Located in Stone County, Missouri, near Branson and Branson West, Silver Dollar City sits off Missouri Route 76 on the Indian Point peninsula of Table Rock Lake. Built around Marvel Cave—one of the Ozarks' oldest tourist sites—the land was originally developed into a road and tourist stop before transforming into a full theme park. Today, visitors reach this scenic Ozark destination by car along Route 76 to experience its historic high-country setting.
The park officially opened on May 1, 1960, founded by Mary, Jack, and Peter Herschend as an authentic 1880s-style Ozark village surrounding Marvel Cave. Today, the 61-acre theme park continues to be operated by the Herschend family. Over the decades, it has grown from a handful of rustic shops, a log cabin, and street performances into a major entertainment resort that blends historical preservation with modern amusement park attractions.
Spread across 61 acres, Silver Dollar City is organized into eleven distinct districts, including Main Street, Rivertown, Homestead Ridge, Midtown, and the Fire District. The park is famous for combining thrilling roller coasters and aquatic raft rides with traditional Ozark heritage, featuring live demonstrations by resident craftspeople in pottery, glassblowing, and blacksmithing. Its seasonal festivals and broad mix of family play areas and rides suit families, thrill-seekers, and multi-day vacationers alike.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Silver Dollar City change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Car | Located off Missouri Route 76 on the Indian Point peninsula of Table Rock Lake near Branson and Branson West. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Season | Mid-March to early January | Park is closed for the majority of January and February. |
| Spring Exposition | April – May | Displays local crafts and food in The Grand Exposition. |
| Bluegrass & BBQ Festival | May | Features bluegrass music and barbecue from across the country. |
| Summer Celebration | June – August | Includes oversized games, fireworks, a drone show, and dance parties. |
| Harvest Festival & Pumpkins in the City | September – October | Features visiting craftsmen and giant pumpkin sculptures. |
| An Old Time Christmas | November – December | Features 6.5 million lights and a five-story special effects Christmas tree. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Marvel Cave offers a 1-hour Traditional Tour and a 1.5-hour Lantern Light Tour.
- A narrow-gauge funicular railway lifts visitors 218 feet out of Marvel Cave back to the surface.
- Resident craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills like glassblowing, pottery, and blacksmithing.
- Wilderness Church holds church services on Sundays with views of the Ozark and Boston Mountains.