If you are interested in finding something to do away from the bungalows we have compiled a list of local attractions that might interest you.
Beaches
Emerson Bay State Park Beach
Located on West Lake Okoboji
*State park area with a public boat ramp and swimming beach.
Terrace Park Beach
Located on West Lake Okoboji
*Large stretch of sandy beach, brand new restrooms, and picnic tables!
Fishing
JTG Expeditions
John Grosvenor
712-330-5815
*Professional fishing guide
Local Marina’s
Boat, jet ski rentals, and more
Mau Marine
1400 Gordon Dr, Okoboji
712-332-5626
Parks Marina
2457 178th Street, Okoboji
712-332-7303
Oak Hill Marina
176 HWY 71, S, Arnolds Park
712-332-2701
Make Some Memories
Arnolds Park Museum
243 W Broadway, Arnolds Park
712-332-2183
Abbie Gardner Cabin
74 Monument Dr, Arnolds Park
Bouncelandia
2501 Boji Bend Dr., Milford
712-318-1031
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
243 W Broadway, Arnolds Park
712-332-6550
Okoboji Classic Cars
810 Jeppeson Road, West Okoboji
712-332-8029
Queen II
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
712-332-2183
Okoboji Summer Theatre
HWY 71, Okoboji
712-332-7773
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
(712) 332-2183
Arnold’s Park Raceway
37 Lake Dr., Arnolds Park
712-332-2183
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road, Okoboji
712-336-6352
Iowa rock ‘n Roll Music Association
243 Broadway, Arnolds Park
712-330-0889
Pirates Cove / Mini Golf
25 Lake St., Arnolds Park
712-332-6094
Treasure Island / Mini Golf / Flea Market
2023 HWY 86, Milford
712-337-3730
Bible Conference
Okoboji Bible Conference
7 S. Highway 71, Arnolds Park
712-332-2883
Trails
Dickinson County Trails has more than 60 miles of dedicated bike trails and miles of additional signed routes that wind around the lakes and through our communities. Here are a few places to check out:
Gull Point State Park
Barney Peterson
Memorial Interpretive Trail
1500 Harpen St, Milford
Kettleson Hogsback
Wildlife Management Area
125th St, Spirit Lake
Horseshoe Bend
1924 240th St, Milford
Snowmobile Trails
712-320-5187
Golf Courses
Brooks Golf Club
Off HYW 71
712-332-5011
Okoboji View / Pub 19
HWY 86 West
712-337-3372
Emerald Hills
HWY 71, South, Arnolds Park
712-332-7100
Shopping
Central Emporium
144 Lake Shore Dr, Arnolds Park
712-332-5293
Little Red Gift Gallery
220 HYW 71 N, Okoboji
712-332-7013
Mary’s Gift Shoppe
3001 Aurora Avenue, Spirit Lake
712-336-1643
*open year-round
Homeology
248 HWY 71, Arnolds Park
712-332-8015
*open year-round
Barn Swallow
1212 US 71 N, Okoboji
The Three Sons
902 10th Street, Milford
712-338-2424
*open year-round
Restaurant & Bars
Arnold’s Perk
Broadway St., Arnolds Park
712-332-6232
Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St., Okoboji
The Gardens
144 Lakeside Ave., Arnolds Park
712-332-2990
*open year round
The Hutt Bar & Grill
250 HWY 71 South, Arnolds Park
712-332-8074
*open year round
Outrigger
1301 HWY 71 S, Okoboji
712-332-6020
*open year-round
The Ritz
394 US HWY 71 S, Arnolds Park
712-332-2777
*open year round
Waterfront Grille
610 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park
712-220-3200
*open year-round
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd. West Okoboji
712-332-8090
Bracco
317 240th Ave., Arnolds Park
712-332-7900
Godfathers
2402 Okoboji Ave, Milford
712-338-9000
*open year-round
O’Farrel Sisters
Okoboji Store Bar & Kitchen
1404 HWY 71 S., Okoboji
712-332-5628
Pub 19
1665 HWY 86, Spirit Lake
712-332-8142
*open year-round
Smokin’ Jakes
117 W Broadway, Arnolds Park
712-332-5152
*open year-round
Other
Other attractions and events during the off-season to check out:
- Oktoberfest
- The Grove
- A Little Sioux Orchard
- Dee’s Bee & Butterfly Festival
- Biking and hiking the Dickinson County trails
- Boji Scare
- Women’s Okoboji Weekend
- Okoboji 100 Snowmobile Race
- Ice Fishing
- Cross country skiing
- Snowmobiling
- University of Okoboji Winter Games
- Santa’s Village
- Spirit Lake Window Lighting
For additional information and MUCH MORE, please visit:
www.vacationokoboji.com