Big Cedar Lodge can assist the Media by providing

3‐Overview
4‐Morris
Family
Vision
5‐Awards
6‐Fast
Fact
Sheet
7‐Timeline
8‐History
9‐History
(cont.)
10‐LocaHon
11‐Overview
12‐LocaHon
13‐Land
Area
14‐LocaHon
(cont.)
15‐Area
InformaHon
16‐Table
Rock
Lake
17‐Shows/Theme
Parks
18‐Golf/Shopping
19‐Dining
20‐Dining
OpHons
21‐Devil’s
Pool
22‐Buzzard
Bar
23‐Worman
House
24‐Truman
Cafe
25‐Outlets/AcHviHes
26‐Conference
Center
27‐Bent
Hook
Marina
28‐Stables
29‐Spa
Services
30‐Photo
Studio
31‐Dogwood
Canyon
32‐Kids’
Club
33‐AmeniHes
34‐Lodging
35‐Lodging
(cont.)
36‐Lodging
(cont.)
37‐Cabin
DedicaHons
38‐Cabin
DedicaHons
(cont.)
39‐Cabin
DedicaHons
(cont.)
40‐Market
Summary
41‐Demographics
42‐Tourism/A\racHons
43‐Tourism/A\racHons
44‐Contact
InformaHon
45‐AmeniHes
46‐Lodging
47‐Lodging
(cont.)
48‐Lodging
(cont.)
Big
Cedar
Lodge
can
assist
the
Media
by
providing:
• Interviews
with
the
Big
Cedar
Lodge
ownership
and
management
team.
• Press
Trips
and
Site
visits
for
all
Big
Cedar
Outlets.
• Images
and
logos
for
all
Big
Cedar
Outlets.
• TesHmonials
from
present
and
past
guests.
• Historical
data
on
Big
Cedar
Lodge
and
the
surrounding
lands.
• The
most
up‐to‐date
and
accurate
informaHon
about
Big
Cedar
Lodge
and
all
Big
Cedar
Outlets
that
may
pertain
to
stories
about
the
following
topics:
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• Lodging
&
VacaHons
• Restaurants,
Culinary
and
Fine
Dining
• Golf
• Spas
• Landscape
• Cra`smanship
• Groups,
MeeHngs
&
Conferences
• Weddings
• Fishing
&
HunHng
• History
of
Big
Cedar
Lodge
&
Bass
Pro
Shops
• VacaHons
with
Children
• Table
Rock
Lake
• And,
more…
Big
Cedar
Lodge,
located
in
the
heart
of
the
Ozark
Mountain
region,
is
a
very
special
place
for
me.
My
wife,
Jeanie,
found
this
majesHc
spot
on
the
shores
of
Table
Rock
Lake
and
it
has
become
a
place
of
passion,
fun
and
inspiraHon
for
me.
The
combinaHon
of
the
mountains
and
hills
of
the
Ozarks,
the
beauHful
rock
formaHons…
including
caves,
the
wonderful
flora
and
fauna,
and
the
crystal
clear
waters
of
Table
Rock
Lake
make
this
locaHon
one
of
a
kind.
This
locaHon
is
of
majesHc
beauty
and
has
been
a
place
where
folks
from
all
over
the
world
have
been
coming
for
decades
to
enjoy
the
incredible
beauty,
the
cultural
delights
and
the
wonderful
recreaHonal
opportuniHes
from
hunHng,
fishing,
boaHng,
hiking…or
simply
watching
a
beauHful
sunrise
or
sunset
paint
beauHful
colors
in
the
sky,
on
the
water,
and
within
the
mist
of
the
mountain
landscape.
A
secret
of
the
Ozarks
is
its
magical
beauty,
its
unique
Hillbilly
culture,
its
grand
menu
of
outdoor
recreaHonal
opportuniHes,
its
peacefulness,
which
combine
to
pierce
your
sole
with
everlasHng
memories.
…and
the
lasHng
desire
to
go
back
again
to
rekindle
a
special
joy
that
the
Ozark
Mountains
provides
with
every
visit
and
every
exploraHon.
4
-
Johnny Morris
• Best
of
417
Magazine’s
Reader’s
Poll
“Best
Overnight
Stay
in
Branson”
Big
Cedar
Lodge
–
First
Place
• Best
of
417
Magazine’s
Reader’s
Poll
“Best
Place
to
Get
in
Touch
with
Nature”,
Dogwood
Canyon
–
Runner
Up
• Conde
Nast
Traveler
‐
Top
100
Mainland
U.S.
Resorts
• Chocolate
Extravaganza
–
First
Place
for
Candy,
First
Place
for
Dessert
and
First
Place
for
Best
Exhibitor
• 2010‐
Best
of
417
Magazine‐
Best
AppeHzer
(Chicken
Livers),
Best
Brunch,
Best
Weekend
Getaway
• Chicago
Tribune‐
March
2010‐
Top
Five
A\racHons
(Dogwood
Canyon
Nature
Park)
• Hospitality
Design
Magazine
–
April
2010
–
Open
Category
Winner
• Chicago
Tribune
–
March
2010
–
Top
Five
A\racHons
–
Dogwood
Canyon
Nature
Park
• 417
Magazine
–
2010
–
Best
of
417
Magazine
–
Best
AppeHzer
(Chicken
Livers),
Best
Brunch
&
Best
Weekend
Getaway
• Missouri’s
Best
–
2009
Readers’
Poll
–
Best
In‐State
Off
Site
Retreat
Spot
• Springfield
News
Leader
–
2009
–
Best
Branson
Resort
• 2009
–
American
Hotel
&
Lodging
AssociaHons’
Good
Earthkeeping
Property
• 2009
‐
Southwestern
Division
US
Army
Corps
of
Engineers
‐
Presented
for
Excellence
• Elite
CerHfied
Award
–
2009
Excellence
in
the
Areas
of
Hospitality,
Food,
Beverage,
Service
&
AmeniHes
for
MeeHngs
&
IncenHve
Travel
• 2008
‐
Best
of
Business
Kansas
City
• 2004
–
Connoisseur’s
Choice
Resorts
&
Great
Hotels
• 1998
–
American
Society
of
Landscape
Architects
Civic
Award
• Audubon
InternaHonal’s
Best
of
Environmental
Golf
–
Top
200
Courses
• NaHonal
Arbor
Day
FoundaHon’s
Good
Steward
Award
• Landscape
Management
Magazine
–
1998
–
LM
RecogniHon
• American
Society
of
Landscape
Architects
–
1998
–
Merit
Award
• CerHfied
as
Audubon
InternaHonal
Signature
Sanctuary
–
1997
• State
of
Missouri
Governor’s
Treescape
Award
–
1996
• NaHonal
Restaurant
AssociaHon
Great
Menu
Award
2nd
Place
• Wall
Street
Journal
–
Best
of
the
Best
• Southern
Living
–
One
of
the
Top
10
Resorts
in
the
Country
• Best
Corporate
Retreat
Venue
(Day/Overnight)
‐
Gold
Winner
• 417
Magazine
‐
Top
of
the
Rock
Restaurant‐
Best
Outdoor
Dining
(417
Magazine)
• Springfield
News‐Leader
‐
“Best
RomanHc
Getaway”
5
• Tim
Tucker,
Senior
Writer‐
Bassmaster
Magazine
‐
“Dogwood
Canyon
is
the
preoest
place
I’ve
ever
seen.”
