Silver Dollar City was founded in 1960 in Branson, Missouri. This theme park surrounds an ancient cave, which the Osage Nation introduced to white settlers. The cave never produced marble or gold, but is a natural wonder. The Herschend family purchased the cave and much of the surrounding land. Over the years, the family reconstructed an 1880’s Ozark frontier town.
Today, Silver Dollar City still belongs to Herschend Family Entertainment Group. This amusement park features, in addtion to the cave, 6 roller coasters, 4 water rides, as well as entertainment and the frontier town itself. The park is situated on 62 acres and receives approximately 2 million visitors each year.
Several episodes of “The Beverly Hillbillies” were filmed at the park, as well as being featured on several television shows, such as “As the World Turns” and Good Morning America.
Silver Dollar CitySilver Dollar City was founded in 1960 in Branson, Missouri. This theme park surrounds an ancient cave, which the Osage Nation introduced to white settlers. The cave never produced marble or gold, but is a natural wonder. The Herschend family purchased the cave and much of the surrounding land. Over the years, the family reconstructed an 1880’s Ozark frontier town.
Today, Silver Dollar City still belongs to Herschend Family Entertainment Group. This amusement park features, in addtion to the cave, 6 roller coasters, 4 water rides, as well as entertainment and the frontier town itself. The park is situated on 62 acres and receives approximately 2 million visitors each year.
Several episodes of “The Beverly Hillbillies” were filmed at the park, as well as being featured on several television shows, such as “As the World Turns” and Good Morning America.