Note: This video is from March 2018.
BRANSON, Mo. – For the third year in a row, the title of the best theme park in the country has been awarded to a Missouri amusement park.
In the heart of Branson, Silver Dollar City has taken the top spot as the best theme park in the nation from USA Today’s Readers Choice Awards.
“We appreciate our fans and the readers of USA TODAY for voting for Silver Dollar City,” Silver Dollar City President Brad Thomas said in a release. “In the past year, we’ve welcomed visitors from all 50 states plus 30 countries. Our guests choose to visit us for our eclectic mix of thrilling rides, family experiences, home cooking-inspired menus, skilled demonstrating craftsmen and artisans, entertaining shows and world-class festivals that change by season.”
Silver Dollar City beat out major amusement parks like Disney, Universal, Six Flags, and more, according to the park.
Throughout 65 years, the park has grown into a widely-known park for its rollercoasters like Fire In The Hole, Outlaw Run, PowderKeg in addition to the numerous shows, entertainment, and places to dine. This proves to be true as Silver Dollar City placed among the top contenders within other categories, too, including:
- 2nd place for Best Theme Park Restaurant: Rivertown Smokehouse
- 2nd place for Best Theme Park Entertainment: Rivertown Ramblers
- 6th place for Best Rollercoaster: Time Traveler
Since 2018, Silver Dollar City has been within the top five for best theme parks. To view the full list from USA Today, click here.