Branson Landing is the town's lakefront district: a waterfront mile of shops and restaurants on Lake Taneycomo, anchored by Bass Pro Shops, facing historic downtown across the street. It is Branson's outdoor living room — and its film record is a year of the district's life.

Downtown Branson Missouri | Hilton Hotel | Branson Landing

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FindUsHere check into the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel in historic downtown and walk Branson Landing from its front door — the waterfront district's shops, restaurants and lakefront promenade. The general Landing walkthrough on this page.

Key takeaways
  • The Hilton Convention Center hotel sits at the Landing's door
  • Downtown and the Landing pair as one walkable base

Branson Landing Nightly Water and Fire Show 2021

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The Landing's signature nightly Water and Fire Show in full — the fountain, flame and music production on Lake Taneycomo at the center of the district, filmed in 2021. Pure spectacle watch content.

Branson Landing's Winter Wonderlanding is MAGICAL in 2025

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The Branson Fam tour the Landing during Winter Wonderlanding 2025: Bass Pro Shops' Santa's Wonderland, the Christmas lights and the district in full holiday dress. At 33 minutes the most complete seasonal Landing film here.

Key takeaways
  • Winter Wonderlanding dresses the whole district for Christmas
  • Bass Pro's Santa's Wonderland anchors the season

The walk and the show

FindUsHere check into the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel at the Landing's door and walk the district from it — the general orientation. The signature spectacle gets its own film: the nightly Water and Fire Show in full, the fountain, flame and music production at the district's center on the lake (filmed 2021).

The district's calendar

Four event films fill the year. Winter Wonderlanding 2025: 33 minutes of the district in full Christmas dress, anchored by Bass Pro's Santa's Wonderland. Jeep Branson floods the Landing for its festival kick-off — hundreds of Jeeps on the waterfront. A quiet New Year's Day: family-style lunch at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen (cheddar garlic biscuits, fried chicken, pot roast) and a local-paced holiday walk. And the Kansas City Chiefs Rally — Branson is the Chiefs' official vacation destination, and the Landing hosts the team's fan rally.

Sources: the 6 videos on this page.

Watch: Branson Landing, guided

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Branson Landing Flooded with Jeeps | Festival Kick-Off Party Recap | Jeep Branson

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Jeep Branson floods the Landing: the Branson Fam recap the festival kick-off party as hundreds of Jeeps take over the waterfront district for scenic rides and community events. Event footage as filmed.

Key takeaways
  • Jeep Branson takes over the Landing for its kick-off party
  • Scenic rides and group events run from the waterfront

New Years Day in Branson Missouri | Paula Deens | The Branson Landing

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FindUsHere spend New Year's Day at the Landing: a family-style lunch at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen — cheddar garlic biscuits, fried chicken, pot roast, ribs and chicken and dumplings — and a quiet holiday walk through the district.

Key takeaways
  • Paula Deen's Family Kitchen serves the Landing family-style
  • New Year's Day is a quiet, local-paced day in the district

Kansas City Chiefs Rally at the Branson Landing

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The Branson Fam attend the Kansas City Chiefs Rally at the Landing — part of the partnership that makes Branson the Chiefs' official vacation destination. Crowd and pep-rally footage from the waterfront.

Key takeaways
  • Branson is the Chiefs' official vacation destination
  • The Landing hosts the team's fan rally

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