event space, The Keeter Center can host events ranging from small functions requiring a boardroom setting, to grand banquet events. With customized meeting packages and banquet facilities to accommodate up to 400 people, they are prepared for any event type. They also offer 15 beautifully decorated suites with fireplaces and balconies overlooking the scenic campus.
In addition, The Keeter Center serves as a dining facility for lunch and dinner, with all food expertly prepared by College of the Ozarks’ culinary students. This unique venue adds a personal touch of Ozark Mountain Hospitality to every event, making your visit warm and memorable.
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
17,803
TOTAL ROOMS
15
LARGEST MEETING SPACE
4,900 SQUARE FEET
SYCAMORE CREEK RANCH
Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting, Sycamore Creek Ranch offers a warm, welcoming destination for weddings, events, and memorable overnight stays. Designed to bring people together in a relaxed, rustic environment, the ranch blends modern comforts with timeless country charm.
Guests can choose from a variety of unique lodging options. Six Conestoga Glamping Wagons provide an elevated outdoor experience, each featuring full bathrooms, electricity, heating and air conditioning, and luxury bedding. The Barnyard Bungalow, a cozy tiny house located beside the ranch’s farm animals, includes a full kitchen, living and dining spaces, a bathroom, and a king-sized bed. For
Sycamore Creek brides, the exclusive Shiloh Ridge Honeymoon Suite offers a romantic retreat with a private deck and fire table, kingsized bed, natural stone fireplace, spa shower, farmhouse kitchen, and breakfast nook.
Sycamore Creek also features versatile event spaces ideal for gatherings of all sizes. The Heartwood Barn Venue and Sycamore Tree Site accommodate up to 300 guests with flexible indoor and outdoor settings. Shiloh Ridge hosts up to 100 guests and features an Amish-built timber-frame pavilion, lawn ceremony space, fire pit, and string lighting. The Gathering Place offers an inviting outdoor venue with open lawn space, multiple fire pits, and a stage area, perfect for celebrations under the stars.
THOUSAND HILLS RESORT HOTEL
Conveniently located just off Highway 76, Thousand Hills Resort Hotel offers a welcoming retreat in the heart of Branson. This resort hotel is ideal for meetings and groups, blending comfort and convenience in its 472 guest rooms. With 17,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, the property is designed to accommodate everything from small sessions to large conferences. The largest meeting space spans 6,050 sq. ft., providing a versatile setting for general sessions, banquets, or receptions.
Between sessions, guests can relax and recharge while enjoying the resort’s central location, making it easy to experience Branson’s dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. The resort features an 18-hole public golf course, perfect for attendees wanting to unwind and experience the beauty of the Ozarks.
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
17,000
TOTAL ROOMS
472
LARGEST MEETING SPACE
6,050 SQUARE FEET
BIG CEDAR LODGE
Big Cedar Lodge is a haven of natural beauty spread out over 4,600 acres where rustic luxury is tucked into the rugged landscape of the Missouri Ozark Mountains overlooking Table Rock Lake. With 330 private accommodations, from exclusive lakeside rooms or cabins to glamping and over 21,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space accommodating groups from 10
to 1,000. More unique venues for your group include a 45-foot luxury yacht, the End of the Trail All-American Wine Cellar, and more. In between meetings, treat your guests to world-class offerings like a massage at the 18,000 sq. ft. Cedar Creek Spa or a round of golf at the impressive, recently built par-3 course, Cliffhangers.
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
21,000
TOTAL ROOMS
330
LARGEST MEETING SPACE
10,974 SQUARE FEET
BRANSON GOLF
Branson, Missouri continues to gain national attention as a premier golf destination, highlighted by the 2025 Dave Portnoy Internet Invitational, which took place August 12-16 at Big Cedar Lodge’s Cliffhangers Golf Course. Featuring a $1 million prize, the high-profile event brought together elite internet personalities and golfers to compete on one of the most visually striking par-3 courses in the country.
Cliffhangers is an extraordinary 18-hole par-3 course, with holes ranging from 60 to 170 yards, carved into dramatic Ozark terrain. Players navigate tee shots perched on cliffs, greens tucked into rocky outcroppings, and even a hole played inside a cave behind a waterfall. Event host Dave Portnoy praised the venue, saying,
“Couldn’t have asked for a better venue than Big Cedar Lodge for the Internet Invitational. The entire par-3 Cliffhangers course was unbelievable.”
Beyond Cliffhangers, Branson boasts several top-ranked courses. Payne’s Valley, a 19-hole championship course, was named Best New Public Course in America by Golf Digest in 2021. Branson Hills, recognized as Missouri’s #1 course by Golf Channel’s 2021 Golfers’ Choice, offers six tee options from 5,323 to 7,324 yards. Holiday Hills, a Branson staple, features 18 holes with hybrid Bermuda fairways, bentgrass greens, and more than 40 bunkers, all cementing Branson’s reputation as a must-play golf destination.
