If you're in Branson, Silver Dollar City is one of those places you pretty much have to experience at 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. read more

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Our overall review based on being there 21 Dec, which changed the atmosphere a bit. 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. read more

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Back in October we tried for 2 days to go to SDC and they were closed which was very disappointing. I had even looked at their schedule earlier in the year and made sure they would be open BUT they changed their calendar sometime and of course I didn't get the update. That was like a Family Vacation moment for us...we were not happy! This time we were able to use our tickets but they don't open until 1pm during the Christmas season. What went right was everything except it was VERY cold if you've never been for the Christmas season do yourself a favor and go! The lights, the shows, the food, and the overall vibe just gets you in the holiday spirit. Another thing they do right is acknowledge the reason we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus...we really enjoyed that because you don't see it enough these days. The Tastings pass is well worth the $37 because most items are full sized and not just the tiny tastings size. Also buy the refillable Christmas mug for $20 and use it all day unless you have the yearly membership cup. It's so worth it! read more

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Visited here on a Thursday and Friday, Thursday was better than Friday. We were able to get on everything on Thursday and did re-rides of what we liked Friday. Time traveler is awesome! The park has a lot of hills. Some of the restaurants closed early, wasn't sure if it was the time of year we were there or because it was a weekday. Food is okay in the park, nothing spectacular. Make sure to check out the cave tour! read more

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We can on thanksgiving and this was the way to go for sure! Hardly busy open from 4-10 pm. There was a parade, tree lighting ceremonies and so many Christmas festivities! Staff was so pleasant throughout. The cutest little shops! Only wish it wasn't a "dry" park read more

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I loved my time here and can't wait to go back. The rides are great but the people and the shows and activities are amazing. I loved the fall decor. We attended the church service on Sunday and this is amazing that it is an option and the chapel is beautiful. The food is also great variety and really good. It is not too expensive for a theme park. Also the free parking with shuttle is great. Overall the family friendly and Christian community here is wonderful. The only negative is the hills hurt when walking and you need to be prepared or really in shape to do the entire park. read more

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My family and I enjoyed this charming theme park. It is older with a touch of modern rides. We went during the beginning of the holiday season so the park was fully decorated with Christmas lights and carolers singing. The app is helpful if you plan of getting on rides. The train is a must as well. We did get the food and drink pass but of course spent a bit extra on a few yummies. read more

We enjoyed Silver Dollar City. My husband is from Missouri (St. Louis) and has been here a few times but it's been over 10 years since his last visit when my stepson was much younger. He highly built this up to me and so I was excited while on a family vacation this summer to St. Louis and the Ozarks we knew this was a must-see thing. We visited on Juneteenth so it was a federal holiday and it was HOT and very crowded. To the point where lines for every ride and every food counter were very long and walking around was very uncomfortable with the stroller - additionally, very little seating anywhere around the park and it's very hill-y and requires a lot of walking up and down sloped inclines. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to do the main event - Marvel Cave. But, we did enjoy sightseeing with our baby and listening to some live music and looking around the park. Hopefully, on a return visit when our daughter is older we can ride rides and tour the cave. It's a cute historic-themed amusement park. Worth a visit if you're in Branson or nearby. read more