• Big
Cedar
was
originally
developed
in
the
early
1920’s
as
a
luxurious
vacaHon
retreat
• Converted
in
1947
into
Devil’s
Pool
Guest
Ranch,
named
a`er
a
spring‐fed
pool
on
the
property.
• Purchased
in
1987
by
Bass
Pro
Shops
and
“quickly
matured
into
the
‘best
of
the
best’
in
the
region”
according
to
the
Wall
Street
Journal
• Spread
over
800
acres
in
its
own
wooded
hollow
in
the
Ozark
Mountains
overlooking
43,000‐acre
Table
Rock
Lake
• Completed
in
2008,
Grandview
Conference
Center
put
Big
Cedar
on
the
map
as
the
ulHmate
high‐tech
funcHon
space
in
America’s
Heartland.
• Over
200
rooms,
cabins
and
co\ages.
• Grandview
Conference
Center
can
seat
up
to
1,000
guests.
• Five
swimming
pools,
two
outdoor
hot
tubs,
two
kiddie
pools.
• Four
dining
establishments.
• Nine
hole,
par
3
golf
course
• Of
our
47
acres,
38
percent
has
been
kept
in
its
natural
state
or
planted
in
naHve
species.
• Dogwood
Nature
Canyon
is
an
amazing
2,200
acre
slice
of
Ozarks
paradise
only
15
miles
from
Big
Cedar.
• Six
different
lodging
types
to
choose
from.
• Walking
Trails
–
2
scenic
walking
trails
approximately
2.5
miles
total.
• 35
horses
in
the
Stables
and
25
more
are
owned
by
Big
Cedar
Lodge.
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The
porHons
of
the
property
that
Big
Cedar
Lodge
encompasses
have
passed
through
several
hands.
IniHally
it
was
purchased
from
the
Army
Corp
of
Engineers
in
1901,
by
Robert
F.
Hubbard
of
Cazenovia,
New
York.
In
1927
Julian
Simmons
of
Springfield
purchased
80
acres
of
the
land.
Then
Harry
Worman
and
Irving
Schwab,
a\orneys
from
Springfield
MO,
purchased
an
addiHonal
320
acres.
In
1946,
the
land
was
then
endowed
to
The
School
of
the
Ozarks
and
Shriner’s
Children’s
Hospital
by
Worman.
Then
the
land
was
purchased
by,
Madry
and
Faucet,
a
local
logging
firm.
In
1947,
Dan
Norris,
a
California
Developer
purchased
the
land,
with
the
intenHon
to
open
the
area
as
ranch
called,
Devil’s
Pool
Guest
Ranch.
A`er
Dan’s
death,
ownership
fell
into
the
hands
of
Ford
Motors
Credit
Company.
In
the
1970’s
it
was
purchased
by
Oakmont
Development.
And
finally
in
1987,
Johnny
Morris
purchased
the
land
that
is
today,
known
as
Big
Cedar
Lodge.
Purchased
by
Robert
F.
Hubbard
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Purchased
by
Simmons,
Worman,
and
Schwab
Endowed
by
Purchased
by
Dan
Norris,
Worman,
purchased
by
inherited
by
Ford
Motors
Madry
and
Credit
Company
Faucet
Purchased
by
Oakmont
Development
Purchased
by
Johnny
Morris
As
you
wind
through
our
wooded
entrance
to
Big
Cedar
Lodge,
the
ruggedness
of
this
remote
seong
will
surely
inspire
curiosity
about
the
NaHve
Americans
and
wild
creatures
who
roamed
these
hills
for
centuries,
living
in
harmony
with
the
land.
Tucked
deep
in
the
heart
of
the
Ozark
Mountains,
the
area
was
accessible
only
by
horseback
or
foot.
Just
a`er
the
turn
of
the
twenHeth
century,
railroads
made
their
appearance
and
this
phenomenal
retreat
from
the
everyday
world
became
a
vacaHon
paradise
for
travelers.
The
1920s
found
two
prominent
Missourians
making
plans
to
build
lavish
back
country
resort
homes
on
land
adjoining
the
Long
Creek
Arm
of
the
White
River
known
as
Big
Cedar
Hollow.
Together,
Jude
Simmons,
business
entrepreneur,
and
Harry
Worman,
Frisco
Railroad
execuHve,
acquired
a
total
of
300
forested
acres,
and
construcHon
began.
Simmons
chose
a
log
mansion,
reminiscent
of
the
grand
wilderness
hunHng
lodges
found
in
the
Adirondacks
region,
while
Worman
constructed
his
retreat
in
the
tradiHonal
Tudor
style
of
stone
and
stucco.
NaHve
materials
were
used
throughout
both
homes
leaving
the
hillsides
more
vulnerable
to
erosion.
As
the
Great
Depression
le`
the
American
economy
in
decline,
travel
became
more
difficult
and
the
two
families
were
unable
to
spend
Hme
here.
The
property
was
later
owned,
for
a
short
Hme,
by
a
very
consumpHve
logging
firm
before
being
purchased
in
1947
by
Dan
Norris,
a
real
estate
execuHve
and
hotel
operator.
