Fun Under the Sun in Branson’s Silver Dollar City

Branson may be known to many people as the Live Entertainment Capital of the World. For some, it is also the ultimate vacation destination in the Midwest. The reason for this is that it has the best outdoor and indoor fun for all the guests of Branson. All the activities and attractions in Branson are really family friendly, so the whole gang can have a good time! One of Branson’s most famous attraction is Silver Dollar City, which is a must-visit place for your vacation.

Silver Dollar City is an 1880’s themed amusement park in Branson Missouri. It is home to several rides, attractions, shows, and even restaurants. Silver Dollar City offers so much fun to everyone that it has been a staple destination for some for their family vacation. The fun in Silver Dollar City starts every mid-March up to the 31st of December every year. To keep the tourists coming throughout the year, there are also festivals held in Silver Dollar City. The season of Silver Dollar City starts out with the World-Fest to celebrate international diversity. During the month of May, there is also a Bluegrass and BBQ Festival. For the months of June to August, there is the National Kids Fest for the kids and the kids at heart. The Southern Gospel Picnic is held every late August to early September in Silver Dollar City. The National Harvest Festival is held from mid-September to late October. And come Christmas time, Silver Dollar City celebrates it with the Old Time Christmas festival, which is probably the grandest festival in Silver Dollar City so far.

In the park itself, there are a lot of things that you can enjoy. There are more than 30 rides and attractions in Silver Dollar City that you can try. There are rides like roller coasters, steam engine trains, giant swings, and water shoot-out rides. Some of the rides that you must not miss out on are the Outlaw Run, which is the most daring wood coaster in the world, and the Powder Keg, which is a roller coaster, too. These coasters can give you the best adrenaline rush! If you are looking for something in the park to calm you down after a roller coaster of excitement, you are lucky because there are six entertainment venues in the park for you. You can catch a show or two here, as there are more than 40 shows per day that are available. Each show lasts for 20 to 25 minutes, so you can enjoy more of Silver Dollar City’s other attractions.

Make your visit to Silver Dollar City more convenient and an even more epic one by staying in Thousand Hills Golf Resort. Thousand Hills is located very near Silver Dollar City so you can be ready to take on a new adventure every day. Also, Thousand Hills may be located close to Branson’s entertainment district but it still assures you of the peace and quiet that you need to get a nice rest. You can choose from the various lodging options of Thousand Hills, whatever seems to be more appropriate for your group size. Book your stay now! For reservations and inquiries, just dial 1-877-262-0430.

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