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Step Back in Time at Silver Dollar City Theme Park, Branson, Missouri 
 
by Mary M. Alward August 19, 2005

Craftsmen Demonstrations

While visiting Silver Dollar City, be sure to take in the demonstrations that are put on by over a hundred craftsmen whose skills have been passed down through the generations. These artisans create heirloom keepsakes while you watch. You will be in awe of the exquisite items that they produce. See glassblowing demonstrations, basket making, a blacksmith creating his wares, candle making, broom demonstrations, a working gristmill, leather crafts, low hewing and more. No matter what your interest, there will be something here for everyone.

Rides and Attractions

Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train

This attraction takes you on a scenic steam train ride through the beautiful Missouri countryside. Your trip is interrupted briefly when some scatterbrained train robbers attempt to hold up the train. Be sure to keep a good hold on your valuables as you hoot in delight at their comical antics. Children under eight years must be accompanied by a person twelve years or older. The ride is wheelchair accessible.

Geyser Gulch

The kids will love exploring the Word’s Largest Treehouse, which is a giant playground where they run the show. This attraction is outdoors and kids under eight must be accompanied by someone twelve years or older.

The Flooded Mine

Kids, help! The prisoners have taken over the prison and the warden needs your help to capture them. This zany ride is for kids of all ages who will love the boat ride through the Flooded Mine. The ride includes arcade style shoot-outs for a blast of fun. Riders must be of walking age, but those under five can sit on the lap of a parent or caregiver. This ride is an indoor attraction.

Lost River of the Ozarks

This is the swiftest white water ride in the Ozarks and you’re going to get wet as you raft through twists, turns and drops. Children must be a height of three feet in order to ride. Those under eight years must be accompanied by a person twelve years or older.

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