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Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City is a 61-acre (25 ha) theme park in Stone County, Missouri, near the cities of Branson and Branson West. Find it 1 mi north of Indian Point. Our list goes on with Table Rock Lake, 7.3 mi away.

Photo: Nan Fry, CC BY 2.0
Season
Mar–Jan
check the calendar for days
Rides
31
7 roller coasters · 9 water rides
Where
In Indian Point
69 places to stay in Indian Point
Open since
1960
Wikipedia readers
85K
a year · #288 of 7,799
In brief

A theme park, 1 mi north of Indian Point

Open March – January

Silver Dollar City is a seasonal theme park: open March – January. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓

31 rides and 7 roller coasters

Including 9 water rides, on 61 acres. Open since 1960. About ↓

One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.

About 85K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 7,799 attractions we track.

Indian Point is the nearest base

Indian Point is 1 miles south, with 69 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct

April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–82°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Open March – January

Typical highs and lows in Indian Point. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.

Jan46° / 25°Open
Feb51° / 29°Closed
Mar60° / 36°Open
Apr70° / 45°Open
May77° / 54°Open
Jun85° / 63°Open
Jul90° / 67°Open
Aug89° / 66°Open
Sep82° / 58°Open
Oct71° / 46°Open
Nov59° / 36°Open
Dec49° / 28°Open
Season: Wikipedia. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Indian Point. Indian Point’s full climate →
About

Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City is a 61-acre (25 ha) theme park in Stone County, Missouri, near the cities of Branson and Branson West. The park is located off of Missouri Route 76 on the Indian Point peninsula of Table Rock Lake. Silver Dollar City opened on May 1, 1960. The park is an 1880s-themed experience. Silver Dollar City's operating season runs from mid-March until early January, with the park closed during the majority of January and February. Silver Dollar City is owned by Herschend.

Type
Theme park
Season
March – January
Rides
31 · 7 roller coasters · 9 water rides
Opened
1960
Area
61 acres
Owner
Herschend
Opened
1960
Wikipedia readers
85K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to sleep near Silver Dollar City

To stay close, try Branson (235) and Indian Point (69).

Silver Dollar City1234Branson235Indian Point69Kimberling City21Coney Island18Hollister11Rockaway Beach12Table Rock LakeMarvel CaveTitanic MuseumChrist of the Ozarks10 mi
Silver Dollar City12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Table Rock Lake
  2. 2Marvel Cave
  3. 3Titanic Museum
  4. 4Christ of the Ozarks
5 min drive

Branson

235 places to stay · 162 hotels · 25 motels · 15 inns & B&Bs · 16 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 11 campgrounds · 5 RV parks

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

12,921 people · 32% vacation homes

4 mi southeast of Silver Dollar City

5 min drive

Indian Point

69 places to stay · 34 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 18 lodges & cabins · 9 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

580 people · 71% vacation homes

1 mi south of Silver Dollar City

5 min drive

Kimberling City

21 places to stay · 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park

2,345 people

5 mi west of Silver Dollar City

10 min drive

Coney Island

18 places to stay · 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds

46 people · 60% vacation homes

6 mi southwest of Silver Dollar City

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Silver Dollar CityDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Branson 32% vacation homes4 mi southeast5 min235 162 hotels · 25 motels · 15 inns & B&Bs · 16 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 11 campgrounds · 5 RV parks12,921$251KD−
Indian Point 71% vacation homes1 mi south—69 34 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 18 lodges & cabins · 9 campgrounds · 2 RV parks580$317K—
Kimberling City5 mi west5 min21 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park2,345$247KA
Coney Island 60% vacation homes6 mi southwest10 min18 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds46$518K—
Hollister7 mi southeast10 min11 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks4,690$164K—
Eureka Springs29 mi southwest45 min148 48 hotels · 16 motels · 44 inns & B&Bs · 35 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds2,258$245KC−
Rockaway Beach10 mi east15 min12 5 hotels · 1 motel · 6 lodges & cabins816$181K—
Kirbyville10 mi east15 min11 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground205$258K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

BKGBranson12 mi
HROBoone County30 mi
SGFSpringfield Branson National40 mi
TULTulsa · major hub145 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Silver Dollar City’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Around Silver Dollar City

These lie within 63 miles as the crow flies.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Table Rock Lake: KTrimble (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Titanic Museum: Brad A. Totman, Public domain · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Buffalo National River: Mattsrealm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5

Common questions

Questions before you go

When is Silver Dollar City open?

March – January. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.

What town is Silver Dollar City near?

Indian Point, MO, about 1 miles south.

When is the best time to visit Silver Dollar City?

April, May, September and October, with highs of 70–82°.

What is the closest airport to Silver Dollar City?

Branson (BKG), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Tulsa (TUL), about 145 miles.

How many roller coasters does Silver Dollar City have?

7, among 31 rides (including 9 water rides).

Where should I stay near Silver Dollar City?

Branson (4 mi, 235 places to stay), Indian Point (1 mi, 69 places to stay) and Kimberling City (5 mi, 21 places to stay).

From locals

Word from Indian Point

Tips will appear here once someone posts in Indian Point’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.