Step1
Beautiful
The region of the lake covers more than 54,000 acres and the shoreline is 1,150 miles, which is larger than the state of California. It is indeed quite impressive. The temperature is around 60 degrees in spring and in the mid to upper 90 degrees in the summer.
Step2
Houseboat
HOUSEBOATS
If you decide that, you want to be on Osage Beach one night and Sunrise Beach the next a houseboat may be your thing. Houseboat sizes vary with rental companies. The average sizes are 56 foot, 59 foot and 65 foot. Enjoy a lovely starlit evening while in the comfort of your own home away from home.
If renting a houseboat is not your cup of tea, you may be interested in taking a Tropic Island Cruise. Enjoy a luxury experience aboard a 150-passenger yacht. See tropicislandcruises.com for more information. There is also a scenic or dinner cruise to choose with celebrationlakeozark.com. Do not pass up their scrumptious meals.
Step3
Campground
CAMPING
Lake of the Ozarks State Park is Missouri's largest state park and has a 17,300-acre playground! You can camp in your tent, a yurt, an outpost cabins or your RV. The campground is located near the amphitheatre, beach, and marina. Just down the road are riding stables.
Step4
Horseback Riding
HORSEBACK RIDING
There is plenty of horse riding options at Lake of the Ozarks with many stables available. Choose from morning rides, lunch rides while stopping for a picnic by a beautiful pond or a ride at sunset through romantic meadows.
Step5
Bridal Cave
CAVE EXPLORING
Bridal Cave is known for its natural chapel and has had more than 13,000 marriages performed there. It is located in Camdenton, Missouri, on the shoreline of the Lake of the Ozarks. The land by the cavern has unique geological features, and it has great, colorful onyx formations. Be sure to check out the caves underground lakes.
Step6
Beetle Bailey Statue
QUIRKY ATTRACTIONS NEARBY
Beetle Bailey Statue. Beetle Bailey sits with a beer in hand! Located in Columbia, Missouri, 54 miles from Lake Ozark.
Step7
Jim The Wonder Dog
Jim the Wonder Dog Memorial Park. The memorial is all about Jim the Wonder Dog, who could predict the future. Located in Marshall, Missouri, 73 miles from Lake Ozark.
Step8
Stubby Stonehenge
Stubby Stonehenge. These replica Stonehenge's are vast along the United States vacation landscape. Stubby Stonehenge is the only one that declares to be useful as a clock! Located in Rolla, Missouri, 49 miles from Lake Ozark.
Step9
Whether it is spring, summer or winter you are sure to find an activity just to fit your budget and individual ambition. Be sure to check out the very cool outdoors and attractions at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
Comments
Heart-C said
on 8/7/2008 The first picture of the lake itself, with trees in autumn mode, is enough for an invitation already! 5 *
kaseysviewblog said
on 7/14/2008 Sounds fun, I'm going to add this to my favorites.
missnice104 said
on 7/9/2008 This article makes me want to go on a vacation very soon!! I had no idea that you could do cruises. I haven't been on vacation all year and this sounds like a great idea!! Thanks so much for a great article!
MidniteWriter said
on 6/28/2008 I didn't know you could do cruises around here, sounds amazing!
amylaine said
on 6/23/2008 Some of my earliest memories come from camping at Lake of the Ozarks. Very very beautiful. Like everywhere else some of the water is polluted, but still so beautiful.