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Family Activities at Lake of the Ozarks

-Lake Ozark, Missouri-
Here at the Lake of the Ozarks, activities that allow you to bond with your family are everywhere, from boating on the lake to hiking and fishing. However, if you are looking for something indoors, you'll be happy to know there are plenty of family activities at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Here's a short list of some of our favorites.



Lake Escape

  • Address: 1384 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO
  • Hours: 4 - 8 PM Mon to Thurs, 4 -10 PM Fri, 12 - 10 PM Sat, 12- 5 PM Sun
  • Distance from us: 4 miles


If you are feeling adventurous and want to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test, you might try your hand at an escape room. If you are unfamiliar with what an escape room is, imagine a 60-minute adventure game where you and the other members of your team have to explore your surroundings to find clues and solve puzzles in order to complete an overarching challenge and "escape".

Lake Escape is the first live action escape room location at the Lake of the Ozarks. The location has several different themed scenarios, each of varying difficulty. Each scenario can be great for family vacations as they can help the family come together as a team, spark creative thinking and help develop patience. Plus, each scenario has an interactive story that can immerse your entire family into a whole new world.

Miner Mike's

  • Address: 4515 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
  • Hours: Closed Mon-Fri, Saturday 11 AM - 8 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
  • Distance from us: 8.4 miles


Miner Mike's in Osage Beach is an amusement center that offers fun for all ages. They boast a 50,000 sq. ft facility that is filled with all manner of attractions.

For younger children, Miner Mike's offers an interactive maze play area, a multi-storied playground that is sure to grant hours of fun, There are also several indoor amusement park rides.

If you are looking for more high tech entertainment, the Buster's area is a 12,000 sq. ft area that is filled with a wide variety of gaming. They have rows of arcade games, including NASCAR and Harley Davidson racing games, as well as a number of other genres. Buster's also features a 4 player air hockey table as well as a twenty-foot long custom Shuffleboard table.

On top of all this, there is also Buster's Garage, an indoor go kart course, allowing you to get your adrenaline pumping while speeding along the track.

Putt N' Stuff

  • Address: 5440 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
  • Hours: Sun - Fri 10 AM - 9 PM, Sat 10 AM - 10 PM
  • Distance from us: 11.1 miles


When it comes to family activities at Lake of the Ozarks, Miniature golf is a classic choice. Putt N' Stuff in Osage Beach is a local family fun center that provides two of the best courses around for reasonable prices. Each course has plenty of shade and provides unique features such as waterfalls, caves, windmills, and statues. Putt N' Stuff also offers group discounts before 7 PM and for family reunions.

Something that sets Putt n' Stuff apart from the competition is that it is one of the last bumper car locations left in the entire Lake of the Ozarks area. This allows the entire family to enjoy an activity that has brought joy to many for decades.