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Missouri's largest lake destination features more than 1,100 miles of shoreline. The Lake of the Ozarks offers access to public beaches, great fishing opportunities, and plenty of room for fun and recreation on the water. Cities around the Lake of the Ozarks offer hundreds of dining and lodging options. Recreation activities - including golf, horseback riding, boat excursions, and aircraft tours, just to name a few - are abundant. Marinas and rental services offer a variety of choices for fun on the water, whether you need a pontoon boat for your large group or simply want to explore the open water from a personal watercraft.

There are many points from which you can access the Lake of the Ozarks. Please note, the address provided with this listing is for the Bagnell Dam Access in Lake Ozark. Visit www.FunLake.com/marine/ramps.php to find a list of more access points.

In 1905, using a portion of the proceeds from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, the general assembly appropriated $185,000 to build the present Supreme Court Building. The three-story, red-brick building opened in October 1907. It features French Renaissance architecture, stone pillars at each wing of the front facade, stone trim and a slate roof. Prominent in the lobby is a massive marble staircase. Free half-hour tours of this historic building are available during most business days. Tour times fill quickly, so please schedule your tour well in advance. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and state hoilidays.

This website offers information about the history of the Civil War in Missouri as the state prepares to commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the war, which was fought 1861-1865.

Throughout the site, you'll find details about Civil War battles that took places in Missouri, such as Wilson's Creek and Pilot Knob; the people who played a significant role in the war, such as Ulysses S. Grant and Sterling Price; and resources for educators, where links to lesson plans and teacher's guides are available. Information about upcoming Civil War events around Missouri can be found on the site, which also features videos about the war and its impact on the state.

You'll also find information about Civil War-related attractions in Missouri, such as the Old Courthouse, Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, and Calvary Cemetery, to name a few.

People interested in getting involved with Civil War Sesquicentennial events may use the website to submit their e-mail address if they'd like to receive more information about volunteer opportunities, as those opportunities become available.

Three lakefront condos in the Heron Bay Complex. Each condo sleeps four: great view of the Lake of the Ozarks; one-bedroom with queen-size bed; queen-size sofa/sleeper in living area, one-bath; TV/VCR/DVD; balcony with barbecue grill; fully equipped kitchen. Heron Bay features: tennis court; boat ramp and docks; outdoor pool; ample parking; and guest laundry. Children younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. At the 21-Mile-Marker by water.

A beautiful home in a cove at the 28-Mile-Marker on the Lake of the Ozarks. This home has an outstanding view with four decks plus a private boat dock. The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sleeps eight (maximum) and has everything you need to enjoy the lake. A fully furnished kitchen, two living rooms, two fireplaces, wet bar, two fully covered decks in case of rain. Just bring your clothes, life jackets, beach towels, and food. The home has a binder that contains some of the area's best places to go, see, eat, and visit, plus recommendations from all our previous guests. Be sure to look at our visual tour on our website. We are members of the West Lake Chamber of Commerce.

The golf course is 18 holes with watered fairways. Continuous cart paths around the course. Tee times are available one week in advance for normal play and may be booked well in advance for tournaments. The course is open to the public daily; available for private tournaments.

Boat and Yamaha brand Waverunner rentals and Cruiser Charter services in Lake of the Ozarks State Park, next to Park Place Condos on the Lake of the Ozarks. We are a mile and a half by water from world famous Party Cove. We feature 2010 boats, three-person personal watercraft and Cruiser Charters with a Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Rent by the hour, day or week. We have a "sea" store and gas dock. For more info or reservations, call 573-365-6557.

This is a 73,000-square-foot indoor recreation facility featuring an indoor leisure pool, gymnasium, game room, indoor track, and cardio/strength-training zones. The leisure pool includes a zero-depth entry, interactive water play feature, triple-loop water slide, lazy river, vortex, three lap lanes, and a heated hydrotherapy pool. Yearly memberships, multiple passes and daily passes are available.

A great choice for all dining occasions. Our menu offers a variety of dishes that are sure to please your palate, from our famous Nachos Bianco to our Jalapeno Smothered Pork Chop, Diablo Shrimp Pasta to lighter selections. Located in downtown Columbia.

