Scenic Sights

Point Lookout

Point Lookout offers panoramic views of the Ozark Hills and the beautiful Lake Taneycomo. Located just a short walk from the Willams Memorial Chapel and Ralph Foster Museum, this spot is a tranquil and breathtaking must-see during your College of the Ozarks visit.

Scripture Garden

The Scripture Garden is a new addition to the campus. It sits on the bluff overlooking Lake Taneycomo and the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Throughout the garden, stones engraved with Scripture remind us of God's powerful majesty and His desire for everyone to live in relationship with Him. A winding path takes visitors to the gazebo, an inviting structure that sits on the edge of the bluff and features a spectacular view of the lake. The entire campus community and the general public are invited to enjoy the serenity of this campus highlight, surrounded by the promises of God and the beauty of His creation. 

Williams Memorial Chapel

Williams Memorial Chapel at College of the Ozarks is an outstanding example of neo-Gothic architecture. The structure, dedicated in 1956, measures 150 feet long and 80 feet wide, with an 80-foot-high vaulted ceiling and impressive stained glass windows. Attached to the chapel is the Hyer Bell Tower. Sunday services, beginning at 11 AM, are open to the public.

The Empty Cross™

College of the Ozarks has unveiled The Empty Cross™, a breathtaking 40-foot sculpture that greets all who enter the campus, standing as a powerful symbol of faith and hope. Forged from COR-TEN® steel and hollowed to let light pour through, this striking design by artist Max Greiner, Jr. symbolizes the resurrection and reminds all that Christ’s presence is alive and moving in the world.

Positioned to reflect the College’s deep Christian roots, The Empty Cross™ is both an open door and a quiet place of reflection, inviting everyone to experience the campus through a lens of grace and light. As College President Brad Johnson shared, it is a call “to see the world through the truth of Christ’s redemptive work.” Guests are encouraged to sit on nearby benches and view the cross against the natural beauty of the Ozarks, a silent yet profound reminder of the love that sustains this unique community.