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 […]

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 […]