If you're in Branson, Silver Dollar City is one of those places you pretty much have to experience…read moreat least once. What really sets this place apart is the entertainment. There are shows happening all day long, from live music and bluegrass to comedy and saloon-style performances. Depending on the season, there are also special productions throughout the park. It's nice to be able to sit down, take a break, and still feel like you're part of the experience. And since the shows are included with admission, it adds a lot of value to your visit. It's also a great spot if you have younger kids. There is plenty for them to do beyond just rides, including play areas, interactive attractions, and even a train ride. It's not one of those parks where little kids are limited. They can stay busy all day. The whole park has a really cool 1880s theme and is honestly one of the most beautiful theme parks I've been to. Between the shops, craftsmen, and scenery, it feels more like an experience than just rides. That said, be ready for a lot of walking. This park is very hilly and you will feel it by the end of the day. Lines can also get long during busy times. Overall, it's a really unique place with a ton to do for all ages. Between the shows, rides, and kid-friendly activities, you can easily spend a full day here and still not see everything.

Our overall review based on being there 21 Dec, which changed the atmosphere a bit…read more Pros: - Amazing festive lights and decor. - Good food and it wasn't too pricey. There is a mobile ordering option for some places through the app that helped us a lot with the long lines. - Very friendly and helpful employees. - Easy to get to and navigate the park. - Smaller attractions like Grandpa's mansion were fun! - the APP is sooo helpful! - kiddo loved the knife shop and personal rings booth. The proprietors were so nice! - PowderKeg and TimeTraveler rides were awesome. Wish would could have done more than one! Cons: - We went during a weekend when people believed (as advertised) it was the last Rudolph train parade which made it especially chaotic. That was later changed in a way but it made this weekend before Christmas majorly bad. Kiddo was mad about the odd advertising after we heard a shop owner talking about a last minute meeting. - Better locker placement. We based this on Dollywood where there was a locker before each ride but SDC has them in certain "villages" which takes time to navigate. Bc of this we barely used the locker we bought - instead there are cubbies at each ride that work out better. - The kid rides area (Fireman's village or other) is smack in the middle of the route between spaces which made travel from ride to ride difficult. - During Xmas it is hectic, especially the weekend before. The whole operation is overwrought with people and it gets difficult to move, buy food, go on rides (we waited 2 hours for time traveler and saw on the app other rides were just as long). We also waiting 45 minutes for a funnel. - our personal note - we found a decent spot for the parade and got kicked out right before it started, by security. No signage - just you can't be in this open space (it was the mulch around the stage near the big Xmas tree) We left, parade be damned - which was when a lot of people were actually leaving. - outlaw ride was closed one of the biggest nights. - overpriced junk - my kiddo recognized a 'carved bear' from another theme park and when we looked at it close it was made in the Philippines. There are some good options for craftsman here but double check before paying for high priced inports. Key notes: - we knew we would be at the park into the night so we paid the $65 to get awesome parking up front. That turned out to be a great decision because as the masses were leaving we got out in 10 mins. I know that may seem silly but it as a priority for me and I know not everyone. For $20 you can get closer parking. They do have trolleys for free parking and they were running regularly. Make the decision that is best for you! - if they have the time traveler pass available - get it if you can. We spent so much time in line to watch the add on payers jump up and get more out of their time. At this park, there are only so many awesome rides. The limitations on the pass are far exceeded by the wasted time. This is only important if you are here for the rides and not just exploring. Notes: - the ground had paint stamps to help you navigate but they were worn out and made it hard. - there are shops to warm up in but as Colorado people who have seen a thing or two maybe warming stations with heaters or warming barrels like they do at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo would be good. Most people love a good wood fire smell. Overall - plan accordingly. We personally would not recommend the weekend before Xmas (we figured people would be traveling and that was a bad assumption). Know what your interest are - if you want to do shopping then that would be fine. If you want rides, maybe look at different dates you want to go.

Location Just off 265, west of downtown Branson…read moreParking Large open lot Atmosphere Fun-open-lit up at night Service Friendly and helpful Ride First you check in on an ipad and sign a waiver. Next you watch a video. Then they weigh you and check the height of the children. Weight limit is 300 pounds. They are big on safety-one at a time they seat you in the "coaster"- you are buckled in with 2 safety straps-additional child straps. There are handles to hold to control speed. I am not big on speed and went slow. The coaster climbs through the woods and fake animals are scattered throughout. At the top there is a shed and guide who gives a thumbs up and down the hill you go-tilting slightly at times and circling around. They assist you and unstrap you at the end. A photo is taken 3/4 of the way down-smile and try not to look scared! Summary All the locals recommended this ride as the most scenic and it was! Great fun-even for me who is skiddish about heights and speed. Note-second ride is discounted. Best ride ever! Loved it!!

