Branson, Missouri is one of the American Midwest's most popular tourist destinations, known as the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World" for its numerous country and popular music performance venues and revues. Since the 1980s, the city has gained national fame for its Highway 76 "Strip," which is home to a number of family-friendly tourist attractions and hotels and attracts more than eight million annual visitors. Country music theaters present popular national acts such as the Osmonds and the Lennon Sisters nightly, while tribute performers pay homage to music legends such as Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline. Major retail complexes such as the Branson Landing complex and Tanger Outlets offer discounted shopping options, while family-friendly roadside fun centers offer opportunities for go-karting, miniature golf, and horseback riding. Other attractions include the Silver Dollar City theme park, the Titanic Museum, the Hollywood Wax Museum, and Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede.

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