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) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Tree in the lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/635034962756694016/8c49a354-4cd9-4ba4-9091-69c013aa1dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elinor Bedell State Park You can take time to visit Elinor Bedell State Park during your travels to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](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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