His
addiHon
of
a
lodge,
swimming
pool,
and
stable
created
the
Devil’s
Pool
Guest
Ranch.
Following
Bass
Pro
Shops’
acquisiHon
of
the
property
in
1987,
founder
John
Morris
chose
to
restore
the
Simmons
and
Worman
buildings
to
their
original
prominence,
iniHaHng
a
rigorous
commitment
to
renew
the
natural
beauty
of
Big
Cedar
Hollow.
8
As
you
become
a
part
of
the
Big
Cedar
Lodge
family,
the
extravagant
pages
of
our
past
will
mingle
with
the
more
recent
awareness
of
our
environment
to
surround
you
in
warm
Ozark
hospitality,
lots
of
friendly
smiles,
and
the
a\enHon
to
detail
that
you
will
soon
realize
are
a
part
of
everyday
life
in
our
resort.
Come
se\le
in
to
the
sheer
enjoyment
of
the
Ozark
Mountain
countryside
wrapped
around
the
shores
of
prisHne
Table
Rock
Lake.
In
1958,
the
White
River
was
dammed
to
form
Table
Rock
Lake
and
the
stage
was
set
for
the
Ozarks’
premier
wilderness
resort.
The
Spirit
of
Dorothy
Harry
and
his
wife
Dorothy
Worman
were
some
of
the
first
residents
of
Big
Cedar
Hollow
and
enjoyed
many
years
in
the
secluded
Ozarks
wilderness.
Unfortunately
the
two
divorced
in
the
mid
1930’s
for
reasons
unknown,
but
there
were
always
possible
explanaHons:
the
age
difference
between
the
two,
the
a\racHon
that
Dorothy
shared
with
her
neighbor
Jude
or
the
fact
that
Harry
was
frequently
away
on
business.
A`er
the
divorce,
Dorothy
would
sHll
visit
Devil’s
Pool.
Dorothy
eventually
remarried
and
shortly
therea`er
traveled
to
Mexico.
While
in
Mexico
City
she
died
under
sudden
and
mysterious
circumstances.
Some
sources
say
she
was
murdered
but
there
is
no
concrete
evidence
of
foul
play.
Others
claim
she
ran
away
to
Mexico
with
one
of
the
Devil’s
Pool
caretakers,
a
story
that
lacks
credibility.
Whatever
happened,
her
body
was
cremated
and
her
ashes
sent
back
to
Devil’s
Pool
to
be
sca\ered
near
the
Worman’s
home.
People
say
that
Dorothy
Worman’s
ghost
walks
the
grounds
of
Devil’s
Pool,
perhaps
because
of
the
mysterious
circumstances
surrounding
her
death.
9
10
Big
Cedar
is
only
minutes
from
exciHng
recreaHonal
opportuniHes.
We’re
close
enough
for
you
to
quickly
break
away
to
the
acHon,
yet
far
enough
away
to
totally
escape
from
the
outside
world.
Big
Cedar
Lodge
is
nestled
on
the
shore
of
Table
Rock
Lake
in
the
natural
wonderland,
know
as
the
Ozark
Mountains,
in
Taney
County
Missouri.
Big
Cedar
is
situated
on
75+
acres
and
surrounded
by
1,216
conHguous
undeveloped
acres.
Big
Cedar
Lodge
is
located
approximately
40
miles
south
of
Springfield,
MO
off
of
Hwy.
65
on
Hwy.
86;
and
is
located
8.4
miles
south
of
Branson,
MO
to
Hwy.
86.
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12
Descrip8on #
of
Buildings
Sq.
Feet
Falls
Lodge 1 56,000
Valley
View
Lodge 1 30,000
Spring
View
Lodge
1 3,508
Lakeside
Cabins 50 38,741
Devil’s
Pool
Cabins
10
8,126
Cedar
Trail
Cabins
21 18,920
Kno\y
Pine
Co\ages
9
3,836
Thunderhead
Point
Cabins
13
5,430
Carriage
House
(Spa)
1 1,247
The
Worman
House
1 12,664
Truman
Coffee
&
Café
1
1,764
Devil’s
Pool
Restaurant
1
2,930
Buzzard
Bar
1
1,428
Stables
1 2,356
Central
Services
Building
1
34,875
RegistraHon/Gi`
Shop
1 20,122
Grandview
Conf.
Center
1
50,000
Arcade/Fitness
Center 1 8,629
Marina
1
2,400
Photography
Studio
1 710
Kids’
Club
House 1 1,083
13
Totals
120
304,769
• Fly
into
Branson
Regional
Airport.
Less
than
10
miles
to
Big
Cedar.
• Fly
into
Springfield‐Branson
NaHonal
Airport.
Approximately
50
miles
south
to
Big
Cedar
just
off
U.S.
65.
• Private
planes
fly
into
Graham
Clark
Airport
at
Point
Lookout,
Missouri.
Seven
miles
south
to
Big
Cedar
just
off
U.S.
65
• Fly
into
Boone
County
Municipal
Airport
in
Harrison,
Arkansas.
25
miles
north
to
Big
Cedar
just
off
U.S.
65.
Great
for
private
jets.
Big
Cedar
is
located
in
the
middle
of
America’s
Heartland
–
just
a
short
drive
and
easy
connecHon
to
all
Midwestern
states.
• 10
miles
south
of
Branson,
MO
• 50
miles
south
of
Springfield,
MO
• 222
miles
south
of
Kansas
City,
MO
• 260
miles
southwest
of
St.
Louis,
MO
• 236
miles
east
of
Tulsa,
OK
14
15
Big
Cedar
Lodge
has
been
providing
spectacular
views
of
Table
Rock
Lake
since
its
doors
opened
in
1988.
Table
Rock
Lake,
a
man‐made
lake
was
formed
in
1958
by
the
creaHon
of
Table
Rock
Dam.
Its
over
800
miles
of
shoreline,
surrounding
bluffs
and
forest
provide
family
fun
and
recreaHon,
breathtaking
scenery
and
a
home
for
various
wildlife
and
fish.
Table
Rock
Lake
is
naHonally
recognized
as
a
top
bass
fishing
lake.
Pros
and
amateurs
alike
find
high
numbers
of
largemouth,
smallmouth,
Kentucky
spo\ed
bass
and
white
bass
in
addiHon
to
crappie
and
large
bluegill.
