Stacy’s guidebook
Some of our favorite places at the Lake of the Ozarks
Use this key as a reference point to direct you to those things that will make your stay so memorable and special. We love these places and hope you find something in this list that you do, too.
Where garage sales, antiquing, and thrift stores collide. So well laid out it is easy to navigate this HUGE store. Look for the daily sales. Inventory is routinely marked down from 50% to 80% off. I could spend hours here. From antiques, to coffee makers, to baskets, to designer hand bags, to the best hats, ....the list goes on and on.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Market Consignment Sales
605 US-54Where garage sales, antiquing, and thrift stores collide. So well laid out it is easy to navigate this HUGE store. Look for the daily sales. Inventory is routinely marked down from 50% to 80% off. I could spend hours here. From antiques, to coffee makers, to baskets, to designer hand bags, to the best hats, ....the list goes on and on.
BEST breakfast in town! You cannot go wrong with breakfast or lunch at this place. AMAZING chef who features farm to table daily specials. Only about 10 minutes from Little Blue.
RJ's
275 US-54BEST breakfast in town! You cannot go wrong with breakfast or lunch at this place. AMAZING chef who features farm to table daily specials. Only about 10 minutes from Little Blue.
You can drive your boat right up to a private dock here and walk right up to a tour that you will never forget. Only about 10 minutes by boat from Little Blue, or a short 15 minute car ride. WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridal Cave
526 Bridal Cave RdYou can drive your boat right up to a private dock here and walk right up to a tour that you will never forget. Only about 10 minutes by boat from Little Blue, or a short 15 minute car ride. WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.
If you are with us on a weekend night and looking for something to do, check out their website and see who is in town. GORGEOUS venue for a concert on a summer night.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ozarks Amphitheater
2629 N Business Rte 5If you are with us on a weekend night and looking for something to do, check out their website and see who is in town. GORGEOUS venue for a concert on a summer night.
Bar none, the MOST beautiful state park in the country. ONLY about 10 minutes from Little Blue by car, you will see some of the most breathtaking views you will see any where. Pack a lunch and hike for hours. GORGEOUS PLACE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET.
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Ha Ha Tonka
1491 Missouri DBar none, the MOST beautiful state park in the country. ONLY about 10 minutes from Little Blue by car, you will see some of the most breathtaking views you will see any where. Pack a lunch and hike for hours. GORGEOUS PLACE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET.
Little Blue is so close to this little gem. If you want to be a hero, wake up early and bring back warm donuts to the rest of the house. A drive through makes donut gathering easy. Be careful, very addictive. Only about 10 minutes from your door.
Donut Palace
101-131 Hopkins CirLittle Blue is so close to this little gem. If you want to be a hero, wake up early and bring back warm donuts to the rest of the house. A drive through makes donut gathering easy. Be careful, very addictive. Only about 10 minutes from your door.
Cooking out! Don't miss our favorite place to buy everything we need to host the best cook out ever! Our favorite things here are the flat iron steaks and twice baked potatoes! Look for the smoke just off the square in Camdenton. Let your nose guide you.
The Butcher Shop
50 SE Illinois StCooking out! Don't miss our favorite place to buy everything we need to host the best cook out ever! Our favorite things here are the flat iron steaks and twice baked potatoes! Look for the smoke just off the square in Camdenton. Let your nose guide you.
Live music, great arcade, right on the water, lake front restaurant. All of the food here is great. Close to Little Blue and an easy boat ride. Tucked into a cove off of Linn Creek Cove! We love to take a boat ride for the BLT Pizza and the Chicken Alfredo Pizza.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fish and Company
268 Wego Fish LaneLive music, great arcade, right on the water, lake front restaurant. All of the food here is great. Close to Little Blue and an easy boat ride. Tucked into a cove off of Linn Creek Cove! We love to take a boat ride for the BLT Pizza and the Chicken Alfredo Pizza.
Floating restaurant fun! Perfect for the kids with an floating, inflatable wonderland. Lots of games for your fun, and live music. Daily specials also make this a great stop to grab a bite and a drink. Close to Little Blue. Only about 15 minute boat ride!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Larry's On the Lake
364 Galley RdFloating restaurant fun! Perfect for the kids with an floating, inflatable wonderland. Lots of games for your fun, and live music. Daily specials also make this a great stop to grab a bite and a drink. Close to Little Blue. Only about 15 minute boat ride!
