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5 Kid Friendly Things To Do At the Lake of the Ozarks

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There’s nothing quite like quality family time at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Since many of you are bringing little ones to the lake for a family vacation, we wanted to share some activities that can be enjoyed by the entire family! These are activities that your kids will be begging to return to year after year.

  • Horseback Riding: Check out Broken Gate Trail Rides or give Circle R Stables a call at 573-348-8687.
  • Cave Exploring: There’s nothing quite like exploring the world underground. Missouri is nicknamed “The Cave State”, having more than 5,600 recorded caves, including 20 show caves, which are open to the public for guided tours. During your stay, be sure to visit Bridal Cave, Ozark Caverns, or Jacobs Cave.
  • Water Parks: Yes, the entire family can get wet and wild without even going to the lake! Take a dip at Bear Bottoms Water slides, Big Surf Water Park, or Timber Falls Indoor Water Park. Bear Bottoms boasts Missouri’s Number 1 and Number 2 longest open flume body water slides.
  • Miniature Golf: No need to drive a golf ball far at either of these destinations. It’s all about the putting! Putt ‘N’ Stuff Family Fun Center and Sugar Creek Miniature Golf are both great options if you kids or grandkids are looking for a day away from the water.
  • Family Fun Center: After spending a few days on the lake, Miner Mike’s Indoor Family Fun Center is the perfect way to cool off and have some serious fun! Miner Mike’s is a 35,000 sq. ft family fun center that features exciting rides, challenging games, simulators and great food. Also, be sure to check out Buster, Miner Mike’s adorable mule!

As always, if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to give us a ring at 866-273-2169. And of course, be sure to check out all of our comfy homes that can accommodate any size family.

Travel Headlines You Might Have Missed

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Happy Monday!  We hope you had a relaxing, fun-filled weekend.  Here are some travel headlines and tips you might have missed!

Timing It Right: How to save money on airfare – TODAY

How much should I spend on a family vacation? – CNN Money

Family Travel: How to entertain kids on the road – USA Today

No-fly ‘glitch’ has toddler removed from plane – CNN Travel

6 Ways to fill your gas tank for less – ABC News

Items to makes travel easy – USA Today

Get the family excited for a vacation – Travel + Leisure

A Different Kind of Mining Fun for the Family

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Ready to go mining?  We’re not talking dark, damp coal mines, where you’ll have to bring your own pick axe.

This is the kind of mining you and your kids will love!  Miner Mike’s is the Lake of the Ozark’s indoor destination that will entertain for hours.  This 35,000 square foot family fun center has exciting rides, challenging games, and delicious food.

Here are some of the things you can look forward to during a visit to Miner Mike’s:

  • The runaway Mine Train Coaster takes you over dips, bends, and through a rock tunnel!
  • Bump and shake when you give the Gold Mine Bumper Cars a spin.
  • The Miner’s Maze will provide hours of exploration and fun with its tubes, slides, ball pits and power blasters!
  • Let the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel take you two stories high.
  • The Longbranch Saloon offers quality pizza, burgers, appetizers and cold beer.

Visit Miner Mike’s website to find out more before making a visit.  Rain or shine, it’s always a good time!

Journey To the Middle of the Earth

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Earlier explorers have done the hard work for you! Instead of navigating unknown caverns in the darkness, you’ll get the chance to journey into the earth accompanied by a knowledgable tour guide.

 

Hitting the lake or bathing in the sun can be perfect, but if you’re looking to cool off, why not head underground?

 

Bridal Cave stays at a cool 60 degrees and is open for guided tours about every hour. You’ll also learn some intriguing folklore along the way! This is your chance to discover and see with your own eyes the secret that is “Mystery Lake”.

 

Click here to see the rates for tours at Bridal Cave.