Title: Fort Defiance State Park in Estherville - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Fort Defiance State Park Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Defiance-State-Park-Hotels.0-l553248621561929725-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Estherville](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Estherville.d183215.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Fort Defiance State Park Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Fort-Defiance-State-Park.d553248621561929725.Car-Rental-Guide)[Estherville Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Estherville.d183215.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Fort Defiance State Park Tours and Activities ![Beautiful hiking trails that wind through this dense forest near Estherville, Iowa. Lots of wildlife such as white tail deer, and enchanting wooden bridges crossing over forest streams.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183215/2c7b8097-0361-471c-b52a-068220b9a009.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful hiking trails that wind through this dense forest near Estherville, Iowa. Lots of wildlife such as white tail deer, and enchanting wooden bridges crossing over forest streams.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183215/2c7b8097-0361-471c-b52a-068220b9a009.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Fort Defiance State Park Activities [Estherville travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Estherville.dx183215) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Fort Defiance State Park Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![AeroStay Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11270000/11268300/11268258/32d35456_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### AeroStay Hotel North Sioux Falls CA $1,004 per person May 1 - May 3 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Sioux Falls (FSD) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews) The two men who were at check in and check out were nice. Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 ![Historic Twin Tudors Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100456000/100455928/8cefc211_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Historic Twin Tudors Inn CA $1,077 per person Apr 2 - Apr 4 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Sioux Falls (FSD) 8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) We were upgraded to staying at the Victorian Inn- i would highly recommended. The house is charming and located in the historic downtown of Sioux Falls. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Elinor-Bedell-State-Park-Spirit-Lake.d635034962756694016.Vacation-Attraction) ![box of candies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649162/79b8e0cd-e611-40b5-ac6a-fd6f92656b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goodies Handmade Candies Take the family on an outing to Goodies Handmade Candies during your trip to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Goodies-Handmade-Candies-Spirit-Lake.d553248621532649162.Vacation-Attraction) #### Avera Holy Family Hospital Though Avera Holy Family Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Estherville while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Avera-Holy-Family-Hospital-Estherville.d624550336197242880.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thoreson Memorial Park Explore the great outdoors at Thoreson Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Estherville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Thoreson-Memorial-Park-Estherville.d553248621564732188.Vacation-Attraction) #### Little Swan Lake Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Little Swan Lake Winery during your travels to Estherville. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Little-Swan-Lake-Winery-Iowa.d553248621532649163.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area You can take time to visit Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. 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