5 Fun Activities To Do At The Lake Of The Ozarks This Summer

Summer is in full swing! The Lake is filled with boats, the weather is HOT and fun is in the air. It's our favorite season and there is so much to do! If you're a little overwhelmed with the amount of activities you can indulge in this season, Mission Bay is here to help. Here are 5 of our favorite activities to enjoy during the busy summer season.

1. Cruising The Lake

It wouldn't be summer at the Lake of the Ozarks without spending some time spent on the water. At Mission Bay, we offer several community docks to make it easy for our residents to enjoy all the water activities that happen on the Lake. Whether you're fishing or enjoying one of the Lake races, there is so much to do on the water. If you don't have a watercraft of your own, don't worry! There are many rental facilities around the area.

2. Exploring The Outdoors

One of the best parts about the Lake is the natural beauty. Luckily, there are many different ways you can enjoy it too besides enjoying the sights from the Lake, from the beautiful state parks to spelunking in the caves. The two state parks offer dozens of different trails to bike, hike and even horse back ride through. There are also many caves to go exploring, but if you don't feel like getting down and dirty, don't worry. Bridal Cave offers a nice paved path through its cave, so you can still enjoy it without feeling like a cave diver.

3. Family Fun Time

There are many fun things to do at the Lake as a family. From enjoying the arcade at The Strip to challenging each other to a fun game of mini golf, there is no shortage of fun to be had at the Lake. In addition to The Strip and mini golf, there are also go-karts, an escape room, family fun center, water parks, bumper cars and more! The Lake of the Ozarks is a great place that the whole family can enjoy!

4. Let's Go Shopping

The Lake area is a shopper's paradise! From small antique shops to the large outlet mall, the Lake area has it all. Whether you're buying or browsing, the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place to spend a day shopping. It's not unusual for people to come to the Lake area just to shop. In addition to the retail stores, there are also dozens of antique shops and flea markets with over 50 stores within 50 miles. Find what you're looking for, or what you didn't know you needed, at the Lake of the Ozarks!

5. A Night On The Town

One of the best parts about the Lake during the summer is the night life! There are over a hundred bars and restaurants around the area, and during the summer, many of them feature live music. No matter what kind of evening you're looking for, you can achieve it at the Lake, from a romantic night out with jazz music or a wild night out on the town. There is always something fun to do this time of the year at the Lake of the Ozarks.

These are just a few of the many fun activities you can enjoy this summer at the Lake. However, summer isn't the only great time to visit the area! There are fun activities or events happening all year long, and when you own a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can enjoy them all. Mission Bay is conveniently located in Camdenton on the 32MM of the Osage arm. Swing by today and see what Lake living at its finest looks like!

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Lake of the Ozark Fun Facts

The Lake of the Ozarks isn't just a great place to vacation, it's also one of the best places to live in the Midwest! The Lake attracts nearly 4 million tourists every year. If you're someone who has visited the Lake area countless of times, it may be time to have your own place! Whether it's your vacation home or the place you call home year round, you'll love living at the best Lake in the United States. 

While you may have visited the area many of times, how much do you know about the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks? Here are a few fun facts about our favorite Lake! 

The lake runs 92 miles end to end, which is from Bagnell Dam to Truman Dam with over 40 miles of un-obstructed tributaries.

With over 1,150 miles, the total shoreline of the Lake of the Ozarks is longer than the coastline of California.

The lake was the largest man-made lake in the United States when it was completed in 1931 by the Union Electric Co. of St. Louis.

The total cost to build Bagnell Dam was around $30 million, which is nearly $360 million in today's money.

Lake of the Ozarks is home to not only the largest State Park but also the newest State Park in Missouri, At 17,741 acres, Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the largest park in Missouri. While the castle at Ha Ha Tonka is over 100 years old, Ha Ha Tonka is the newest state park in Missouri. The State of Missouri purchased the estate in 1978 and opened it to the public as a State Park. 

Lake of the Ozarks covers 61,000 acres and contains 617 billion gallons of fresh water, what the city of St. Louis typically uses over a decade.

Roughly 3.5 million tourists visit Lake of the Ozarks from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place for a shopping trip, as there are nearly 60 antique stores and the largest factory outlet mall in Missouri. 

Not only is it the perfect place for a weekend of shopping, it's also a golfer's paradise with 12 golf courses and over 180 holes! 

The Lake of the Ozarks is also fun for the whole family! There are several miniature golf courses, family fun parks, go kart tracks and more. 

If you're ready to take the plunge and buy your dream home at the Lake of the Ozarks, take a walk around our beautiful residential development. Mission Bay is perfect for second homeowners and those that call the Lake of the Ozarks home year round! Our Lake of the Ozarks residential development has homes, villas and open lots available for purchase. To learn more about us, visit www.MissionBayLakeOzark.com or call 573-346-6600.

