Lake towns are often an underrated destination to spend a day surrounded by friends and family while soaking up the sun and enjoying both leisurely and adventurous activities, from lounging along the shores or fishing in the quiet of the surrounding nature to hopping into a boat for a ride along the water or showing off your skills wakeboarding.
FinanceBuzz searched around the country for some truly stunning locales near the water, compiling a list of the "most popular" lake town in each state. According to the site, the top choice for Missouri is the outdoor lover's dream of Lake Ozark.
Here's what the site had to say about the best lake town in the state:
"A noted premier lake resort, Lake Ozark is a popular boating, fishing, and swimming destination. Take a canoe out for more of a challenging experience, spend the day in a houseboat, or go horseback riding. With 1,100 miles of shoreline, there's plenty of opportunity to see wildlife, explore the beach for treasures, and even sip wine at one of the waterfront wineries."
Check out the full list of the most popular lake towns around the country at financebuzz.com. You can also see our previous coverage to see which Missouri spots were named among the best places to live in America.