So you got to Lake of the Ozarks, and it’s raining.

A curveball from mother nature doesn’t need to ruin your long-awaited Lake of the Ozarks vacation. There are plenty of fun and interesting things to do that will keep you warm and dry all weekend long.

Take a look at some of these indoor things to do that are guaranteed fun for the whole family. And keep an eye on the radar, because it’s a rare rainy weekend where the skies never break for boaters to still snag a few hours on the water.

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1. Lake Escape

Location: Lake Ozark

Website: https://www.lakeescapeloz.com/ 

Great For:

• Families

• Large Groups

At The Lake’s premier escape room experience, you’ll get to choose from five uniquely themed rooms including “Dead Man’s Hand” and “Dr. Lakenstein’s Laboratory”. 

This activity is perfect if you’re traveling with a group of friends or family. The more people you have, the quicker you may be able to crack the code and escape!

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2. Miner Mike’s 

Location: Osage Beach

Website: http://minermikes.com/ 

Great For: 

• Families

• Large Groups

• Kids

Hours of fun await you at Miner Mike’s Indoor Family Fun Center. The younger kids will love making their way through the Maze play area and then riding the train. Downstairs at Buster’s, you’ll find a full and super-engaging arcade and some old-school favorites like shuffleboard, skeeball, simulators, and more!  

Feed the need for speed at Buster’s Garage, an indoor go-kart track suitable for kids and adults of most ages.

Take a break from the fun to enjoy some food and beverages in Buster’s Saloon.

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3. Caves

Location:

-Bridal Cave: Camdenton – bridalcave.com

-Stark Caverns: Eldon – starkcaverns.com

-Jacob’s Cave: Versailles – jacobscave.com

-Ozark Caverns: Lake of the Ozarks State Park – https://mostateparks.com/location/56576/ozark-caverns

Great For: 

• Families

• Couples

• Kids

The cool thing about caves: it doesn’t rain inside! Also, they’re literally (temperature) cool. Missouri is known as the Cave State, and Lake of the Ozarks has more than our fair share! You could spend an entire rainy weekend visiting the four caves in the area… but why do that when there’s so much more rainy weekend fun to have?

Learn more: 

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4. Movie Theaters 

Locations: 

• Marcus Eagles’ Landing Cinema- Lake Ozark

• VIP Lake West Cinemas- Laurie 

Website: 

• Marcus Eagles’ Landing Cinema- https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/marcus-eagles’-landing-8-cine 

• VIP Lake West Cinemas- https://vipcinemas.com/lake-west-cinemas

Great For:

• Couples

• Families

• Kids

No matter what side of The Lake you’re staying on, you can grab some popcorn and catch the latest release at one of these two spacious and clean theaters. Be sure to check their websites for showtimes and special deals. 

If you’re visiting during the week you can take advantage of $5 Tuesdays at Eagles’ Landing Cinema for discounted ticket prices.

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5. LOZ Golf Lounge

Location: Osage Beach

Website: https://www.lozgolflounge.com/ 

Great For: 

• Large groups

• Corporate Outings

• Couples

Looking forward to some time on the course? Don’t let the rain keep you from doing just that! At LOZ Golf Lounge, you’ll find 90 virtual courses from all over the world. 

Utilizing the best Trackman simulator technology, you’ll enjoy hours of entertainment on the course with a variety of refreshments available. If you prefer shooting over golf, be sure to ask about their shooting simulator as well.

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6. Jetz Trampoline Park

Location: Osage Beach

Website: https://jetztrampolinepark.com/ 

Great For:

• Kids

• Families

• Large Groups

Break a sweat and have a blast at The Lake’s best and only trampoline park. Perfect for families with children looking to burn off some energy, this is the best place for a full day of entertainment and snacks as you jump your way across the Freestyle Tarmac, Top Gun Ninja Course, Little Jet Jump Zone, and more.

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7. Lazer Force Laser Tag

Location: Osage Beach

Website: http://www.lazerforce.com/mo/ 

Great For:

• Kids

• Families

• Large Groups

Here, you’ll step inside a larger-than-life lazer tag game that features blacklights, fog, strobe effects, and heart-pumping music. Using top-of-the-line equipment, you’ll find there’s no lag time and complete accuracy from start to finish. 

Perfect for any age, you won’t be disappointed by this rainy-day activity!

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8. Bowling

Location: 

• Bowlmor Lanes II- Osage Beach

• Westside Lanes- Laurie

Website:

• Bowlmor Lanes II- https://www.facebook.com/Bowlmor-Lanes-II-104584215026412

• Westside Lanes- https://www.westsidebowling.com/

Great For:

• Kids

• Families

• Large Groups

• Couples

Always fun and affordable, bowling can be a great distraction from the less-than-ideal weather. Strap on some bowling shoes and enjoy one, two, or maybe even more games as you sip on refreshments and munch on some pizza. 

Be sure to check out these two locations on either side of The Lake.

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9. Westlake Aquatic Center

Location: Laurie

Website: http://westlakeaquaticcenter.com/ 

Great For: 

• Kids

• Families

• Large Groups

• Couples

Grab your swimwear, but leave the sunglasses at home for a day of swimming at Westlake Aquatic Center’s large indoor pool. Check their schedule to catch a fitness class or lessons for the little ones. The rain may be keeping you from the Lake, but it can’t keep you from the water!  

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10. Jollymon Indoor Water Park

Location: Margaritaville- Osage Beach

Website: https://www.margaritavilleresortlakeoftheozarks.com/play/jolly-mon-indoor-water-park 

Great For: 

• Kids

• Families

Make a splash at one of The Lake’s most exciting indoor water parks. Featuring 600 feet of water slides, a lazy river for tubing, and a three-story wilderness tree-house with bridges and water blasters, the whole family will be entertained for hours. 

The park does offer a fully stocked snack bar and is conveniently located near other Margaritaville Bars and Restaurants including LandShark Bar and Grill. 

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11. Willmore Lodge Museum 

Location: Lake Ozark

Website: https://www.facebook.com/WillmoreLodge/

Great For:

• Couples

• Families

• Kids

Built in 1930, this incredible rustic lodge houses an interactive museum. There you can learn more of the rich history of The Lake’s iconic Bagnell Dam, including the planning and precise engineering that went into its construction in 1929. The Lodge also offers a beautiful view of Bagnell Dam and the Lake!

This attraction is free of charge and great for the whole family.