Winter
Year-Round Sports
Winter, spring, summer or fall, if you’re a sports fan, you’re sure to find a sporting event to participate in or watch in Okoboji. From bike rides to ice fishing, to tennis tournaments to winter games, many of the area’s long-standing events have evolved over time and grown with more participants, said Kiley Zankowski, director Read More »
Read MoreShop Okoboji This Holiday Season
We invite you to come home to Okoboji this Holiday Season! There is still so much to SEE, EAT and DO in Okoboji! You’ll also want to check out vast array of shopping venues to find the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list! Allure & Co. Allure & Co. is a modern boutique Read More »
Read MoreIce Fishing Frenzy
Just Fish What is one thing anyone and everyone can do in Okoboji all year long? If you answered fishing you are exactly right! Believe it or not WINTER is one of the best times to fish in and around Okoboji. Ice fishing opportunities abound in and around the Iowa Great Lakes and it has Read More »
Read MoreWinter Family Fun in Okoboji
Get out and Enjoy the Snow! Okoboji is the perfect destination in the winter! We have hundreds of miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking and observing winter birds! You’ll also find indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks, or bundle up and head to the beach to build snowcastles! And don’t forget Read More »
Read MoreOkoboji Couples Winter Escape
Winter is the perfect time for an Okoboji Couples get away! Winter is a beautiful and much slower paced time to visit the Iowa Great Lakes while still finding plenty to keep you as busy as you want to be. Rest & Relax Oakwood Inn Winter is a GREAT time to head to Okoboji to Read More »
Read MoreAn hour or two to spare? Okoboji: Eat, Play, Shop!
Whether you are in town for a music competition or sports tournament you may find yourself with an hour or two to pass so here are some suggestions of where to EAT, PLAY, and SHOP! Why not make a weekend out of it and book a night or two in one of our many great Read More »
Read MoreOkoboji WINTER Dining and To-Go Guide
Enjoy this comprehensive Lakes Area Take Out dining guide for all things tasty and comforting! Bob’s Drive Inn – Milford Bob’s Drive Inn opened in LeMars, IA, in 1949 selling Hot Dogs and Taverns. The tradition lives on in Okoboji! Bob’s Drive Inn in Milford continues to be operated by the Kass Family – providing Read More »
Read MoreOkoboji itineraries
Year Round Adventures in Okoboji
Join us throughout the year as we experience a few of the adventures that make Okoboji so special! Okoboji Gold Disc Golf Course! Read more about disc golfing in Okoboji … Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area! Read more about Kettleson Hogsback… Iowa Great Lake Maritime Museum! Read more about the Maritime Museum … Cocktail Tasting! Read Read More »
Read MoreVirtual Okoboji Visit
If you can’t join us in person, join us virtually! View the YouTube video below on your computer, tablet, smart tv or phone & spend the next hour with us in Okoboji. Virtually visit the Dickinson County Nature Center! Virtually visit the Pearson Lakes Art Center! Virtually Tour the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Museum Read More »
Read MoreOkoboji Puzzles!
Would you like to work on a puzzle in real life? Visit Homeology in Arnolds Park or The Barn Swallow in Okoboji to purchase fun puzzles!
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