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Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO

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Silver Dollar City

399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy · Branson, MO

Why you should go…

Silver Dollar City is an 1880s-themed park in the Ozark hills west of Branson, opened in 1960 on top of Marvel Cave. Coasters such as Time Traveler, Outlaw Run and Wildfire share the grounds with a steam train and a log flume. Around 100 craftspeople demonstrate trades like blacksmithing, glassblowing, pottery and woodcarving, and you can buy what they make. A guided tour of the cave, a National Natural Landmark, is part of the park.

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  • #roller coasters
  • #craft demonstrations
  • #cave tour
  • #ozarks

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Silver Dollar City, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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