Lake of the Ozarks West Side Guidebook

Katie
Lake of the Ozarks West Side Guidebook

Off Lake Recreation & Entertainment

Indoor swimming on rainy or cold days. http://westlakeaquaticcenter.com/ Westlake Aquatic Center: Lake of the Ozarks West Enjoy water aerobics, lap swimming, arthritis classes, open swim, swimming lessons, pool parties, lifeguard training and more. The Westlake Aquatic Center, built in 1999 by the Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapter of Rotary International, is the ONLY Indoor mini-Olympic pool in the Lake of the Ozarks area. The pool is located at the back of the Laurie Fairgrounds, 134 N Fairgrounds Rd, Laurie, Missouri. Contact Us Phone:(573) 374-7370
Westlake Aquatic Center
134 North Fairgrounds Road
Indoor swimming on rainy or cold days. http://westlakeaquaticcenter.com/ Westlake Aquatic Center: Lake of the Ozarks West Enjoy water aerobics, lap swimming, arthritis classes, open swim, swimming lessons, pool parties, lifeguard training and more. The Westlake Aquatic Center, built in 1999 by the Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapter of Rotary International, is the ONLY Indoor mini-Olympic pool in the Lake of the Ozarks area. The pool is located at the back of the Laurie Fairgrounds, 134 N Fairgrounds Rd, Laurie, Missouri. Contact Us Phone:(573) 374-7370
Indian Rock Golf Club http://www.indianrockgolfclub.com/ 100 Indian Lake Ave Laurie, MO 65038 Phone: (573) 372-3023 This golf course is just a few short minutes from our house. Semi-private 18 hole course over 300-plus acres & four tee boxes Pro shop and The Rock Bar & Grill club house. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance. Rental Clubs Available
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Rock Golf Club
100 Indian Lake Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Rock Golf Club http://www.indianrockgolfclub.com/ 100 Indian Lake Ave Laurie, MO 65038 Phone: (573) 372-3023 This golf course is just a few short minutes from our house. Semi-private 18 hole course over 300-plus acres & four tee boxes Pro shop and The Rock Bar & Grill club house. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance. Rental Clubs Available
Perfect for cold or rainy days and evenings https://westsidebowling.com/ 573-374-6212
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westside Lanes
107 Hwy O
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Perfect for cold or rainy days and evenings https://westsidebowling.com/ 573-374-6212
City of Laurie Fairgrounds https://www.cityoflaurie.com/cityevents.htm Disc Golf Fairs Many Events Enchanted Village of Lights (Nov-Dec) History (https://www.cityoflaurie.com/cityoflauriehistory.htm) In 1937, L.M. and William (Buster) Laurie bought an old building on the east side of Highway 5 at Route O and began operating a grocery store and filling station. A year later, Buster Laurie traded a horse for a year's lease on a building across the road on the west side of Highway 5. This became, and would remain, the Laurie Market. The market was the only building in the area to have a phone and the only facility with a drilled water well. The Lauries allowed several nearby families to tap into the well, and folks throughout the area would come to the store to use the phone. In 1947, Tom and Buster Laurie purchased a sawmill and sold it a year later to Les Moore. This small operation grew to become Laurie's largest business as Moore's Lumber and Supply. In 1961, residents of the area petitioned for a post office and chose the name Laurie because of the goodwill generated by the family store over the years. The town itself was incorporated on June 13, 1966. Laurie is located in Morgan & Camden County Missouri.
North Fairgrounds Road
North Fairgrounds Road
City of Laurie Fairgrounds https://www.cityoflaurie.com/cityevents.htm Disc Golf Fairs Many Events Enchanted Village of Lights (Nov-Dec) History (https://www.cityoflaurie.com/cityoflauriehistory.htm) In 1937, L.M. and William (Buster) Laurie bought an old building on the east side of Highway 5 at Route O and began operating a grocery store and filling station. A year later, Buster Laurie traded a horse for a year's lease on a building across the road on the west side of Highway 5. This became, and would remain, the Laurie Market. The market was the only building in the area to have a phone and the only facility with a drilled water well. The Lauries allowed several nearby families to tap into the well, and folks throughout the area would come to the store to use the phone. In 1947, Tom and Buster Laurie purchased a sawmill and sold it a year later to Les Moore. This small operation grew to become Laurie's largest business as Moore's Lumber and Supply. In 1961, residents of the area petitioned for a post office and chose the name Laurie because of the goodwill generated by the family store over the years. The town itself was incorporated on June 13, 1966. Laurie is located in Morgan & Camden County Missouri.
Movies https://www.fandango.com/lake-west-cinemas-aapwa/theater-page
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VIP Cinemas Lake West Cinema 5
1651 Hwy O
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Movies https://www.fandango.com/lake-west-cinemas-aapwa/theater-page
NEW in 2022! Ozarks International Raceway https://ozarksinternationalraceway.com/ facebook: @OzarksInternationalRaceway
Ozarks International Raceway
29211 Missouri 135
NEW in 2022! Ozarks International Raceway https://ozarksinternationalraceway.com/ facebook: @OzarksInternationalRaceway
Great Day trip by land, might be a little far by boat (but possible) Great Hiking
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ha Ha Tonka State Park Visitor Center
1491 Missouri D
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Day trip by land, might be a little far by boat (but possible) Great Hiking
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Surf Waterpark
954 State Highway Y
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great place for kids!
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Malted Monkey
1345 Bagnell Dam Blvd
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great place for kids!
Great indoor fun in Osage Beach if the weather is not good or you just need to wear the kids out!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park
494 Tan Tara Estate
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great indoor fun in Osage Beach if the weather is not good or you just need to wear the kids out!
401 N Main St Suite 5, Gravois Mills, MO 65037 The first Axe Throwing venue with a Rage Room
Raging Smart Axes LLC
401 N Main St Suite 5, Gravois Mills, MO 65037 The first Axe Throwing venue with a Rage Room
Are you up for an Off-road adventure?!?! This is only 20 min from our house.
" THE LOOP" Lake Ozark Offroad Park!
Are you up for an Off-road adventure?!?! This is only 20 min from our house.

