Best Lake Attractions

We're through the hustle and bustle of Christmas and now the family is home for the rest of the week. If your kids are starting to go stir-crazy, it's time for a trip to Bridal Cave! Our area is home to one of the most scenic caves in America and now's your chance to check it out! Make plans to tour Bridal Cave over winter break! Family Friendly Fun Awaits! Guided tours leave every few minutes and last approximately one hour. Tours are conducted over concrete pathways through the Cave’s refreshing 60 degree environment. Park interpreters will lead you and your family through room after room of incredible mineral deposits. Giant columns, delicate soda straws and massive draperies abound throughout the cave. Millions of years of struggle between water and rock have created this cavern with more onyx formations than any other known cave or cavern. A tour through Bridal Cave is a family adventure you will never forget. Bonus FUN Coming Your Way! The park facilities include The...

It’s crunch time for those last minute shoppers!  Best Lake Attractions is here to make your Christmas shopping a breeze! We’re showcasing some EASY ways to finish up your shopping list, just in time for Christmas! Concert Tickets to Ozarks Amphitheater! TWO awesome concerts for the 2023 season have already been released. That means you can go ahead and purchase those concert tickets as gifts this year. Easily buy your tickets online at www.OzarksAmp.com! Day Passes to Big Surf Big Surf is currently running a sale on single day passes. Purchase the gift of a day of fun in the sun for just $27. Day passes are a popular stocking stuffer if you’re looking to finish up a few of those last minute items! Season Passes to Bridal Cave Experience adventure on repeat this year with a Bridal Cave season pass! Family members of all ages love touring the beautiful cave and property! Everyone on your list will love spending time at this attraction. Gift Card to Bear Bottom Resort Bear Bottom is...

Big Surf Waterpark has TWO big sales happening right now! The best deal of the year on season passes and single day passes are live through Christmas! Be sure to snag your passes and give the BEST gifts this holiday season -- the gift of summer fun at Big Surf ! Check out all the details of the two pass options below: BIG SURF SEASON PASS SALE Get unlimited access to the park in 2022 for only $84.99 through December 15th. These are amazing gifts for grandparents and parents to give the special kiddos in their life! A season pass to Big Surf includes:  Unlimited access to the park - That's right, you get to come to Big Surf Waterpark any day we are open for the 2022 season! That's about $1 per day and you can't find awesome entertainment like we provide for that price! Special discounts inside the park - All season pass holders get 20% off food purchases for the entire summer! Chow down on some mouth-watering grub to fuel up for a day of amazing fun! Bonus season pass holder...

On December 17th, carolers will travel around the Lake of the Ozarks area to sing Christmas favorites at many local assisted living facilities. Join us in spreading Christmas cheer to some of our most vulnerable area residents. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring joy to some of our area's residents! Let's brighten the day of so many working and living in assisted living facilities in our area. Check out the details of this magical day and make plans to join us in making the Lake a brighter place this holiday season! Event Details: 3rd Annual Circle the Lake with Christmas Cheer! A Christmas Carol Adventure! Join us on December 17th as a caravan of carolers will be stopping at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities all around the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.  Christmas Carol Schedule: 9:00 | Meet at Big Surf Parking Lot 10:00 | Depart for first caroling stop CAMDENTON 10:15am | Bristol Manor 10:30am | Lake Park Senior Living 10:45am | Windsor Estates LAURIE 11...

The Lake of the Ozarks area can be an absolute blast in the summer time with so many different Best Lake Attractions to enjoy! There are lakeside restaurants, boating, waterparks, an amphitheater and even more. However, when the weather starts to get cold and seasonal businesses close down, Lake of the Ozarks Bridal Cave will still be open for you to enjoy at a comfortable 60 degrees. Check out below to see what kind of experience to expect and Bridal Cave! #1 Year-Round Attraction Bridal Cave is the Lake of the Ozarks #1 year-round attraction, and you should consider visiting next time you’re looking for something to do! If going down below and seeing the stunning onyx formations in the cave isn’t your ideal of fun, then you can always check out Thunder Mountain Park. Bridal Cave is the #1 year-round attraction because it offers a really cool experience for families, during a time of year when things are usually more slowed down! Cave Tour Guided tours leave every few minute...

Best Lake Attractions wants to share the benefits of shopping small this holiday season. Each and everyone one of our attractions at Lake of the Ozarks is committed to supporting our fellow local businesses! We encourage you to do the same this holiday season by choosing to shop small at locally owned businesses around the lake area. Keep reading if you would like to learn more about the benefits of shopping local and what kind of gifts your family can enjoy when doing so! Keep Money Local When you choose to spend your money at a local business, it ends up benefiting the entire local community in a number of ways. One way that keeping money local will benefit our community is by the funds from sales taxes that provide services to the community like police and fire protection. In addition, local business owners help preserve our community by creating more jobs. Choose to shop local this holiday season at Lake of the Ozarks to ensure that our community continues to grow! Support ...

