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. […]
The Ultimate List of the Best Things to do in Okoboji, IA
Okoboji is a summer destination that surprises people. The shimmering blue lakes, the vibrant small-town atmosphere, and the fresh energy that rolls in with the warm breeze all combine to create a place ideal for reconnecting. Couples come here for lake views, elegant dining, sunshine, and outdoor adventures. There are so many fun things to […]
Don’t Miss the Okoboji Summer Theater This Year
One of the most anticipated annual traditions will be here before we know it! The Okoboji Summer Theater season kicks off at the end of June, and with such a limited timeframe, it’s a good idea to get your tickets and make your plans well in advance. This year marks the 67th season of this […]
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 […]
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. […]