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Reservoir in Missouri, United States
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Lake of the Ozarks region, lake and recreation area is in the Central Missouri region of Missouri. It is a very popular tourist area in the northern part of the Ozarks.
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Atop 160 acres of rolling foothills between Camdenton and Osage Beach, the winery is less than ten minutes from either location. Covered porch and patio for wine sampling and admiring the beautiful views. The winery serves Missouri wines, sangrias, and a few micro-brews and offers wine tastings and a light menu consisting of soups, sandwiches, cheese trays, and bread with various dipping oils. Shuttle bus from lake area locations, with a maximum of 14 guests for $10/person, with a minimum of $60. Please call for a price quote for distances farther than 20 miles from the Winery. Advance arrangements necessary.
Where it all started. Many elements remind you of what it once was long ago. Many great shops, all locally owned and operated. A must see. Candy shops, old time photos, arcades, a candle factory and great, unique souvenir shops, not to mention bars and restaurants.
Entertainment complex with pool, swim-up bar, outdoor stage, mall, hotel, indoor restaurant & bar. Regular concerts and good nightlife.
Full service marina with outdoor seating & Key West style bar/restaurant. Has a motel and gift shop, as well.
One of the top rated caves at Lake of the Ozarks. Just 6 1/2 miles east of Bagnell Dam off Hwy 54. The cave contains an underground lake, ancient bear beds, Moonshiner's Dam, Native American artifacts, a wishing well and a wide variety of cave formations.
Aquapalooza Lake of the Ozarks
Aquapalooza is the single largest one-day family event at Lake of the Ozarks.
Excellent lake view with indoor and outdoor seating. Piano bar. Great steaks and seafood.
Right on the water, literally floating. Great pizza & a variety of other things. Tiki Bar.
Creole/Cajun food and great drinks. Waterfront location.
Great Mexican food and atmosphere. Great Margaritas, too. Water view.
Great location, right on the water at the Grand Glaize Bridge. Great food and they make a great drinks, to boot. Large Tiki Bar outside.
"Floribbean" themed waterfront bar/restaurant. Known for their Rumrunners. Seasonal.
Just how it sounds with a great waterfront view on the main channel. Has live reggae music all summer with a real band from the Caribbean. Seasonal.
Great food and drink right on the water. Next door is "Lazy Gators", which has an infiniti pool and rentable cabanas. Seasonal.
You have to see it to believe it; outdoor pools, bars and entertainment. The theme is of course, Caribbean. Seasonal.
Excellent drink specials and the food is great, too! Seasonal.
Right on the water with an outdoor pool; great food and drinks, multi level, so good amount of room, even when busy. Open all year.
On the top of a bluff with exceptional lake views. Near HH/54.
By plane
There are no openly commercial airports located in the area, making driving from a larger airport a requirement when visiting Lake of the Ozarks.
By rail
Areas
The Lake of the Ozarks is a winding 93 miles (150 km) long. The common indicator for determining a lake location is the mile marker.
Nearby towns
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