Silver Dollar City
First opening in the 1960’s, Silver Dollar City theme park is packed with fun games and rides, along with endless educational opportunities, making it a great location for a field trip. The park won Best Theme Park in America by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for three years in a row, 2023-2025.
Group information
Groups of 15 people or more are eligible for group pricing, and for every 15 tickets purchased, you get 1 ticket free. Alternatively, the park allows reentry, so your group can pack a lunch and eat on or off the bus, then return to the park. There is plenty of parking for large groups. The park does its best to make the space accessible for everyone, including those with physical, visual, auditory, dietary, or cognitive disabilities.
Learning opportunities
There are many opportunities for your students to learn and grow in any given area. There’s a historic cave just waiting to be explored by your students. Craftsmanship demonstrations (See next section), and curriculum guides upon request for subjects including:
● Communication
● Fine arts
● Foreign Language
● Industrial Technology and Agriculture
● Math
● Science
● Social Studies
Attractions
Many rides are available, and there are a few history-focused attractions that your class may find most enriching:
● Wilderness Church
● Oak Trail School
● McHaffies Homestead
● Marvel Cave
● Birdies’ Cabin
● Mill
● Blacksmith
● Candymaker
● Candle Maker
● Glass Blowing
● Leather Worker
● Pottery
● Furnishing
● Woodcrafters
Why choose Silver Dollar City?
Silver Dollar City is the perfect balance between fun and leisure for students and there are plenty of opportunities to assign work for them to stay engaged with the facts and things they are learning while also having a good time with their classmates.
