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  The Mabe Brothers opened a show in downtown Branson, Missouri in 1959 (along what is now "The Strip"), starting what 60 Minutes called the "live country music capital of the universe." There are now more than 100 shows in Branson, offering a wide variety of family entertainment. Many of the shows and restaurants are concentrated in downtown Branson on Highway 76 ("The Strip"). Accommodations along "The Strip" range from budget to expensive, with budget motels featured here.
  
  

Melody Lane Inn

• Melody Lane Inn is within walking distance of many shows, restaurants and attractions. This two-story motel has 140 non-smoking rooms and includes an outdoor pool, guest laundry, free local calls, cable television and complimentary hot breakfast.
  
  Melody Lane Inn
  2821 W. 76 Country Blvd.
  Branson, MO 65615
  417-334-1645
  melodylanebranson.com/
  
  

Ria Motor Inn

• Ria Motor Inn has 52 rooms, and is within walking distance to many shows, restaurants and attractions; "Ripley's Believe It or Not" is across the street. Ria's features include free local calls, cable television, refrigerator and microwave (upon request), complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi Internet.
  
  Ria Motor Inn
  3325 Highway 76 West
  Branson, MO 65616
  417-348-1494
  riamotorinn.com/
  
  

1st Inn Branson

• 1st Inn Branson is directly across from The Grand Palace Theater and has 125 rooms on three floors. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast, access to business center in lobby, laundry room, fitness center and outdoor pool. Room amenities include refrigerator and microwave, cable television and complimentary local calls.
  
  1st Inn Branson
  2719 W. 76 Country Blvd.
  Branson, MO 65616
  417-334-7000
  1stinnbranson.com/
  
  

Branson Windmill Inn

• Branson Windmill Inn, featuring 327 non-smoking rooms on four-stories, also has a 6,000 square-foot conference center. Guests enjoy an indoor or outdoor pool, each with hot tubs, laundry room and complimentary breakfast. Branson Windmill Inn's room amenities include cable television, microwave (upon request) and free local calls
  
  Branson Windmill Inn
  2425 W. 76 Country Blvd.
  Branson, MO 65616
  417-336-2152
  branson-windmill-inn.com/
  
  

Ozark Mountain Inn

• Ozark Mountain Inn, 127 non-smoking guestrooms encircle a five-story atrium. Ozark Mountain Inn is located one block from the Dixie Stampede and Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater. There is an outdoor and heated indoor pool with hot tub, as well as laundry facilities. Guests can make free local phone calls and also receive free complimentary newspaper and breakfast.
  
  Ozark Mountain Inn
  1415 W. Highway 76
  Branson, MO 65615
  417-334-8300
  ozarkmountaininn.com