The holiday season is just around the corner and if you’re struggling with what to get your friends and family then look no further! Big Surf’s biggest sale of the year on season passes is here on November 18 th ! Rather than getting a present, why not get your loved ones the gift of experience that they can enjoy all summer long. A big surf season pass would be a great gift for all ages and includes tons of special perks! SEASON PASS HOLDER PERKS: Unlimited Park Access Any day the park is open to the public, your season pass will get you in the door! You can stay all day for a big family event or bring the kids for just a few hours of fun! If your family enjoys spending time together AND having a blast, then a season pass is a great option for YOU! Whether you want to experience our biggest thrills or take a chill adventure on the mild side, Big Surf has the rides and attractions for you. Plus, the youngsters can enjoy the splash area with fun, kid-friendly toys to play with! The...

Figuring out what to gift someone for the holiday season can be a truly difficult task. Best Lake Attractions is here to save the day by offering the gift of experience this holiday season. Gift experiences are meaningful, surprising, and much more impactful. There are so many reasons to consider giving an experience over a present. No matter who you’re looking to buy something for, Lake of the Ozarks Best Lake Attractions has the gift of experience for you. Purchase gifts for 2022 that your friends and family can enjoy in 2023! Bridal Cave – Cave Tours Bridal Cave offers an experience that all ages can enjoy! At Bridal Cave, you and yours can enjoy learning more about cave structures and touring Lake of the Ozarks most famous cave. It’s a must-see kid-friendly landmark at the lake that can be enjoyed year-round. Visit Bridal Cave today to purchase your tickets and give your friends and family the gift of a memorable experience! Big Surf – Season Passes Snag a Big Surf seaso...

Bridal Cave is open year-round for customers who want to enjoy the experience in all four seasons! Local folklore legend, the secrets of mystery lake, and thunder mountain park facilities are all activities that guests can take part in year-round. The cave is a constant 60-degrees year-round, making it the perfect spot to visit, no matter what the weather is doing outside!  Bridal Cave is rated as one of the most scenic caves in America, which is why you book your tour Bridal Cave today ! Local Folklore Legend Centuries ago, the Osage Native Americans discovered the pristine beauty that lies beneath Thunder Mountain. Local folklore tells of a legendary Native American wedding ceremony held in the cave in the early 1800s. Today this magnificent natural wonderland is called Bridal Cave. In keeping with the tradition of the Native American legend, the Cave can be reserved for a romantic wedding chapel year-round. Secrets of Mystery Lake   Word spread fast among the pioneer...

The time has come! Bear Bottom Resort is closing for the season after this weekend! Come hang out at this waterfront restaurant in Sunrise Beach, MO one more time this season! We know you'll be missing those world-famous nachos and ice-cold drinks so you better come out & get your fix while you can! Get Your Fix of These Delicious Eats! Bear Bottom Nachos Biggest and best at the Lake! Homemade chili and melted cheddar jack cheese, mounded over crispy  corn chips with lettuce, diced tomatoes and sour cream with salsa on the side.  Bear Bones No bears were harmed to bring you a full pound of jumbo chicken wings, served with celery and homemade Ranch dressing. -- Choose your level of heat… Nude, Baby Bear, Momma Bear or Papa Bear…just remember, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires!” Also try: Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Honey  Garlic, Gochujang, Honey BBQ or Buffalo BBQ BLT Wedge Salad Crispy Crumbled Bacon and diced tomatoes top a wedge of crisp Iceberg with Blue Cheese or ch...

Our Best Lake Attractions are proud to be some top places for family entertainment at the Lake! Whether it's a tour of Bridal Cave, a concert at Ozarks Amphitheater, catchin' waves at Big Surf, or grabbing a delicious bite to eat at Bear Bottom Resort, we LOVE being the place people spend time with friends and family. Whether you're taking a vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks or you live here year round, we can't wait to be on your list of places to go for family-friendly fun at the Lake of the Ozarks ! If you don't believe how awesome our attractions are, we're showcasing a few testimonials from recent visitors to each of our locations to give you a better idea of the fun-filled memories that await! Bear Bottom Resort Raves: This resort was awesome from day 1! There is a huge waterslide for kids or adults plus a swim up bar to order drinks and if you get hungry, walk 30 seconds into the bar and grill side. The service was fast and the food was delicious! - De...

Bridal Cave is a fantastic place to soak up the natural fall beauty and get adventurous! From hiking to touring the cave to viewing the beautiful changing leaves, this Lake of the Ozarks cave is the perfect place to spend time this fall! Learn how you can spend your time getting adventurous with your crew right here at Bridal Cave ! View Fall Foliage: The changing leaves are spectacular this time of year! Bridal Cave offers some of the most amazing views of the fall foliage at the Lake of the Ozarks. Be sure to spend some time soaking in the beauty that's all around, when you visit Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park this fall! Cave Tour: Our guided tours leave every few minutes and last approximately one hour. Tours are conducted over concrete pathways through the Cave’s refreshing 60 degree environment. Park interpreters will lead you and your family through room after room of incredible mineral deposits. Giant columns, delicate soda straws and massive draperies abound through...