Branson Life and Visitor Travel Tips

(Branson, Missouri - MO, USA)

If you are looking for a wealth of entertainment options, Branson is the perfect place, with a vast array of live shows, action-packed theme parks and some fascinating museums. Add Branson's beautiful lakes and wilderness areas, not to mention a whole host of recreational activities and you can see why Branson is becoming increasingly popular with visitors.

Travel guides and travel tips are available at visitor information centers in Branson or online before arrival. Here are some helpful travel tips about life in Branson.

Tourism and Tourist Information

Branson offers decent tourist information facilities and there are plenty of online sources providing free information, guides and travel tips. Online travel sources are particularly useful for keeping abreast of the latest shows and events at the performance venues throughout Branson. Tourist information centers and travel agencies in Branson can assist you with travel information and details on attractions. Free guides, brochures, maps and tourist magazines are often distributed at these offices and in hotels throughout the city.

Branson / Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Address: Junction of Highways 65 and 248, Branson, Missouri MO, USA
Tel: +1 417 334 4136
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 08:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00.

Language

More than 300 languages are spoken in the USA, including around 170 that are indigenous to the area, with the main spoken language in Branson, Missouri and throughout the United States being English.

Visas

Prior to your arrival in Branson, check with your nearest consulate or embassy for information about whether you require a visa for travel to Branson and the USA. Applications for visas should always be made well in advance.

Working

A number of different categories of non-immigrant visas are available for those wishing to work in Branson and the USA temporarily. Working without a visa is against the law in America and harsh penalties are enforced. Those intending to work in Branson should apply for the relevant working visa in their home country and may need a letter or documentation from their prospective Branson employer.

Tipping

Tipping is generally expected in Branson and in many cases required, unless service has been particularly poor. Restaurants in Branson usually expect a tip of between 10 to 20 percent, together with taxi drivers. Bars in the city also appreciate some kind of gratuity and often have special tips trays on the counter. Hotel staff in Branson also expect a small tip, which may be as little as a dollar.

Currency

Currency in circulation today in Branson, Missouri, is typical of the United States of America. The American dollar is the official currency of the USA, and is commonly known as buck. Dollar bank notes in Branson are usually called bills and come in denominations of $1, $2 (unusual), $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The dollar is divided into 100 cents and coins in Branson come in denominations of 1 cent (penny), 5 cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime) and 25 cents (quarter) and a 1 dollar coin.

Smoking

When dining in Branson, you will find many restaurants now operate strict 'no smoking' policies and the attitude of locals towards smoking in most public places in Branson has changed greatly over recent years. Smoking is now also not permitted on public transport options in Branson, which include bus and train travel. Before smoking in public areas in Branson and Missouri, check with those around you.