Iowa Great Lakes

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View of the shoreline of Lake Okoboji in NW Iowa in the fall.
View of the shoreline of Lake Okoboji in NW Iowa in the fall.
Higgins Money Museum, free exhibit of historic U.S. banknotes.
Carousel at the historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
Discover the history of the Iowa Great Lakes region, and what made it the entertainment Capitol of the upper Midwest.

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Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71 Okoboji IA
The price is CA $107 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
CA $107
CA $128 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (924 reviews)
Clean Room and Breakfast was not great.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Bridges Bay Resort

Bridges Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
630 Linden Drive Arnolds Park IA
The price is CA $119 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
CA $119
CA $142 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark ...
7.6/10 Good! (648 reviews)
Courteous staff. Dishwasher in our suite was broken so couldn't use it. No light at microwave. Very noisy with kids running up & down the hallways.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Bridges Bay Resort
AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

2.5 out of 5
1005 Brooks Park Dr Okoboji IA
The price is CA $117 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
CA $117
CA $128 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews)
Astonishingly good breakfast options

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji
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Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Arnolds Park IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark ...
10/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
beautiful condo and view.. found some areas were missed in the cleaning

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes
Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat

Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat

Arnolds Park IA
Stay at this vacation home in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat
Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.

Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.

Arnolds Park IA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ...
Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.
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Popular places to visit

Arnold's Park is a tourist Town on the shores of Lake Okoboji

Arnolds Park

Explore the great outdoors at Arnolds Park, a lovely green space in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Arnolds Park
Gull Point State Park is located on Lake Okoboji in Northwest Iowa

Gull Point State Park

You can take time to visit Gull Point State Park during your travels to Wahpeton. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Gull Point State Park
Carousel at the historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park.

Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Bring the kiddos to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Arnolds Park Amusement Park
A picturesque view of a creek in a golf country club in Wilmington, Delaware

Brooks Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Okoboji at Brooks Golf Club. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Brooks Golf Club

'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji

Bring the kids to 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji

Ranch Okoboji

You can take time to visit Ranch Okoboji during your travels to Okoboji. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Ranch Okoboji

Cities near Iowa Great Lakes

"The Point of No Return" at the top of the lift hill of one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the world. A thrilling ride that speeds through a figure eight along the shore of West Lake Okoboji.

Arnolds Park