Silver Dollar City - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

I couldn't even list all the amazing things about Silver Dollar City. But as an aspiring Elite Yelper I'll certainly try... lol PARKING: Free parking. Tiered parking if you want to pay various amounts and skip the tram. Several days we did late entry and the parking lot was empty so we parked super close skipping the tram which saved time at closing when there is a slight line for the tram. Other choose to walk and it gives an estimate of time on a sign of how long it will take you to walk to your specific lot. SDC CHURCH: Sunday 10am we loved the Wilderness Church service. Very accommodating and welcoming to all who wanted to attend. Near the front of the park. Sang several and a message from pastor. Truly enjoyed. HANDS ON: We petted goats and donkeys, saw a horse barn, pottery being made, glass and pottery shops, build a bear shop, Treehouse play area for kids, rode the carousel countless times, a real steam train plus "robbers" show, Flooded Mines shooting ride for littles, and WHOLE fire district with Lucky meet and greet, hot air balloons, ladder ride, mini swings, fire wagon ride, the indoor playhouse for littles and AC for adults, several water areas like mister and splash pad and rides to cool down such as the super popular Mystic, lots of shaded seating along the path, plenty of bathrooms, cute shops. EXCITEMENT: Incredible roller coasters like Powder Keg, Wildfire, Time Traveler, walk across the swinging bridge, watching the bread makers, the circus show, FIRE IN THE HOLE was incredible we rode it so many times, balloon toss game at the plaza, the teacups and wings of wonder and giant swings WITH the littles at the back of the park and the grand exposition roller coaster my daughter loved. FOOD: We generally brought our own food, water, snacks but since we were there several days we did buy a few items. The cinnamon bread!!! Yummmmm. And Starbucks coffee served iced or hot everywhere. Pizza at Crossroads was made fresh and cheese was quality. Kid meal prices are great, ice cream DELISH (hi blueberry swirl near giant swings) and (hi chocolate ice cream at Hannah's w the AC) FAVORITES: Grandfather's mansion is soooo cool for kids. My 5 and 4 year old went in countless times. A unique walk through experience. CAVE: Marvel CAVE included with price of admission! (Can pay extra for lantern 5:30pm tour) Incredible view, great cave tour guide. Not as challenging as I thought it would be. But the train out DID work for us. Def worth attending if you don't mind stairs. My 4 and 5 year old loved it! SDC HACK: It's easy to come in the AM take an afternoon break then catch a few hours end of day. Esp if you stay nearby. We had an Airbnb at Cove Point. UNLIMITED SUMMER PASS: We were here for 6 days in June 2025. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. We made memories that will last forever. I highly recommend Silver Dollar City and you should get the unlimited summer pass so you don't feel rushed to fit everything into 1-2 days. It really made a difference! I came as a kid and this was just such an amazing full circle experience bringing my littles who loved it with my hubby and parents. read more

Silver Dollar City - Cinnamon bread yummm - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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Fun amusement park! Loved all the Christmas lights & rides! It can be a bit confusing but there are plenty of maps and signage showing you where to go. There is a little something for everyone from shops to crafts, food, kiddie rides, face painting & rides for us thrill seekers! It is a bit hilly so be sure to wear comfy shoes & rest assured there is a tram from free parking right to the main gate! Our family had a great time! Thanks SDC, we will be back! read more

Silver Dollar City - Face painting near Thunderation & Time Traveler! - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

On the whole, I feel like this is one of the last truly "theme" parks left in America where rather than just a place where you go for rides and thrills, you get to experience a whole different world alongside those rides and thrills. They do up everything to really give you the old town America feel - the scenery, the costumes, the voices, the layout, the rides, the experiences, the shops, and so on - and the employees follow suit as well; I truly haven't seen a theme be done up better. While I am generally a ride-focused person, it is so neat to see things such as the glassblowing and candle making, go on the cave tour, and watch the shows and old school music acts. The food is pretty solid too, just as you'd imagine back in the day, and overall, it's just a pleasant place. The thing that would make this a 5-star is if they didn't emulate the lax manner of old school America when it comes to facilitating rides. While I'm still down for the theme carrying over, moving a bit more swiftly to move people in and out would be great so that rides don't take so long; it just seemed to be a commonplace thing, despite being there on days when they weren't terribly crowded. read more