GOLF COURSES
DESIGNED BY
GOLF LEGENDS
THUNDER RIDGE NATURE ARENA
Just south of Branson in Ridgedale, Missouri, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena offers a oneof-a-kind concert experience set amid the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Created by conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, the venue was designed with a bold vision: to build “America’s most beautiful outdoor amphitheater.” Described by Morris as a “musical postcard from Mother Nature,” the arena seamlessly blends live music with its surrounding landscape.
With a concert capacity of up to 18,000, Thunder Ridge was crafted by a highly specialized team using biomimicry architectural techniques, ensuring every seat provides a breathtaking view of 1,200 acres of Table Rock
Lake, forested inlets, and the Boston Mountain vistas. Deeply rooted in conservation, the arena reflects Morris’s commitment to celebrating and preserving the outdoors.
Beyond concerts, Thunder Ridge features more than 11,000 square feet of flexible event space, including The Lodge, Fireside Patio, The Party Barn, Veterans Tower, and Cask & Barrel. On-site lodging adds to the destination appeal, from the expansive Veterans Tower Suites accommodating up to eight guests to the intimate Sunset Ridge Suites designed for couples. Thunder Ridge Nature Arena delivers an unforgettable blend of music, nature, and thoughtful design.
18,000
11,000 SQUARE FEET
OZARK MOUNTAIN BEAUTY AND THREE PRISTINE LAKES
From custom curated outdoor excursions such as a day of hiking, photography, wine tasting, private fishing tournaments, and catamarans, to creating off-agenda events and lifelong memories for attendees, it’s never been better or easier to plan in Branson.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Create your meeting’s own soundtrack by including some of Branson’s unmatched live entertainment in your itinerary. Whether it be blues, rock, country, gospel, or pop, we’ve got you covered on the music front.
SHOWS LAKES
SHOPPING
In the mood for some retail therapy? Whether you’re looking to add a few new items to your wardrobe, searching for oddand-end trinkets, or in the market for a decorative statement piece, Branson has you covered. Between Historic Downtown Branson, the Branson Landing, the Tanger Outlets, Grand Village Shops, and other local spots, you are sure to find exactly what you need.
SHOPPING
GROUP ATTRACTIONS
Team building options abound in Branson – some ultimate options for attendees’ team building includes a zipline canopy tour, sky trek adventure courses, extreme mountain coasters, a custom scavenger hunt on Table Rock Lake, moonshine or wine tastings, or a heart-pounding excursion on a jet boat.
ATTRAC TIONS
RICH FOOD SCENE
From a world-class steak house featuring dry aged beef and fresh seafood flown in weekly, to locally owned Indian, Mexican, Thai, Greek, Japanese, Jamaican, and mouthwatering barbeque, Branson has endless restaurant options for tastings and an authentic food experience.
UNIQUE VENUES
Unique venues abound in our beautiful destination – from concerts on the Branson Landing on Lake Taneycomo just steps away from the Convention Center, to a 600-person riverboat on Table Rock Lake, to a beautiful hand-hewn barn on a carefully maintained agricultural setting, Branson has you covered.
UNIQUEVENUES FOOD
TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE
For those who can relate to the journey just as much as the destination, ground transportation might be the preferred way of travel – especially since Branson is less than a day’s drive for onethird of the nation. Explore the ease of accessibility for getting to, in, and around our city when planning your next meeting, convention, or event. Here are some popular drive times:
• From Kansas City, MO: 3h 15m
• From Tulsa, OK: 3h 15m
• From Little Rock, AR: 3h 15m
• From St. Louis, MO: 3h 45m
• From Oklahoma City, OK: 4h 45m
• From Memphis, TN: 5h
• From Des Moines, IA: 6h
• From Nashville, TN: 7h
• From Dallas, TX: 7h
• From Louisville, KY: 8h
• From Birmingham, AL: 8h 30m
• From Chicago, IL: 8h 30m
Whether taking the scenic route or to the skies, Branson, Missouri’s central location makes getting your attendees together easier than ever.
TAKE TO THE SKIES
Nearby airports offering expanded commercial service make getting attendees to Branson easier than ever! Some of our destination’s top meeting spots, like the Branson Convention Center, are only 45 minutes away from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF). Served by a variety of airlines, including American, Delta, United, and Allegiant Air, SGF is located roughly 50 miles north of Branson and has 14 non-stop destinations, including five of the nation’s largest hub airports.
Just 10 miles south of Branson, visitors can enjoy personalized and professional service and facilities at the beautiful Branson Airport (BKG), which is available to private aircraft owners.
