Best Hotels in Okoboji for Romantic Getaways in Iowa
The Iowa Great Lakes region is perhaps one of the country’s most underrated vacation destinations, made up of seven deep, blue lakes and stunning shorelines. At the heart of it all is our charming tourist town, Okoboji, surrounded by both East Lake and West Lake Okoboji. While there are plenty of hotels in Okoboji to […]
Winter Couples Getaway: One of the Best Lake Okoboji Hotels
Crisp winter days out in the woods, cozy nights curled up by the fire with a hot drink and a blanket, and quality time together as the moonlight glistens on snow—this is just the beginning of your romantic getaways in Iowa when you choose one of the best Lake Okoboji Hotels. The Oakwood Inn is […]
Visit these Iowa Breweries in Okoboji
The craft beer scene in our area is booming. There are now 150 Iowa breweries across the state, and Okoboji happens to be home to two of the best: West O Beer and the Okoboji Brewing Co. These two locally owned and operated breweries are the perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon with a […]
Your Guide to the University of Okoboji Winter Games
The University of Okoboji Winter Games is an annual event held during the last weekend of January. This multi-day festival includes various activities, such as broomball, flag football, a chili cook-off, a polar plunge, fireworks, and the Burning of the Greens (a giant bonfire with Christmas trees). This yearly tradition, and all that comes along […]
A Scenic Drive for Iowa Fall Colors to Round Lake Winery
One of the most scenic drives in Iowa, especially when the fall colors are popping, is from Okoboji, IA, just over the border in Southwest Minnesota, to Round Lake Winery. This family-owned estate spans over 100 acres, with the vineyards nicely situated along the pretty shores of Round Lake. It’s a picturesque setting during the […]
Best Hiking in Iowa: Dickinson County Trail System & More
Hiking in Iowa is one of the most popular pastimes, and there are so many fantastic trails in Dickinson County in Okoboji. There’s a lovely collection of state parks, nature preserves, and refuges dedicated to maintaining the area’s natural beauty and protecting the wildlife that also calls this space home. Whether you’re seeking peaceful walking […]
Plan for the Okoboji Winter Games this Year
There’s one annual tradition in the Iowa Great Lakes Region that we look forward to the most each year: the Okoboji Winter Games! This unique and exciting festival is filled with sporting events, kites flying high, live music, fun runs, snowmen, and so much more. The tagline for the Okoboji Winter Games is “Be Brave. […]