Silver Dollar City is a charming, old-time-themed park that leans fully into its 1880s aesthetic, and honestly, that's where a lot of its magic comes from. The pace of the park is definitely on the slower, more relaxed side--this isn't the place where you're sprinting from ride to ride all day. Instead, it's more about taking your time, enjoying the atmosphere, and soaking in the craftsmanship, music, and mountain-town vibe. The attractions are fun, with a mix of coasters, classic rides, and live demonstrations that fit right into the theme. It's the kind of place where you can spend half an hour watching someone blow glass or make candy and somehow not feel like you're missing out on anything. The staff is friendly, helpful, and clearly proud of the park. They add a lot to the experience. That said, they're not quite at the "Disney magic" level--few places are--as sometimes staff didn't have great answers for delays and were slow in ushering people into rides. Overall, Silver Dollar City is a great time if you appreciate a slower pace, handcrafted charm, and an immersive old-time atmosphere. It's not trying to be a high-octane mega-park; it's its own unique thing, and that's exactly why it works. read more

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Updating my previous review: More parking lots, more people, even longer lines for everything. At what point does a place get to where they realize there's just too many people to accommodate? It got to be shoulder-to-shoulder at nearly every point in the entire park. TO SDC MANAGEMENT: Please don't let greed overtake you. There's just too many people allowed in the park at once. It's gotten to where it's not fun anymore. read more

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This place is really fun! The roller coasters are really fun, lots of shops, and shows. We had a blast here. read more

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This was our first visit to Silver Dollar City and it was so much fun! We paid for parking and got pretty close to the entrance for $20. There was a big variety of rides and attractions which worked for our family because we enjoyed a little bit of everything. We loved all of the water rides best because of the heat . We went ahead and did the cave tour and that was really cool, but longer than we expected. I definitely wouldn't recommend bringing little children on the tour because there were a lot of stairs and things got pretty steep/slippery. The food was fairly reasonably priced though and pretty yummy! The atmosphere was nice and very friendly. One thing I found surprising was the amount of people on motorized scooters & they were often in the way. We had three rides break down which was frustrating, but all in all it was a fun time. Definitely will be back! read more

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We had such a great time at Silver Dollar City--definitely a highlight of our trip. It's an 1880s-themed amusement park with so much charm and variety, perfect for a full day out with the family. There's also a separate water park, but we stuck to the main park and still didn't come close to doing it all! Our kids loved the Grand Exposition, Fireman's Landing, and Half Dollar Holler--three areas packed with fun, kid-friendly rides and activities. The magician was an unexpected favorite and had the whole family laughing and amazed. And we're still dreaming about that cinnamon bread... warm, gooey, and absolutely worth the calories. The whole park is really well-kept, the staff were friendly, and it never felt overwhelming despite how much there is to do. Highly recommend for families with kids of all ages! read more

I would give this place 3.5 if I could. I really wanted to visit this place my entire life, I finally did and while I did enjoy parts of it and it was BEAUTIFUL with the Christmas lights. I have never seen so many people inside a park. It was just not enjoyable. I would never come back during the holidays or recommend it. The only ride I really cared about going on was 'Fire in the Hole' and I waited an hour and was able to get on. I also enjoyed 'Outlaw Run' which was CRAZY in the dark at night. They were both a great ride; definitely worth the wait for me. Because it was so busy, I did spend most of my time going into the shops which were wonderful. I also had the tasting pass which was great and definitely worth the price. The lines were insanity for food so I couldn't get everything I waited; some of those lines just never moved so I had to leave them. However, the food I did have was great! All the staff was friendly, the parade was cute but again... INSANITY due to the busyness in the park. The layout of this park for me was SO confusing and the app did not really help me because it kept freezing up. I don't know if I would come back or recommend -- DEFINITELY not the Holiday Season. Although, I had no idea that parking was free and that was a great surprise! read more

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I love this place, this atmosphere is so cool and immersive. Watching the live craft demonstrations is awesome, the frozen lemonade and kettle corn are delicious, and the rides are great. There was no wait for Wildfire or Outlaw Run when I went on them today. It was a great time! read more

