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Silver Dollar City Sets Sail With Reimagined Showboat Experience
Last Updated: March 06, 2026
Silver Dollar City to Honor Community Heroes with $59 Tickets
Last Updated: February 23, 2026
Thunderation Set to Retire After 33 Years | Marvel Cave Mining Co. to Resume Operations
Last Updated: February 16, 2026
Bradleyville Puts Focus on Quality Preschool Services
Last Updated: February 03, 2026
Silver Dollar City Becomes Backdrop for National Christmas Movie from Great American Media
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
Mansion Merrymakers: Silver Dollar City Decks the Halls at Governor’s Mansion
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Ultimate Guide to An Old Time Christmas
Last Updated: October 24, 2025
Silver Dollar City, Arvest Bank Honor America’s 250th with Free Season Passports for Active Military, season-long celebrations
Last Updated: September 27, 2025
Souvenir Popcorn Lantern Lights Up Snack Time Next Season
Last Updated: September 27, 2025
Knead a hug? New Cinnamon Bread, Bat and Eagle Plushies Fly Into Stores in ‘26
Last Updated: September 27, 2025
From Sacks to Souvenirs: Silver Dollar City’s Iconic Print Becomes a Modern Must-Have
Last Updated: September 27, 2025
"I love these": Shell Knob students gifted new shoes
Last Updated: September 12, 2025
The Wilderness Church: From Forgotten Schoolhouse to Sacred Sanctuary
Last Updated: August 08, 2025
Foundation marks 20 years of helping meet the needs of students
Last Updated: August 08, 2025
Southern Gospel’s Biggest Stars Shine at Silver Dollar City, Aug 21-Sep 1
Last Updated: August 01, 2025
A Silver Dollar City Love Story: “Our One Unforgettable Summer”
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
From Oregon to the Ozarks: How Our First Grand Fir Was Handpicked with Heart
Last Updated: July 29, 2025
Sky Stories: Summer Nights Get a High-Tech Twist with new Drone Show
Last Updated: July 10, 2025
Lee Walden: 50 Years of Heart, Hammer and the ‘Invisible Force’
Last Updated: June 23, 2025
Branson School Team Focused on Helping ‘When Life Gets Hard’
Last Updated: June 18, 2025
Still in the spotlight: City legend shines bright after 50 years
Last Updated: June 16, 2025
‘Master Of His Craft’: Ozarks Public Television Honors Legendary Silver Dollar City Blacksmith Shad Heller in New Documentary
Last Updated: June 16, 2025
Tater Twists and Turns: How Terry Riddle Transformed Theme Park Food over 50 years at The City
Last Updated: May 26, 2025
Celebrating 45 years of family fun in a tropical Ozarks paradise
Last Updated: May 24, 2025
One-Room Wonder: Old-Time Teacher Helps Kids Kick It Old School
Last Updated: May 19, 2025
Playing It By Heart: 40 Years of Piano and Passion with Rick Medlin
Last Updated: May 12, 2025
The Yeast We Can Do: Sullivan’s Mill Honors 19th Century Baking, Milling Traditions
Last Updated: April 28, 2025
When Our Hills Met Hollywood: The Beverly Hillbillies Boom
Last Updated: April 14, 2025
Silver Dollar City Celebrates 65 years with BIG deals and twice the fun with Two-For-One Ticket
Last Updated: April 01, 2025
From Carpet Aisles to Camera Smiles: The Whirlwind Tale of Nancy Tucker
