The Iowa Great Lakes region is one of the state’s most stunning vacation destinations. Located in the quiet north of the state, you’ll find a network of glacial lakes with crystal-clear water as far as the eye can see. Many of the area’s towns, like Arnolds Park, have been built up into jam-packed tourist destinations. However, many people don’t even know about the small town right at the middle of it all! Okoboji has fewer than 800 permanent residents, and this beautiful Iowa small town is ideally located at the junction of East Okoboji Lake and the much larger West Okoboji Lake. When you pay a visit, you’ll find a relaxing waterfront town, plenty of opportunities for recreation on the water, and a stunning view no matter when you arrive. The Iowa Great Lakes wouldn’t be what they are without it, and it’s the perfect time to explore it for yourself.

Okoboji truly is in the middle of it all, and this lakeside town offers great access to both sides of the massive lakes with which it shares a name.
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The town's roots go back more than a hundred years, when it was a popular enough vacation destination to have a rail depot. The depot is long gone, but the tourists keep coming!
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The heart of Okoboji is definitely the Okoboji Boat Works, the marina and rental company that will get you on the water!
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Sailing the day away on the Okoboji lakes during either spring or summer is the perfect way to take in the state at its best.
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But don't sleep on the other seasons! Okoboji during fall is stunning in its own way, with the lakes transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors.
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During winter, it's a whole other world - as the frozen lakes become a popular spot for winter activities, and the town is usually covered in a blanket of white.
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Many of the restaurants in Okoboji are seasonal, but one thing that's open all year round is the popular Wyman's Spudnutz.
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This donut shop is always packed first thing in the morning, with people excited to sample the day's flavors.
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The nearby Brooks Golf Course is stunningly beautiful in its own way - almost like a miniature version of the larger lakes.
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Have you visited Okoboji, the small town at the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes? Let us know what you did and saw in this beautiful Iowa small town in the comments section. To learn more, visit the town’s official tourism website to learn what they have planned. If you’re looking for some more thrills while you’re in the area, make sure to pay a visit to the region’s iconic antique amusement park.

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Okoboji Boat Works, 1401 Lake Shore Dr, Okoboji, IA 51355, USA
Wyman's Spudnuts, 1104 US Hwy 71, Okoboji, IA 51355, USA