Silver Dollar City News

From Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Georgia to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo., theme parks that remain open through the Christmas season are touting the use of LED holiday lighting.

A Florida fugitive recently captured after living the past 26 years in the Branson area - he even befriended the owners of Silver Dollar City - is out on bond from the Taney County Jail.

A very special store lets parents take care of their Christmas shopping in one place -- and without paying a dime.

KSPR And Silver Dollar City teamed up to send a Springfield college student and three of her friends or family to a Christmas Getaway.

The prize package includes four admission tickets to the park, a Christmas dinner at Silver Dollar city and overnight accommodations at Indian Point Village .

Entertainers from Silver Dollar City, Nixa High School Chamber Choir and Missouri State University's A Cub Bella premier female a cappella group will present the Christmas variety show and concert "Carols for Cancer" tonight at Nixa High School to benefit children with cancer.

If you're looking for a holiday vacation that keeps Christ in Christmas, set your GPS for Branson, Mo.

Yep. This is us, freezing our butts off at Silver Dollar City during the Christmas light display they host every Christmas season.

Part of the spectacular finale to the "Miracle of Christmas" As one would expect from the place dubbed the a oelive music show capital of the world,a Christmas in Branson during its celebration of Ozark Mountain Christmas is special.

Earlier this Fall, this writer received an e-mail forward which passed on news that the Obama family would, instead of having a "Christmas" tree at the White House, have a "Holiday" tree this year, void of any ornaments with religious themes.

Part of the breathtaking spectacular lighting displays at Silver Dollar City's "Old Time Christmas."* Spending Christmas in Branson is kind of like going through a Christmas stockinga filled with all sorts of treats and presents.

My wife and daughter shop at different speeds and in a different fashion. I would say my mother-in-law has a different shopping style than mine, too.

The idea of a family band might seem like a novelty in most places, but Branson, Mo., is no stranger to the term.

A new program, Care for Kids Christmas, hopes to make Christmas brighter for area kids in need.

Part of the breathtaking spectacular lighting displays at Silver Dollar City's "Old Time Christmas."* Celebrating Christmas in Branson during Ozark Mountain Christmas is special.

A couple of weeks ago during Silver Dollar City's Christmas kickoff celebration the marketing team at the park gave me and a room full of other media types a preview of Tom & Huck's River Blast.

Silver Dollar City marks its 50th birthday in 2010 with a year long celebration.

When fall comes around, travel throughout the USA is the best. In search of fall foliage, I ventured to the bright colored hues seen in the New England area, and found New Hampshire's White Mountains to be a feast for the eyes.

Branson Mayor Raeanne Presley is recommending the board of aldermen appoint longtime resident and Silver Dollar City employee Rick Todd to fill the vacant seat of former Alderman Stephen Marshall.

While time is running out on planning a winter vacation, it is not too late to put together a last-minute itinerary that is sure to bring cheer to your family this winter.