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-- JUNE 30, 2011 --

 

Boredom Doesn't Stand a Chance This Summer at Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks...   

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Good times are catching at the  

Lake of the Ozarks.

Wage a war against your child's boredom this summer and attack the doldrums with an exciting trip to Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks. With arcades, waterparks and mini golf in the Lake's family-fun arsenal, the forces of dullness don't stand a chance. And when you experience all the fun waiting at this family-oriented destination, you'll declare victory over the summer blues.

 

Summer brings the heat, but that doesn't mean you have to wave the white flag. When temperatures rise, head for the Lake area's two waterparks. When you arrive, don't waste any time - hop on a waterslide, splash down and cool off with the whole family.

 

Girl at Big Surf

Big Surf Waterpark in Linn Creek is sure to please kids of all ages (and parents too)!

Big Surf Waterpark, an outdoor waterpark in Linn Creek, showcases Zambezi Falls (a four-story waterslide), the Space Bowl (a slide into a 30-ft. bowl), The Rapids (a white-water slide), Challenge Flumes, Lazy River, Wave Pool and Splash Island (for kids 6 and under). Big Surf is open every day beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information about Big Surf, call 573-346-6111.  

 

If you've had too much sun, dive indoors and try Tan-Tar-A Resort's Timber Falls Water Park in Osage Beach. Timber Falls showcases the Ozark Wilderness Treehouse, complete with water blasters and a six-foot wide wooden bucket that spills out over 600 gallons of water. But that's not all: the park has over 600 feet of waterslides and a Lazy River. Timber Falls is open at Tan-Tar-A Resort year around, but hours vary. For park hours and ticket information, call 573-302-5024.

Timber Falls Indoor Water Park at Tan-Tar-A Resort

Timber Falls, Tan-Tar-A Resort's indoor water park, creates a big splash.

Once everyone has sufficiently pruned in the pool, dry off and race to play at one of the many family entertainment centers in the Lake area.

 

Orion Science CenterCruise over to the Orion Science Center and Dino Space Adventure in Camdenton for an eclectic mix of an interactive science center and an outdoor fun park. Kids and parents can pick up hands-on knowledge in the Science Center, and then take what they've learned to the outdoor fun park where they can launch balls from trebuchets, ride zip lines and pretend that technology can prevail in the land of the dinosaurs. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 573-346-5516 or toll-free 866-938-6746 for more information.

 

Miner Mike's Front EntranceAfter you and your family have saved the world from the dinosaurs, make your way to Osage Beach and Miner Mike's Indoor Family Fun Center for 35,000-square feet of fun-for-all amusement games. Miner Mike's features fantastic food in Buster's Longbranch Saloon and thrilling rides - including the Gold Miner Bumper Cars, the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and the Runaway Mine Train Roller Coaster. For more details about Miner Mike's, call toll-free at 800-317-2126.

Miniature Golf

Hit a hole-in-one at one of several mini golf courses at the Lake.

 

If the kids like mini golf, then the Putt 'n Stuff Family Fun Center in Osage Beach or Sugar Creek Mini Golf in Lake Ozark are both like hitting a course of holes-in-one. Putt 'n Stuff sports two 18-hole mini golf courses (Thunder Ridge and Raging River), bumper cars and Go-Karts. To find out more about Putt 'n Stuff's features, call 573-348-2127. Sugar Creek has a pair of 18-hole mini golf courses set in a picturesque woodland park, complete with natural creeks, waterwheels, mills and waterfalls. Call Sugar Creek Mini Golf at 573-365-2226 for more details.

 

Spriggs at Ha Ha Tonka

The castle ruins at Ha Ha Tonka are a favorite with younger audiences.

Don't forget to take the kids to the Lake's popular state parks - Ha Ha Tonka State Park and Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Both are fun, free-admission options for the budget conscious. Families can hike, swim, fish or enjoy one of the parks' interpretive programs. The interpretive programs present a great opportunity to teach kids (and adults) about everything from astronomy to wildlife. Parents love the fact that children won't even realize the programs are educational, because they're having so much fun.