This is hands down the BEST THEME PARK IN THE COUNTRY! I came here all the way from Tampa Florida. I enjoyed Dollywood so I figured I'd love this park as well. I was not wrong. It was amazing! The cheap buffet at molly's mill was great. The rollercoasters were fantastic. The atmosphere is just perfect. I highly recommend this park to anyone who is near the area or anyone who enjoys themeparks. Check out my full tour on youtube just search mrbucketlist silverdollar city on youtube. read more

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Silver Dollar City was SO much fun. I loved all the rides, and there are so many great places to eat. The food options are amazing--things like mashed potatoes, pot roast, Italian breadsticks, and so many other treats. There are also really cool shops where you can buy pottery, get a custom necklace, and find unique handmade items. The drive there is a bit hilly, and there's a lot of walking once you're inside, but it's 100% worth it. It's especially fun if you're taking kids. Overall, such a great experience and definitely a place I'd go back to. read more

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- - - - - - - - Current Review - August, 2024 (2024-08) - - - - - - - - The Best Amusement Park - - - - - - - - My wonderful wife and I enjoyed a fantastic getaway weekend to Springfield and Branson... 47 hours of fun! We have visited SDC / Silver Dollar City many times over the years; during all seasons; each visit has been wonderful. This trip was a shorter visit, so we only had 2-3 hours to visit. We rode The Great Barn Swing and Thunderation, both fun. We also enjoyed visiting the original home that was built in the 1850s... nice docents! We also enjoyed the knife smith, purchased some lye soap, honey - elderberry, raspberry, spun chocolate the lady who works here is so friendly, and shares samples so you can be confident in the ones you like the best. Next visit we'll get back into Marvel Cave! - - - - - - - - December, 2023 (2023-12) - - - - - - - - Fantastic year-round; extra special at Christmas time. My daughter and I visited recently, to ride Fire in the Hole one last time before it's replaced, apparently by a new Fire in the Hole. While it was a cool and cloudy December day, with temperatures in the 50's, we had a great time. I realized that it has somehow been 12 or so years since we were last here... we had season tickets and fixed 4 or 5 times back in 2011... when the kids were much smaller... and now our daughter's in college, and it still seems like yesterday we were last there that year... time flies. - - - ROLLER COASTERS And this year, we flew... on roller coasters, five of them - Fire in the Hole - Powder Keg - Wildfire three times... SO SMOOTH... even though it's a 155 foot drop... 66 mph... 3,075 feet long... awesome ride atop a hillside - Time Machine... which slows twice and stops once... then each of the three times it accelerates you forward (using under-track / under-car magnets?)... and while the cars do rotate as you speed along the track, it is not so much that you feel dizzy - ThuNderaTion all were awesome!!!!! - - - CRAFTSMEN and CRAFTSWOMEN Artists... for several weeks, at another time of the year, Silver Dollar City hosts craftsmen and craftswomen who make items right there for you to see (and purchase). While this was not the time dedicated to crafts everywhere in the park, we did see some... The Bent Spoon and a shack with much honey from a bee farm in Springfield, MO. THE BENT SPOON Marc at the Bent Spoon is a great artist. "The Bent Spoon specializes in spoon and fork jewelry based on vintage silverware patterns from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Pick out your favorite pattern from a wide selection of jewelry that include spoon and fork rings, spoon and fork necklaces and spoon bracelets." (source silver dollar city dot com) Our daughter found some nice rings at the store where the artisans make rings from old silverware... from the handles. They also make snails and other items by artfully bending the tines of the forks. Honey - whipped and other flavors... and they let you sample - so good! - - - FOOD / DINING Along the way, we had some fantastic food: - Skillet for breakfast - sausage and chicken - Apple cider - Hot dog and a potato on a stick - hot chocolate - Honey - whipped and other flavors - we brought it home and the whipped honey was gone by mid-week - - - We have also enjoyed the tour of Marvel Cave, which has a main area so big they have floated hot air balloons in it... it's worth a visit. - - - Christmas crowds The following is based on a single afternoon in 2023, but it is similar to what we experienced in 2010... The park has a good number of guests during the day, but the lines for the rides are not too long. It appears that there is a larger crowd arriving for the Christmas parade, ~ 5pm, and for riding the train after dark - that line looked quite long... so just plan ahead to get in line early and/or expect to wait - the train ride was great and celebrates Jesus's birth - - - We'll see you again, soon, Silver Dollar City! - - - read more