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5 Benefits To Owning Property At The Lake Of The Ozarks

The Lake of the Ozarks isn't just a great place to vacation, it's also a wonderful place to own a home. Whether you're living in the area full-time or you own a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks, there are many great benefits. Mission Bay has just a few reasons why we love living at the Lake.

1. Beautiful Views No Matter The Season

One of the best benefits of living at the Lake of the Ozarks is being able to fully enjoy all four seasons. Each season has its wonderful advantages. During the summer, you can hop on your boat and go cruising the lake or you can enjoy the fun events on the water. While we do experience snow in the winter, it's just enough to enjoy the winter season, but not enough to where you need to spend hours shoveling your driveway and paths. No matter the season, you will love living at the Lake of the Ozarks!

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2. Conveniently Located

The Lake of the Ozarks in right in the middle of Missouri. It's about a 3-hour drive to Kansas City or St. Louis and just a couple hours from Springfield. Enjoy the small town feeling with big city amenities just a couple hours away. Kansas City and St. Louis are both close enough to where you can enjoy a day trip or a weekend getaway when you live at the Lake of the Ozarks.

3. Busy Summers & Quiet Winters

The Lake of the Ozarks was voted #1 recreational lake in the United States, and many people come to the area to vacation, so it can get a bit busy during the summer season. With all the fun Lake activities, the Lake is the place to be during the summer. However, during the "off-season," things really slow down. But don't worry, there are still many fun things to enjoy during the fall and winter! From the outlet mall to the State Parks, there is so much to do no matter the season.

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4. Delicious Places To Dine

One of the best things about living at the Lake of the Ozarks is our choices of restaurants. With over 100+ places to dine, you'll never run out of good places to eat. In addition, many of the restaurants are waterfront or have an amazing view of the Lake. Although the waterfront locations close down during the off-season, there are still many restaurants on land to make up for them being closed. The Lake of the Ozarks has a wide arrange of different places to eat at so not matter what you're craving there is something for every taste bud!

5. A Great Place To Live Year Round

While the Lake of the Ozarks is a great place to own a second home or condo, it's also a great place to live year round. There are great school districts in the area for all levels of education. In addition to the elementary, middle and high schools, the area also features two high education campuses which are State Fair Community College and Columbia College - Lake of the Ozarks campus. There are numerous types of jobs in the area from retail to business opportunities. No matter your industry, you're sure to find an opportunity that could fit what you're looking for.

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If you're interested in owning a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, Mission Bay has beautiful homes, villas and open lots available for purchase. Whether you're looking for a vacation home or wanting to live at the Lake of the Ozarks full times, our properties can fit both needs. Stop by our beautiful residential development at the Lake of the Ozarks to see what we have to offer.

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3 Summer Decorating Tips

Summer is in full swing! While we may be spending a majority of our time outside this season boating, fishing, barbecuing or doing any other summer activity, you may want to transition your house into summer as well with a few decorations. Whether you're wanting to just add a few accent pieces or do a whole theme, summer is an easy season for home decorations. With fun colors and light, breezy fabrics, you can have a lot of fun playing with your decor. If you're needing a little bit help, here are three tips to help with your summer decorating.

1. Pops of Color

Using color in your decor is a great way to bring in the seasons without having to do a lot of manual labor like painting the walls. This year's Color of the Year, Greenery, is a bright, beautiful green that makes it easy to transition from spring to summer. Cobalt blue is another beautiful color that's perfect for making your home feel like summer. Use these bright, summer colors in accent pillows, blankets, pictures and other home decor items.

2. A Place To Relax

During the summer, you'll probably be spending a lot of time outside enjoying the sunshine and all that owning a home at the Lake of the Ozarks has to offer. A great way to introduce a bit of summer into your home is by creating a place to enjoy the summer. Whether it's your covered deck or that perfect spot in your backyard, you'll enjoy having a nice place to spend those summer evenings. Spruce it up a bit by replacing the worn out cushions on your patio furniture if needed and adding a few summer decorations like flowers and candles.

3. Think Nautical

Here at the Lake, nautical is an easy theme to incorporate into your home, especially during the summer. Strips, wicker and twine decorations will make you want to hop on your boat and cruise the Lake. You can find many nautical home decor in local shops around the Lake area, which makes decorating a breeze!

No matter the season, when you own a home at Mission Bay, you'll have a beautiful Lake backdrop to work with when decorating your home. Our Lakefront and Lakeview homes at the Lake of the Ozarks are beautifully tiered so most have a stunning view of the Lake. The next time you're in Camdenton, Missouri, swing on by Mission Bay and see how we can make your dreams of owning a home at the Lake of the Ozarks a reality!

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