You’ll
also
find
cavish
feeding
off
the
lake
bo\om.
On
many
days
you
might
catch
one
of
the
hundreds
of
local,
regional
and
naHonal
fish
tournaments.
On
any
day
your
family
can
enjoy
the
beauHful
lake
scenery,
take
a
ride
on
a
boat
or
jet
ski,
take
a
dip
or
cast
a
line.
• 
43,000
to
52,300
acres
of
surface
area
• 
800+
miles
of
shoreline
• 
Table
Rock
Dam
and
Powerhouse
were
completed
in
1959.
• 
The
dam
is
6,423
feet
long
and
252
feet
high.
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Live
Shows
Nearby
Branson
known
as
the
“Live
Entertainment
Capital
of
the
World”
boasts
over
56,000
theater
seats,
nearly
50
theaters
and
over
100
shows.
Daily,
well‐known
personaliHes
perform
various
genres
including
country,
pop,
swing,
rock
n’
roll,
gospel
and
classical
in
addiHonal
to
Broadway
type
producHons,
comedy
and
magic.
Theme
Parks
Award
winning,
Silver
Dollar
City,
a
1880s
Ozark
Village
is
the
home
of
American
cra`smanship
with
over
100
demonstraHng
cra`sman
creaHng
heirloom
treasures.
Over
50
live
music
shows
daily,
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a\racHons
including
roller
coasters,
rides
and
a
vast
array
of
culinary
delights
complete
the
Silver
Dollar
City
experience.
The
theme
park
is
celebraHng
its
50th
anniversary
in
2010.
The
park
is
also
opened
during
the
Christmas
season
and
it
has
received
numerous
awards
for
its
spectacular
Christmas
light
displays.
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Golf
Area
golf
courses
have
been
recognized
by
naHonal
outlets
such
as
GolfDigest,
Golfweek
and
Travel
and
Leisure
Golf
Magazine
as
the
Midwest’s
finest.
Courses
provide
challenging
play
for
the
most
seasoned
golfers
and
lots
of
fun
for
the
amateurs
as
well.
All
courses
offer
spectacular
views
of
the
surrounding
Ozarks.
Shopping
You’re
sure
to
discover
that
something
special
when
you
stop
by
our
own
CollecHons
BouHque.
The
store
features
fashion
apparel,
accessories,
logo’d
casual
wear,
gourmet
food
selecHons,
aromatherapy
products
and
home
accessories,
highlighHng
the
rusHc,
but
elegant
theme
of
Big
Cedar.
For
your
off
property
shopping
pleasure,
three
major
outlet
malls
and
Branson
Landing
with
more
than
200
retailers,
feature
a
great
selecHon
of
name
brand
stores
and
specialty
shops.
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Our
dining
venues
bring
Big
Cedar’s
history
to
life.
While
you’re
surrounded
in
rusHc
elegance,
you’re
always
welcome
to
dine
in
casual
aore.
Big
Cedar
Lodge
is
well
known
locally
and
naHonally
as
a
premium
dining
resort.
There
are
four
disHnct
dining
opHons.
The
Worman
House,
Devil’s
Pool
Restaurant,
Buzzard
Bar
and
Truman
Coffee
&
Cafe.
Not
only
do
these
establishments
serve
on‐property
guests,
these
are
desHnaHon
restaurants
for
the
surrounding
community.
Top
of
the
Rock
Restaurant:
The
Top
of
the
Rock
Restaurant
is
currently
closed
for
20
renovaHon.
We
appreciate
your
paHence
and
anHcipate
the
re‐opening.
There
is
no
mystery
as
to
what
a\racted
entrepreneur
Jude
Simmons
to
this
slice
of
Ozarks
Wilderness.
His
home
which
now
houses
the
Devil’s
Pool
Restaurant
featured
naHve
materials,
including
a
huge
stone
fireplace
that
sHll
warms
our
dining
room.
Today,
hand
wrought
metal
chandeliers
cast
a
warm
glow
over
anHque
furnishings
and
our
100
year
old
mahogany
bar.
Bark
covered
logs
and
exposed
ra`ers
are
a
fiong
compliment
to
the
sporHng
gear
and
animal
mounts
that
adorn
our
walls
in
the
Bass
Pro
tradiHon.
Join
as
at
Devil’s
Pool
Restaurant
for
a
casual
dining
experience
offering
the
best
of
southern
home‐style
fare.
Indulge
in
the
comfort
of
past
and
present
as
you
savor
the
taste
and
aroma
of
hickory
smoked
prime
rib,
smoked
trout
and
numerous
local
Ozarks
favorites.
Hours:
Country
Brunch:
Sundays:
10:00am
‐
2:00pm
Daily
Breakfast:
7:00am
‐
12:00
pm
Lunch:
11:00am
‐
2:00pm
Dinner:
5:00pm
‐
9:30pm
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Just
downstairs
from
Devil’s
Pool,
you’ll
find
a
warm
welcome
at
Buzzard’s
Bar.
Legend
and
supersHHon
were
instrumental
in
naming
this
comfortable
retreat.
Inside
and
out
amidst
comfortable
seaHng
you’ll
find
a
collecHon
of
furred
and
feathered
friends.
The
menu
offers
many
of
the
same
entrees
as
Devil’s
Pool,
along
with
a
great
selecHon
of
sandwiches
and
salads.
House‐made
soups
are
great
as
a
companion
or
on
their
own.
Sweet
potato
chips
accompany
sandwiches
and
don’t
miss
out
on
our
very
own
Blueberry
Poppy
Seed
salad
dressing,
the
house
specialty.
Local
entertainment
is
provided
each
evening.
Guests
are
sure
to
hear
some
of
their
favorites.
Buzzard
Bar’s
Singing
Cowboy
Clay
Self,
who
has
performed
in
the
Grand
Ole
Opry,
started
working
at
the
Stables
at
Big
Cedar
Lodge
in
1989.
Now
every
Wednesday
through
Sunday,
Clay
entertains
the
guests
with
his
comedy
and
music
rouHne
in
the
Buzzard
Bar.
Hours:
Sunday:
10:00am
–
Midnight
Monday
–
Saturday:
11:00am
–
Midnight
Entertainment:
Nightly
starHng
at
8:30pm
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Big
Cedar
Lodge’s
culinary
team
has
created
an
exciHng
new
family‐friendly
menu
for
The
Worman
House
with
many
pleasant
surprises
for
both
new
and
returning
visitors.
