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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