Your visit to Branson is never complete without being able to experience Silver Dollar City, Branson’s most popular vacation destination. Bring the whole family with you or your bunch of friends to experience a wild adventure and to enjoy the attractions.
Silver Dollar City has been in the business since 1960, and this 1880’s theme park has pleased millions of Branson tourists and locals alike. This theme park is also home to thrilling rides and attractions, demonstrating craftsmen, entertaining shows, unique shops and restaurants, and 6 annual festivals. There is no reason not to love Silver Dollar City with all the fun and excitement that it offers you.
The Silver Dollar City season starts from mid-March to December 31st so make sure to catch this theme park on these dates. World-class roller coasters, steam engine rides, water shoot-out rides, and giant swings are all for you to enjoy. There are also six entertainment venues in Silver Dollar City, offering more than 40 shows per day. The shows normally last between 20 to 25 minutes to provide you with some relaxation after being in all those thrilling rides. When in Silver Dollar City, make good use of your time and make sure to catch as many shows as you can.
One of the main rides in Silver Dollar City is the Outlaw Run, which is known to be the world’s most daring wood coaster. It is one of the world’s firsts with its features, including an 81 degree drop – the steepest drop on a wooden coaster- and it is the only wooden coaster to have an upside down twist and a 720-degree double barrel roll. The Outlaw Run was just completed this 2013 and is the newest addition to the already jam-packed thrills in Silver Dollar City. This ride in Silver Dollar City is currently breaking records and is now the second fastest coaster in the world, running at speeds up to 68 miles per hour! You have to try the Outlaw Run to experience an adrenaline rush and live to tell the tale that you have conquered the world’s most daring coaster.
Another ride in Silver Dollar City that is worth featuring is the Powder Keg. This ride launches from 0 to 53 miles per hour in just 3 seconds using a compressed air-launch with spiraling turns, and it also reaches speeds up to 64 miles per hour. The initial blast and 110-foot drop will send you soaring through the Ozarks sceneries of over 6 acres. When riding the Powder Keg, also get to know the story behind the concept used to develop this ride.
Silver Dollar City also boasts of its restaurants. In fact, “Amusement Today” has named Silver Dollar City food as one of the best theme park food in America. The park also features restaurants like Eva and Delilah’s Bakery, Aunt Polly’s, Buckshot Annie’s Skillet Cookery, and The Ribhouse. There are also ice cream and funnel cakes for dessert that can be found in various places inside the park.
To fully enjoy Silver Dollar City, stay in a place near it to be able to get some rest and relaxation after a full day of adventure. Head on to Thousand Hills Golf Resort and choose from a variety of lodging options like having a condo rental or a log cabin rental. To make reservations and inquiries, call 1-877-262-0430 now!