Came here with my daughter and grandson. It was about 10 o'clock at night when we got our tickets…read moreand didn't get on the coaster until 11:30. If we knew how long it was gonna take to get on the coaster we wouldn't have gone that late. I think the people that give you your tickets should say how long of a wait it would be before you actually wait in line. The track was very pretty all lit up, but what I didn't like was it was very fast and around every turn I thought the coaster was gonna fly right off the track. I kept pulling back for the brakes to slow it down a bit but the brakes didn't work at all. My daughter said the same thing. I love coasters, but I just didn't feel safe on this one. Maybe that's just the way mountain coasters are I'm used to amusement park coasters.

You know things are about to get interesting when a 200-foot tower named "Gravity Bomb" looms over…read morethe parking lot and there's a cartoon Bigfoot giving you a thumbs up like, "Yeah, trust me, this'll be fun." Welcome to Bigfoot Fun Park in Branson--a place where your inner child meets your adult-level fear of heights and your wallet quietly starts sweating. We started with the mini golf, because nothing gets the blood pumping like passive-aggressive putting. The course was glow-in-the-dark, covered in caves, waterfalls, and Bigfoot-themed props. At one point I putted through a log that looked suspiciously like a porta-potty. My ball ricocheted into a fake pond and I pretended that was part of the experience. Then came the main event: the Bigfoot Action Tower. There are two options--either shoot 200 feet in the air like you just stepped on a LEGO, or drop straight down like a terrified ragdoll. We did the drop ride, and I swear time slowed down. I heard colors. I made promises to the universe. And when we landed, I couldn't stop laughing--or maybe crying, it's all a blur. The arcade was next, where we exchanged real dollars for digital tokens and digital tokens for tickets, and then tickets for one (1) glow-in-the-dark rubber chicken. Worth it? Spiritually, yes. We peeked into the Yeti Fun Zone, which is like a jungle gym on caffeine. Kids were leaping off platforms, zipping down slides, and flopping into air bags like little gymnastic possums. I considered joining but remembered I'm at the age where I can injure myself sneezing. To finish the trip, we checked out the 8D theater ride, which included VR goggles, laser guns, and an on-screen Bigfoot in what I can only describe as the weirdest cowboy vs. alien vs. sasquatch scenario ever rendered. All in all, Bigfoot Fun Park is weird, wild, and unexpectedly charming. It's like someone asked, "What if Chuck E. Cheese married a roller coaster and they had a baby raised by Bigfoot?" And honestly? That baby turned out great.

This is a Branson must do! We have been coming to the area for over 20 years and this has become…read moreone of our favorite places. They recently added escape rooms which are some of the best in Branson. The arcade is solid, but the mini golf is top notch- some of the best on the strip. Don't sleep on this place!

smoothest and best mountain coaster in branson, 2 times the fun . most coasters you ride up a hill…read morefor what seems like hours, not this one, you go down right away then up a hill in half the times as the others and go down again on a different track so much fun :)

Fun ride, nice views, staff are friendly. Branson Coaster is worth it!…read moreQuick, smooth, and enjoyable experience overall.

Wow what a great experience and time me and my family had here! Staff helps you be comfortable and…read morethe ride is so much fun! 10/10

There is so much to do here! My kids (12 and 10) love that there are 3 separate locations, and I…read morelike that each location has different amenities and attractions. My kids actually turned down going to some of the more well known attractions in Branson, and instead just wanted to spend all their time at the Track locations. They have loved all the different Go-kart options, and the bumper boats and laser tag have also been great. All of the employees have been helpful and friendly, and I've appreciated that they really seem to be focused on safety at the Go-kart rides.

My daughter and I went to White Water when we were in Branson for vacation this past summer and it…read morewas a good experience. It was pretty busy, which was totally expected. We got there shortly after they opened and was lucky enough to snag a couple chairs in the shade. After a bit we got in line for some food and it was pretty chaotic. You get in a line, grab what you want, and pay at the register at the end of the line. It was like pulling teeth trying to get the kids chicken tenders meal, which IMO, should be the thing they always keep stocked. Contrary to what other reviews say, there's a good amount of water slides and things to do. My daughter and I had a blast. We only had one long wait in line, which was fine. If we go back to Branson, we will definitely go back.

I love Whitewater in Branson MO. I've been there a couple of times and had a very enjoyable…read moreexperience both times I went. It is a very fun place to go and splash around and cool off when the weather is warm. This place has water slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool, and it is just so much to go down all those slides with inner tubes or by yourself, relax in the slow-moving lazy room and feel the crash of the waves in the wave pool. It's got all the water recreation amenities one could ever want. Another one of my favorite things at Whitewater are the urinals in the mens' restroom aside from the locker room. That restroom has the tall, elongated floor-standing urinals and I love using those. It's one of my favorite water parks and places in Branson. If you're in or near the Branson area during the warm months, you have to go this place and splash around. And adult waterparks are definitely my playground!

