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1) Silver Dollar City What if an amusement park could time-travel to 1880? That s the idea at this Ozarks attraction packed with thrill rides, musical shows, restaurants and shops. You ll see artisans demonstrating pottery, glassblowing and woodcarving, as well as costumed interpreters wandering the property to lend an air of late-1800s authenticity. Brave the looping Outlaw Run wooden roller coaster for an adrenaline rush. silverdollarcity.com Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City. Photo: Courtesy of Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB
2) Branson Scenic Railway All aboard for a lovely 40-mile round-trip jaunt through hilly Ozark country. This vintage train journeys over bridges and through tunnels; sit in one of the three domed cars for the best views. In November and December, the Polar Express takes over with Chr
If you’ve ever watched
The Nightmare Before Christmas and yearned to visit the fictional Christmas Town a magical place sprinkled with lights, laughter, and holiday cheer you’re in luck. Similar places exist in real life across the United States.
From snow-powdered mountains to towering pines to themed gift shops and fresh baked goods, you can plan a trip to one (or two, or three) of these destinations and expect to see it all. (As we all know, the pandemic is still ongoing. So, if you plan to make a holiday haul, do plenty of research on up-to-date travel restrictions and potential event cancellations.)