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Activity West Branson

Silver Dollar City

An activity in West Branson, pricey ($$$) and worth most of a day (about 8 hours). Best time to go: Spring or fall.

Silver Dollar City in West Branson
Photo: Joel Fulton · Google

Why go

1880s-themed park with crafts, coasters and bluegrass in the hills.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Branson, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Billy Gail's Cafe, 4.4 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 8 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
West Branson
Price
$$$
Time needed
8 hr
Best time
Spring or fall

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Branson, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Billy Gail's Cafe

    Log-cabin café famous for plate-sized pancakes.

    Food · 4.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Dewey Short Visitor Center

    Lakeside center at Table Rock Dam with exhibits and a short nature trail.

    Sight · 5.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Table Rock Lake

    Clear Ozarks reservoir for swimming, boating and quiet coves.

    Outdoors · 5.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Dick's Oldtime 5 & 10

    Downtown dime store packed with vintage toys and candy since 1961.

    Shopping · 6.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Clockers Cafe

    Downtown diner since 1970 with big breakfasts and homemade pies.

    Food · 6.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge

    Cozy lodge bar with a fireplace and lake views at Big Cedar.

    Drinks · 9.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Silver Dollar City is a stop on our Ozarks Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Branson

Silver Dollar City is our only activity pick in Branson; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Branson guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Branson run from 44°F in January to 92°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Silver Dollar City itself, we suggest: Spring or fall.

Modelled monthly averages for Branson from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Branson weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Silver Dollar City, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616, USA
Coordinates
36.66647, -93.33816
Destination
Branson, Missouri
Website
silverdollarcity.com

Silver Dollar City: quick answers

How much time do you need at Silver Dollar City?

Plan on most of a day (about 8 hours) at Silver Dollar City. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Silver Dollar City?

Our pick: Spring or fall. Insider tip: Arrive at opening; seasonal festivals change the vibe.

Where is Silver Dollar City?

Silver Dollar City is at 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616, USA, in West Branson. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Silver Dollar City?

Silver Dollar City appears on Ozarks Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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