Based on staff reports
Grove and Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees are great fall family destinations with plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Explore the pioneer days at Har-Ber Village
Grove’s Har-Ber Village Museum has been a premier family attraction at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees for over 50 years. This reconstructed Ozark mountain town on the shores of Grand Lake is a treasure trove of pioneer-era artifacts and exhibits. Young and old alike will enjoy the living history demonstrations and great events, including Pioneer Days weekend from September 23-25. For more information, go to har-bervillage.com.
Enjoy the fall colors at Lendonwood Gardens
Looking for a quiet way to enjoy the fall season and its beautiful colors? Come stroll through the eight-acre Lendonwood Gardens in the Grove. Shady paths wind through more than 1,200 types of plants, including rhododendrons, dogwoods and lilies. The Japanese pavilion overlooking the koi pond is a favorite with children of all ages. To plan your visit to Lendonwood Gardens, go to lendonwood.com.
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Take a ride at the Royal Horse Ranch
The whole family will enjoy riding and riding at the Royal Horse Ranch on Monkey Island. The ranch’s trail tours follow trails that wind through sunny pastures, shady forests, and the shores of Grand Lake. To schedule a trip or get more information, go to royalhorseranch.net.
Take a round of the Honey Creek Hive Mini Golf Course
Cool, crisp fall days in the Ozarks are perfect for a family miniature golf outing. In Grove, just south of the Honey Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 59, the Honey Creek Hive Mini Golf Course is built around a Grand Lake theme, with each hole relating to various parts of the 45,000-acre lake. For more information, go to honeycreekadventures.com.
‘Go wild’ at Oasis Animal Adventures
Oasis Animal Adventures at Disney offers an encounter where everyone can experience the joy of meeting and learning fun facts about some amazing animals. The animals at Oasis Animal Adventures love people and are experts at giving them a “happy face”. Prior reservation is required; for more information go to oasisanimals.com.
Play to your heart’s content at The Anchor at Shangri-La Resort Recently recognized as Oklahoma’s top new attraction, The Anchor at Shangri-La Resort is a unique new entertainment center on Monkey Island featuring arcade games , simulators, virtual reality games and more. The whole family will enjoy playing ball on the mini-Fenway Park replica field. Children will also enjoy the fishing pond. Go to shangrilaok.com/events/the-anchor-open for more information on this new attraction.
Check out the bike collection at Second Kick Cycle Works
Young and old alike will enjoy viewing this collection of vintage and antique motorcycles from the 1930s to the 1980s. The collection includes American and European racing bikes, street bikes and more to include pictures, posters and more kind of vintage motorcycle memorabilia. This museum is located in downtown Grove at 18 East Third St., just east of the Grand Lake Sports Center.
Explore the underground beauty of the Ozarks at Bluff Dwellers Cave
The Ozarks are known for beautiful scenery and views, but who knew that some of the most beautiful views are underground? It’s true, and some of the most beautiful underground sites are east of the Grove at Bluff Dwellers Cave in Noel, Missouri. The one-hour guided tour is truly impressive and if you’re lucky, you’ll see several cave salamanders on the tour. On the floor of the cave there is a museum and a sluice to search for gems. For more information on tour times and fees, go to bluffdwellerscave.com.
Catch a movie at Center Cinema 7
Make the most of family time at the lake and enjoy the latest first-run movies at Grove’s Center Cinema 7. Along with the movies, you’ll find comfortable seating and a concession stand with popcorn, sodas and candy. To see what’s playing and times, go to centercinemas.com.
Banish your worries at Grand Bounce Jumpstation
One of the Grove’s most popular year-round attractions is Grand Bounce Jumpstation, an indoor wonderland for kids with multiple bounce houses and bouncy houses to play in, rain or shine. For hours and rates, go to groveinflatables.com.
For more information about the Grove and Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, contact the Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau at 918-786-9079 or check out the Facebook page at @grandlakegrove.
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