Top 8 Hidden Gems Things to do in Lake of the Ozarks, Lake of the Ozarks

Imposing architecture and breathtaking scenery combine to make Ha Ha Tonka State Park one of Missouri’s most treasured spots. Located on the Lake of the Ozarks, the park features the stone ruins of a turn-of-the-20th-century castle built by a prominent Kansas City businessman high atop a bluff. More than 15 miles of trails traverse the park, leading visitors to sinkholes, natural bridges, caves and down to the lake.

Ozark Distillery is a small family owned and operated craft distillery offering hand crafted spirits. We produce Corn Whiskey Moonshine, Bourbon Whiskey, Premium Vodka, Apple Pie Moonshine, Blackberry Moonshine, Vanilla Bean Moonshine and Butterscotch Moonshine. We offer tastings Tuesday thru Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Tours on Saturdays. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Tour fee is $10 per person for anyone over 12 yrs old. Kids under 12 are free. Ozark Brewery is our newest addition. Craft brewed beers on tap including our bourbon barrel stout. Several varieties of craft brew to sample. We also offer Pizza and cocktails.

Specialty retail store offering over 150 Wisconsin cheeses and over 100 locally Made in the Ozarks/Missouri Made Products. Sample virtually all of it in our store. Cheese and wine samples daily. A unique shopping experience you will truly enjoy. Souvenirs and fun, unique gifts for everyone in the family or friends. Gift baskets and gift boxes for every holiday and occasion. Try some Goose Poop or Float Trip pickles or maybe some Redneck Nutz, then relax at our inside tables or on our deck with your wine, moonshine, craft beers or N/A with your cheese or other snack. Take your picture with the World's Largest Mouse - 16 foot Harmy!

Stark Caverns is located near Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Just 6 1/2 miles east of Bagnell Dam off Hwy 54. The cave contains an underground lake, ancient bear beds, Moonshiner's Dam, Native American artifacts, a wishing well and a wide variety of cave formations including Helectites, Helegmites, Stromatolites, Stalactites, Stalagmites, unsurpassed Spongework and Cave Coral. We offer our standard cave tour as well as a black light tour which takes place several days a week at the end of the day. Check the web site for details. We have a great gift shop, education/event space and mining sluice. From May - August, tours are hourly or more frequent. From September - April, tours are at 10, 12, 2 and 4.

Rated as one of the most scenic caverns in America, Bridal Cave has more formations per square foot than any other known cave or cavern in the United States. Park facilities include visitors center, cave tours, gift shop, rock shop, boat dock(on Lake of the Ozarks), nature trails, gemstone mining and observation tower. Open Year Round.

Seven Springs Winery and Vineyards sits atop 160 acres of rolling Missouri foothills between Camdenton and Osage Beach. Our winery serves Missouri wines, sangrias, and a few micro-brews for those with an alternative pallet. We offer wine tastings and a light menu consisting of soups, sandwiches, cheese trays, and bread with various dipping oils. We also have the ability to host events both small and large, from weddings, reunions, and conferences.