Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
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Come to the heart of Missouri, where 54,000 acres of water offer excellent boating and fishing opportunities. Our rolling bluffs greet you with award-winning vineyards, and the majestic state capitol beckons you to look toward the skies. Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks Region is truly a vacation destination to remember.
From lakeside fun and historic river towns, to caves and award-winning wineries, this region in the heart of Missouri welcomes you for an unforgettable vacation experience.
Explore Lake of the Ozarks
Auto World Car Museum
More than 100 years of automobile history is on display: Studebakers; a Ford Quadracycle; a 1903 English Hummerette and much more. We have solar-powered cars developed at the University of Missouri. In addition, the museum has arrowheads, china doll heads (400 or more)
Fulton, MO MuseumsOsage Indian Chain Saw Sculpture
Complete with staff and scroll, presented to Pierre Chouteau, serving as a deed for 38,000 acres in 1792
Blackwater, MO ArtLake of the Ozarks Fishing
Although Lake of the Ozarks offers some of the Midwest's finest recreational and sight-seeing opportunities above the water, it's what's underneath that counts. And it counts big.
, MO FishingLake of the Ozarks Trails
For a different perspective of Ozark nature, the Lake offers outstanding hiking, biking and walking trails, several of which are located at two state parks. The 17,000-acre Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the largest in the Missouri Park system, and Ha Ha Tonka State Park, one of the state'
, MO TrailsOld Fashioned Windmill
Located in the middle of Main Street where once a well served the community'
Blackwater, MO Pioneer LifeLake of the Ozarks Birdwatching
"The Missouri Ozarks is one of the most productive breeding areas for migratory birds in the hemisphere. Neotropical migrants such as the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Northern Oriole, Woodthrush, and over 100
, MO BirdwatchingThe Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury
Twice destroyed by fire, the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, is part of the Winston Churchill Memorial. The Church, which dates from the 12th century, was redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren in 1677
Fulton, MO Historic ChurchesHistoric Downtown Walking Tour
Explore historic buildings, gardens, museums and more in this beautifully-restored 1880
Blackwater, MO ToursBroken Gait Trail Rides
Broken Gait Trail Rides provide seasoned trail horses that you can lease or rent for a scenic horseback trail riding adventure through Central Missouri. We offer you the unique opportunity to experience Missouri's natural beauty in a most natural way — by horseback!
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