Silver Dollar City
Rating
Family of 4
At the advertised starting price of $69 per dated 1-day ticket, four tickets total $276 plus tax.
Duration
At least one full operating day; the park recommends two days during festivals.
Best Ages
Best for ages 3 to 17, with useful options for small children, family riders, and thrill-seeking teens. Ride access depends on height.
About
Silver Dollar City is a large 1880s-themed park in the Ozark hills west of central Branson. It combines more than 40 rides and attractions with live entertainment, seasonal festivals, food, shops, and demonstrations by working craftspeople. The official address is 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway.
General parking is free, but families using the outer lots should allow extra time for a tram or bus ride to the admission gate.
The park works for a wide age range. Younger children can explore the Fire District and Grand Exposition, while families can ride the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train or the Fire in the Hole family coaster. Older children and teens can move on to faster attractions such as Time Traveler, PowderKeg, and Mystic River Falls when they meet the posted requirements.
Review the official ride guide before promising a particular attraction because height limits, weather, and maintenance can affect access.
Silver Dollar City recommends at least one full day, and two days during festivals. More than 100 craftspeople demonstrate skills such as glass blowing, blacksmithing, pottery, and candy making, giving non-riders useful activities between shows. The 2026 festival calendar runs from spring through Christmas, so the experience changes considerably by date.
Hours also vary, making the official calendar and daily schedule essential planning tools.
The park is well equipped for babies and toddlers. Strollers can be rented, four nursing stations provide private care areas, and changing stations are available in nearly every restroom. Restaurants can provide warm water for bottles, and family-assist restrooms are available in several areas.
Most of the park experience is outdoors. Rain, lightning, and temperature can stop rides, although shows, shops, dining, and craft demonstrations provide some shelter. The park has a weather-interruption return policy, but families must visit a ticket booth before leaving and meet the stated conditions.
For a smoother day, arrive before opening, begin with your highest-priority rides, and save crafts, shops, or indoor shows for the hottest or wettest part of the afternoon.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Arrive before opening on a non-holiday weekday. The park says weekends and holidays often have higher attendance.
Wait Times
No single wait estimate is published. Ride waits change by date and weather, with weekends and holidays often busier.
Nearby Food
The park has a large selection of restaurants, snack counters, sweets, and festival foods. Families may also bring snacks, beverages, and small coolers without glass or alcohol.
Why Kids Love It
Children can choose among more than 40 rides and attractions, a steam train, themed play areas, live shows, seasonal festivals, water rides, and demonstrations by working craftspeople.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Check the calendar and daily schedule for your exact date because operating hours, shows, and festivals change through the season.
- Measure children before the trip and review official height rules so each child knows which rides are available.
- Use the free parking lots and allow time for the tram or bus ride from many lots to the entrance.
- Reserve a stroller at least 24 hours ahead if having one is important. Same-day rentals are first come, first served.
- Bring snacks, drinks, or a small cooler if helpful. Glass containers and alcohol are not allowed.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather layers and sun protection
- Refillable water bottles, snacks, or a small cooler
- A stroller for younger children or a rental confirmation
- A list of each child's height for ride planning
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
At the advertised starting price of $69 per dated 1-day ticket, four tickets total $276 plus tax.
Actual child and date-specific prices appear during checkout and may be lower or higher.
Tips to Save
- Buy dated tickets online at least 24 hours ahead when eligible for advance savings.
- Children age 3 and under enter free.
- The current ticket page also advertises a second day for $20 more on eligible tickets.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Monday
- Operating dates and hours vary; check the official calendar.
- Tuesday
- Operating dates and hours vary; check the official calendar.
- Wednesday
- Operating dates and hours vary; check the official calendar.
- Thursday
- Operating dates and hours vary; check the official calendar.
- Friday
- Operating dates and hours vary; check the official calendar.
- Saturday
- Operating dates and hours vary; check the official calendar.
- Sunday
- Operating dates and hours vary; check the official calendar.
