10 Secrets of Big Cedar Lodge

Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris dreamed, designed, and built Missouri’s Big Cedar Lodge so you could escape to his slice of heaven on earth.

Robbie Caponetto, Article by Taylor Bruce

9 of 10

View all

The Best of Big Cedar Lodge

Best Room: For families, Knotty Pine one-room cottages with a second-bed loft, $91-$411. For couples, try the super-spacious cabins, $171-$398. (Rates are low season to high season.)
Best Economy Tips: Ski boats rent for $75 an hour, but canoes are free. Also, the dive-in movies for kids at the Swimming Hole (held four or five nights a week) are free.
Best Way To Get There: In May, the $140-million Branson Airport opened 10 miles from Big Cedar Lodge. From Atlanta and Dallas, Airtran flies for $89 one-way.

Big Cedar Lodge:www.big-cedar.com or 1-800-225-6343

photo: Johnny A. Morris