Title: Iowa Great Lakes Travel Guide: Best of Iowa Great Lakes, United States of America Travel 2026 | 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 ![View of the shoreline of Lake Okoboji in NW Iowa in the fall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059915/8eb8eebc-0f3e-48d5-b001-81bf1f94905d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of the shoreline of Lake Okoboji in NW Iowa in the fall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059915/8eb8eebc-0f3e-48d5-b001-81bf1f94905d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Higgins Money Museum, free exhibit of historic U.S. banknotes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55879/f66d2d15-fa8c-45c5-ba4a-ad175b1cd552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carousel at the historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180670/ee2bf4dc-0537-4e0b-9b01-dc8712882c72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Discover the history of the Iowa Great Lakes region, and what made it the entertainment Capitol of the upper Midwest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180670/8d883d35-beb7-4588-a2d7-0796d65e610d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Iowa Great Lakes Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6059915) - 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 £69 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (913 reviews) Room was clean, staff was attentive and polite. Breakfast was pretty good. Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=913039&PinnedHotelID=913039&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 £79 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly resort in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ... 7.6/10 Good! (644 reviews) The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=8049879&PinnedHotelID=8049879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059915) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/328600/328539/3dc7721e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji 1005 Brooks Park Dr Okoboji IA £68 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (582 reviews) Room was spotless and staff were extremely nice. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=328539&PinnedHotelID=328539&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059915) [See all 406 properties in Iowa Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026®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. ![Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71740000/71735100/71735083/a5407b36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes Arnolds Park IA Stay at this family-friendly condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews) Great place to stay! Host was very responsive and answered all questions quickly. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Hotels-Lakefront-Luxury-Spacious-Condo-With-Wrap-Around-Deck-And-6-BB-Waterpark-Passes.h71735083.Hotel-Information) ![Lake view condo! Updated unit with 8 beds and 6 waterpark passes at Bridges Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60440000/60435200/60435150/57fc25e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake view condo! Updated unit with 8 beds and 6 waterpark passes at Bridges Bay. Arnolds Park IA Stay at this golf condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and East ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews) The condo was immaculate and perfect for our work retreat weekend. We had no problems with accessing the space, parking was ample (including the garage!). Check-in and check-out instructions were communicated well by hosts and also printed out clearly. Thank you! Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Hotels-Spacious-Condo-At-Bridges-Bay-On-East-Lake-Okoboji.h60435150.Hotel-Information) ![Morehead Retreat on 75 ft of East Lake Okoboji](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120870000/120863300/120863248/b1138ad7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Morehead Retreat on 75 ft of 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 Elinor Bedell State Park and Goodies ... We were looking for a place for our whole family. This place was great! Fit all 18 of us perfectly. The communication with the host was great! We were also fortunate to be able to extend our stay due to near whiteout travel conditions. I appreciated the prompt response to all of my messages. We would ... Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spirit-Lake-Hotels-Redmore-Lakefront-Retreat-On-East-Lake-Okoboji.h120863248.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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Iowa Great Lakes hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059915&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059915&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059915&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059915&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059915&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059915&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Arnold's Park is a tourist Town on the shores of Lake Okoboji](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6273228/b311281a-bd12-4b4f-9422-70a2913b087e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arnolds Park Explore the great outdoors at Arnolds Park, a lovely green space in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Park-Arnolds-Park.d6273228.Attraction) ![Carousel at the historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180670/ee2bf4dc-0537-4e0b-9b01-dc8712882c72.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) ![A picturesque view of a creek in a golf country club in Wilmington, Delaware](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6273211/e06a6512-76e7-435f-8e51-0c45163fd75f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brooks Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Okoboji at Brooks Golf Club. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brooks-Golf-Club-Okoboji.d6273211.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.co.uk/Goodies-Handmade-Candies-Spirit-Lake.d553248621532649162.Attraction) ![Gull Point State Park is located on Lake Okoboji in Northwest Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/635034981612187648/fcc4722b-320c-4ca8-b116-656728e77e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gull Point State Park You can take time to visit Gull Point State Park during your travels to Wahpeton. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gull-Point-State-Park-Milford.d635034981612187648.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. 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