The Lake of the Ozarks has become the premier family vacation place in the Midwest! You won't find another lake in the world with more than 1150 miles of meandering shoreline surrounded by scenic hills. In addition, the lake's uniqueness is that the family resorts are located truly at the water's edge. After comparing lakes we are sure you will see that when you are at the Lake of the Ozarks you are ON the lake, not 300 feet from it.