This attraction is located in Branson Landing. Between the areas large parking lot and garage is…read moremore than ample parking available. The attraction is located about in the center of the Landing and is co-located with an arcade. The attraction is a state of the art ride/video shooting game that supposedly incorporates seven dimensions, including wind, sound, and movement. You have to be at least 40 inches tall to ride the ride and cannot weigh more than 350 pounds. There are 3 movies to choose from including Zoombies!, Road Fighters (a Mad Max apocalypse-like game), and Los Banditos (A robot creating mad-scientist). We opted to go with the Los Banditos because it was the most kid friendly from what I was told. The ride seat about 8 and the 4 of us, including my 4-year old, had the ride all to ourselves. We did not have to wait either. The ride is located right outside the mirror maze attraction and you can really get Groupon combo deal on the two. That is what I did. A single ride lasts about 6 minutes and costs $9. There are discounts for two and three rides. I was told that they could not be split up though and the multiple ride package has to be completed by the same rider. Anyway, my kids love this attraction so much that they begged to do a second ride. This is a neat little attraction, but it is not a huge consumer of time, unless you are spending big bucks. I still recommend it, but as a part of a larger itinerary or in conjunction with other events/attractions. There are a bunch of things in Branson Landing that it can be coupled with.

We love to take a train ride whenever we visit somewhere new. This trip was no different. When we…read moresaw Branson had a scenic railway, we signed up for it right away. The depot was nice, bathrooms were clean. Plenty of items to choose from in the gift shop. Smooth ride, scenery was nice, and the music played was suiting and enjoyable. Only thing I would say I didn't care for is the push for live entertainment. While waiting to board the train, they had a crew member sing a couple of songs. She also walked up and down the cars while the train was in motion singing to the guests. Not saying anything negative about her singing, just not what we expected for a train ride. Would recommend if you're in the area.

If you like to kill time this is a fine diversion. We sat in the domed car. Lots of foliage and…read morehearing the history of landmarks. We had a young lady who sang some Frank Sinatra, Nathan's King Cole. Very talented young lady great voice.

Mikaela, and Bruce were SO FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!! I have been many places and done many things, but…read moreI can tell you that I will and always go back here and do the ziplines with Mikaela, and Bruce as much as possible!!!! I WILL TELL EVERYONE AND ALREADY HAVE!!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!

We made our reservations online and you get a form that tells you to fill out the waiver online to…read moresave time at checkin. Well, the link does not work, so we arrived 30 mins prior to our reservation as instructed in the instructions. You walk into the nice building and serval workers are there yet no one engages with you to welcome you. Finally you get some one at that counter and tell them you are there to checkin. We are told we are the only party in that reservation slot, we get weighed, and sign the waiver. After you sign the waiver nothing happens. They don't tell you anything you just wait. I did mentioned that we tried to sign them online and another lady says oh yeah that doesn't work and we cannot change the email with the instructions either. Seems odd. Well, after you wait with no communication from the staff eventually Maykala came to say she was going to get us geared up. She took our group started to work with us and then a guide Seth came and told her to take a break. He may have been trying to be funny with some of the things he was saying, however it came off as very rude. Out on the lines we had a good time. The first line we went down everyone in our group was turning around and Seth made a comment to my husband and me that our boys were not holding the brake correctly causing them to turn, well when my husband and I went we both turned. The next line Maykala told us to hold the brake a little different and seemed to make a big difference. The problem was Seth was receiving and he told our one son (who has autism) he was doing it wrong which needless to say upset him since he did exactly what he was just instructed to do. Seth would continue to make comments to our boys that I'm not sure if he thought were funny or what, however again it just came across as rude. After the lines you return to the office. No communication if you are free to go or what. We knew from watching a previous group checkout that they have photos you can buy. So, when I went to buy some drink and the lady asked if I wanted photos I told her no one has talked to us about them however, yes we wanted them. Overall it was a fun time. Maykala was amazing! The rest of the crew in the office and Seth needs to learn about customer service.

If you like fun mountain coasters this one is for you, our family loved it! Great staff, not overly…read morepriced and gift shop is very nice. We just did the coaster but there is also zip lines, ropes course and a few other activities there. Don't forget to do your waiver first. To check in go into the base of the tower the outside build just has information outside it.

My daughter and I rode the coaster and the Xtreme one when we were in the Branson area a few months…read moreago and we had a blast. Tickets were easy to purchase online and you can also purchase them there. The mountain coaster was super fun but was pretty short. I wish each ticket was good for two rides but it was still fun nevertheless! All of the employees who were working the coaster were really nice and seemed fun. I would definitely go back if we are in the Branson area again.