Sunday, December 14, 2008

Silver Dollar City

Thanks to some friends the Rupp's we got to go to Silver Dollar City, an amusement park in Branson. We had such a great time and there were so many fun and exiting things to do! The park is decked out in holiday decorations and fun Christmas shows. The highlight of the trip was the ride on the Powder Keg Roller Coaster. It goes from 0-64 miles per hour at the start and then pure terrifying hills and curves . The boys were screaming the whole way! Jordan thought it was the best ride ever and made his dad go on it a second time! They rode in the very front! I stayed back with Brandon because he said once was enough! (it's a bummer we didn't get any pictures on the rollar coaster, because we rode it at night!)











There is also a cave on site called Marvel Cave, and we got to go on a tour. It was amazing and it took us about an hour to get through. There were 674 stairs going down and 470 going up! Lots of squeezing through tight spaces too. It was a great adventure!
















We went on a few rides that were actually open and then the lighting of the Christmas Tree in the main square. The tree and all the lights in the square are synchronized to Christmas music, what a show!

Speaking of shows, we also saw the Living Nativity and Charles Dickens " A Christmas Carol" A fun filled 12 hour day, but we had a blast and will be talking about it for months to come!

























Merry Christmas Everyone!







6 comments:

Rea & Annie Nielsen said...

Oh my gosh, this must have been so much fun!!!!!!! When we come out, Grandma and Grandpa want to ride the coaster with you. (OK, maybe just Grandpa). YOu guys certainly are having fun in MO.

Tonia said...

I LOVE SILVA DOLLA CITY!!!!!!!!!!!! by Brandon Nielsen

Jenn said...

That sounds like such a fun place. What a great time you had.

Teri said...

Sounds like a super adventure. We'll have to go next time we come out to your house too!

denos5 said...

That looks like so much fun!! Wish we were there. You guys have a Merry Christmas too!

Lacey said...

It looks like you are finding all the great places to visit. Thanks for sharing!