Steal your dollar city I understand this very well now. Almost 100 dollars a person to get in even if you don't want rides and just want to walk around and see shops. And then on top of that your paying big money for chicken tenders and corn dogs. I guess if your rich and have nothing better to do this place is for you but I've been to parks like cedar point and waldameere and paid less than this place. Just not worth the value I don't understand how everyone thinks it is maybe it's just because Branson is such an expensive town and people are used to it. read more

While it was beautiful it was impossible to move through. They had to have hit capacity but were still allowing more and more in. We were all packed in like sardines. The employees were clearly stressed due to the massive amount of people there. It felt like from the time we got there until we left they were herding us like cattle. When we left to take the tram back to the car park, a woman navigating everyone was screaming at people. Once they took our money they basically told us to get out. It ruined the experience for us and I do not recommend going. Especially on the weekend. (The photos were the only ones I could take because that's the only time we were able to stop long enough to get some.) Edit: I want to note I do not recommend for anyone with mobility issues. While they do have scooters if needed the hills are deathly steep and scooters were struggling to get up. read more

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As a kansas city native, i have only ever been to worlds of fun for an amusement park besides disney in florida. The rides here are unique and really fun! They are pretty short though. no ride we went on was long. This is a great place for a country and 1800s vibe with family. But while we were in line for the keg, there was an incident and they stopped doing rides for a period. We were left with knowing nothing and had no context to know if we should or not. I feel like it would be smart for a team member to get some info and give the basics to the people in line so we can understand and make our own decision. the team members here are not the friendliest. some of them are!! but most of them were not. on one of the rides, there were some kids touching something they weren't supposed to and the guy harshly yelled at them on the intercom. even the other team members looked at him surprised at his tone! read more

Silver Dollar City - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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I've been to this place before and if you go to Branson you have to go. From roller coasters to water rides, this place has everything. If it's hot during the summer, you'll want to do water rides like the American Plunge for say. That was fun. A few others I enjoyed were the roller coaster and the giant pendulum swing to ride. There's also concerts and history lessons which are also exciting. Branson is close to me so I will definitely come back to Silver Dollar City again. read more

Silver Dollar City - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Got there when it opened and stayed til it closed. Even after 20,000 steps that were mostly hills we had the absolute best time. We lucked out weather wise, although a bit rainy it was the perfect day to eat our way through, try out the shows, wander through the shops and try the rides that were open. The live music and shows are fabulous, I thought they might be extra on the cheese but the talent is insane. The band that goes on before the fireworks was crazy fun. I can't believe it's every night. 100% recommend starting the day at the breakfast buffet. The skillet, several of these and cinnamon bread are musts. Tons of parking with a bus that runs non stop to the entrance. Can't wait for the fall to visit again! read more

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We enjoyed the caves and all the Christmas decorations. Food was decent- we had bbq and lots of coffee & hot chocolate. Cons: pricey for visitors, great for annual pass holders which we couldn't get because it starts at the beginning of year. read more

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Wait lines for rides were 2-3 hours, shows you had to get in line an hour before your show you want or else you missed that one and need to stay for the next hour for the next show. Or you pay for seats, Branson is just a money grab. Not worth the $ spent at all. Very unpleasant experience. Would never come back and highly do not recommend. read more

This is a wonderful amusement park year round. However, every holiday season I enjoy attending the Old Time Christmas event. The rides are open, demonstrations & shows going on and millions of Christmas lights on display. Also a light parade to attend during the nighttime with two times available to watch. The food options here are vast and quite tasty as well. Shopping is another great thing about this park. One thing to note is this park is VERY hilly and could provide problems to persons with disabilities or limited walking capabilities unless renting a mobile scooter. read more

