The Frisco Silver Dollar Line steam train at Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City is the theme park on the west side of Branson, at 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway. A one-day ticket starts at $79 online, kids 3 and under go free, and shows, rides and Marvel Cave are all included. Standard parking is free, and you can bring your own snacks and a small cooler.

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Opening hours
Checked November 7, 2026From $79 a dayFree parking

Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri · Photo: Jeremy Thompson / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 · Credits

The short answer

Silver Dollar City in brief

One ticket covers the coasters, the shows and the tour of Marvel Cave. Coolers are welcome, glass and alcohol aren't.

Old Time Christmas: hours, tickets, Showboat

Tickets and 2027 season passes

Where
399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson, MO 65616, west of town
Right now
An Old Time Christmas, November 7, 2026 to January 2, 2027
2027 season
Opens March 12, 2027
One-day ticket
From $79 online; $95 flexible; second day $20 more
Kids 3 and under
Free
Included
Shows, rides and cave tours, except Lantern Light Tours
Parking
Free; Preferred $22, Premier $67
Your own food
Snacks, drinks and small coolers allowed; no glass or alcohol
Our verdict

Is Silver Dollar City worth the money?

For a full day, yes: one ticket covers the coasters, the shows and the Marvel Cave tour. Buy online at least a day ahead to pay $79 instead of $95, and add a second day for $20 if you want to see it all without rushing.

Best for most visitors

One day, bought online

From $79on selected days, at least 24 hours ahead

The flexible ticket for any operating day costs $95.

To see it all

Two days

$20 morefor a second day with either 1-day ticket

Use the second day within 5 consecutive operating days.

Short on time

TrailBlazer

From $45for 4 skip-the-line rides

TrailBlazer Plus, from $65, adds Fire In The Hole and Mystic River Falls.

What's inside

Rides, shows, crafts and food

Silver Dollar City mixes a theme park with Ozarks craft traditions. Admission covers rides, shows, concerts, festivals, exhibits, craft demonstrations and Marvel Cave.

An 1880s Ozarks town

61 acres of hillside built around the entrance to Marvel Cave, on the foundations of the 1800s mining town of Marmaros. Many activities are at the bottom of the park, with benches and shade on the way.

40+ rides

From the spinning Time Traveler and the wooden Outlaw Run to kids' play areas at the Grand Exposition, Half Dollar Holler and Fireman's Landing. Get a color-coded height wristband at the Ride Measuring Station in Fireman's Landing.

About 40 shows a day

No extra tickets; seats are first come, first seated, and most shows run several times a day. After closing, a night show plays at the outdoor Echo Hollow Amphitheater, weather permitting.

100+ craftsmen

Glassblowers, blacksmiths, potters, candy makers and candle makers working in their shops. Some classes and games cost extra.

Where to eat

All-you-care-to-eat buffets at The Mine Restaurant and Molly's Mill, plus Crossroads Pizza, the Riverside Rib House and Wagon Works Grill. Kids' menus start at $3.99, and no alcohol is sold.

10 festivals a year

Ten major festivals and special events, ending with An Old Time Christmas. During a festival, plan two days.

Marvel Cave

The cave the park grew from

Explorers looking for lead in 1869 found none but were convinced the cave held marble, so locals called it Marble Cave. William Henry Lynch opened it to visitors in 1894; after his death in 1927 it was renamed Marvel Cave. Only bat guano was ever mined. Hugo Herschend leased the cave in 1950, and by 1960 his family had built Silver Dollar City around the entrance. The Cathedral Room is billed as the largest cave entrance room in the United States.

More caves around Branson

The tour
About 60 minutes with a guide, mostly on stairs and ramps
Depth
Down to the Cathedral Room, about 300 feet below the surface, and on to nearly 500 feet
The way out
A cable train, in service since 1957, carries you back up to the surface, so you only walk the stairs going down
Not for
Guests with heart or lung conditions, bad backs or weak knees or ankles
Kids
No height limit; under 8 with a supervising companion
Lightning
Rides, Marvel Cave and the Flooded Mine close when lightning is detected
Hours

Opening hours for the next three weeks

Hours change from day to day, and the park closes on some weekdays. The 2027 season starts on March 12, 2027.

Silver Dollar City opening hours
DayHours
Sun–Mon, Nov 8–91 pm to 9 pm
Tue–Wed, Nov 10–11Closed
Thu–Fri, Nov 12–131 pm to 9 pm
Sat, Nov 1411 am to 10 pm
Sun–Mon, Nov 15–161 pm to 9 pm
Tue–Wed, Nov 17–18Closed
Thu–Fri, Nov 19–201 pm to 9 pm
Sat, Nov 2111 am to 10 pm
Sun–Mon, Nov 22–231 pm to 9 pm
Tue, Nov 24Closed
Wed, Nov 251 pm to 9 pm
Thu, Nov 264 pm to 10 pm
Fri–Sat, Nov 27–2811 am to 10 pm
Kids by height

Coasters by height

At 42 inches a child can ride the Grand Exposition Coaster alone, and at 48 inches most of the big coasters. With a supervising companion, some rides take kids from 36 inches.

