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Lake West

Ever since the Lake of the Ozarks was created in 1931, its
west side has been known as the “quiet side.” But, that’s
slowly changing. The Community Bridge, opened in 1998,
has made it easier to access the Highway 5 corridor. As a
result, more visitors are discovering the scenic west side.

Home to many unique places to relax
Highway 5 from Laurie leads to Sunrise Beach, Hurricane
Captain Ron’s; Home of the Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Deck and Greenview. Other west-side towns include Climax
Springs and Stover.
Versailles serves as the western gateway to the Lake. Its
historic Martin Hotel, once a stop on the 1846 stagecoach Lake of The Ozarks West
line, houses the fascinating 20-plus-room Morgan County Chamber Of Commerce
Museum—truly a must-see. Versailles’ nostalgic downtown Lake West Visitor Center
features unique shops, restaurants and the circa-1930 Royal 125 Oddo Dr, Sunrise Beach
Theatre. The Old Tyme Apple Festival, held in October, Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
attracts more than 30,000 visitors. Nearby are golfing, (573) 374-5500
dining, attractions and a cave that is the only completely lakewestchamber.com
handicap-accessible show cave in Missouri.

In Gravois Mills, the Lake Area’s oldest town, platted in 1884, Stover Chamber of
you’ll find antique shops, quaint restaurants and a scenic Commerce
trout hatchery that offers fishing.
P.O. Box 309
Stover, MO 65078
On Highway 5 on the north end of Laurie, is the Shrine of Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Patrick Church, home of the National Shrine of Mary, (573) 746-1011
Mother of the Church. This internationally recognized non- stovermissouri.com
denominational shrine is dedicated to mothers everywhere,
regardless of race, color or creed. Off Highway 5, on State Versailles Area
Rd O, is the original Old St. Patrick Church, Cemetery and Chamber of Commerce
Museum. Built in 1868, it has been lovingly restored and is
now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Versailles Visitor Center
109 North Monroe, Versailles
Laurie offers a wide array of lodging and dining choices to Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
suit your vacation needs. You will find very unique specialty 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
and antique shops, a multi-screen cinema, golf, nightlife and (573) 378-4401
live music, both on and off the water. versailleschamber.com

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