Title: Iowa Great Lakes Travel Guide: Best of Iowa Great Lakes, United States of America Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Great-Lakes-Hotels.d6059915.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Great-Lakes-Holiday-Rentals.d6059915.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Iowa-Great-Lakes.d6059915.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Iowa Great Lakes Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Iowa-Great-Lakes.d6059915.Car-Hire-Guide)[Iowa Great Lakes Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Great-Lakes.d6059915.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Iowa Great Lakes Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/07c7ea12fa4c99354e28d62eca75ab7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8f548d41217bec86cc75142b4f62e580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e33fbb3e2ee28ea683788fa77e030f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/250fd2fba8372099f0abc877cdff0d0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iowa Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/131521525298169580cb2292de575e9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Iowa Great Lakes Things to do - Top hotels in Iowa Great Lakes - Top Holiday Rentals in Iowa Great Lakes ![Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913100/913039/a2e0a2ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center 1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA £81 14 Nov - 15 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (882 reviews) Room could have been a little cleaner, and bathroom did not have shampoo/conditioner, only lotion. Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F11%2F2025&endDate=15%2F11%2F2025&selected=913039&PinnedHotelID=913039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059915) ![Okoboji Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7820000/7815000/7814953/cb99db41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Okoboji Inn & Suites 3400 Okoboji Ave, Milford, IA £83 14 Dec - 15 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Milford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews) Friendly staff, clean room Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F12%2F2025&endDate=15%2F12%2F2025&selected=7814953&PinnedHotelID=7814953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059915) ![Bridges Bay Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8050000/8049900/8049879/064f6938_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bridges Bay Resort 630 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park, IA £76 23 Nov - 24 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji ... 7.6/10 Good! (633 reviews) Easy check in, clean room, comfy bed Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F11%2F2025&endDate=24%2F11%2F2025&selected=8049879&PinnedHotelID=8049879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059915) [See all 435 properties in Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F11%2F2025&endDate=15%2F11%2F2025®ionId=6059915) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![PRIME LOCATION AT BRIDGES BAY RESORT!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96710000/96701400/96701355/w1290h859x0y4-1704cd65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PRIME LOCATION AT BRIDGES BAY RESORT!!! Arnolds Park, IA Stay at this holiday home in Arnolds Park. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash Indoor ... 10/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) Very Clean - Great Location - new towels - stocked well Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Hotels-PRIME-LOCATION-AT-BRIDGES-BAY-RESORT.h96701355.Hotel-Information) ![Redmore Lakefront Retreat on East Lake Okoboji](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120870000/120863300/120863248/a57d3c8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Redmore Lakefront Retreat on East Lake Okoboji Spirit Lake, IA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Spirit Lake. Enjoy a water park, a pool table and balconies. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and Elinor Bedell ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spirit-Lake-Hotels-Redmore-Lakefront-Retreat-On-East-Lake-Okoboji.h120863248.Hotel-Information) ![Lounge at the Lake with 6 daily waterpark passes! Bridges Bay resort.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25070000/25065700/25065688/643fadb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lounge at the Lake with 6 daily waterpark passes! Bridges Bay resort. Arnolds Park, IA Stay at this holiday home in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews) Very clean, lots of activities for kids. Host are easy to contact! Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Hotels-Lounge-At-The-Lake-Bridges-Bay-Resort-With-6-Daily-Waterpark-Passes.h25065688.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6059915&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Great-Lakes-Maritime-Museum-Arnolds-Park.d553248621532649242.Attraction) ![Goodies Handmade Candies](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b29bed298f1764eda0a9177f47fd9373.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.co.uk/Goodies-Handmade-Candies-Spirit-Lake.d553248621532649162.Attraction) ![Higgins Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/011bac95c8a2f908e36f89c399922fcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Higgins Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Higgins Museum in Okoboji. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Higgins-Museum-Okoboji.d6273218.Attraction) ![Arnolds Park Amusement Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/05eeda739d3ef3a836ea85ce948eaed5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arnolds Park Amusement Park Bring the family to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Amusement-Park-Arnolds-Park.d969709115008245760.Attraction) #### 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji Bring the children to 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boji-Splash-Indoor-Waterpark-Okoboji-Arnolds-Park.d553248621532649243.Attraction) #### Arnolds Park Explore the great outdoors at Arnolds Park, a lovely green space in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. 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