One city, three price points: A weekend in Branson, Mo.

Stay

Stay at the Tribesman Resort, surrounded by Table Rock Lake and 15 minutes from Branson — dubbed the Live Music Capital of the World, with over 50 theaters. Swim the clean, clear lake, jump into one of the five resort pools, rent a boat for fishing or hit some of the 200 miles of nature trails. A one-bedroom Osage apartment (with full kitchen) for up to four people is $79 (May 15-Aug. 17). Accommodations range up to a five-bedroom, four-bath cottage for $272 a night; tribesmanresort.com, 416 Cave Lane, 1-800-447-3327.

Eat

Mel's Hard Luck Diner features fun with good, affordable fare. Expect the wait staff to break out in song; from $6; 2800 W. Highway 76, 417-332-0150. Billy Bob Dairy Land has the best burgers, shakes and dogs in town, from $4. Al Roker visited here for his Food Network show; 1510 W. Highway 76, 417-337-9291.

Experience

Visit the palatial Shoji Tabuchi Theatre for its popular musical and dance show — and for a peek into the lavish bathrooms. The gents' has chandeliers, gold faucets, marble fireplace and a mahogany billiard table. Frequent shows Monday-Saturday, $44.21 adults (19 and over); $26.52 12-18 years; $17.68 children ages 3-11; shoji.com; 2709 Highway 248, 417-334-7469.

MODERATE

Getting there

One-way, seven-day advance rates from $164; from $214 three-day advance.

Stay

A two-bedroom villa at Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club features a fully equipped kitchen, separate living and dining area, signature bedding and more, from $219 a night for up to eight guests. Standard guest rooms with mini fridge, microwave, coffeemaker and basic kitchen needs from $129 a night for up to four. Onsite outdoor pool, indoor pool, gym; timeshares.marriott-vacations.com; 2929 Green Mountain Drive, 417-348-3100.

Eat

Sophisticated Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes and a variety of superior tequilas. Guacamole prepared fresh at tables; to $17; cantinalaredo.com, 1001 Branson Landing, 417-334-6062. From a window or outdoor table, view Branson Landing's water, fire, light and music spectacle along the Taneycomo Lakefront (free, hourly noon-10 p.m.); bransonlanding.com.

Experience

Catch the town's top acts. Liverpool Legends, the Ultimate Beatles Experience (presented by George Harrison's sister) is a tribute act to the Fab Four; $29.50 adults; $15.50 children 4-11; 8 p.m. most nights; liverpoollegends.com. Six brothers, the Knudsens, wow audiences with their harmonic singing. $33.42 adults, $6.70 children 3-11; thesixshow.com.

SPLURGE

Getting there

Walk-up business class rates on AirTran, from $323 each way.

Stay

Perched on a mountaintop, Chateau on the Lake is Branson's only AAA Four-Diamond property. A His & Her Spa package, valid through Dec. 31, includes a one-night stay in a King room with Table Rock lake views; two 50-minute massages; a $25 dining credit; use of outdoor/indoor pools, from $420; chateauonthelake.com, 415 N. Highway 265, 417-334-1161.

Eat

Caesar salads are prepared fresh at your table at Tony Z's Italian Restaurante & Lounge. Classic and unique Italian specialties to $24; tonyzbranson.com; 300 Terrace Road, 417-332-0610.

Experience

Get an eagle's view of the scenic Ozark countryside, lakes, Table Rock Dam, Rockaway Beach, and Branson's Strip — seven miles of restaurants, theaters, hotels, shops — with Ozark Mountain Helicopters. Tours range from $40 for five minutes to $125 for 25 minutes. omhllc.com, Point Lookout Airport, 417-337-7002.