Silver Dollar City
Address
399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616, United States
Country
usa
Opening Hours
Daily 10:00-21:00 (seasonal operation March-December, hours vary)
Popularity
**๐ ๏ธ America's Craftsmanship Capital | Ozark Mountain Heritage** - **2+ million annual visitors** experiencing authentic American craftsmanship and thrills - **60+ years of operation** since opening in 1960 - **100 resident craftsmen** demonstrating traditional American skills - **Ozark Mountains setting** with natural beauty and themed attractions - **World's largest pumpkin festival** and Christmas celebration
1880s Theme Park in the Ozark Mountains
Silver Dollar City stands as America's most authentic themed amusement park, recreating an 1880s Ozark mountain town with genuine craftsmanship, traditional skills, and world-class family entertainment. Nestled in the Missouri Ozarks near Branson, this 100-acre destination combines thrilling rides with living history, featuring over 100 resident craftsmen who demonstrate traditional American arts and crafts.
๐ ๏ธ Living Craftsmanship Heritage
Silver Dollar City's unique appeal lies in its authentic craftsman demonstrations: ๐จ Blacksmiths - Forging iron into functional and artistic pieces ๐บ Potters - Creating pottery on traditional wheels ๐ชต Woodcarvers - Hand-carving furniture and decorative items ๐งต Weavers - Operating historic looms and spinning wheels ๐ฏ Candy makers - Creating traditional sweets and confections ๐ป Musical instrument makers - Crafting fiddles, dulcimers, and guitars
๐ข World-Class Coaster Collection
๐ช๏ธ Time Traveler (2018) - World's fastest, steepest, and tallest spinning coaster ๐ฅ Outlaw Run (2013) - Hybrid wooden coaster with inversions โก Powder Keg (2005) - Launch coaster through Ozark wilderness ๐ Wildfire (2001) - Multi-looping steel coaster ๐ฆ Fire in the Hole - Classic dark ride through underground caverns ๐๏ธ Thunderation (1993) - Mine train coaster through mountain terrain
๐ช Seasonal Festivals
๐ธ Spring Riding Festival (March-May)
- Opening season celebration
- Craft demonstrations resume
- Beautiful spring wildflowers
๐ Harvest Festival (September-November)
- World's largest pumpkin festival
- Thousands of pumpkins throughout park
- Harvest-themed entertainment and crafts
- Pumpkin carving demonstrations
๐ An Old Time Christmas (November-December)
- 6.5 million Christmas lights