Sprawling around the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach is a popular resort destination in Missouri. It’s packed with family-friendly attractions that include miniature golf courses and go-kart tracks while providing a setting for endless water activities.
Things to do in Osage Beach
Osage Beach is an ideal base for exploring Lake of the Ozarks State Park, where you can go boating and swimming in the summer months. It was established in the 1930s with the help of the Civilian Conservation Corps, with many of the original halls and log structures preserved within the Highway 134 Historic District. For a lively social atmosphere, head to Party Cove, which has been described as the "oldest established permanent floating bacchanal in the country.”
If you’re travelling with kids, don’t miss a visit to Miner Mike’s, an indoor family fun centre featuring rides, games and simulators. You can challenge your family and friends to a game of air hockey, race them in a NASCAR competition or experience all the fun of the Maze play area. Once you’ve built up an appetite, refreshments and snacks are available at the Longbranch Saloon.
Keen golfers can book a round at the Bear Creek Valley Golf Club, which winds its way through 100 hectares of forested valleys and meadows along Little Bear Creek. For something more adrenaline-pumping, you can get behind the wheel at Gran Rally Go Karts, which features multiple turns and hairpin bends on its well-designed track.
Getting around Osage Beach
Osage Beach is just over 2.5 hours’ drive from St. Louis and St. Louis Lambert International Airport, which has flights to destinations across North America. Kansas City is just under three hours away. Having your own vehicle is the best way of getting to and around Osage Beach.