Fun Mountain at Big Cedar Lodge

Fun Mountain at Big Cedar Lodge takes the familiar lineup of family amusement park activities — go-karts, laser tag, mini-golf, bumper boats — and elevates them with a setting that's hard to beat. Big Cedar Lodge sits on the shores of Table Rock Lake in the Ozark hills, and the resort's natural landscape makes even a round of mini-golf feel like a scenic experience rather than a hot asphalt exercise.

For families who've been up and down the main Branson Strip and want something with a different feel, this is the answer. The go-karts run a proper track that gives older kids and teens a real driving experience. Laser tag inside the dedicated arena is competitive enough to work for adults — parents can actually get a workout here.

The bumper boats on the lake margin are a summer staple that younger kids (meeting height requirements) love.

Pricing is per activity rather than all-day admission, which means budgeting is important. A family that does go-karts, laser tag, and a round of mini-golf per person will spend $100–$180 before any food. Set expectations with kids in advance: each gets to choose their activities up to a budget, and then you're done.

This prevents the escalating 'just one more' dynamic that derails otherwise great days.

Big Cedar Lodge is about 15 miles south of central Branson, so it's a deliberate day-trip destination rather than a drop-in. The drive through the Ozark hills is scenic, and the resort grounds are worth exploring even if Fun Mountain is the only planned stop. Evening visits in summer — when the park stays open until 9PM — offer cooler temperatures and a beautiful lake sunset backdrop for go-kart sessions.