The Frisco Silver Dollar Line steam train at Silver Dollar City
Things to do

Branson with kids

Most rides in Branson set a minimum height. At 36 inches, kids ride two coasters at Silver Dollar City with an adult; from 36 to 38 inches they can ride the mountain coasters as passengers; and at 48 inches most of the big rides open up. The aquarium, Splash Country and Silver Dollar City are free for kids 3 and under.

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What they can ride
Checked November 7, 2026Rides from 36 inchesUnder 4 often free

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By height

What your kids can ride

The lowest height at which each ride lets kids on. Some rides also have weight limits.

Under 36 inches
Silver Dollar City: Fire Wagon Frenzy, Happy Frogs, Lucky's Dizzy Dogs, Up The Ladder and Wings of Wonder with a companion, plus FireHouse Play Place and the Marvel Cave tour
36 inches
Silver Dollar City: Fire In The Hole and the Grand Exposition Coaster with a supervising companion; Runaway Mountain Coaster as a passenger, ages 3 to 18
38 inches
The Branson Coaster as a passenger, with a rider 16 or older; Copperhead Mountain Coaster as a passenger, ages 3 to 15
40 inches
WonderWorks XD Theater; Mountain Ridge Racer go-karts as a passenger, age 4 and up
42 inches
WonderWorks Wonder Coasters with an adult and Clip 'n Climb; Fritz's Adventure climbing with a chaperone 16+; Silver Dollar City's PowderKeg and Thunderation (last day January 2, 2027) with a companion
48 inches
Fritz's Adventure on your own; WonderWorks Wonder Coasters alone; most big coasters at Silver Dollar City
52 inches
Runaway Mountain Coaster driving solo from age 9; WonderWorks 360 Bikes; WildFire at Silver Dollar City
54 inches
Copperhead Mountain Coaster solo; WonderWorks Astronaut Training Gyro
56 inches
Driving the Branson Coaster
58 inches
Mountain Ridge Racer go-karts, single, age 10 and up

Silver Dollar City: rides by height

Mountain coasters and ziplines

Prices for kids

What it costs

Silver Dollar City day tickets start at $79 online, with kids 3 and under free. Toddlers get in free at most of the places below, usually up to age 3 or 4.

  • Silver Dollar City

    PriceFrom $79 for a 1-day ticket bought online at least 24 hours ahead on selected days; $95 any day; plus taxGood to know3 and under free

  • Aquarium at the Boardwalk

    PriceFrom $29.99 for 12+ and $17.99 for ages 4–11Good to know3 and under free; free parking; open 365 days

  • Splash Country water park

    PriceDay pass $45 for 12+, $25 for ages 4–11Good to know3 and under free; included for Grand Country hotel guests

  • Promised Land Zoo

    PriceGeneral admission from $24.95Good to knowFoot safari, petting zoo, Parakeet Paradise and a 2-mile drive-through

  • The Branson Coaster

    Price$19.75 for 13+, $14 for ages 3–12 in cash, tax included; by card $20.49 and $14.52Good to know11 am to 6 pm, closed Tuesdays

  • Copperhead Mountain Coaster

    Price$17.95 a driver, $12.95 a passenger, plus taxGood to knowOpen all year

  • Runaway Mountain Coaster

    Price$18 a driver by day, $20.50 at night, $13.50 a passenger, plus taxGood to knowOpen all year, weather permitting

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

    Price18 holes $15, kids 4–12 $12.50, tax includedGood to knowMarch 1 to December 1

  • Grand Country mini golf

    Price18 holes $11.49 for 13+, $9.95 for ages 5–12, plus taxGood to knowIndoor, farm and black-light courses

  • Lost Treasure and Dinosaur Canyon golf

    Price$15 for 13+, $13 for ages 4–12, plus taxGood to knowSecond round $8

  • WonderWorks

    Price$37.99 for 13+, $24.99 for ages 5–12, plus taxGood to know4 and under free; under 18 with an adult 21+; plan 3 to 4 hours

  • Titanic Museum

    Price$39.99 for 13+, $14.99 for ages 5–12, plus tax and a $1.50 feeGood to know4 and under free; entry every half hour

  • Fritz's Adventure

    Price$26.99; All Access $36.99 from 55 inchesGood to knowAges 0–4 free with an adult 18+; come back the same day

  • Dolly Parton's Stampede

    PriceKids 3–9 from $29.99 (Value seats), plus taxGood to knowUnder 3 free on a lap; kids get the adult meal

All mini golf in Branson

Water parks

White Water, open in summer

Go-karts by height

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Aquarium at the Boardwalk
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Aquarium at the Boardwalk

Aquarium at the Boardwalk

2 hours

On the 76 Strip at 2700 W 76 Country Blvd. Entry is in 15-minute time blocks, and parking is free.

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

4.4 · 11 reviews on Viator

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Branson Bigfoot Mini Golf
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Bigfoot Fun Park

Branson Bigfoot Mini Golf

1½ hours

Mini golf at 3608 W 76 Country Blvd on the 76 Strip.

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

4.8 · 21 reviews on Viator

From $12.95 on Viator

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What people ask

Quick answers

What is there to do in Branson with kids?

Silver Dollar City first, where kids from 36 inches ride some coasters with an adult. On and around the 76 Strip there's the Aquarium at the Boardwalk, WonderWorks, Fritz's Adventure, Splash Country, mountain coasters and about ten mini-golf courses, and the Promised Land Zoo has a drive-through safari.

What can young kids ride in Branson?

Under 36 inches, Silver Dollar City has kids' rides they can take with a companion, including Fire Wagon Frenzy, Happy Frogs and Wings of Wonder. At 36 inches, Fire In The Hole and the Grand Exposition Coaster at Silver Dollar City with a companion. From 36 inches they can ride the Runaway Mountain Coaster as a passenger, and from 38 inches the Branson Coaster and the Copperhead Mountain Coaster.