What to do and see in Ridgedale, Missouri (MO): The Best Things to do Good for Couples

We are proud to present the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum, built by Johnny Morris, to share the rich history of the Ozarks and the animals and people who came before us. Featured items in the museum include a woolly mammoth, a saber toothed cat, giant ground sloth skeletons and prehistoric cave bears. Through artifacts, images, text and video you’ll learn about the Ozarks and the people and animals that lived here over 12,000 years ago up through the Civil War era. Nowhere else can outdoor enthusiasts, families and history buffs experience, in chronological order, the history of the Ozarks documented so thoroughly.

Top of the Rock Golf Course, known as the first-ever Par-3 course to be included in a professional championship, features nature and golf at its finest. Perched high above Table Rock Lake, the peaceful waterfalls, wandering creeks, bass filled ponds and pristine lakes of Top of the Rock complete a true celebration of nature, the Ozarks and the game of golf. The experience includes Top of the Rock, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, an Arnold Palmer-designed Practice Facility, and Arnie’s Barn, a magnificent 150 year old barn re-located from Arnold Palmer’s backyard in Latrobe, Penn., complete with historic photos and memorabilia from Palmer’s career achievements – and houses the Top of the Rock pro shop which features the latest in top-of-the-line logo golf apparel and goods.

Spoil yourself at the world-class spa 18,000 square foot Cedar Creek Spa at Big Cedar. Cedar Creek spa is complete with hand-hewn timber ceilings, natural stone floors, handcrafted stained-glass accents, and antique-style chandeliers. A grand, double staircase leads to one of our eleven luxuriously appointed treatment rooms, with each room featuring its own cozy fireplace. A roaring fireplace also serves as the dramatic backdrop for the saunas, hot spas and steam rooms leading out to private open-air showers.

Experience an unforgettable two-and-a-half mile ride in an electric cart along the Top of the Rock Lost Canyon Nature Trail. Waterfalls, natural rock formations and covered Amish bridges dot the trek. From the welcome center, with the beauty of the trail as a guide, guests are steeped in adventure and history all the way to the breathtaking summit. The first place you'll stop as you meander along the nature trail is the awe-inspiring Top of the Rock Lost Canyon Cave. The centerpiece of the four-story cave are cascading waterfalls coupled with a cave bar serving up favorite beverages such as John L's Lemonade.

Just minutes away from Big Cedar Lodge, the full-service Long Creek Marina offers some of the best fishing and water sports in the country. Spend your days enjoying the water on the mesmerizing Table Rock Lake. We’re happy to offer boat and watercraft rentals, water sport equipment rentals, fishing services and guides and personal ski instruction. You can even set sail on a breathtaking yacht, the Lady Liberty, for a sunset dinner cruise. Discover Big Cedar’s newest overnight experience, Camp Long Creek, combining camping and comfort. Situated on Table Rock Lake, enjoy a serene backdrop while relaxing in one of the unique accommodations: shepherds huts, camp cabins or glamping tents. This new addition is specially designed for the whole family and features pet-friendly units and a full-service marina, all just minutes from the Big Cedar activities and attractions you love.