Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 2
60 mi0.5 mi
Exploring Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Natural Caves and More!
Ha Ha Tonka State Park is the highlight this morning with it's vast acreage, spring-fed aquamarine pools, and a crumbling stone castle.
Put on some comfortable shoes because you'll be doing quite a bit of walking today as later you'll visit the famous Bridal Cave and learn about the Indian folklore that gave it that name.
There's plenty of great home cooking today and oh, maybe you might want to try to throw an axe for fun?!
Put on some comfortable shoes because you'll be doing quite a bit of walking today as later you'll visit the famous Bridal Cave and learn about the Indian folklore that gave it that name.
There's plenty of great home cooking today and oh, maybe you might want to try to throw an axe for fun?!
09:005 minHotel visit
Hampton Inn Lebanon
8.2
Gear up for the day ahead with the buffet breakfast provided at the Hampton Inn.
If you missed the Route 66 Museum last night, they are open at 8:00 Monday – Saturday and you could easily pop in this morning if you wanted.
If you missed the Route 66 Museum last night, they are open at 8:00 Monday – Saturday and you could easily pop in this morning if you wanted.
26.6 mi
40 min
10:002 hrs
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Landmark
Open Details
Less than an hour north of Lebanon and close to the Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the 3,700 acre Ha Ha Tonka State Park.
The area is accessed with easy-to-use trails, stairs, boardwalks and platforms to view the magnificent geological features including; caverns, sinkholes and the state's 12th largest fresh water spring pool.
It's impossible to see everything today so you might want to concentrate on the most impressive sites.
Don't miss the ruins of the 20th century stone castle.
Opening Hours: April through October Everyday: 07:00 – sunset
November through March Everyday: 08:00 – sunset
Plan your visit here.
Read more about the fascinating castle ruins here.
The area is accessed with easy-to-use trails, stairs, boardwalks and platforms to view the magnificent geological features including; caverns, sinkholes and the state's 12th largest fresh water spring pool.
It's impossible to see everything today so you might want to concentrate on the most impressive sites.
Don't miss the ruins of the 20th century stone castle.
Opening Hours: April through October Everyday: 07:00 – sunset
November through March Everyday: 08:00 – sunset
Plan your visit here.
Read more about the fascinating castle ruins here.
5.5 mi
10 min
12:151 hr 30 min
Firestation Bar & Grill
Bar
Open Details
Time for lunch! You've surely worked up an appetite hiking through Ha Ha Tonka so now it's time to sit back and relax awhile at Firestation Bar and Grill.
Nothing fancy here just good ole burgers, fries, wings, and nachos alongside some classics like Frito Pie and fried chicken sandwiches.
With five beers on tap, many more bottled beers and a full cocktail bar, you'll be sure of finding your favorite.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11:00 – 01:00 Sunday: 11:00 – 24:00
Firestation Bar & Grill
Nothing fancy here just good ole burgers, fries, wings, and nachos alongside some classics like Frito Pie and fried chicken sandwiches.
With five beers on tap, many more bottled beers and a full cocktail bar, you'll be sure of finding your favorite.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11:00 – 01:00 Sunday: 11:00 – 24:00
Firestation Bar & Grill
4 mi
10 min
14:451 hr 30 min
Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park
Landmark
Open Details
It's time to go underground with the Lake of the Ozarks #1 year-round, top attraction of Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park.
Venture deep in the cave as you discover cave pools, columns, soda straws and more in this amazing geological formation. There are more onyx formations in this cave than any other known cavern or cave in the world!
This series of caverns, formed millions of years ago, can only be visited with a pre-booked, guided tour.
Opening Hours January 2 – March 4 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 16:00
March 5 – June 3 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 17:00
June 4 – August 21 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 18:00
August 22 – October 23 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 17:00
October 24 – December 31 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 16:00
Plan your visit and buy tickets here
Venture deep in the cave as you discover cave pools, columns, soda straws and more in this amazing geological formation. There are more onyx formations in this cave than any other known cavern or cave in the world!
This series of caverns, formed millions of years ago, can only be visited with a pre-booked, guided tour.
Opening Hours January 2 – March 4 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 16:00
March 5 – June 3 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 17:00
June 4 – August 21 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 18:00
August 22 – October 23 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 17:00
October 24 – December 31 Everyday: 9:00 to LAST TOUR 16:00
Plan your visit and buy tickets here
3 mi
10 min
17:001 hr
The Old Axe House
Landmark
Open Details
If you've got some energy you're looking to get out in a safe (yet very exciting!) way, try axe throwing at The Old Axe House.
If you're a first timer, don't worry! They will show you everything you need to know to get ready to safely throw and have fun.
Opening Hours Monday - Wednesday: reservations only book online Thursday: 17:00 - 21:00 Friday: 17:00 - 22:00 Saturday: 14:00 - 22:00 Closed Sunday
Reserve your time here
If you're a first timer, don't worry! They will show you everything you need to know to get ready to safely throw and have fun.
Opening Hours Monday - Wednesday: reservations only book online Thursday: 17:00 - 21:00 Friday: 17:00 - 22:00 Saturday: 14:00 - 22:00 Closed Sunday
Reserve your time here
14.2 mi
20 min
18:305 min
ChargePoint Charging Station
Open Details
You can charge your car here.
Type: CCS 2 stations, 2 plugs Power: 62 kW
Type: CCS 2 stations, 2 plugs Power: 62 kW
0.3 mi
5 min
18:451 hr 30 min
PaPPo's Pizzeria & Pub Osage Beach
Bar
Open Details
While your car is charging, head on down to PaPPo's Pizzeria and Pub, just a short walk away.
Voted one of the best pizzerias in Oasage Beach, you'll find every kind of pizza imaginable. But it's not all pizza, there are also plenty of salads, appetizers and Missouri classics like toasted ravioli and an apple pulled pork sandwich. Of course, there's a huge selection of tap beer!
Opening Hours Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 - 21:00 Friday and Saturday: 11:00 - 22:00
Check out the menu here
Voted one of the best pizzerias in Oasage Beach, you'll find every kind of pizza imaginable. But it's not all pizza, there are also plenty of salads, appetizers and Missouri classics like toasted ravioli and an apple pulled pork sandwich. Of course, there's a huge selection of tap beer!
Opening Hours Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 - 21:00 Friday and Saturday: 11:00 - 22:00
Check out the menu here
7.4 mi
15 min
22:0010 hrsBed and Breakfasts
Inn at Harbour Ridge Bed and Breakfast
10
Enjoy the rest of the evening at the Harbour Ridge Bed and Breakfast. This delightful Inn is set close to the shore of the Lake of the Ozarks giving you the chance to explore the lakeshore up close.