Rentals of pontoons, deck/ski boats and WaveRunner brand personal watercraft. By water: find us at 3-mile-marker, Jobson Hollow Cove, north shore of Lake of the Ozarks. By land: take Route 54 to Business 54/Bagnell Dam/Route W exit. Take Route W to W-20 (Village Marina Road) to the end. Age restrictions do apply.

At Adventure Boat Rentals, we want you to have a fantastic time with one of our boats or WaveRunners. We maintain and prep everything as if they were our own personal vessel. From WaveRunner brand personal watercraft for blasting around, to pontoons for stable platforms with larger groups, to deck and ski boats for fun, we have your boat. Our location at Miller's Landing offers convenient access from the Osage Beach and Camdenton areas. Take 54-63 (Runabout Drive) off of Route 54 to the end. We also have a location at the 3-mile-marker on the north shore at Village Marina off of W-20. Our hours vary by season, please call to verify times.

We offer scenic tours of the Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding areas.

AirLake Aviation offers 30-minute airplane rides out of the Grand Glaize and Camdenton Airports. Rides are available year-round.

Reservations required. Schedule by phone or on our website.

Cost: $50 per person; third person, $20.

Watch the sunset over the amazing main channel view from this renovated (April 2011) three-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, two-level waterfront condo. The master suite on the lower level has a king bed, TV, private bathroom (shower/tub combo), walk-in closet, and a enclosed hot tub on the deck. The second bedroom on the main level has a queen bed, and semi-private bathroom. The third bedroom is on the lower level; it has a full bed and two twin bunk deds, ideal for giving the kids a little space. The third bath and a half are downstairs, too, so everyone can get ready before hitting the water.

This spacious condo has an open concept on the main level making the living room and dining area perfect for a large family gathering. The dining table seats six (extra chairs available) and bar seating brings four more people into the plan. The lower level also has a family room if you need to spread out. Two decks (one screened) provide a nice view of the lake at the 3-Mile-Marker.

There is an inviting enterance to the unit, too; the welcoming deck is a great space to enjoy a cup of coffee. The unit also comes with a covered 10-foot by 20-foot boat slip. If you have a large family or golf group we have two units at Copper Ridge sleeping a total of 16 people with 13 beds. Copper Ridge is located on the (3-Mile-Marker) beautiful Horseshoe Bend in Lake Ozark with a pool that has a view of the lake. Located within 20 minutes of many area attractions, including the Bagnell Dam Strip and Osage Beach Premium Outlets, Season's Ridge Golf Course, and fine dining options, including the Blue Heron.

Renovated Spring 2011, this two-bedroom condo has a panoramic main channel view to match. Relax in the master suite, with brand new bedding for the king bed, and deck access. The adjoining master bath (shower/tub combo) has new lighting and hardware. The second bedroom has a queen bed and its own private deck. The second bathroom also has a shower/tub combo.

If you have six people coming, no worries: A queen sleeper sofa pulls out for extra guests. The dining table has comfortable seating for six and there's a gas grill on the deck.Be sure to bring your boat; a 10-foot by 28-foot boat slip included with this unit.

If you need to stay connected, this unit has wireless Internet available. The Falls has two outdoor pools, a tennis court, a basketball court and a playground. We have two units at the Falls complex, so if you have a group of 12 or fewer, this could be your location. This condo is located on Horseshoe Bend off Carol Road or on the 2.5-Mile-Marker by water. There are only three steps down from the parking lot into the unit.

This truly unique waterfront home is well suited for your family vacation. This home was updated in the spring of 2011. Enjoy 3,000 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, two baths, two full kitchens (one up and one down stairs), two king bedrooms both with flatscreen TVs, a queen bedroom and a bedroom with two twin beds. For the extra guests, pull out the two queen sofa sleepers.

Upper dining room features a marble-top table. Play foosball, checkers, chess or backgammon or just read a book in the sunroom. Upstairs, you find an entertainment center with a 31-inch flatscreen TV complete with DVD and a JVC surround sound system. Two large decks overlooking the lake, perfect for grilling out and a two well (10 feet by 22 feet and 12 feet by 30 feet) covered dock with a swim platform (8 feet by 34 feet) complete the picture. Enjoy lunch at the picnic table on the dock. All located in a nice cove just off the main channel at the 2-Mile-Marker. Plenty of parking and room for your boat trailer as well.