A
former
country
retreat
for
Frisco
Railroad
execuHve
harry
Worman,
this
elegant
seong
is
home
to
our
elaborate
Champagne
Sunday
Brunch
Select
from
fresh
fruits
and
breakfast
breads,
salad
and
charcuterie,
delicious
hot
entrees,
omele\es
cooked
to
order
and
Belgian
waffle,
freshly
carved
meats
and
delectable
desserts.
Some
tradiHonal
favorites
are
served
weekly,
while
our
Chefs
prepare
a
variety
of
special
offerings
each
Sunday.
Hours:
Dinner
Menu:
5:00pm
–
9:30pm
Sunday
Brunch:
9:30am
–
2:00pm
Entertainment:
Live
Entertainment
from
6:00pm
–
9:30pm
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One
of
the
original
structures
at
Big
Cedar
Lodge,
this
charming
specialty
shop
once
served
as
the
garage
for
its
owner.
While
the
interior
has
been
dramaHcally
redesigned,
the
exterior
sHll
reflects
its
1920’s
Tudor
style
and
quaint
charm.
Breakfast
offers
coffees,
cappuccino
and
espresso
along
with
daily
baked
fresh
pastries
and
giant
muffins.
You’ll
also
find
breakfast
tradiHons
such
as
biscuits
and
gravy
and
breakfast
sandwiches.
For
lunch
guests
are
tempted
by
hearty
sandwiches,
salads
and
sides.
You’ll
also
find
icy
drinks,
fruit
smoothies,
frappes
and
cold
ice
cream.
Hours:
Daily:
6:30am
–
4:00pm.
Subject
to
change
do
to
season.
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25
Grandview
Conference
Center
is
the
perfect
blend
of
inspiring
rusHc
luxury
with
thoughvul
design
and
the
latest
technology
for
unforge\able
events.
Completed
in
October
2008,
our
new
facility
accommodates
groups
of
ten
to
1000.
The
funcHonal
design
of
the
event
space
offers
unobstructed
flexible
meeHng
rooms
to
host
conferences,
banquets,
trade
shows
and
inHmate
board
meeHngs.
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We
know
that
one
of
the
features
that
lure
guests
to
Big
Cedar
is
beauHful
Table
Rock
Lake.
It’s
known
as
one
of
the
best
bass
fishing
lakes
in
the
country
and
our
marina
has
all
the
equipment
to
get
you
started.
We
offer
the
required
license
for
anglers
16
years
and
older.
Rods
and
reels
are
available
for
sale
or
rent
while
our
bait
and
tackle
selecHon
covers
the
basics
and
a
much
more.
Professional
Guides
Services
–
We
will
arrange
a
great
day
of
angling
with
a
guide
experienced
in
the
specifics
of
fishing
Table
Rock
Lake.
Boat
Rentals
–
Nothing
is
more
relaxing
yet
exhilaraHng,
than
skimming
across
the
water
under
blue
skies
and
a
warm
sun.
Our
fleet
of
Tracker
rentals
boats,
including
party
barges
and
pontoons,
is
perfect
for
fishing,
skiing,
or
just
cruising
around.
Pull
Tubes,
Kneeboards,
Wakeboards,
Water
Skis
(set)
and
Rod
&
Reel
Rentals
Available.
Goin’
Jessi
Lake
Tour
–
Step
aboard
the
Goin’
Jessi,
a
replica
of
a
1930’s
Chris
Cra`,
where
you’ll
enjoy
an
hour
long
cruise
on
beauHful
Table
Rock
Lake.
Enjoy
champagne
or
so`
drinks
on
your
cruise.
You’ll
appreciate
her
walnut
and
teak
polished
wood
and
the
353
Ford
Marine
V8
motor.
She’s
named
a`er
Jessi
Colter,
Waylon
Jennings’
wife.
The
Goin’
Jessi
seats
six
comfortably.
Scuba
diving
and
Ski
School
available
seasonally.
27
Pony
Rides–
This
is
the
perfect
opportunity
to
fulfill
your
li\le
one's
dream
of
riding
a
horse.
Ponies
are
available
for
kids
10
and
under.
Walk‐ins
are
welcome,
but
not
guaranteed
Horseback
Rides–
Whether
it's
your
first
Hme
on
horseback
or
your
one
hundredth,
you'll
enjoy
this
one‐hour
guided
trip
through
the
woods.
Carriage
Rides–
Hop
in
and
travel
back
in
Hme
during
this
30
minute
horse‐drawn
carriage
ride
around
Big
Cedar
grounds.
Campfire
Wagon
Tours–
This
is
something
you
won't
want
to
miss!
Ride
into
nature
in
our
anHque
hitch
wagon
and
enjoy
entertainment
from
some
of
the
craziest
characters
in
the
Ozarks!
Winter
Holiday
Lights
Tour–
A
wagon
tour
of
the
twinkling
holiday
lights
will
sHr
your
senses
and
bring
you
back
to
the
simpler
Hmes
with
holiday
cheer.
Enjoy
a
roaring
bonfire
while
our
singing
cowboy
treats
you
to
a
tune
and
everyone
joins
together
for
s'mores
and
and
hot
chocolate.
Make
it
a
family
tradiHon!
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Big
Cedar
offers
two
spa
locaHons,
The
Carriage
House
and
The
Lakeside
Spa,
featuring
top‐notch
therapists,
estheHcians
and
nail
technicians.
Services
offered
include
body
massages,
treatments,
facials,
nail
services,
wraps,
body
polishes,
pedicures
and
manicures.
In‐Room
Treatments—
Guests
can
enjoy
our
massages
without
ever
leaving
their
rooms.
The
therapist
will
arrive
at
the
door
of
your
lodge
room
or
cabin
with
table,
linens
and
everything
needed
for
their
massage.
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Let
Big
Cedar
capture
your
special
moment
with
a
professional
portrait.
Private
professional
siongs
are
available
in
our
photography
studio,
in
your
cabin
or
on
property.
Family
reunions
and
high
school
senior
portraits
are
also
available.
Do
you
have
a
wedding
in
the
future?