Food and Entertainment by Land

You can only access these places by land. They typically stay open in the "off" season, although days/hours might be limited.
Mexican Food on HWY 5 Close by Land Great Local's hang out, great food and HUGE margaritas!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carmelita's
351 S Main St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexican Food on HWY 5 Close by Land Great Local's hang out, great food and HUGE margaritas!
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Val's LLC
601 N Main St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Taboo Burgers, Grill and Ice Cream 200 N Main Laurie, MO 65037 Facebook: @Taboodeli
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taboo Ice Cream and Grill
200 N Main St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taboo Burgers, Grill and Ice Cream 200 N Main Laurie, MO 65037 Facebook: @Taboodeli
Phat Sal’s West 401 N Main Street, Laurie MO, 65037 http://phatsalsloto.com/ Eat in or Family Style Take-out
Phat Sals Pizza Pasta and Subs
401 North Main Street
Phat Sal’s West 401 N Main Street, Laurie MO, 65037 http://phatsalsloto.com/ Eat in or Family Style Take-out
Pappa's Pit Stop (Local fast food – burgers and ice cream) Eat-in or to-go!
Pappy's Pit Stop
14317 MO-5
Pappa's Pit Stop (Local fast food – burgers and ice cream) Eat-in or to-go!
Great local Brewery with good food. In the cute town of Versailles. Menu: beeskneesbrewco.com Phone: (573) 539-2525
Bee's Knees Brewing Company
106 West Jasper Street
Great local Brewery with good food. In the cute town of Versailles. Menu: beeskneesbrewco.com Phone: (573) 539-2525
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rusty Rooster Cafe
3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We LOVE this locally owned Pub on the west side! Open Year round and serves great food! Lots of TVs for sports watching and a great Patio! This is right off of HWY 5 and backs to Bear Bottoms, where you can sit on the patio on Saturday nights and watch the Bear Bottoms Fireworks (during summer season).
Westside Pub
We LOVE this locally owned Pub on the west side! Open Year round and serves great food! Lots of TVs for sports watching and a great Patio! This is right off of HWY 5 and backs to Bear Bottoms, where you can sit on the patio on Saturday nights and watch the Bear Bottoms Fireworks (during summer season).

