THRILLS & THEME PARKS
SILVER DOLLAR CITY
Silver Dollar City is a theme park in Branson, Missouri. It's a popular attraction in a Midwestern tourist city that offers dozens of family-friendly vacation and entertainment options.
The Ozarks region is mostly located in the Mid-South, which means that the average temperatures climb high through the summer months and stay warm through the fall. It also means that any family vacation to the Ozarks will need a fun way to beat the heat.
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The Ozarks region is home to several thrilling waterparks, family-friendly aquatic centers, and free splash pads for more frugal families. Read More >>
Cool off your summer Ozarks vacation in southern Missouri with this unique, budget-friendly in-ground waterslide that's been around since your parents were kids! It's not called the roaring river for nothing.
Take a break from the outdoor temps and come inside to enjoy the climate-controlled indoor water park known as Splash Country at Grand Country Resort in Branson, Missouri. Plus, there's plenty of other activities like go-karts, mini-golf, shows, and the arcade right at the resort!
If you're in Northwest Arkansas, put the Bentonville Community Center on your acquatic plans year round. This indoor waterpark features a kids play area with little-kid-friendly waterslide, a lazy river, and a couple high-thrill waterslides along with all the traditional pool-based fun you could imagine!
At Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, it's not all about the outdoors. In fact, Big Surf's offers up tons of clean water fun including a wave pool, waterslides, lazy river, and kid-friendly zero-depth entry swimming areas with restricted access for smaller swimmers.
HIGH THRILLS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Exciting, high-sensory experiences can be found throughout the Ozarks region. From careening through expansive Ozark canyons on ziplines to feeling the rush of the wind on a theme park roller coaster, there is plenty of fun to be found all year round.
