From fresh, melty pizza to delicious crafted drinks to tasty coastal cuisine, these are the best spots to check out in KC and St. Louis.

Lake Of The Ozarks

Backwater Jacks
Backwater Jack’s brings the Florida Vibes to the Ozarks, featuring coastal cuisine with a Midwest flair! Backwater Jacks also features live music or DJ’s nearly every night of the summer, schedule found on their website.
Boat bar and restaurant, vacation rentals, pools, swim up bar, and live music

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4341 Beach Dr, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Dock Knockers
Dock vibes right on the lake featuring good ol’ American grub and frozen drinks! Dockknockers also features “The Lake’s Legendary Crab Legs”!
Boat parking, dock vibes, frozen drinks, and live music

245 Wheel House Ct., Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Pappos Pizza
The actual best pizza in the Ozarks! Crafted with care, the pizza is fresh and delicious and a real treat after a long day on the lake!
Fresh, hot pizza, friendly staff, college bar vibe, family friendly, and indoor seating with AC

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4705 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse and BBQ
Voted #1 in BBQ at the Lake 13 years running, this joint has the best grub for families and recovering parties alike! If BBQ isn’t your vice, they also have plenty of classic American cuisine featuring burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and seafood.
Great service, big TV’s for game watching, and indoor seating with AC

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4717 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Baristago Coffee House
BaristaGO Coffee Co began as a Coffee Truck, and now includes a fun Coffee House in Osage Beach, MO!

1375 State Hwy KK, Osage Beach, MO 65065

KCMO

Harry’s Bar and Tables
Harry’s has been in the heart of Westport nearly forever. Inside is quaint and comfortable during the day and a real party at night! The patio is spacious and comfortable and provides Kansas City some of the best vibes on any given night!
Patio seating, high energy evenings, laid back lunches, and fantastic food

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501 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111

Kelly’s Westport Inn
They say it best themselves, “Every city has a place where the elite gather for witty conversation over trendy cocktails. In Kansas City, that place is definitely NOT Kelly’s” Originally an inn in the heart of Kansas City, Kelly’s has seen everything from pioneer wagon trails to 2 KC Chiefs Super Bowl wins! Kelly’s exudes history and is the best dive bar in town. Joe’s Deli is attached if you get munchie, make sure you go upstairs with your snacks to watch the city life as you enjoy Kelly’s patio views!
Patio, multi level, and deli food

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500 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111

Record Bar
Great venue for good drinks and live music!!
Live music and cool venue

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1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

HiDive Lounge
This Dive Bar is homey and comfy! Everything on the limited menu is AMAZING, but they have a meatloaf to put your momma’s to shame. Make sure you tell Amber hi from Timeless while you’re there!
Large 420 friendly patio, TV’s for sports, small kitchen with excellent food
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1411 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Johns Big Deck
It’s not the size of the deck that matters, but John’s definitely has the biggest and best in Kansas City! With a bar on every floor, John’s multi-level bar and restaraunt offers something for everyone on each floor! Here for the game? Belly up downstairs! Wanna dance and party? Second! Looking for roof top patio views of the city? The 3 floor and open rooftop patio is where you want to be!
Monthly food specials, friendly staff, and lots of space

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928 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64105

Brickhouse
In the heart of Martini Corner, this dive bar offers live music most nights, DJ’s, a large patio and a friendly neighborhood vibe! With their happy hour covering food, drinks and bombs, there really is something for everyone here!
Large 420 friendly patio, TV’s, music, and great happy hour

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400 E 31 St, Kansas City, MO 64108

STL

Crowe’s Nest
Dive bar, rock feel, and heavy metal bunch (Sunday’s)

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7336 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143

Gramophone
Music and DJ and great food (sandwiches)

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4243 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Platypus
Live music and food menu

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4501 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Grace Meat + 3
Food truck and fried Chicken

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4270 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Bailey’s Range
Shakes (for adults) and fancy burgers
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920 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63101
4175 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110

Pie Guy
Neapolitan pizza place
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4189 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Peacemaker Lobster and Crab Co
Flown-in-fresh seafood

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1831 Sidney St, St. Louis, MO 63104

Blues City Deli
Staple Deli in STL

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2438 McNair Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104

Salt + Smoke
STL BBQ

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501 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102
5625 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109
6525 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130
501 S Main St, St Charles, MO 63301

Adriana’s on the Hill
Italian and Fancy

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5101 Shaw Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Anthonino’s
Italian and Fancy

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2225 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Zia’s
Italian and Casual

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5256 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Make the most out of your time in Missouri at these essential local spots.

