Guests visiting the area can expect to see new shows, attractions, special events, festivals, restaurants, lodging amenities, retail shops, outdoor recreational activities and more as the Branson/Lakes Area continues to grow and expand its wealth of vacation opportunities. 2006 marked a record in new development for the Branson/Lakes Area with the addition of the $420 million Branson Landing in historic downtown Branson. “Titanic… The Legend Continues” welcomes guests to an unprecedented look at the fateful voyage; and Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater and Grill presents the music, the rock legends, the cars, and the lifestyle of the rock ‘n roll era, both opened in 2006.

Area highlights include:

• Over 18,500 hotel rooms and two new Hilton Hotels for 2007
• 440 dining and entertainment outlets
• Home to 52 musical theatres with seating from 75 to 4,000
• Over 58,000 theatre seats, 14,000 more than Broadway
• 45-minutes from Springfield/Branson Airport
• Recently named "Top Four" travel destination by the ABA
• 1.2 mile waterfront Branson Landing entertainment / retail complex

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