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  • Elinor Bedell State Park

    This is a wonderful stop to stretch the legs! Elinor Bedell State Park is one of Iowa’s newer (1998) state parks. It is located on the shores of East Lake Okoboji and represents one of the last remaining open spaces in a region that is among Iowa’s most popular tourist destination. The eighty acre park…

  • Dickinson County Museum

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ WHO REMEMBERS…seeing trains on the rail lines, visiting the local train depots, or driving under the Arnolds Park viaduct? Spirit Lake was served by two rail lines, and that meant two railway stations. The first to arrive in 1882 was the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern, the same…

  • Milford’s Old Dam and Railroad

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ Until a series of floods came along, Old Town Milford was known for its dam and grist mill. The town was relocated one mile to the north, on the new Milwaukee Railroad line.  A series of dams to control water level was repeatedly dynamited over the years by…

  • Artisans Road Trip

    Professional artists welcome guests into their studios/local galleries to discover and purchase quality original works during the Artisans Road Trip weekend, held annually in October.  This is a free event to meet artists and enjoy one-of-a-kind original artwork. Artist Directory Artist Map Plan your route and get directions with our interactive map: https://tinyurl.com/4zba86s9 The Artisans Road Trip,…

  • Wildcat Stadium

  • Jeremy Dewall

    Sing along to an acoustic show from Jeremy Dewall with your friends and enjoy a glass of wine! Frisco Burgers are the specialty.

  • Old Arnolds Park Hotel

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ LEGACY OF THE ARNOLDS PARK HOTEL Wesley B. Arnold was no dummy. He saw that with planned railroad land coming within yards of his house that overlooked West Okoboji, there would be some opportunity coming to town. When workers began arriving to perform grading and build the trestle…

  • Garlock Slough

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ This small water body is part of the Iowa DNR’s Garlock Slough Wildlife Management Area on both sides of Hwy. 86. In the distance to the north are the Jones Beach area—once a popular resort area originally called Milford Beach — and Pocahontas Point, settled by vacationers from…

  • Abbie Gardner Cabin & Museum

    Historical information provided by Daughters of the American Revolution and State Historical Society _ Originally from Seneca, New York, the Rowland Gardners, nine members in all, came to the Spirit Lake region by covered wagon in 1856. In 1857, amidst rising tensions between Native Americans and new settlers, 13-year-old Abbie Gardner’s family was killed by…

  • Old Central Emporium and Arnolds Park Depot

    Historical information provided by Jonathan Reed _ This early photo shows the Central Emporium dance hall with its walkway shortly after the turn of the century. Zoom in and note the Arnolds Park train station to the right. Not long after this, a hotel was built on the grassy area in the foreground. For over…