Ask
us
about
our
wedding
photography.
30
Dogwood
Canyon
Nature
Park’s
2,200
acre
rugged
landscape
has
largely
been
le`
untouched
and,
with
a
li\le
imaginaHon
you
can
travel
back
in
Hme
to
when
European
se\lers
first
entered
the
area
to
explore
the
mark
NaHve
Americans
le`
on
these
Missouri
hills
and
hollows.
The
first
parcels
of
property
were
acquired
in
1990
by
Johnny
Morris,
the
founder
of
Bass
Pro
Shops.
It
was
his
dedicaHon
to
conserving
our
natural
environment
that
has
become
the
cornerstone
for
development
of
this
spectacular
wilderness
experience.
Tram
Tours
Open
air
trams
transport
guests
through
the
past
and
present
while
absorbing
the
scenic
beauty
of
Dogwood
Canyon
on
our
two‐hour
Wildlife
Tram
Tour.
Guests
experience
the
canyon
floor,
towering
bluffs,
waterfalls,
creek
beds,
beauHfully
cra`ed
bridges
and
spring‐fed
waters.
The
tour
is
highlighted
by
a
stop
at
the
Glory
Hole,
a
magnificent
green
pool
where
some
of
our
largest
trout
reside.
The
tour
then
treks
into
Arkansas
where
you’ll
be
among
herds
of
bison,
elk
and
Texas
longhorn
ca\le.
Horseback
Riding
Riders
experience
the
park
in
areas
not
seen
by
tram
or
from
the
walking
and
biking
trail.
Riders
enjoy
scenic,
leisurely
riding
while
exploring
the
ridges,
hollow
and
old
logging
roads
found
in
otherwise
seldom
seen
locaHons.
Experienced
wranglers
guide
guests
throughout
their
journey.
Trout
Fishing
Dogwood
Canyon’s
sparkling
spring‐fed
water
is
home
to
rainbow
trout.
We
offer
half‐day
guided
catch‐and‐release
fishing,
fly
casHng
clinics,
Orvis‐endorsed
mulH‐day
fly
fishing
schools
and
“self‐guided”
catch‐and‐release
and
catch‐and‐keep
fishing.
Adventure
Pass
With
our
pass,
you
can
enjoy
access
to
the
Wildlife
Tram
Tour,
self‐guided
walking
and
biking,
and
self‐guided
trout
fishing.
Mee8ng
Space
The
Wilderness
Room,
located
in
the
lower
level
of
Hope
Wilderness
Chapel
is
available
for
small
meeHngs.
Other
locaHons
in
the
park
provide
opportuniHes
in
casual
outdoor
seongs.
Dogwood
Canyon
is
suitable
for
a
variety
of
team‐building
acHviHes
and
can
accommodate
weddings
and
reunions.
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Li^le
Cedar
Kids’
Club
acHviHes,
for
children
four
to
12
years
of
age,
offer
our
unique
Big
Cedar
introducHon
to
great
outdoor
fun.
Each
session
spans
three
hours
filled
with
acHon
packed
games
and
learning
aimed
toward
environmental
awareness.
NutriHous
snacks
round
out
the
fun
and
every
session
is
led
by
a
kid‐focused
staff.
Sessions
take
place
every
a`ernoon
from
Memorial
Day
to
Labor
Day.
Theme
days
occur
throughout
the
season
and
include:
Saddle
em’
Up
Day
‐
Hollywood
Day
‐
Exploring
Nature
Day
‐
Pirates
Day
Spectacular
Science
Day
‐
Awesome
Art
Day
‐
CreaHve
Cooking
Day
Kids’
House
is
offered
in
the
evening
from
5:00pm
to
9:00pm,
Memorial
Day
to
Labor
Day.
Complimentary
kids’
acHviHes
include:
Dive‐In
Movies,
Fishing,
Bubble
Gum
Blowing
Contests,
Pool
Games,
Worm
Races,
Junior
Golf
Clinic,
Scavenger
Hunt,
Kids’
Check‐In
and
Welcome
Bonfire
and
more.
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Our
very
popular
young
anglers
fishing
program
is
offered
frequently
between
Memorial
Day
and
Labor
Day.
 Basketball
 Fitness
Center
 Horseshoes
 Miniature
Golf
 Sand
Volleyball
 Shuffleboard
 Tennis
Courts
 Arcade
 Bonfires
 DVD
Checkout
 Internet
Access
 Paved
Jogging/Walking
Trails
 Paddle
Boats
 Playground
 Swimming
Pools
 Hot
Tubs
 Lazy
River
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 Life‐sized
Chess
&
Checkers
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As
a
member
of
the
Bass
Pro
Shops
family,
Big
Cedar
offers
lodging
accommodaHons
evident
in
the
tradiHons
of
quality
that
is
the
hallmark
of
its
founder.
Guests
may
choose
from
a
variety
of
rooms
in
three
disHnctly
different
lodges,
a
cozy
kno\y
pine
co\age,
or
a
beauHfully
cra`ed
log
cabin.
Each
unique
structure
is
finely
appointed
with
your
comfort
and
convenience
in
mind
and
provides
the
level
of
privacy
and
seclusion
that
you
desire.
There
are
over
220
rooms
available
for
guests
at
Big
Cedar
Lodge.
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Deluxe
Kings 83
Double
Queens
39
One‐Bedroom
Cabins
22
Two‐Bedroom
Cabins
35
5
Three‐Bedroom
Cabins 77
Other
Types
Private
Log
Cabins
(81
Cabins)
Tucked
into
the
woods
or
situated
on
Table
Rock
Lake,
these
cabins
offer
the
ulHmate
in
secluded
space.
Each
includes
its
own
full‐equipped
kitchen,
gas
grill,
deck,
fireplace
and
whirlpool
bath.
Falls
Lodge
(65
Rooms)
Our
newest
facility
features
rooms
with
balconies,
offering
treetop
views
of
the
resort
and
lake
in
every
season.
Each
rooms
includes
a
semi‐private
balcony,
a
whirlpool
bath
and
the
King
bedrooms
have
their
own
gas
fireplace.
Kno^y
Pine
Co^ages
(9
Co^ages)
These
cozy
rusHc
co\ages
are
the
original
co\ages
from
the
dude
ranch
days
and
today
they
are
each
decorated
in
earth
tone
fabrics
and
naHve
wood.