Last Updated: April 01, 2025
Jerry Bryan Steps Up to the Plate for One Final Season
Last Updated: March 25, 2025
Tara McCoy: The City's Fearless Fashionista Lives Life in Full Throttle After Setbacks
Last Updated: March 03, 2025
The Pearl of Rivertown: Sheyenne Welch shells out joy with smiles and a guessing game
Last Updated: February 25, 2025
Double Take: Beloved City Deputy Becomes Kelce Clone in National Contest
Last Updated: February 25, 2025
We’ll “Pass” Please: The Jefferson Family
Last Updated: February 21, 2025
Shifting Gears: Founder Of Motocross Ministry Keeps The Faith As City’s New Chaplain
Last Updated: February 17, 2025
We’ll “Pass” Please: The Mengarelli Family
Last Updated: February 14, 2025
We’ll “Pass” Please: The Michel Family
Last Updated: February 07, 2025
A Mile In Her Shoes: Martha Kent Booth’s Love Story From The Streets
Last Updated: February 03, 2025
Silver Dollar City Superfan Celebrates 105th Birthday
Last Updated: January 27, 2025
Coaster King: Illinois Man Makes 10,000th Trip on Outlaw Run
Last Updated: December 11, 2024
Life is a dance: How City life helped Lisa Joseph overcome life’s greatest challenges
Last Updated: December 09, 2024
Silver Dollar City’s Christmas Voted USA TODAY’S “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” for a 7th time
Last Updated: December 06, 2024
The World Series champ behind Showboat Branson Belle’s cruise cuisine
Last Updated: December 03, 2024
Make Silver Dollar City’s Famous Molasses Ginger Cookies At Home
Last Updated: November 26, 2024
Service with a smile: Betty Johnston finds her home at Silver Dollar City
Last Updated: November 25, 2024
Better Than Broadway? Christmas Shows In The Heart Of The Ozarks
Last Updated: November 25, 2024
The Backstage 'Spirits' of A Dickens’ Christmas Carol
Last Updated: November 19, 2024
First on the Scene: Band booker helps City take national music honor
Last Updated: November 11, 2024
Pumpkins to poinsettias: The holiday hustle to pull together America’s #1 Christmas event over just five days
Last Updated: November 01, 2024
Ready, set, glow! America’s #1 Theme Park Christmas Event Returns to Silver Dollar City
Last Updated: October 29, 2024
A Heartfelt Farewell: City’s Beloved Marshall Hangs Up Hat After 51 Seasons
Last Updated: October 18, 2024
SILVER DOLLAR CITY ANNOUNCES HALF A BILLION DOLLAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Last Updated: October 17, 2024
Aww, Schrocks! Sorghum family sweetens City with ‘nature’s candy’
Last Updated: October 07, 2024
From hopeless to hopeful: Silver Dollar City Foundation changing the lives of local children
Last Updated: October 02, 2024
The First-Timers Guide To Pumpkins In The City
Last Updated: September 26, 2024
SNACK YOUR WAY THROUGH THE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Last Updated: September 26, 2024
Food for thought: How culinary crew creatively feeds millions of guests with good home cookin’
Last Updated: September 23, 2024
Discover Silver Dollar City’s Deepest, Darkest Secret
Last Updated: September 04, 2024
Sew Far, Sew Good: Costume designer’s dazzling journey to City stages
Last Updated: September 04, 2024
Cherished Christmas Ornaments: A Season Pass Benefit That’s Free!
