Top rated courses, food, faith, family, and flag-themed activities beckon
(BRANSON, MISSOURI – January 29, 2026) – There are few golf destinations in the U.S. as patriotic and family friendly as Branson, an award-winning vacation sweet spot that is known for its lively entertainment theatres, scenic beauty, family friendly attractions, and its 10 golf courses (with an 11th currently being constructed).
Branson is ideally suited for families and proud Americans thanks to the array of vacation options and themed events to choose from. Here are some popular things to do in Branson this year:
- Extraordinary, Acclaimed Golf: Play some of the best courses in Missouri and the country as five of the state’s top 10 ranked 18-hole courses are in the destination including the top four. Four 18-holers earned best-in-the-US course distinction (Branson Hills, Ozarks National, Payne’s Valley, and Buffalo Ridge). There are 11 courses total in the destination – all within 20 minutes of one another – including three par-3 courses that are rated in the Top 25 nationally.
- American Pie-Way: an all-American pie trail through the Branson area. Check in online, try the best sweet and savory pies and automatically qualify for great prizes. From recipes, magnets, and aprons, the American Pie-Way will satisfy your sweet tooth while guaranteeing your Branson souvenir is in the mail.
- Rally Point Branson Weekend: active-duty military members with their families and friends are invited to celebrate in Branson and be celebrated June 12-14. Fun activities for all ages, special concerts, and a Guinness World Record being set on Flag Day with a red, white, and blue parade on Main Street. It’s an all-American weekend with a side of nostalgia.
- Honoring 250 Years: Join as Branson celebrates 250 years of American freedom, courage, and community – on July Fourth and beyond. Branson is stepping forward to become “America’s Most Patriotic Destination.” There’s no better place to celebrate this milestone than in Branson, where a one-of-a-kind list (250 Things to Do in Branson) is designed to inspire exploration, spark nostalgia, and enable you to discover new things to see and do.
- Thunderbirds in Branson: Enjoy an air show like none other during Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 4-7). The birds fly, the fireworks burst, and the red, white, and blue of it all makes for an invigorating patriotic experience.
- Harley Davidson Rally: Stroll the streets of downtown Branson Sept. 11-13 and marvel at the motorcycles from across the country, enjoy music at open-air concerts downtown, dine on delicious BBQ, enjoy fireworks, and more.
The destination is easily reached by vehicle thanks to its middle America location (one-third of the U.S. mainland population is within an 8-hour drive). Those who prefer flying have many flights from which to choose via Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF).
Visitors can create any number of stay-and-play itineraries due to the destination’s vast array of lodging options and proximity of each course to one another. For more information about Branson Golf and a menu of family friendly things to do in Branson, visit www.explorebranson.com
Explore Branson Golf Courses
Ozarks National, 800.225.6343 Mountain Top, 800.225.6343
The Pointe, 417.334.4477 Thousand Hills, 800.487.0769, 417.334.4553
Buffalo Ridge, 800.225.6343 LedgeStone, 417.335.8187
Top of the Rock, 800.225.6343 Branson Hills, 417.337.2963
Payne’s Valley, 800.225.6343 Holiday Hills, 417.334.4838
About Explore Branson
Branson is a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination nestled in the lakeside beauty of the Ozark Mountains — and an incredible value — with dozens of live performance theatres, three pristine lakes, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, a Historic Downtown district, a Town Center-style shopping complex, a full range of dining options, and a host of hotels, motels, resorts, RV parks, campgrounds, sports venues, and meeting and conference facilities. Branson is less than one day’s drive for one-third of America’s residents. With low-cost flights to Branson Airport (BKG www.flybranson.com) and nearby Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), it has never been easier to access Branson. Call 1-800-296-0463 for help planning your next vacation, convention or reunion. See more at: http://www.explorebranson.com