WildFire
52 inches
Time Traveler
51 inches
Outlaw Run
48 inches
PowderKeg
48 inches, or 42 with a supervising companion
Thunderation
48 inches, or 42 with a supervising companion; final season, last day January 2, 2027
Mystic River Falls
55 inches, or 40 with a companion 16 or older
Miner's Mountain Express
New family coaster for spring 2027; 39 inches with a companion 14 or older
Fire In The Hole
48 inches, or 36 with a supervising companion
Grand Exposition Coaster
42 inches, or 36 with a supervising companion
Marvel Cave
Kids under 8 with a supervising companion

Every ride by height

The Cathedral Room inside Marvel Cave
The Cathedral Room in Marvel Cave, a tour included with your ticket.Marvel Cave, Silver Dollar City, Missouri · Photo: Shane Adams / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Skip the line

TrailBlazer passes

A TrailBlazer lets you skip the line a set number of times, with a 10-minute wait between scans. The basic pass doesn't cover Fire In The Hole or Mystic River Falls. Prices are for all ages, plus tax.

  • TrailBlazer

    PriceFrom $45What you get4 skip-the-line rides

  • TrailBlazer Plus

    PriceFrom $65What you get8 skip-the-line rides, one each on Fire In The Hole and Mystic River Falls

  • TrailBlazer Premium

    PriceFrom $99What you getUnlimited skip-the-line rides
Rules and rentals

What to bring, what to rent

Rental prices include tax and depend on availability.

Bags
Every person and bag is screened before entry
Food
Snacks, drinks and small coolers are allowed
Not allowed
Glass (baby food jars are fine) and alcohol
Pets
Only service animals
Strollers
$24 single, $28 double a day
ECV scooters
$55 a day; reserve 24 hours ahead
Lockers
$12 a day, usable at several spots; family lockers $16 a day behind the ticket booths
Re-entry
Same day, with your ticket
Rain
If rain cuts your day short, ask at a ticket booth for a free return ticket, good for the rest of the season. PowderKeg and the Grand Exposition Coaster stop in any rain
Cold weather
The Grand Exposition Coaster closes at 42°F, Time Traveler at 41°F, WildFire and PowderKeg at 40°F and Outlaw Run at 34°F; Outlaw Run won't start the day until it's 37°F. On chilly Christmas days, ride the big coasters in the afternoon
Payment
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and certified checks
Smoking
Only in five marked areas, vaping too
Shopping
Package Pickup at Ozark Marketplace holds your bags for the exit
Getting there

Driving to Silver Dollar City

The park sits west of the 76 Strip. Drive times are by road, without traffic.

White Water, the water park on the 76 Strip

Showboat Branson Belle on Table Rock Lake

Silver Dollar City campground

From Branson Landing (Hilton Promenade)
9.1 miles, 18 min
From the 76 Strip (Lodge of the Ozarks)
5.2 miles, 11 min
Campground
5125 State Highway 265, with a free shuttle to the park several times a day
Stay nearby

Hotels closest to Silver Dollar City

Drive times by road to the park, without traffic.

  • Shady Acre Inn and SuitesBranson West 9.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets0.8 miles, 3 min to the park; free parking, and check-in runs from 2 pm to 9 pm, so arrive before the park closes.Check prices
  • The Lofts on Indian PointIndian Point and Silver Dollar City 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets1.6 miles, 5 min to the park, on Indian Point Road; free parking.Check prices
  • Autumn Creek BransonIndian Point and Silver Dollar City 9.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo pets2.9 miles, 6 min to the park on Highway 265; free parking.Check prices

Table Rock Lake vacation rentals on Vrbo

All hotels near Silver Dollar City, by drive time

What people ask

Quick answers

Where is Silver Dollar City?

At 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, west of Branson. From the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing it's 9.1 miles, 18 minutes by car, without traffic.

How much are Silver Dollar City tickets?

A one-day ticket costs from $79 online on selected days, bought at least 24 hours ahead, or $95 for a flexible day. A second day is $20 more and kids 3 and under go free.

When does Silver Dollar City open?

It's open now for An Old Time Christmas through January 2, 2027, but not every day: until December 16 it's closed most Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and it's closed December 24 and 25. Most open days run from 1 pm to 9 pm, Saturdays from 11 am to 10 pm. The 2027 season opens on March 12, 2027.

How long do you need at Silver Dollar City?

At least one full day, and two during a festival. Weekends and holidays are busiest, and Saturdays in November and December can be very busy.

What is Silver Dollar City known for?

It's an 1880s-themed park with more than 40 rides, about 40 shows a day and over 100 craftsmen, built around Marvel Cave. USA Today readers voted it one of America's best theme parks.

What happens if it rains at Silver Dollar City?

Shows, shops, restaurants, Marvel Cave, the Flooded Mine and the indoor coaster Fire In The Hole keep going. PowderKeg and the Grand Exposition Coaster stop in any rain, and most other rides in heavy rain. If rain ends your day early, ask a ticket booth for a free return ticket before you leave.

How old is Silver Dollar City?

The Herschend family leased Marvel Cave in 1950 and built Silver Dollar City around its entrance by 1960. The cave itself opened to visitors in 1894.

Is Thunderation closing?

Yes. 2026 is Thunderation's final season, and its last day is January 2, 2027. Miner's Mountain Express, a new family coaster, is due in spring 2027.

What's new at Silver Dollar City in 2027?

Miner's Mountain Express, a family coaster by MACK Rides with 3,553 feet of track, billed as the Midwest's longest family coaster. Kids ride from 39 inches with a companion 14 or older.