Food & Entertainment by Water or Land

These places are on the water but you can also get to them by land.
Close by Land/ Water Live Music & good food / drinks Beach entry swim area
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill
1028 Deer Valley Rd
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Close by Land/ Water Live Music & good food / drinks Beach entry swim area
Food/Drinks/Entertainment Pirate Ship Games
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
82 Aloha Ln
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Food/Drinks/Entertainment Pirate Ship Games
Food/Drinks/Live Music TVs
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H. Toad's Bar & Grill
2325 Bittersweet Rd
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Food/Drinks/Live Music TVs
Food / Drinks / Entertainment
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shady Gators
132 Sweet William Rd
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Food / Drinks / Entertainment
Great location by water or by land on the Bagnell Dam Strip! Great Food and access to the strip! Enjoy! Foosball tables, pool, huge connect 4, great parking. Enjoy!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neon Taco
1076 Bagnell Dam Boulevard
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great location by water or by land on the Bagnell Dam Strip! Great Food and access to the strip! Enjoy! Foosball tables, pool, huge connect 4, great parking. Enjoy!
There are many restaurants, shops and activities at Bagnell Dam, AKA The Strip. You can boat there and park at the Neon Taco or you can drive there. So many great places to check out: http://visitbagnelldam.com/
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are many restaurants, shops and activities at Bagnell Dam, AKA The Strip. You can boat there and park at the Neon Taco or you can drive there. So many great places to check out: http://visitbagnelldam.com/
Close by Land - Food, Drinks, Pool Fireworks every Saturday night in the Summer!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Bottom Resort
123 Bear Bottom Dr
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Close by Land - Food, Drinks, Pool Fireworks every Saturday night in the Summer!
Super fun and great food! On the Gravois Arm
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jolly Rogers Grub n Grog
28443 Polk Dr
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super fun and great food! On the Gravois Arm
On the Historic Bagnell Dam. Fun, Bar atmosphere - inside only. You can access this by water if you park at the Neon Taco and walk up. Or by land.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marty Byrde's
1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On the Historic Bagnell Dam. Fun, Bar atmosphere - inside only. You can access this by water if you park at the Neon Taco and walk up. Or by land.
Super fun lake side bar / restaurant with a pool and boat rentals. 20-25 minutes by land, quite far by water.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill
15208 Red Hollow Rd
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super fun lake side bar / restaurant with a pool and boat rentals. 20-25 minutes by land, quite far by water.