Lake Of The Ozarks

Lake of the Ozarks Shootout
This two-day powerboat racing event takes place on August 26th and 27th, 2023 at Captain Ron’s Bar and Grill in Lake of the Ozarks

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Lake Ozarks State Park
Lake of the Ozarks State Park is a Missouri state park on the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks and is the largest state park in the state.
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KCMO

Chiefs Football
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Comets Indoor Soccer
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Royals Baseball
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BLVD Brewery
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Lifted Spirits Distillery
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Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
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Powell Gardens
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STL

Powell Gardens
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St. Louis Zoo
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St. Louis Art Museum
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City Foundry
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City Museum
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Cardinals Baseball
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Ballpark Village
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St. Louis City Soccer Park
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Union Station
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Soulard Market
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Science Center
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Delmar Loop
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Looking to explore outdoors? These are our favorite outdoor locations in Missouri to make memories at!

Lake Of The Ozarks

The Spring Trail at Ha Ha Tonka
This is a great trail to hike for spring wildflowers. Pawpaw trees can be seen along the first section of trail and grow alongside the boardwalk just before the spring.
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The Devils Kitchen at Ha Ha Tonka
Devil’s Kitchen Trail is a natural surface loop trail that takes hikers through managed dry chert woodland and glade communities before entering the Devil’s Kitchen Sinkhole.
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Trail Of The Four Winds
The longest trail in the park, Trail of Four Winds travels through almost every type of natural community in Lake of the Ozarks State Park.
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Niangua River
Enjoy camping and a leisurely float down the beautiful Niangua River. Thrill to white water excitement. Rapids are fun and exciting for beginners and experienced paddlers.
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KCMO

Rosedale Park Disc Golf Course Down Under
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Stocksdale Disc Golf Course and Hiking Trails
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Watkins Mill National Park
more info Warren Township, MO 65020

The Scout at Pennvalley Park
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English Landing Park
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STL

Gateway Arch National Park more info

Forest Park
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Citygarden Sculpture Park
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Powder Valley Conservation
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Castlewood Park
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Laumeier Sculpture Park
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Busch Wildlife Conservation
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Missouri Botanical Gardens
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Tower Grove Park
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We’ve rounded up all of our favorite places to shop around the city.

KCMO

WYCO Vintage
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3535 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111

DVA Percent

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4035 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111

Reset KC

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8 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111

Virgil’s Plant Shop
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2763 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Donna’s Dress Shop

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1410 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111

STL

DNA (Dictate. Never Accept)

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1311 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

Vintage Vinyl

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6610 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130

Civil Alchemy

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8154 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, MO 63119

Emporium Smoke Shop

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6254 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130

Sole Survivor

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7358 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143

Sanctioned

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3725 Foundry Way Suite 125, St. Louis, MO 63110
1650 Beale St #150, St Charles, MO 63303

Provisions
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228 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108

Arch Apparel

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1410 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Enjoy live music at all the best venues and spots around town.

Lake Of The Ozarks

The Regalia
The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center is always one of the best locations for concert tours in Lake Ozark.
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250 Racquet Club Dr, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Shady Gators
Lake of the Ozarks best waterfront bar and restaurant is Shady Gators. Live music on the water, great food, cold drinks, tons of boat slips. Vacation house and condo rentals near Shady Gators too!

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132 Sweet William Rd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Frank And Louie’s
White sand beach, Volley ball court, Washer toss, Arcade, Ice cream/snack shop, Tiki bar, Full service campground, Boat parking.

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1028 Deer Valley Rd, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

Shawnee Bluff Winery
At Shawnee Bluff Winery, we pair Wine with our sweeping views of the Lake of the Ozarks. The Winery at Shawnee Bluff is the perfect spot for enjoying lake life with your family and friends. We offer a brick oven pizza, and wine tastings by the glass or bottle.

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2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049