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Lake Area Attractions

Not only has Lake of the Ozarks become one of the most popular locations in the Mid-west for shopping, boating and golfing, but the lake has many other attractions that will awe, entertain, and downright make you dizzy! There is plenty for nature lovers to do from exploring caves to hiking and biking the Ozark trails. For history buffs, visit the Wilmore Lodge and Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Many go-cart tracks and miniature golf courses are located right off Highway 54 in Osage Beach and Business 54 in Lake Ozark.

Lake Area Schools

Five high schools are conveniently located in the lake area, and the graduating senior classes have ACT scores that are consistently above the state and national averages. Two out of three graduates advance on to college. The area has two technical career centers, a four-year liberal arts college extension campus and a satellite community college. These educational institutions work closely with community businesses to provide needed training for the area’s workforce.

Morgan County R-II School
573-378-4231

Lake West Christian Academy
573-374-1500

Eldon R-1 Schools
573-392-8000

Camdenton R-III Schools
573-346-5651

School of the Osage R-II
573-365-4091

The Kings Academy
573-693-9245

Lake Restaurants & Bars

Lake of the Ozarks offers a variety of cuisine to satisfy any palate! Enjoy Cajun, Mexican, Bar-b-que, and much more waterfront or offshore. Savor fine dining while soaking in tremendous views of the lake. Many casual waterfront restaurants even have beaches, swimming pools, and waterslides! Here are just a few of our favorites:

Community Links

The Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding communities have many resources for residents, buyers purchasing property and those considering relocating to the lake.

Shopping

Osage Beach Premium Outlets
4540 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065

Stone Crest Mall
3797 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach MO 65065
On Hwy 54 in Osage Beach across from Hy-Vee

The Landing on Main Street
5845 Hwy 54
Osage Beach, MO 65065

Bagnell Dam Strip
1000 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Weather

Every season is beautiful at Lake of the Ozarks! During the summer, the average day temperature is between 85 and 90 degrees. The water temperature averages in the high 70s to mid-80s. Summer is the best time for swimming and boating. It is also the time of year when the Lake is the busiest.
Springtime is another beautiful season here at the Lake. The trees and flowers bloom into beautiful colors and fishing becomes more popular as some of the best bass and crappie are abundant for the anglers. In addition, a wide variety of festivals make this season very enjoyable.

In the fall, the weather is still great with temperatures ranging from the high 60s to the high 70s. People continue to go boating and fishing because the water temperature continues to stay comfortable. Golfing becomes popular as the drop in temperature adds a refreshing breeze to the links.
During the winter, high temperatures average between the low 30s and mid-50s. The Lake area experiences some snowy weather and the temperatures may dip into the 20s. Many people who visit the area during the winter like to go shopping. Many retailers have good bargains for shoppers during the winter!

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Wineries

A POPULAR PASTIME AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS

Seven Springs

This beautiful winery is located among the rolling foothills between Osage Beach and Camdenton. Share a bottle of wine or sangria with dinner while enjoying the live entertainment or just stay for a glass and seasonal fruit and cheese board. They also offer a shuttle from your lake location!

Shawnee Bluff Winery

Shawnee Bluff Winery offers wine by the bottle or by the glass. We also offer wine tastings in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views of the Lake of the Ozarks. We are located on Bagnell Dam Boulevard in Lake Ozark, situated atop the bluff with a 14-mile incredible, panoramic view of Lake of the Ozarks. Originally renovated in 2011, we now have added new decks to enjoy our wine and view, an indoor tasting room and bistro if the weather isn’t ideal, and a new brick oven to prepare the best pizza at the Lake. We have added a Banquet and Event Hall available for your special occasion of groups up to 50.

Area Golf Courses

It’s a great setting, but playing at the Lake is more than just “a walk in the woods”. Area courses challenge golfers at every skill level. Elevation changes, water features, rock outcrops and more have been built into our championship courses by famed designers including Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, and Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

What’s more, Lake of the Ozarks golf courses offers all the amenities and services you expect from first-class facilities. And if you bring your family along, everyone will enjoy the Lake of the Ozarks’ outstanding lake recreation options, attractions, shopping and dining.

Golf Council Courses

Mortgage Information

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First-Time Home Buyers Guide: Buying With Student Loans And Debt by TheMortgageReports.com

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Guide To Buying A Home: Young Families by TheMortgageReports.com

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