Lake front fun with lots of eye candy to boot! Sand volleyball and a large sand beach make this a destination for lunch or dinner fun on the lake. We love the fish tacos here and to spend hours playing volleyball with a boat full of friends around sunset. A true lake destination, don't miss this place. About a 25 minute boat ride from Little Blue.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
82 Aloha LnLake front fun with lots of eye candy to boot! Sand volleyball and a large sand beach make this a destination for lunch or dinner fun on the lake. We love the fish tacos here and to spend hours playing volleyball with a boat full of friends around sunset. A true lake destination, don't miss this place. About a 25 minute boat ride from Little Blue.
SO. MUCH. FUN. Campy and straight out of a movie! You won't find another place like this anywhere. Swim up bar and pool. Dual water slides where you can slide to your heart's content for a bargain price. Get a huge platter of nachos and share with a crowd. This is our favorite lake destination. About a 40 minute boat ride from Little Blue. Spend the day here. You won't regret it.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Bottom Resort
123 Bear Bottom DrSO. MUCH. FUN. Campy and straight out of a movie! You won't find another place like this anywhere. Swim up bar and pool. Dual water slides where you can slide to your heart's content for a bargain price. Get a huge platter of nachos and share with a crowd. This is our favorite lake destination. About a 40 minute boat ride from Little Blue. Spend the day here. You won't regret it.
If you need to bribe the kids, or it is a rainy day and you need to find a place to go...this is it. Go carts, video games, ferris wheel, roller coaster, and bumper cars all inside. Conveniently right across from the outlet mall, you can drop off dad and the kids and mom can get her shopping fix here.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miner Mike's
4515 Osage Beach PkwyIf you need to bribe the kids, or it is a rainy day and you need to find a place to go...this is it. Go carts, video games, ferris wheel, roller coaster, and bumper cars all inside. Conveniently right across from the outlet mall, you can drop off dad and the kids and mom can get her shopping fix here.
Don't forget to buy your souvenirs here! Close to Little Blue and so much fun. To grab your memory of the LOZ stop here before going back home!
Ozarkland
30 Camden CtDon't forget to buy your souvenirs here! Close to Little Blue and so much fun. To grab your memory of the LOZ stop here before going back home!
Amish country fun! This little shop has everything from candles to books, to lanterns, to Amish bonnets! Step back in time and take it all in. Home made ice cream here on the porch on weekends. A restaurant in the back! Great area to visit. Fresh vegetables in road side stands and a little bakery in this community that you don't want to miss. MY. FAVORITE. PLACE. Only about a short 20 minute car ride from Little Blue.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lead Mine Country Store
176 State Rd YyAmish country fun! This little shop has everything from candles to books, to lanterns, to Amish bonnets! Step back in time and take it all in. Home made ice cream here on the porch on weekends. A restaurant in the back! Great area to visit. Fresh vegetables in road side stands and a little bakery in this community that you don't want to miss. MY. FAVORITE. PLACE. Only about a short 20 minute car ride from Little Blue.
Closest lake restaurant to Little Blue! Only about 10 minutes to your door by boat. Great outdoor seating lake side. Easy and convenient.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nautifish Rum Bar
1022 Nautica RdClosest lake restaurant to Little Blue! Only about 10 minutes to your door by boat. Great outdoor seating lake side. Easy and convenient.
You may have to stand in line, but it is worth it. Everything is amazing. We love the breakfast quesadillas, rueben, and the monte cristo! Most popular breakfast and lunch spot in Osage Beach!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pancake House
5980 Osage Beach PkwyYou may have to stand in line, but it is worth it. Everything is amazing. We love the breakfast quesadillas, rueben, and the monte cristo! Most popular breakfast and lunch spot in Osage Beach!
If you are looking for an upscale brunch, this would be your spot! Mimosas and a lobster bisque will find you here. Wood fired chicken, and delicious pastries are some of their specialties.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On the Rise Restaurant
5439 Osage Beach PkwyIf you are looking for an upscale brunch, this would be your spot! Mimosas and a lobster bisque will find you here. Wood fired chicken, and delicious pastries are some of their specialties.
The best shopping experience anywhere. I typically skip the outlet mall because everything you are looking for is found here for better prices. Ross is next door. Be warned.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marshalls & HomeGoods
3942 Jr Prewitt PkwyThe best shopping experience anywhere. I typically skip the outlet mall because everything you are looking for is found here for better prices. Ross is next door. Be warned.
Straight from Amish country you will find the most fresh and locally sourced produce around. Start your weekend here for the best fruits and veggies you can find in season.
Farris Fruit & Vegetable Market
1715 MO-5Straight from Amish country you will find the most fresh and locally sourced produce around. Start your weekend here for the best fruits and veggies you can find in season.
