Bridal Cave is Open All Year for Cave Tours!

Another summer season is in the books as the season winds down after Labor Day weekend. Next up is fall, and although we don't get as many visitors, it's truly one of the most incredible times of year to visit our park! Gorgeous fall foliage and cooler weather make being outdoors enjoying nature even better! Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountian Park is open year-round for family fun! 




It's Comfy in the Cave

Even if it's a little chilly to be hanging around outside at the park, it's always a comfortable 60° inside Missouri's most scenic cave tour, allowing you to get out of the house and into nature without freezing! Shimmy out of that heavy winter coat once you're inside the cave and feel like it's a nice, cool, fall day again.

Instead of getting stir-crazy stuck inside the house, bring the family here to hang out with us over the holidays. We are open daily from 9 am - 5 pm with Bridal Cave tours leaving often. The only exception will be that we will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day to celebrate the holidays at home. 

Check Out Cool Stuff That "Rocks"

Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop is always warm and cozy inside and the windows keep the cold out but still let in an unbelievable view of the gorgeous Lake of the Ozarks. While you're inside, there are lots of unique and amazing rocks, minerals, and gemstones to see. You can even pick out a geode of your very own and have us crack it open right before your eyes to uncover the wonders waiting for you inside of it.


Take a Hike 

If the weather is nice in the afternoon, you can take a hike! As a part of Thunder Mountain Park, we have a 1/2 mile nature trail. Wind through the gorgeous scenery and make a stop at our outdoor classroom, see beautiful limestone shelves, and enjoy the beauty of the Northern slopes of Thunder Mountain Park. There is no charge to hike the trail so you have no reason not to go!

Season Passes to Bridal Cave

Season passes to Bridal Cave are also a great gift that's full of a year's worth of family fun. For only an additional $5 on top of your one-time cave tour admission, you can upgrade to a pass that's good for one entire year from the date that it's purchased. Every time the weather isn't that enjoyable due to rain, snow, or uncomfortable temperatures, you can come and enjoy nature right here.

It’s always a great day to GO CAVING!

Even in the off-season, Bridal Cave is open 7 days of week giving cave tours! Fall is one of our favorite times of year and you won't want to miss out on a beautiful time of year to visit! We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Years Day, but on the days surrounding the holidays, we're open! Make plans to visit us soon for some Family Fun...As It Should Be! 

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