Lake Ozark is known for its outdoor, recreational activities and relaxing environment! Here are some of the most popular attractions in this destination:

 

1. Lake of the Ozarks State Park

At Lake of the Ozarks State Park there are a plethora of outdoor activities you can enjoy with your friends, family, or partner! You can go hiking, boating, camping, biking, and even exploring caves! It’s also a great place to just relax and enjoy the scenery.

 

2. Visit Ozark Distillery & Brewery

Stop by the Ozark Distilery & Brewery to enjoy their hand-crafted spirits and beers or take a tour! Tours here are a family-friendly activity with kids under 12 receiving free admission. Learn how they make their popular Corn Whiskey Moonshine, Apple Pie Moonshine, Vanilla Bean Moonshine, and more!

 

 

3. Explore Vineyards & Wineries

Wine it up! There are 4 wineries and 1 vineyard in the area for you to enjoy. They are: Shawnee Bluff, Seven Springs, Buffalo Creek, and Golden Rock. Shawnee Bluff has both a winery and a vineyard so if you’re looking to take a full vineyard tour, that’s the place to go.

 

 

4. Visit Ha Ha Tonka State Park

You can’t miss a trip to Ha Ha Tonka State Park. This incredible landscape combines history with unique features you won’t find in every state park. They have sinkholes, caves, bluffs, a natural bridge, and Missouri’s 12th largest spring. So, there are endless amounts of outdoor activities and sights to see – even a historic castle!

 

 

5. Shop at Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

Though this is technically in Osage Beach, it’s not very far from Lake of the Ozarks. This outlet marketplace is known for amazing discounts on famous brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Crocs, Adidas, Michael Kors, and more. In total, there are currently 28 stores for you to shop!

 

 

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6. Make a Splash at Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park

The Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park is unlike any water park you’ve ever been to – it will knock all other water parks out of the competition! Their building is a three story tree-house style park that spans 20,000 square feet. There are slides, bridges, a 21-seat whirlpool, lazy river, tunnels, water blasters, and even water basketball and other games. You and your family will have enough fun to last the whole trip!

 

 

7. Explore Caves & Caverns Near Lake of The Ozarks

Lake of the Ozarks is quite popular for their cave and cavern attractions. There are nearly a dozen unique caves for you to discover and learn about. These incredible preserved artifacts offer lots of history and opportunities for photo-ops while you’re at it!