Spring
View
Lodge
(17
Rooms)
This
inHmate
three‐story
lodge
is
seated
above
a
deep
pool
where
cascading
streams
come
to
rest
at
the
bo\om
of
Big
Cedar
Hollow.
Each
room
offers
a
view
of
Table
Rock
Lake
and
Deluxe
rooms
feature
a
whirlpool,
balcony
and
fireplace.
Valley
View
Lodge
(51
Rooms)
This
three‐storey
structure
of
naHve
limestone
and
cedar
siding
invites
relaxaHon,
with
its
views
of
the
valley
and
Big
Cedar
grounds.
AccommodaHons
include
a
kitchene\e
or
a
whirlpool
bath.
Dogwood
Canyon
Cabins
–
Enjoy
nature?
Dogwood
Canyon
Nature
Park
is
but
a
few
steps
away.
One,
two
and
three
bedroom
rusHc
log
cabins
offer
ample
opportunity
for
outdoor
exploraHon.
Indoor
ameniHes
include
a
fireplace,
satellite
television,
and
a
gas
grill.
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Many
of
our
guest
cabins
have
been
named
to
honor
people,
legends
and
organizaHons
who
have
Hes
to
Big
Cedar
Lodge
and
its
commitment
to
history,
conservaHon
and
excellence.
Here
are
a
few:
513
‐
Porter
Wagoner
Porter
Wagoner,
who
was
brought
up
in
the
Ozarks,
not
far
from
Big
Cedar
Lodge,
started
his
career
by
singing
for
local
radio
staHons.
Soon
a`er,
he
joined
the
“Ozark
Jubilee”
and
made
his
way
to
the
Grand
Ole
Opry
in
Nashville,
Tennessee.
A`er
he
passed
away
on
October
28,
2007,
Big
Cedar
Lodge
wanted
to
honor
the
memory
of
a
great
local
hero,
who
followed
his
dreams
and
is
a
source
of
inspiraHon
for
many,
by
dedicaHng
one
of
our
private
Honeymoon
Cabins
to
this
legend.
514
‐
Ernest
Hemingway
The
world
knows
Ernest
Hemingway
as
an
inspiring
author
who
wrote
several
classics
of
American
literature
and
who
received
the
Pulitzer
Prize
for
FicHon
in
1953
and
the
Nobel
Prize
in
Literature
in
1954.
However,
Hemingway
was
a
great
Sportsman.
He
went
on
several
safaris
in
Africa
as
well
as
hunHng
trips
out
West
and
discovered
his
passion
for
sport
fishing
in
Key
West.
Hemingway
highlighted
his
respect
for
anglers
in
The
Old
Man
and
the
Sea,
perhaps
his
most
famous
work.
It
is
primarily
for
this
love
of
the
outdoors
and
his
contribuHons
to
hunHng
and
fishing
that
Big
Cedar
Lodge
dedicated
a
cabin
to
Ernest
Hemingway.
Hemingway’s
son
has
been
a
guest
at
Big
Cedar
Lodge.
517
–
Na8onal
Wild
Turkey
Federa8on
The
NaHonal
Wild
Turkey
FederaHon
is
a
nonprofit
organizaHon
that
aims
to
help
conservaHon
efforts
and
preserve
the
American
tradiHon
of
hunHng.
This
organizaHon
was
founded
in
1973,
and
at
this
Hme,
there
were
only
about
1.3
million
wild
turkeys
in
our
country.
Thanks
to
many
efforts
of
the
NWTF
there
are
now
more
than
seven
million
wild
turkeys
and
hunHng
seasons
have
been
established
in
most
states
to
protect
the
species,
yet
sHll
allow
ciHzens
to
enjoy
the
outdoors
and
conHnue
hunHng.
531
–
Kevin
Costner
In
one
of
his
most
recent
movies,
Swing
Vote,
Costner
depicted
a
redneck
who
is
le`
to
decide
the
president
of
the
United
States.
In
the
film,
Costner
sports
a
Bass
Pro
Shops
hat,
and
in
support
of
his
movie
he
visited
Springfield,
MO
and
put
on
a
concert
at
a
Bass
Pro
Shops
employee
picnic.
Big
Cedar
Lodge
is
now
the
proud
home
of
Costner’s
old
truck
that
he
used
in
his
wedding
in
2004
to
model
ChrisHne
Baumbartner.
This
truck
may
be
seen
on
the
resort
and
can
be
used
for
special
events.
37
536
–
Kerry
Earnhardt
Kerry
Earnhardt
is
the
oldest
son
of
NASCAR
legend
Dale
Earnhardt.
He
himself
was
a
NASCAR
driver.
He
found
his
greatest
success
in
ARCA
Re/Max
Series,
in
which
he
won
four
out
of
11
races.
Kerry
Earnhardt
is
a
great
angler
and
outdoorsman
as
well
as
a
great
friend
to
Big
Cedar
Lodge
and
Bass
Pro
Shops
and
has
stayed
at
Big
Cedar
Lodge
several
Hmes.
537
–
Audubon
The
NaHonal
Audubon
Society's
mission
is
to
conserve
and
restore
natural
ecosystems,
focusing
on
birds,
other
wildlife,
and
their
habitats
for
the
benefit
of
humanity
and
the
earth's
biological
diversity.
This
nonprofit
organizaHon
helped
to
pass
the
Clean
Air,
Clean
Water,
Wild
and
Scenic
Rivers,
and
Endangered
Species
acts,
and
have
helped
protect
America’s
natural
environment
in
many
other
ways
as
well.
Big
Cedar
Lodge,
as
a
wilderness
resort,
relies
on
organizaHons
such
as
the
NaHonal
Audubon
Society
to
preserve
the
beauHful
land
that
our
guests
are
able
enjoy
here.
542
‐
Mar8n
Truex,
Jr.
MarHn
Truex
Jr.
is
a
driver
in
the
NASCAR
Sprint
Cup
Series.
He
won
the
NaHonwide
Series
Championship
in
2004
as
well
as
in
2005.
From
2006
to
2009,
Truex
drove
the
#1
Bass
Pro
Shops
car.
Truex
has
had
a
very
successful
career
and
will
certainly
conHnue
to
be
a
very
winning
NASCAR
driver.