Silver Dollar City - An Old Time Christmas - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

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My family has been coming to Silver Dollar City since I was small and my parents have had season passes for years. My brother and sister both live in Springfield and they and their families also have season passes, so I frequent this park quite often. Summer is the best time to visit - they have a lot of different festivals like the food festival and the Bluegrass Festival. The little church in the park has a gorgeous view, and there are lots of shops and shows and rides and something for really everyone. The candle shop was always my favorite store when I was a kid because they let you dip your own candles in different colored wax. As I've gotten older, there are even more things that I've enjoyed doing and items that I found that I have bought there that decorate my home or are useful. The pottery can't be beat and this trip my mom bought a gorgeous hand thrown utensil holder. All of the handmade crafts and foods are exceptional. If you've never been to Silver dollar city, I highly suggest you go. During Christmas time there is a market in the bar and that sells every kind of ornament you could ever imagine. I usually buy one every year and this year I got a flute that is so highly detailed. I can't wait to hang it on my tree. In the glass blowing shop as a kid I would always get to select one small little glass figurine to take home and I had quite the collection. Now I collect their hand blown ornaments, which are one-of-a-kind and gorgeous for your tree. I don't think I've ever gone the weekend after Thanksgiving because it's so busy on the holidays weekend, but with my son and his girlfriend visiting we had to go on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I have never seen so many people inside the park, and I will never come on a holiday weekend again. It just was not enjoyable, even though the lights & the parade were fun as usual and the special Christmas tree in the main square is brand new this year and a highlight, I'll never come back on a holiday weekend and suggest you skip it too. You should come in early November to see the Christmas lights or the first or second week in December. read more

Silver Dollar City - Nativity - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

I wish I could give this place like 8 or 9 stars. I've been coming here my whole life, and it's like being a kid again every time. One of my true happy places. Silver Dollar City is a theme park set in the 1880's. They have roller coasters that are WAY cooler than you might suspect. Every time they roll out a new one, it sets some kind of record. It's amazing. But more than that, I love the food (unique!) and the shops. They are a family friendly place, all about God and country. This is the place to come for gospel music, patriotic music, clean highly talented performers, 150 year old skill demonstrations (like leather working, iron working, glass working, candy making, wood working, and so on). Jewelry, leather gear, beautiful Christmas decorations, and I could go on and on. I never miss riding the train. It's a piece of childhood. And I never miss my favorite ride: the bakery near the entrance. Just walking out of the entrance shops into the square with the gazebo decorated for every season makes me young again. This year is my first time (amazingly) seeing the Christmas lights. Literally 2 million of them! Unbelievable. If you like good clean fun, this is your place. Don't miss it! read more

Fun family amusement park! Love visiting the wilderness church for a traditional gospel music sing-along. The lady playing the piano is phenomenal! The Homestead Pickers are our favorite group!! read more

Pretty fun amusement park with a cave and a good handful of thrill rides. The (nondiscounted) tickets are really pricy though, but we got a discount due to my MIL having annual passes, which made the price very fair (around $40 with discount). I appreciated that the cave tour was included and it was really interesting! I definitely think Marvel Cave is a must-do when you are there. The park was decorated really nicely for Halloween, and I thought they had a good number of thrill rides. There was also no line for pretty much anything when we went on a gloomy weekday with some sprinkling rain, so that was a nice bonus. Outlaw Run is one of the most unique coasters I've ever been on with its corkscrew turn. I had a good time and I would come again! read more

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Go during Christmas! The lights are beautiful and everywhere! Waited an hour for A Christmas Carol musical and it was nicely done. Enjoyed the various holiday foods available. Just a really nice holiday experience. read more

