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. […]

These are The Best Things to do in Okoboji This Summer

When it comes to fun summer getaways, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything that beats the stunning Iowa Great Lakes area. Of course, there are plenty of great things to do in Okoboji, but people really come here to relax in this beautiful part of Iowa, surrounded by beautiful glacier lakes and plenty of summer […]

These are The Best Things to do in Okoboji the Season

When you’re looking for a fun and memorable summer or early fall getaway, few places compare to the beauty and charm of the Iowa Great Lakes. From sparkling glacier-carved waters to a lively, nostalgic atmosphere, this area offers a one-of-a-kind escape. You’ll find plenty of exciting things to do in Okoboji, from boating and beaches […]

These are The Best Things to do in Okoboji this Season

When you’re looking for a fun and memorable summer or early fall getaway, few places compare to the beauty and charm of the Iowa Great Lakes. From sparkling glacier-carved waters to a lively, nostalgic atmosphere, this area offers a one-of-a-kind escape. You’ll find plenty of exciting things to do in Okoboji, from boating and beaches […]

The Best Things to do in Okoboji on Your Next Visit

When you’re looking for a fun and memorable summer or early fall getaway, few places compare to the beauty and charm of the Iowa Great Lakes. From sparkling glacier-carved waters to a lively, nostalgic atmosphere, this area offers a one-of-a-kind escape. You’ll find plenty of exciting things to do in Okoboji, from boating and beaches […]

Plan Your Summer Weekend Getaways in Iowa

Imagine stepping away from the stresses of daily life to enjoy one of the best weekend getaways in Iowa in a place where summer truly comes alive. Okoboji, in the northwest corner and a part of the Iowa Great Lakes Region, has long been known as one of the top Iowa vacation spots. Offering sparkling […]

Plan Your Summer Weekend Getaways in Iowa

Imagine stepping away from the stresses of daily life to enjoy one of the best weekend getaways in Iowa in a place where summer truly comes alive. Okoboji, in the northwest corner and a part of the Iowa Great Lakes Region, has long been known as one of the top Iowa vacation spots. Offering sparkling […]

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 […]

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 […]