Silver Dollar City
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Silver Dollar City is also the home of American Craftsmanship. As you stroll through the park you will discover the fine workmanship of over 100 craftsmen demonstrating the artistry of glassblowers, basket weavers, potters, blacksmiths, knife smiths, quilters, bakers and so many more. You can not only watch them at work but also talk with them and take home some of their original heirlooms and furnishings made with the tools and traditions of a by-gone era.

Great rides, great attractions, great shows, great food, great shopping, all in one great place - Silver Dollar City! What more could you ask for? How about a wonderful Silver Dollar City Vacation Package?

Silver Dollar City Festivals
6 unique festivals throughout the seasons - each with a special theme & adventure!

• Kids Fest: June 7 - August 10, 2008
  Everything specially for kids and families! Magician Peter Gossamer, Ice Circus & VeggieTales.®
• The Southern Gospel Picnic: August 28 - September 7, 2008
  Gospel music by The Isaacs, Jeff & Sherri Easter, The Martins & more! + Great southern cooking!
• The National Harvest: September 11 - October 25, 2008
  100+ craftsmen & more than 400 musicians. Tributes to the Great American Cowboy & the All-American Farmer!
• An Old Time Christmas!: November 1 - December 30
  A Christmas wonderland with over 4 million lights thru-out the park. Special live Christmas shows, the Holiday Light Parade with over 80,000 lights, strolling carolers & The Living Nativity.
• World Fest: April 3 - May 3, 2009
  International performers share their lives and traditions in dance, music and food.
• Bluegrass & BBQ: May 13 - 31, 2009
  Concerts by award winning Bluegrass artists, special events & the best of BBQ.

Silver Dollar City Rides & Attractions
At Silver Dollar City you can seek your thrills on the 30 thrilling rides & attractions for all ages found throughout the park.  Whether you're looking for a peaceful ride on the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train or want to seek your thrills on Powderkeg® or Wildfire® - Silver Dollar City has all the fun you can handle.

• The GIANT Swing
  Launch over 7 stories, swinging 230 degrees from one side of the barn to the other at 45 mph.
• WildFire ®
  Fly through the skies on a multi-looping, cobra-rolling coaster at speeds up to 66 miles per hour!
• PowderKeg ®
  0-53 mph in 2.8 seconds & spiraling through the turns with "G" forces at speeds up to 64 mph.
• The Grand Exposition - Rides and Attractions
  A grand hall of entertainment, games & exhibits while outside are 10 family rides.
• Fire-In-The-Hole
  An indoor roller coaster with drops & thrills every time you turn your head.
• Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train
  Leave the excitement of the park for a fun and relaxing 20-minute scenic ride.
• Geyser Gulch®
  The World's Largest Treehouse, water geysers & guns and so much more.
• Grandfather's Mansion
  Slanting floors, mirrored walls and other strange turns in the old-fashioned funhouse.
• Marvel Cave
  Guided tours of Marvel Cave are an hour-long adventure.
• McHaffie's Homestead (built in 1843)
  Explore the log cabin, barnyard, farm equipment, 1-room schoolhouse, sing-a-long & storytelling.
• Oak Trail School
  Experience an 1880's 1-room schoolhouse. The schoolmarm is there to answer your questions!
• The Flooded Mine
  Exciting boat ride through the Mine and an arcade-style shoot-out.
• Thunderation
  An 80-foot tall, high-speed, smooth-riding coaster with a scenic treetop view of the Ozarks!
• Tom Sawyer's Landing
  A maze of towers, ropes, climbing nets, the Sandlot, dozens of slides and kid's rides.
• Wilderness Church
  Visit the 1849 log chapel for a quiet moment, weddings and other special events.
• American Plunge
  Ride the log flume over 5 stories and then descend at speeds up to 35 miles per hour.
• WaterWorks Waterboggan
  Fly through sharp twists and turns as you race down nearly six stories.
• Lost River of the Ozarks
  Roar down the raging Lost River with its many turns, twists and drops and you will get soaked!

Silver Dollar City Shows
Silver Dollar City has live shows and entertainment in theatres and around every corner along the streets. Over 40 performances daily. You'll find toe-tapping music, comedy and traditional favorites!

• Ice Circus
  Astonishing circus feats packed with drama, daring, grace and precision - on ice!
• The Magic of Peter Gossamer
  Mystifying acts like Harry Houdini comes The Magic of Peter Gossamer.
• VeggieTales® Presents - The Invention of Silliness
  Pa Grape & company tries to create the biggest & best Silly Song ever in his workshop.
• GAC Nights in Echo Hollow®
  Echo Hollow® Amphitheatre. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and sing along.
• Cajun Connection
  Cedric Benoit & the Cajun Connection's salute to the rich musical traditions of Louisiana.
• Choctaw Charlie's Frontier Follies
  Madcap comedy. Bart & the girls hire big city directors to produce a new saloon show.
• Horsecreek Band
  Traditional country, bluegrass, western & gospel music by 5 veteran SDC performers.
• McHaffie's Homestead
  Step into life in a real, hewn-log Ozark homestead built in 1843.
• Pure Heart
  No one harmonizes like family or teases like Pure Heart.
• Sons of the Silver Dollar
  Silver Dollar City's resident "cowpokes" with tight harmonies and incredible talents.
• Street Troupe
  On the streets of the park characters create mischief & memories.

Silver Dollar City Craftsmen
Silver Dollar City, The Home of American Craftsmanship, has over 100 talented craftsmen and 60 unique craft shops. Meet over 100 demonstrating craftsmen creating heirloom keepsakes right before your very eyes. Silversmith, lye soap making, master baking, chip carving, blade smith, coppersmith, duplicating lathe, basket makers, glass cutter, furniture craftsmen, potter, candle maker, and blacksmith are just some of the demonstrating craftsmen & women you will find at Silver Dollar City. Meet the Branson Craftsmen demonstrating skills in pioneer crafts. Find one of a kind original works of craftsmanship for your home, office and landscape. You can even have custom items created especially for you.

Silver Dollar City's Wonderful Shops
These 60 shops offer a unique shopping experience. Dedicated to preserving the arts and crafts of another era, talented Silver Dollar City artists employ the tools and techniques of past generations to handcraft the heirlooms and collectibles for future generations.

Silver Dollar City Restaurants & Snack Shops
Home-style feasts for your whole family with a dozen family friendly restaurants offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Silver Dollar City blends home-style recipes and open-air demonstrations with buffet feasts and walk-away treats to satisfy every appetite. A dozen delightful restaurants showcase the unique style of country cooking! Throughout the streets and by-ways you will find snack shops with varied treats and drinks.