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 RoadIndoor 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 locals recommend
Indian Rock Golf Club
100 Indian Lake AveIndian 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 locals recommend
Westside Lanes
107 Hwy OPerfect 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 RoadCity 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 locals recommend
VIP Cinemas Lake West Cinema 5
1651 Hwy OMovies
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 135NEW 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 locals recommend
Ha Ha Tonka State Park Visitor Center
1491 Missouri DGreat Day trip by land, might be a little far by boat (but possible)
Great Hiking
Big Surf Waterpark
954 State Highway YThe Malted Monkey
1345 Bagnell Dam BlvdGreat 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 locals recommend
Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park
494 Tan Tara EstateGreat 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 locals recommend
Carmelita's
351 S Main StMexican Food on HWY 5
Close by Land
Great Local's hang out, great food and HUGE margaritas!
Val's LLC
601 N Main StBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Taboo Burgers, Grill and Ice Cream
200 N Main Laurie, MO 65037
Facebook: @Taboodeli
6 locals recommend
Taboo Ice Cream and Grill
200 N Main StTaboo 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 StreetPhat Sal’s West
401 N Main Street, Laurie MO, 65037
http://phatsalsloto.com/
Eat in or Family Style Take-out
Pappy's Pit Stop
14317 MO-5Pappa'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 StreetGreat local Brewery with good food.
In the cute town of Versailles.
Menu: beeskneesbrewco.com
Phone: (573) 539-2525
Rusty Rooster Cafe
3247 Bagnell Dam BlvdWe 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).
The Tavern Trattoria
High end local Italian food!
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 locals recommend
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill
1028 Deer Valley RdClose by Land/ Water
Live Music & good food / drinks
Beach entry swim area
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
82 Aloha LnFood/Drinks/Entertainment
Pirate Ship
Games
H. Toad's Bar & Grill
2325 Bittersweet RdFood/Drinks/Live Music
TVs
Shady Gators
132 Sweet William RdFood / 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 locals recommend
Neon Taco
1076 Bagnell Dam BoulevardGreat 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 locals recommend
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
Bagnell Dam BoulevardThere 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 locals recommend
Bear Bottom Resort
123 Bear Bottom DrClose by Land - Food, Drinks, Pool
Fireworks every Saturday night in the Summer!
Jolly Rogers Grub n Grog
28443 Polk DrSuper 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 locals recommend
Marty Byrde's
1286 Bagnell Dam BlvdOn 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 locals recommend
Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill
15208 Red Hollow RdSuper 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 DriveBring 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 locals recommend
Lake of the Ozarks Water Taxi
2359 Bittersweet RdWater Taxi and Boat Charter Services - close by water
https://www.lakeozarkswatertaxi.com/
Boat rentals close by land and water
http://frankyandlouiesboatrentals.com/
95 locals recommend
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill
1028 Deer Valley RdBoat rentals close by land and water
http://frankyandlouiesboatrentals.com/
Lake Time Boat Rentals
33480 Lakewood Shores DriveClose by land and water
https://www.laketimeboatrental.com/
Close by water - just across the main channel by H. Toad
https://www.bombayboatrental.com/
16 locals recommend
BomBay Boat Rental Company at Camden on the Lake
2359 Bittersweet RdClose by water - just across the main channel by H. Toad
https://www.bombayboatrental.com/
Adventure Boat Rentals
40 Raven Rdhttps://www.adventureboatrentals.com/
The Getaway
1192 Lakeshore Drhttps://www.getawayatthelake.com/
Further away
https://www.paradisemarinaandwatersports.com/ -
Further away in Lake Ozark
44 locals recommend
Paradise Marina and Watersports
1100 Bagnell Dam Blvdhttps://www.paradisemarinaandwatersports.com/ -
Further away in Lake Ozark
https://lakeozarkboatrental.com/
- Further away in Osage Beach
19 locals recommend
Captain Bob's Boat Rental
1233 Jeffries Rdhttps://lakeozarkboatrental.com/
- Further away in Osage Beach
https://www.dirtyduckboatrental.com/ - Further away in Osage Beach
21 locals recommend
Dirty Duck /Glaize Bridge Boat Rentals
4905 Robins Cirhttps://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 locals recommend
Millstone Marina
18096 Hwy OMillstone 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 locals recommend
Playin Hooky Water Taxi & Charters, LLC
18096 Hwy OPlayin’ 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
Lake of the Ozarks State Park
403 Missouri 134This 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 locals recommend
Jacob's Cave
23114 State Highway TTThis 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 locals recommend
Stark Caverns
125 Cave DrWonderful 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 locals recommend
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
1491 Missouri DA 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.
Bridal Cave
526 Bridal Cave RdGreat for exploring and when weather is not great.
Shopping
Lake Vibes
100 Brooke LaneSwim gear, Souvenirs, Lake clothes & T-shirts, flip-flops