If you are looking for a dinner experience for a special occasion, try this place! AMAZING VIEWS and superb menu will not disappoint. Call for reservations and ask for a seat with a view. Get there at sunset!
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baxter's Lakeside Grille
2124 Bagnell Dam BlvdIf you are looking for a dinner experience for a special occasion, try this place! AMAZING VIEWS and superb menu will not disappoint. Call for reservations and ask for a seat with a view. Get there at sunset!
Barefoot Beach Spa
Missouri 5If you need a massage try this place. Ask for Leea Betta!
Local pizzeria that is seated in an old building on the square in Camdenton. Local favorite!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pepperoni Bill's Pizzeria
35 Camden CtLocal pizzeria that is seated in an old building on the square in Camdenton. Local favorite!
Close to Little Blue and a favorite stop among our guests on a warm summer night. From a local creamery, the ice cream does not get any fresher!
Scoops Ice Cream
86 US-54Close to Little Blue and a favorite stop among our guests on a warm summer night. From a local creamery, the ice cream does not get any fresher!
Only about 5 minutes from your door. If you need worms for fishing, or milk for breakfast, or gas for your car, stop here. Everything you need you can find up the hill at this convenient quick stop! We love everyone in this place.
Quiet Side Quick Shop
601 State Road AaOnly about 5 minutes from your door. If you need worms for fishing, or milk for breakfast, or gas for your car, stop here. Everything you need you can find up the hill at this convenient quick stop! We love everyone in this place.
During the winter months the ice skating here is off the chain. If you are looking for a romantic dinner you must try the Trophy Room Restaurant! Situated in one of the Lake's premier golf courses, you will find this setting to be immaculate and inviting. Only about 10 minutes from your door this public course is impressive.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf Club, & Spa
678 Old Kinderhook DrDuring the winter months the ice skating here is off the chain. If you are looking for a romantic dinner you must try the Trophy Room Restaurant! Situated in one of the Lake's premier golf courses, you will find this setting to be immaculate and inviting. Only about 10 minutes from your door this public course is impressive.
This is Amish Country. Only about a 20 minute drive through the countryside to escape to another place and time. We love the bakery, then the grocery store (where they have the MOST amazing deli and make sandwiches there with the freshest tomatoes in the summer you have ever eaten), and several road side veggie stands for you to load up on during the season.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lead Mine Country Store
176 State Rd YyThis is Amish Country. Only about a 20 minute drive through the countryside to escape to another place and time. We love the bakery, then the grocery store (where they have the MOST amazing deli and make sandwiches there with the freshest tomatoes in the summer you have ever eaten), and several road side veggie stands for you to load up on during the season.
Right in Camdenton, this place is great for and easy and delicious dinner or lunch in town. Live music on the weekends and a fabulous and diverse menu. Fun place to eat and so close to the cabin.
The Fish & Co. Out of Water
1165 N Business Rte 5Right in Camdenton, this place is great for and easy and delicious dinner or lunch in town. Live music on the weekends and a fabulous and diverse menu. Fun place to eat and so close to the cabin.
If you are having a summer time craving for home made ice cream made from the cream from a local dairy, then make the trip into town to try this place! You won't regret it.
Scoops Ice Cream
86 US-54If you are having a summer time craving for home made ice cream made from the cream from a local dairy, then make the trip into town to try this place! You won't regret it.
Ice Cream in town! DQ always hits the spot! Close to you, and worth the drive.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
619 MO-5Ice Cream in town! DQ always hits the spot! Close to you, and worth the drive.
If you need something to do on a rainy day, or of an evening...this is a great stop for the kids to blow off some steam! In Osage Beach.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jetz Trampoline Park
1075 Passover RdIf you need something to do on a rainy day, or of an evening...this is a great stop for the kids to blow off some steam! In Osage Beach.
We love eating next to the water, and Cajun...REALLY GOOD Cajun food. If that sounds like it might hit the spot, you can visit this place by boat or car!
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shorty Pants Lounge
1680 Autumn LnWe love eating next to the water, and Cajun...REALLY GOOD Cajun food. If that sounds like it might hit the spot, you can visit this place by boat or car!
BRAND NEW...lake side pool and neat restaurant right on the water's edge. Amazing views and super cool experience.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
494 Tan Tara EstateBRAND NEW...lake side pool and neat restaurant right on the water's edge. Amazing views and super cool experience.
