Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City http://www.silverdollarcity.com/ in Branson, MO rates between 3 and 4 stars for me. I've been 3 times there, and overall I find it an okay theme park. It's unique, since the people who work there wear old-timey clothes, and there are shops that actually make candy or soap or whatever else right in front of you and you can sample it or buy it afterward. There are some fun rides there. I don't think they quite compare to Six Flags, but they are pretty good. The last time I was there (Nov '06) I enjoyed the new upside-down roller coaster called Wild Fire!!! I rode it twice in a row. Oh, the park closes at 9 (at least it did the night we were there) anyway, all the older people who are there only for the shows left at 8 so we had an hour to nearly ourselves to do whatever we wanted. This is definitely a theme park I recommend if you're in Branson, even if it's not 5 stars to me. more

The best time to go to Silver Dollar City is at Christmas. The shows there are absolutely phenomenal at this time. You can buy warm candied almonds, kettle corn, and tons of yummy things throughout the park. There's singing, a live nativity, and the decorations make you feel as if you've entered someplace enchanted. When we go in the fall or summer we bring a cooler with us. It is cheaper as far as food is concerned, and we don't have to worry about buying bottled water (which is expensive in the park). We just take the tram and leave the park for lunch and go back when we finish. It's really a good way to save a little money. more

Silver Dollar City is a great environment for the family. There are rides, gift shops, and many music shows to partake in. I began going to Silver Dollar City as a child and have such fond memories. It is a great place to be during the holidays. There are Christmas lights galore and it is absolutely beautiful. I must see for those of all ages. more

This park is more than a amusement park full of rides. There are interactive opportunities to watch skilled craftsman at work. It's old time skills being demonstrated, and a lot of people never get to see that sort of thing. The Christmas festival is worth the price of the ticket alone. The years that we go, we make sure to get the season pass early. It's totally worth it if you plan on going more than once in season. That way, if you only spend two hours at the park, you don't feel guilty about spending money on the ticket, b/c you know you'll be back. It is a pricey ticket, but the family atmosphere is worth it for us. The kids love the rides, and the ball play place, as well as the water squirting area. The train drives me crazy, but the kids love it. Go figure. You MUST visit at Christmas time. It's packed on the weekends, but not so busy during the week. Check it out, the lights are worth it. more

Silver Dollar City is nice the first few times you go. They have nice unique shops. Unfortunately they have monster hills you have to walk up and down all day the rides never seem to change, just their names, and no matter how nice the shops are I don't want to pay thirty to forty dollars to go shopping. I would rather go shopping and spend forty dollars on something I can keep. If you have never been- go- you will enjoy the first couple of times. After that your just wasting your money. more

This is a great park for the family, as there are rides, shows, parades, and lots of play equipment for the kids. Food is abundant here and it's hard not to indulge in all the treats. The shops are also great and have everything from candles to crafts to woodworking items. There is a huge play area for the kids. For nursing moms, there are two really nice air conditioned nursing rooms. It is expensive to get in (around $40 a ticket for adults), but you will have a great time here. more

Silver Dollar City offers many great rides, but not much more other then that. The rides that they have a very exciting, but other then that there is not much more for the park to offer. If the park wasnt as expensive as it was, this would be understandable, but it is a little steep. Visit it if your in the area. more

Pros- - Ozark themed - A Family Theme park (toddlers to seniors) - Many different craft shops - A good candy store - Nice Staff (mostly seniors) - Well maintained rides - Clean Theme Park - Many Festivals ( Kids, Music and Crafts, World, Christmas) Cons- - Crowded in peak season - Busy Food Court I would recommend this great theme park to anyone that want to have a great time. more

A family-oriented amusement park that has fun for all! From fun country shows to exciting roller coasters it has something for everyone! The food is fabulous with turkey legs, funnel cakes, frozen lemonade, and the famous hand made favorites you can only get at SDC. They also host fun concerts and other country shows including basket weaving, etc. A local favorite! more

This is a great amusement park for families. You will step back in time as you enter the park. Watch glassblowers make beautiful glass-wares. Check out all the hand-carved goodies. Look inside a log cabin home, school, and church. It's great! There are also many fun rides that the whole family can enjoy together. And my kids' favorite area is the special kids place where they can spray large water guns, play at sand tables, shoot foam balls all around a huge area, ride special kids sized rides, and more. There is something for the whole family at Silver Dollar City! more