Point Lookout blends collegiate energy with Ozark tranquility, set on a bluff above Lake Taneycomo and anchored by College of the Ozarks, the nationally known “Hard Work U.” Residents enjoy amenities most towns only visit: farm-to-table dining and a boutique lodge at The Keeter Center, exhibits spanning Ozarks history at the Ralph Foster Museum, and student-crafted goods from working venues like Edwards Mill and the Fruitcake & Jelly Kitchen. Weekends often revolve around scenic drives, campus performances, and trail time, with lake views around every bend.
Education is front and center. The college’s work-education model creates a tight-knit, service-minded community, and families value the on-campus School of the Ozarks (K–12) alongside nearby public options. Outdoor lovers have quick access to the water, plus miles of hiking and paddling at Table Rock State Park and exhibits at the Dewey Short Visitor Center. Travel is straightforward with regional service at Branson Airport. Housing ranges from wooded lots to quiet subdivisions near campus, and daily life feels welcoming, unhurried, and deeply rooted in place.
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