We come here a lot over the years but this time around we rode *almost* all of the rides! It's so easy to run from ride to ride with short wait times, cooling stations, and the refillable drink option was so worth it! The top 3 rides are : Outlaw Run, PowderKeg, and Wildfire! Fire in the Hole (the updated one) is AMAZING! Great job y'all, it's just like the old one with more drops & bigger, brighter displays. They did such a good job, this was my favorite ride as a kid, and i love what they've done with it. The cave is a MUST SEE - we have gone almost every time and it's still amazing. It's located in the main shop as soon as you walk in. We had a great time, perfect place for family, or friends. read more

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I had a fantastic time and there are not just rides, but stores! They get really creative and it was so much fun scouring through the park. The workers are so friendly there when I went. It felt magical. It's really packed, but that's a good thing. Restarsunt are okay, I think i'm better off of them. I tried the popcorn there, it tasted unique, in a good way. As I said, there are so many cool stores! There's a puppet one, a christmas ornament one, a glass blowing one, It was so stunning. I loved it here and I do want to go again! read more

I know this might not be the most popular opinion, but our experience just wasn't as enjoyable as we hoped. I think the overwhelming crowds--literally elbow to elbow people crammed into one park--played a huge role in our frustration. With wait times of 20-30 minutes for everything, it got old fast. We ended up forfeiting our taste tickets because the lines were just too long to bother with. The food was fine, but nothing special. On a positive note, the park was extremely clean, and our kids had a blast on the rides. The lights at night were also stunning. However, by the time the parade was about to start, we were all pretty over it and left early. We definitely won't plan to visit during this time of year again. read more

Excellent amusement park considering it's sort of out of the way in the Ozark Mountains. A beautiful location though. Visited on a Thursday in May before school was out so the park was not crowded and perfect temps in the low 70's with sun off an on. I think the weather can really make or break your experience in this park so plan carefully. You could end up miserably hot or freezing depending on when you go. Some very good roller coasters and excellent theming with lots to see and do for all ages and immaculately clean. If you've been to Knott's Berry farm it's similar but a lot better in the theming and location. It's not as big and hilly as you'd expect from the whining of some other reviewers (unless you have significant physical limitations or are severely out of shape/overweight.) Downloading the app is a must though to navigate as the place is a bit of a maze to get around in. Outlaw is the scariest coaster as it's fast and does corkscrews with just a lap bar. Wildfire is overall the best coaster in the park. Embarrassingly, on Outlaw, some people could not ride because they couldn't get the lap bar down low enough and had to exit the ride and perform the walk of shame to the exit. (Some of us Americans need to cut back on the burgers and pizza.) The park did have intermittent issues with some of the rides throughout the day causing long lines - this would have been a disaster in peak season. The Trailblazer pass which is an extra $80 is well worth it, especially during peak periods, allowing you to skip the main line and save a TON of time and frustration. If you go in the hot Summer and don't get the Trailblazer pass you will be miserable waiting in long lights in the humid heat. Secret tip: At mealtime all the places with burgers, chicken and pizza will get long lines at peak time so eat early or late, or better yet, go to Miss Molly Mill's Buffet by the entrance which a lot of people don't even know exist and get all you can eat in a nice air-conditioned atmosphere. (Best to ride Outlaw first before you go pig out here.) It's not a gigantic selection of food or gourmet level but the fried trout was excellent!' read more

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Took the family for Christmas and it is just magical. The lights are amazing, shows great, lots of food choices. It is crowded, but not any worse than any other amusement park at peak. read more

Silver Dollar City - Amusement Parks Near Me - Branson, Missouri

it has lots of potential to be a very fun place, but because the weather is cold, everything is shut down and that is sucky for people that spend so much money to get into an amusement park. How about let the people know that ahead of time we would not have spent this kind of money to come and walk around. kids and adults upset about this. miserable experience the amount of money spent I get being safe and I appreciate that but during winter months it should be made clear about all the ride closures. we would have definitely came another day. a complete waste read more