Silver Dollar City

Friday, September 19, 2014

Our last day in Branson.  

We started it out with one last show, a Neil Diamond Tribute located in a little theatre (Owen Theatre) in downtown Branson.   I can't remember the guy's actual name, but he did a nice job and looked a lot like Neil.  We both agreed that if it would have been a full blown production in one of the larger venues it would have been over the top!

We're both still trying to figure out how his sequined vest changed colors 5 different times throughout the performance.  

We were going to go to Silver Dollar City yesterday, but the weather didn't really co-operate.   Today was much better.  

Silver Dollar City is a theme park that's been around for 50 years.   Even my Mother made it here with Bud.  

It's based on an Ozark community from the 1800's.   There are lots of demonstrations.  

Clay Pottery

Prepping logs for a cabin. 

And Glass blowing to name a few.  

We watched this guy  work this vase from a blob of glass for about 20 minutes. 

There was tons of entertainment. 

Sons of the Silver Dollar

My favourite, Homestead Pickers!

Bluegrass Band Plain and Simple. 

This guy from Louisiana playing Cajun music. 

They closed the park with a great hour and a half performance called Great American Country Nights. 

There were also lots of rides and a cave tour (which we passed on). 

It was a great day and a great way to end a fabulous week.   We did 10 different shows as well as a great day at Big Cedar and Dogwood Canyon this week.  

We're hopefully back in November on a bus tour to see the Christmas Shows. 

Lynn has been here eight times before, but always on a bus tour.  She got to see Branson from a different perspective staying in a timeshare with the luxury of your own transportation.  

All good things must come to an end and we leave for home in the morning.