Watercraft Rentals / Marina

Lake Boat Rental Resources We don’t have any affiliation with any of these companies and you can find other options by googling “Lake of the Ozarks Boat Rental.” We personally have never rented a boat and we don’t have any experience with these companies. I picked out a few places below that are close by land and/or water and a few others that are further away. Some companies offer pick-up drop off service, some offer charters and some offer self-caption with restrictions. Please do additional research and look at reviews! There are also a number of Facebook groups for Lake of the Ozarks, where people ask this question regularly, if you use social media, you may get first hand recommendations through these groups. Make sure you know the options for pick-up / drop off by water or land and understand the requirements to drive the boat yourself or hire a captain. House Location: We are located on the West side of the lake in Buck Creek Cove at the 8MM of the Main channel.
Bring your own boat and need a boat ramp??? Lake Shores Marina is in our cove off the 8MM (Buck Creek Cove). A couple minutes away by water, but about 30 min to drive to. You can also leave your trailer there while the boat is in the water, until you bring it out. Call them with questions. Boat Launch Ramp - $5 in and $5 out. 33480 Lakewood Shores Dr. Sunrise Beach , MO 65079
Lake Shores Marina Inc
33480 Lakewood Shores Drive
Bring your own boat and need a boat ramp??? Lake Shores Marina is in our cove off the 8MM (Buck Creek Cove). A couple minutes away by water, but about 30 min to drive to. You can also leave your trailer there while the boat is in the water, until you bring it out. Call them with questions. Boat Launch Ramp - $5 in and $5 out. 33480 Lakewood Shores Dr. Sunrise Beach , MO 65079
Water Taxi and Boat Charter Services - close by water https://www.lakeozarkswatertaxi.com/
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake of the Ozarks Water Taxi
2359 Bittersweet Rd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Water Taxi and Boat Charter Services - close by water https://www.lakeozarkswatertaxi.com/
Boat rentals close by land and water http://frankyandlouiesboatrentals.com/
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill
1028 Deer Valley Rd
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boat rentals close by land and water http://frankyandlouiesboatrentals.com/
Close by land and water https://www.laketimeboatrental.com/
Lake Time Boat Rentals
33480 Lakewood Shores Drive
Close by land and water https://www.laketimeboatrental.com/
Close by water - just across the main channel by H. Toad https://www.bombayboatrental.com/
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BomBay Boat Rental Company at Camden on the Lake
2359 Bittersweet Rd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Close by water - just across the main channel by H. Toad https://www.bombayboatrental.com/
https://www.adventureboatrentals.com/
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adventure Boat Rentals
40 Raven Rd
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
https://www.adventureboatrentals.com/
https://www.getawayatthelake.com/ Further away
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Getaway
1192 Lakeshore Dr
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
https://www.getawayatthelake.com/ Further away
https://www.paradisemarinaandwatersports.com/ - Further away in Lake Ozark
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paradise Marina and Watersports
1100 Bagnell Dam Blvd
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
https://www.paradisemarinaandwatersports.com/ - Further away in Lake Ozark
https://lakeozarkboatrental.com/ - Further away in Osage Beach
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Captain Bob's Boat Rental
1233 Jeffries Rd
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
https://lakeozarkboatrental.com/ - Further away in Osage Beach
https://www.dirtyduckboatrental.com/ - Further away in Osage Beach
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dirty Duck /Glaize Bridge Boat Rentals
4905 Robins Cir
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
https://www.dirtyduckboatrental.com/ - Further away in Osage Beach
Millstone operates 2 Marina's on the water. They rent Tritoon boats and will pick up within 5 miles (which both of our properties are within) Milstone Thunder is at the back of our cove is the closest marina and gas dock. You may also be able to do a short term rental of slip at Milstone Thunder. Contact: 573-207-0277
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Millstone Marina
18096 Hwy O
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Millstone operates 2 Marina's on the water. They rent Tritoon boats and will pick up within 5 miles (which both of our properties are within) Milstone Thunder is at the back of our cove is the closest marina and gas dock. You may also be able to do a short term rental of slip at Milstone Thunder. Contact: 573-207-0277
Playin’ Hooky at the Lake Green Hills: West Side Bar Hop Cruise picks up at Milestone Mariana, just a few min from our houses. BOOK in Advance! Runs Friday & Saturday - $40
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playin Hooky Water Taxi & Charters, LLC
18096 Hwy O
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playin’ Hooky at the Lake Green Hills: West Side Bar Hop Cruise picks up at Milestone Mariana, just a few min from our houses. BOOK in Advance! Runs Friday & Saturday - $40

Sightseeing

70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal del Lago de los Ozarks
403 Missouri 134
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This cave is a great family experience. You will see nature's art like never before. You will see cave lizards and get history info from the amazing tour guides! Enjoy!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jacob's Cave
23114 State Highway TT
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This cave is a great family experience. You will see nature's art like never before. You will see cave lizards and get history info from the amazing tour guides! Enjoy!
Wonderful cave tour and interesting history! Great rainy day activity or a day that you need a break from the heat!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stark Caverns
125 Cave Dr
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderful cave tour and interesting history! Great rainy day activity or a day that you need a break from the heat!
A series of trails and boardwalks makes it easy for visitors to experience all the park has to offer, from its historic castle and geologic wonders to its woodlands and open rocky glades.
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Ha Ha Tonka
1491 Missouri D
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A series of trails and boardwalks makes it easy for visitors to experience all the park has to offer, from its historic castle and geologic wonders to its woodlands and open rocky glades.
Great for exploring and when weather is not great.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridal Cave
526 Bridal Cave Rd
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great for exploring and when weather is not great.

Shopping

Swim gear, Souvenirs, Lake clothes & T-shirts, flip-flops
Lake Vibes
100 Brooke Lane
Swim gear, Souvenirs, Lake clothes & T-shirts, flip-flops