 

There's an additional bounty of adventure for kids to experience at the Lake, but we can't list everything here and your crew can't possibly fit it all into one day. There's plenty of on-the-water and in-the-water fun, cave tours, bike trails, horseback riding and much more. It's all family-friendly ... and budget-friendly too!

Point Randall Pool

Many Lake lodging facilities have refreshing swimming pools to help the kids beat the heat.

 

In order to win the battle against boredom this summer, plan to stay awhile - book your lodging at a local resort, hotel, motel, condominium, bed and breakfast, RV park or campground. Most offer great options and money-saving prices to families looking for places that have activities for kids. Some of the full-service and family-owned resort properties can be one-stop entertainment centers with pools, arcades, playgrounds, waterparks, kids clubs, mini golf, boat rentals and more. So be sure to check out a full list of these outstanding properties, along with some great lodging deals on FunLake.com or call the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau at 800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253) for more details.

 

Note to Media: Summer is the season of exciting travel stories at the Lake of the Ozarks!  For more information, media assistance or high-resolution photos, please call The Beenders-Walker Group toll-free at 800-544-8474 or email Marjorie, Gene, Kyle or Jo .


Summer Fun Continues...

Summer is loaded with fairs, festivals and events at the Lake of the Ozarks! For more information about lodging, dining, shopping, events and attractions throughout the Lake area, contact the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau at (800) FUN-LAKE (386-5253) or visit www.FunLake.com.

 

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS

JULY 8, AUG. 12 & SEPT. 9

This "cruising" series on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark began on May 13 and continues through the summer on the second Friday of each month. Hot Summer Nights will feature all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visitors attending the event will enjoy contests, giveaways, helicopter rides, entertainment and much more. For more information about Hot Summer Nights, call 573-964-1008 or visit CruiseHotSummerNights.com 

 

AQUAPALOOZA

JULY 16

MarineMax and Sea Ray Boats invite the entire family to the Lake's largest family-fun boating event. AquaPalooza kicks off at the popular Dog Days Bar & Grill in Osage Beach and features live music, boats and plenty of great giveaways and prizes. For more information, visit AquaPalooza.com.

  

19th ANNUAL LAURIE HILLBILLY BBQ COOK-OFF

AUG. 5-6
Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, this fun event offers over $7,000 in prize money and bragging rights for the best BBQ around.  A dance, beer garden, prizes, raffles and an ever-popular kids' BBQ contest are on the Cook-Off schedule. Take in some of the great aromas and taste some of the delicious BBQ at the Fairgrounds in Laurie. For more information on the Hillbilly BBQ Cook-off, contact Susann Huff at 573-374-8776 or visit the City of Laurie on the web at CityOfLaurie.com or email at [email protected].

  

23rd ANNUAL LAKE OF THE OZARKS SHOOTOUT

AUG. 22-28

Named one of the nation's eight must-see boating events by Powerboat magazine, the Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat competition in the U.S., as more than 100 boats individually race to be named the Lake's fastest boat. This will be the fourth year Captain Ron's Bar and Grill (a restaurant, bar and marina in Sunrise Beach) will host the event. For more information, call 573-374-5852 or visit LakeOfTheOzarksShootout.org.

 

For more information about these and other Lake-area summertime events or for more info about local accommodations and lodging facilities, please call the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau at 800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253) or visit www.FunLake.com.

 

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Attention Media: Come See Us! At Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks, we love to host journalists.  Let us know when you'd like to come and we will customize an itinerary just for you and take care of all your on-site hospitality arrangements. Just email Marjorie Beenders or Jo Duncan, or call toll-free at 800-544-8474 and we'll get to work for you!

 

 


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LAKE OF THE OZARKS TRI-COUNTY LODGING ASSOCIATION & CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU

Phone: 800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253) Fax: 573-348-4292 

P.O. Box 1498  Osage Beach, MO 65065

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