The Boat Ride On Table Rock Lake In Missouri That Shows Off Fall Foliage
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 06, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Each season in Missouri promises its own unique beauty, but none is quite as glorious or as colorful as autumn with its vibrant shades of gold, red, and orange. While the height of the fall foliage may be short, we have countless ways – hiking and biking, for example – to soak up the beauty of the season. For a unique leaf-peeping adventure, climb aboard this fall foliage cruise in Ridgedale, Missouri.
Relax and admire the spellbinding scenery that rolls by as you travel down Table Rock Lake aboard the Lady Liberty, a custom-built luxury yacht.
Tickets for this fall foliage cruise tend to sell out quickly, so make reservations as soon as you can.
One of the many activities offered by Big Cedar Lodge, the Fall Foliage Dinner Cruise sets sail on select evenings throughout October and early November. Cruises depart from Long Creek Marina at 5 p.m.
The dinner cruise, which welcomes both adults and children, features a three-course meal. Begin with a fresh Caesar salad, followed by a grilled filet topped with bordelaise sauce and paired with seasonal vegetables.
Dinner caps off with a serving of decadent strawberry shortcake.
Kiddos have a meal tailored just for them. It includes such kid-friendly foods as popcorn chicken, mac and cheese, and baby carrots, followed by a chocolate chip cookie sandwich.
As you savor your meal and the sensational views, you might even catch the beginning of an autumn sunset.
If you can’t make it during the evening, you may be able to snag a seat on one of the daytime fall foliage cruises. The day cruise features a lunch buffet.
However, tickets are extremely limited, so be sure to book soon.
Find more information and purchase tickets on the official website of Big Cedar Lodge. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this popular Missouri destination.
Have you been on this fall foliage cruise in Ridgedale, Missouri? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! While you’re in town, stop by Log Cabin Café, a tiny restaurant in Ridgedale, Missouri.
With so much to do in Ridgedale, you might find that a single day just isn’t enough to see it all. Check into a charming Vrbo for a relaxing getaway.
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