Grant's Landing is a home located in Osage Beach at the 21-Mile-Marker. Great cove location just off the main channel. Includes a two-well dock, plus a large deck overlooking the water, perfect for relaxing and barbequing. The master bedroom opens onto the deck and is complete with a bath featuring a jetted tub, his and her sinks, separate shower and a large walk-in closet. Second master suite also has own bath and walk-in closet. Home also features high-speed Internet access. Four-night minimum during summer season.

Hank's Haven is a four-bedroom waterfront home featuring two master duites, each with a king bed and private bath. A third bedroom features two extra-long twins that can be combined to form a king, and the fourth bedroom features twin bunk beds with a full bed on the bottom and a twin on the top. These two bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bathroom.

The kitchen, living and dining area are all located on the lower level, as is one of the master suites. There also is a half-bath and laundry on the lower level. You will also enjoy the large deck located off the lower level, small private decks for two of the upstairs bedrooms and a private, two-well covered dock with swim platform. Good place to fish, swim or just relax on a raft. Two golf courses, several restaurants and shopping options, including the Bagnell Dam Strip, are within 20 minutes of this home.

Harbor Heights Hideaway is located in Osage Beach across from the outlet mall and by water at the 17.5-Mile-Marker. You will enjoy a great main channel view from either of two decks overlooking the water. Features include two master bedrooms, each with a queen bed, semi-private bath and deck access, a third bedroom with two twin beds and a family room with a queen sleeper and futon.

Other features include a full kitchen, breakfast bar, wet bar and game room with a foosball table and a large deck with a gas grill. Located within 15 minutes of golf, restaurants, attractions (such as Miner Mikes indoor amusement park) and shopping including the 110-store outlet mall with a five-screen movie theater. Home also comes with a covered 12-foot by 28-foot dock with one slip and swim platform.

Rates vary by season and a minimum stay is required. Please see our website for more details.

Key Largo is located just past State Route KK in Osage Beach, by the water at the 28-Mile-Marker. This home features two master suites with king beds, each with a private bath, large showers and walk-in closets. Two guest rooms, one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds. The fifth bedroom is on the top floor and features two twin beds and three twin bunk beds. This bunk room also has an entertainment center with TV and game console.

The lower level features a game room with a pool table, card/bumper pool table, large wet bar with granite counter tops and access to the lower covered deck. The main level features a view of the water from anywhere in the living room, kitchen with granite counter tops, entertainment center with surround sound, a fax machine and Wi-Fi available. A two-car garage, two covered decks, private dock, large swim platform and two covered boat slips complete this home.

From June 9-August 11, 2012, this property is only available for weekly rentals, Saturday to Saturday; from Aug. 12-Dec. 31, 2012, there is a three-night minimum with rentals beginning on any day of the week.

Monarch Cove is located on Horseshoe Bend in Lake Ozark. This three-bedroom, two bath unit has been updated featuring a large master suite with a king bed, private bath and walk-in closet. The second and third bedrooms each feature queen beds and have exterior doors to the patios overlooking the water.

Located in the heart of Lake Ozark and by water at the 1-Mile-Marker. You will enjoy a view of the cove located just off the main channel. Features include two master suites each with a queen bed, private bath and walk-in closets. There are two guest bedrooms each with two twin beds.

There's a full kitchen, living and family room, flat screen TVs, gas grill, two screened decks, and the unit comes complete with a 14-foot by 36-foot covered slip. The family room features a wet bar, fooseball table and a large wrap-around couch for relaxing. Located within 20 minutes of golf (Seasons Ridge and Osage National), restaurants (JJ Twigs and the Blue Heron), attractions and shopping. Complex offers a pool (unit overlooks the pool) and an elevator to the unit.

Palmer Place is located near the Grand Glaize Bridge and by water at the 1-Mile-Marker of the Grand Glaize arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. Enjoy the view from the screened-in deck overlooking the water. Features include a master bedroom with a king bed and deck access, two guest bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and a fourth bedroom with two twin bunkbeds. There's a full kitchen, breakfast bar, bathrooms on all three levels, electric fireplace, flatscreen TV in the living room, high-speed Internet access and a wetbar on the lower level, plus a screened-in deck. Property also includes boat trailer parking, public boat launch and a private dock with two covered slips.