Last Updated: August 27, 2024
Changing of the Guards: Retired Educator Soaks Up Final Days with his ‘kids’
Last Updated: August 27, 2024
Life Lessons with Lee Haffey: ‘Just working here is the best ride of all'
Last Updated: August 27, 2024
Keepin’ the Faith: How Lisa Ray’s struggles led to abundant blessings
Last Updated: August 22, 2024
Sweet Escape: Wilderness Church pianist shares connection to park’s past
Last Updated: August 13, 2024
The Water Rides You'll Regret Missing This Summer
Last Updated: August 13, 2024
Biggest names in Southern Gospel take the stage at Silver Dollar City's Southern Gospel Picnic
Last Updated: August 07, 2024
Oopsie! Whoops E. Daisy Spills Long-kept Secret
Last Updated: August 06, 2024
Meet the ‘Water Cannon Couple’ of Mystic River Falls
Last Updated: July 31, 2024
Safety First: Behind the scenes with our coaster mechanic
Last Updated: July 21, 2024
Let’s glow! Secrets behind the setup of An Old Time Christmas
Last Updated: July 12, 2024
Make Moonlit Memories During Nighttime Events at Silver Dollar City and White Water
Last Updated: July 10, 2024
About that Badge: The heartwarming history of Deputy Lump’s hat
Last Updated: June 26, 2024
Top 4 Things To Do At America's Best Theme Park This Summer
Last Updated: June 24, 2024
Uncover The Hidden Culinary Gems Of White Water: A Foodie's Paradise You Didn't Expect
Last Updated: June 21, 2024
50 Years of Horsecreek: Time sure sneaks up on a fella’
Last Updated: June 17, 2024
What’s your sign? ‘Hidden’ Honors Celebrate Citizens
Last Updated: June 10, 2024
Our Dozen Reasons Why...How Unimaginable Losses Led to Love at The City
Last Updated: June 03, 2024
Small Details Spark Big Surprises On New Fire In The Hole
Last Updated: May 27, 2024
Teenage Dream: A Journey from Lifeguard to Leadership
Last Updated: May 21, 2024
Cancer Survivor Celebrates with Dream Job at The City: ‘I’m living my best Ozark Mountain life.’
Last Updated: May 14, 2024
For the Love of Little Things: 'Carving Kept Us Together'
Last Updated: May 03, 2024
Silver Dollar City Announces Tastiest, Largest Lineup Ever
Last Updated: May 01, 2024
Dynamic Duo: Pair of 80 - Somethings Help Silver Dollar City Guests Have 'The Best Day Ever'
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
Sugar & Spice: Silver Dollar City’s June Ward Shares 56 Years Of Sweet Secrets
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
Carved With Kindness: Craftsman Surprises Silver Dollar City Citizens With Wooden Wonders
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
Final Bow for Silver Dollar City Foundation Leader: ‘It’s Always Been About The Kids’
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
Busting Bat Myths At Marvel Cave: Say 'Hello' To Our Little Friends
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
The Seamstress Behind Silver Dollar City’s Iconic Costumes: There's Love In Every Stitch
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
'Forever Young': Silver Dollar City Superfan Captures Hearts with Kindness
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
Striking Gold: The Sweet Story Behind Silver Dollar City's Famous Treat
Last Updated: April 24, 2024
Track Star: The Heart and Soul Behind The City's Iconic Coasters
Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Blowing Bubbles: Craftsman’s Fun, Unbreakable Journey to Glass Master
Last Updated: February 15, 2024
Beloved Branson Coach Now a Game-Changer at Silver Dollar City
Last Updated: January 11, 2024
From the Farm to the Fire: How a Blacksmith’s Childhood Helped Make Him a Master
Last Updated: January 04, 2024
Let's Glow: Silver Dollar City’s ‘Christmas Crew’ Decorates Missouri Governor’s Mansion
Last Updated: December 21, 2023
Luck and Love: Silver Dollar City Legend Shares Keys To A Happy Heart
Last Updated: November 29, 2023
Curtain Call: Silver Dollar City’s Danny Eakin Reflects On Four Decades Of Front Porch Pickin’
Last Updated: October 11, 2023
A Sit-down with Silver Dollar City-favorite Terry Sanders: ‘Through life, love, and loss, there’s always been laughter’
Last Updated: October 04, 2023
Take The Wheel: Master Potter Mentors Next Generation To Keep Craft Alive
Last Updated: September 27, 2023
Silver Dollar City’s Jack & Peter Herschend Named “Industry Legends” Alongside Dollywood Partner Dolly Parton
Last Updated: September 11, 2023
You Glow, Girl! The Creative Mind Behind Silver Dollar City’s Brightest Festivals
Last Updated: September 01, 2023
Silver Dollar City Reveals Record-Setting Indoor Family Coaster New Multi-Million Dollar FIRE IN THE HOLE Debuts Next Spring
Last Updated: August 14, 2023
BREAKING: Silver Dollar City Voted #1 Theme Park in the Country!
Last Updated: May 05, 2023