On Thursday afternoon in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, Herschend Family Entertainment announced plans to invest $500 million over the next decade developing the 1,200 acres adjacent to the theme park.
“This is more than just growth—it’s a new era.” says Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts President Brad Thomas. “Over the next decade, we will mindfully transform 1,200 acres into an authentic, only-in-the-Ozarks destination starting with our first resort.”
The Silver Dollar City Resort will feature a 262-room hotel with vistas of the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake, along with access to Silver Dollar City theme park. The resort will also include a full-service restaurant, 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and indoor and outdoor pools.
“We are excited to see this project bring thousands of new jobs and millions of new visitors to our great state,” says Missouri Governor Mike Parson.
The plan is the largest investment in Herschend’s 65-year history.
“The new resort will combine Silver Dollar City’s spirit of playfulness, discovery, craftsmanship and exploration with all that makes the heart of the Ozarks so special,” Thomas says.
Additional details on guest amenities, park privileges, room types, and group meeting spaces will be released in the coming months.
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