Things to do in Stone County

No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Missouri

Silver Dollar City

Located on the rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains, the Silver Dollar City theme park is a beautiful place to travel for the whole family. Here you can see live glass-blowing, iron-smithing and other handicraft performances, as well as the classic shark underwater barbecue restaurant. The park has been open to visitors since the 1880s, and it was named one of the top ten amusement parks in the world by Entertainment Today magazine. Combining past adventures with modern high-tech thrills, the park features more than 40 rides and attractions, including a family entertainment center, Fireman's Landing, which opened in 2015. There are also 60 unique stores, 12 restaurants, 40 daily live shows and more than 100 native craftsmen and artisans showcasing traditional American crafts, which are well worth a visit.

Silver Dollar City's Showboat

This cruise ship combines dinner and live entertainment, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery and historical buildings along the way and experience the charm of local towns in the 19th century. It is an ideal choice for families, couples, or groups of friends.

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

Marvel Cave

A wet limestone cave under the Ozark Mountains dating back to the 1500s, the cave is a highlight of the silver dollar theme park. The cave is divided into multiple rooms and the guides are informative.

Talking Rocks Cavern

Table Rock Lakeshore Trail

Outlaw Run

Sight & Sound Theatres

Sight & Sound Theatres is a live theater that focuses on biblical stories, attracting visitors with its spectacular stage effects, rich religious culture, and family-friendly atmosphere. It presents large-scale, immersive stage productions with stories often drawn from biblical classics such as the Old Testament and New Testament, featuring figures like Noah, David, and Jesus. The productions go beyond simple storytelling, incorporating music, live acting, elaborate sets, costumes, and lighting, and even featuring live animals to enhance realism and dramatic tension. The theater's design is also unique—the large, wraparound stage structure makes the audience feel surrounded by the story, offering a wide perspective. The application of sound and lighting technology, combined with stage machinery and set changes, delivers a powerful visual and auditory impact to the audience. Even from the back rows, guests can enjoy an excellent viewing experience.

Table Rock Lake

A pretty relaxed state park with trails and camping. The lake is clean with clear water and you can take a boat.

Silver Dollar City Campground