543
–
Jack
Nicklaus
One
of
Big
Cedar
Lodge’s
greatest
guests,
Jack
Nicklaus
is
a
golf
legend.
He
claimed
18
major
championships
during
his
career
and
finished
in
the
top
5
of
major
tournaments
54
Hmes.
While
many
professional
athletes
burn
out
fairly
quickly,
Nicklaus
remained
a
compeHtor
for
major
Htles
for
a
quarter
of
a
century.
In
addiHon
to
being
a
guest
at
the
resort,
Jack
Nicklaus
helped
to
design
the
par‐3
course
at
Top
of
the
Rock.
545
–
Tony
Stewart
&
Zippy
Both
guests
at
Big
Cedar
Lodge,
this
race
car
driver
and
his
crew
chief
were
a
great
team.
Tony
has
won
NASCAR
races
as
well
as
season
championships.
He
gained
the
nickname
“Smoke”
which
he
says
really
stuck
a`er
he
started
blowing
engines.
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547
‐
Ducks
Unlimited
Ducks
Unlimited
is
a
grass‐roots,
volunteer
based
organizaHon
that
works
to
manage
and
conserve
habitats
for
waterfowl
throughout
North
America.
To
this
date
they
have
influenced
and
conserved
nearly
60
million
acres.
They
have
around
770,000
members
that
have
hosted
numerous
events
to
promote
the
cause
of
preserving
the
waterfowl’s
habitats.
558
–
Arnold
Palmer
Arnold
Palmer
was
a
highly
successful
professional
golfer.
He
won
62
events
in
the
PGA
tour
and
along
with
Jack
Nicklaus
and
Gary
Player
helped
bring
the
sport
into
the
television
age,
which
brought
quite
a
bit
of
excitement
and
popularity
to
the
event.
The
golf
pracHce
facility
at
Top
of
the
Rock
bears
Arnold’s
name.
609
–
Waylon
Jennings
Waylon
Jennings
was
a
self‐taught
guitar
player
and
country
music
singer.
He
was
a
bass
player
for
Buddy
Holly,
played
in
a
group
known
as
the
“Outlaws”,
and
formed
“The
Highwaymen”
with
Willie
Nelson,
Johnny
Cash
and
Kris
Kristofferson.
In
1979,
Jennings
recorded
the
theme
song
for
The
Dukes
of
Hazzard.
Waylon
Jennings
stayed
at
Big
Cedar
Lodge
several
Hmes
and
even
renewed
his
vows
in
the
Governors
Suite.
The
Chris
Cra`,
Goin’
Jesse
that
guests
can
rent
at
Bent
Hook
Marina
was
originally
Waylon’s
and
is
named
a`er
his
wife
Jessi
Colter.
Waylon
even
wrote
a
song
enHtled
“Devil’s
Pool”.
617
–
President
George
H.
W.
Bush
George
H.
W.
Bush
was
the
41st
President
of
the
United
States.
We
were
honored
to
have
accommodated
him
as
a
guest
at
Big
Cedar
Lodge
and
he
has
fished
in
the
streams
at
Dogwood
Canyon.
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40
Big
Cedar
Lodge
has
an
ideal
tri‐demographic
situaHon.
The
three
major
categories
allow
for
maximum
occupancy
on
both
the
weekends
and
weekday
cycles.
The
demographic
landscape
also
allows
for
several
well‐established
feeder
groups
that
are
loyal
to
Big
Cedar.
Families‐
Household
Income:
$75,000+
Average
Stay:
2.5
Days
Couples‐
Household
Income:
$75,000+
Average
Stay:
2.5
Days
Groups‐
Average
Rooms:
51.4
per
group
41
With
over
225
species
of
live
animals
in
natural
habitats,
Wonders
of
Wildlife
offers
the
unique
opportunity
to
see
nature
in
an
up‐close
and
personal
way.
A
1,000‐acre
campus
overlooking
Lake
Taneycomo
at
Point
Lookout,
Missouri,
40
miles
south
of
Springfield,
near
Branson
and
Hollister,
Missouri.
It
is
unique
among
higher
educaHon
insHtuHons
in
America:
no
tuiHon
is
charged,
all
students
work
on
campus
each
semester,
debt
is
openly
discouraged,
and
no
federal
or
state
loans
are
made.
42
A
private
wilderness
refuge
that
is
16
miles
from
Big
Cedar
Lodge.
Now
operated
as
a
charitable
foundaHon
by
Johnny
Morris,
guests
will
find
100,000
acres
of
undisturbed
natural
beauty.
Dogwood
Canyon
offers
fishing
experiences,
walking,
hiking,
biking
and
horseback
riding.
Kanakuk
Kamps
began
in
1926
with
a
group
of
boys
from
Texas
trekking
to
the
Ozarks
for
eight
weeks
of
building
character
and
stamina
alongside
great
ChrisHan
role
models.
Since
then
Kanakuk
has
grown
into
seven
kids
kamps
and
K‐Kauai
Family
Kamp.
Silver
Dollar
City
is
one
of
the
most
popular
vacaHon
desHnaHons
in
the
country.
Encompassing
more
than
50
acres,
Silver
Dollar
City
showcases
America's
heritage
cra`s
with
a
demonstraHng
colony
of
100
resident
cra`smen,
woodcarvers,
glassblowers,
po\ers,
basket
makers,
leather
cra`ers,
candle
makers,
knife
makers
and
more.
43
Located
adjacent
to
Table
Rock
Lake
and
near
Branson,
Mo.
,
Table
Rock
State
Park
offers
easy
lake
access
and
is
a
short
drive
to
area
a\racHons
and
entertainment.
The
public
marina
is
equipped
and
ready
to
ouvit
the
visitor
eager
to
explore
the
lake.
Two
camping
areas
wind
along
the
shoreline
allowing
easy
access
to
the
lake.
Jennifer
Magnuson
Public
RelaHons
Manager
jlmagnuson@big‐cedar.com
p)
417‐339‐5123
f)
417‐334‐3956
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Jana
Daugherty
Director
of
MarkeHng
jldaugherty@big‐cedar.com
p)
417‐339‐5029
c)
417‐230‐6786
f)
417‐334‐3956
Address:
612
Devil’s
Pool
Road
Ridgedale,
MO
65739
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