Dinner next to a lake side pool what you are looking for? This is a lake tradition and super fun dining experience. Healthy menu options and wonderful frozen drinks. This is what the lake is all about. Check it out.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dog Days Bar and Grill
1232 Jeffries RdDinner next to a lake side pool what you are looking for? This is a lake tradition and super fun dining experience. Healthy menu options and wonderful frozen drinks. This is what the lake is all about. Check it out.
GORGEOUS winery situated in the hills, and close to the lake. For a quiet and beautiful experience check out this place. The menu has been developed to pair the best wines with the right foods. Experts at the wine game, Seven Springs is something you should see if wine is your thing.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seven Springs Winery
846 Winery Hills EstateGORGEOUS winery situated in the hills, and close to the lake. For a quiet and beautiful experience check out this place. The menu has been developed to pair the best wines with the right foods. Experts at the wine game, Seven Springs is something you should see if wine is your thing.
Wine and some of the BIGGEST LAKE VIEWS you will ever see. Perched high atop a bluff, the wine is local and the views are out of this world. Great outdoor seating above where the Eagles soar. We love this place as a romantic place to watch the sunset and unwind. This place makes you grateful to be alive!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shawnee Bluff Winery
2430 Bagnell Dam BlvdWine and some of the BIGGEST LAKE VIEWS you will ever see. Perched high atop a bluff, the wine is local and the views are out of this world. Great outdoor seating above where the Eagles soar. We love this place as a romantic place to watch the sunset and unwind. This place makes you grateful to be alive!
Shawnee Bluff Winery
2430 Bagnell Dam BlvdA Pinch of Happiness Spice Shop
54 E US HWY 54This is the restaurant that the locals want to keep to themselves. Without question some of the best meals our family has shared come from this place! Voted Best of the Lake consistently for a reason!!
The Tavern at Trails End
This is the restaurant that the locals want to keep to themselves. Without question some of the best meals our family has shared come from this place! Voted Best of the Lake consistently for a reason!!
GOLF
We have some of the most beautiful and scenic golf courses within minutes of Little Blue.
This course is a wide open and course. It is unique because it has six par 3s, six par 4s, and six par 5s. It is one of your most affordable options at the Lake and is very close to Little Blue. Only about 10 minutes. A very walkable course if you don't want to ride.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Valley Golf Club
367 CC Blair DrThis course is a wide open and course. It is unique because it has six par 3s, six par 4s, and six par 5s. It is one of your most affordable options at the Lake and is very close to Little Blue. Only about 10 minutes. A very walkable course if you don't want to ride.
A great layout that is memorable due to the beauty of this course. Has views of the Lake and is picturesque. This course is more of an elite course and very well groomed, incorporating the lake a little more than most courses. Only about 10 minutes from Little Blue.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf Club, & Spa
678 Old Kinderhook DrA great layout that is memorable due to the beauty of this course. Has views of the Lake and is picturesque. This course is more of an elite course and very well groomed, incorporating the lake a little more than most courses. Only about 10 minutes from Little Blue.
This course has several different elevations and is a very affordable option. Kind of a mix between Lake Valley and Old Kinderhook. Beautiful look at the country aspects of this area.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Golf Club at Deer Chase
770 Lowell Williams RdThis course has several different elevations and is a very affordable option. Kind of a mix between Lake Valley and Old Kinderhook. Beautiful look at the country aspects of this area.
The Oaks is carved out of the hills of the Lake region. It is challenging with some of the prettiest views at the lake.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Oaks Golf Course at Tan-Tar-A Resort
1524 State Hwy KKThe Oaks is carved out of the hills of the Lake region. It is challenging with some of the prettiest views at the lake.
A nine whole hidden gem at that winds in and out of the estates of TanTara. Immaculately groomed and usually a fast pace of play. (Jeff's favorite course).
Hidden Lakes Golf Course
494 Tan Tara EstateA nine whole hidden gem at that winds in and out of the estates of TanTara. Immaculately groomed and usually a fast pace of play. (Jeff's favorite course).
Great for kinds in a rainy day!
If you need a day or evening off the water, and one that will allow the kiddos to wear themselves out..this is a great stop!
Jetz Trampoline Park
1075 Passover RdFood scene
Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
4717 Osage Beach PkwyBest BBQ at the lake, and our favorite of anywhere you can find it! In Camdenton so this is a perfect spot to visit once you check in and need a quick dinner! My favorite is the smoked Turkey and the potato salad!
Smokin Jones
1175 N Business Rte 5Best BBQ at the lake, and our favorite of anywhere you can find it! In Camdenton so this is a perfect spot to visit once you check in and need a quick dinner! My favorite is the smoked Turkey and the potato salad!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Great location by land and lake
15 minutes to town.