Christian district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Ozark

Ozark is a town in Christian district, Missouri, United States, home to about 19,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 11 parks and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Elk Valley (8 km), Lake Springfield Park (14 km) and Riverbluff Cave (18 km).

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Ozark, Missouri
Ozark, Christian district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ozark at a glance

Location
Christian district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 19,120
Coordinates
37.0209° N, 93.2060° W
Places within 50 km
84 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Ozark

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ozark

127 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ozark. The closest is Elk Valley (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ozark

29 museums within 100 km of Ozark. The closest is Ray House (24 km); the best-known is Wonders of Wildlife (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ozark

25 parks within 100 km of Ozark. The closest is Kirkwood Park (22 km); the best-known is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ozark

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ozark. The closest is Lake Springfield Park (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Ozark

16 caves within 100 km of Ozark. The closest is Smallin Cave (5 km); the best-known is Riverbluff Cave (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ozark

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ozark. The closest is Gibson's Mill Site (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ozark

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ozark
  2. 8 km Elk Valley · viewpoint, Christian
  3. 17 km Silver Lake · lake, Stone
  4. 22 km Riverbluff Cave · cave, Greene
  5. 11 km Wonders of Wildlife · museum, Greene
  6. 10 km Lake Springfield Park · lake, Greene
  7. 14 km Back to Ozark

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How to reach Ozark

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ozark by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints26127Elk Valley (8 km)
    Museums829Ray House (24 km)
    Parks1125Kirkwood Park (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs916Lake Springfield Park (14 km)
    Caves816Smallin Cave (5 km)
    Forts & heritage514Gibson's Mill Site (26 km)
    Churches511Immanuel Lutheran Church (20 km)
    Other attractions810Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Dickerson Park Zoo (34 km)
    Beaches & coast16Grant Beach Park (30 km)
    Waterfalls24The Cascades at Mission (24 km)
    Temples03Grand Exposition Coaster (51 km)
    Treks01Table Rock Lakeshore Trail (62 km)

    Ozark: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ozark?

    Elk Valley (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lake Springfield Park (lake, about 14 km), Riverbluff Cave (cave, about 18 km), Silver Lake (lake, about 24 km), Wonders of Wildlife (museum, about 24 km), Springfield Art Museum (museum, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ozark?

    84 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 11 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ozark?

    Elk Valley, about 8 km by road; Flyover Hollow (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ozark?

    Ray House, about 24 km by road; Wonders of Wildlife (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ozark?

    Kirkwood Park, about 22 km by road; Nathanael Greene Park (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ozark?

    Start in Ozark, visit Elk Valley, then Silver Lake, then Riverbluff Cave, then Wonders of Wildlife, then Lake Springfield Park, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ozark?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Ozark

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ozark’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ozark on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.