Lake of the Ozarks means Summer Fun Vacationing

Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. - Fun, the Fourth of July and the Lake of the Ozarks go together like firecrackers, sparklers and Old Glory. With a number of celebratory activities available and a whole host of events scheduled for the three-day holiday weekend, there is no better place than the Lake to join the revolutionary revelry and express your inner patriot.

Golfing, boating, restaurants, nightclubs, festive carnivals and the area's many awe-inspiring fireworks displays are only a few of the entertainment options to enjoy at the Lake during Independence Day weekend, so make plans to secure your lodging early at a local resort, hotel, motel, condominum, bed and breakfast, RV Park or campground. Be sure to check out a list of these outstanding properties on funlake.com or call 1-800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253). Fourth of July weekend festivities get started on July 2 with the city of Eldon's "Independence Day Celebration" at the Eldon Air Park. The celebration packs carnival rides and games, a run/walk race, karaoke and a live musical performance by the Palen/Hill Band (a pop and country act) into one star-spangled Saturday. The fireworks show at twilight is the high point of the evening with a brilliant show synchronized to patriotic music. The carnival merriment continues on the Fourth in Versailles with the city's "Fourth of July Spectacular" at the Versailles Fairgrounds. The fireworks display kicks off at sundown and carnival rides, games and live music are all a part of the all-day Spectacular.

If you're looking to get your fill of "oohs" and "ahhs" on the Fourth, look no further than to two of the Lake's premier resorts. The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark and Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach both have magnificent exhibitions that are well known around the Lake for leaving spectators enchanted annually. Both big shows are set to begin around dusk on the Fourth of July. To crank up your family's pyrotechnic enjoyment a few more notches, book a "Fireworks Cruise" from Celebration Cruises or Tropic Island Cruises. Both boat lines offer a Lake cruise on the most comfortable and luxurious yachts in the area and allow passengers a wonderful on-the-water view of a fantastic fireworks show. Reservations for Celebration Cruises can be made two weeks prior to the Fourth at 573-480-3212. Bookings with Tropic Island are being accepted now at 573-348-0083.

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Lake of the Ozarks means Summer Fun Vacationing
Lake of the Ozarks means Summer Fun Vacationing

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