Local Art
View the artwork of local artists, enjoy a walk in the beautiful surrounding trails (you can even walk to the nearby Nature Center by Trail), and young children will enjoy playing and building in the discovery room on the lower level of the art center.
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71This is a great rainy day option
Nature
Explore the beauty of Nature. There is an outdoor playground and trails children love to explore as well as indoor exhibits and play structures.
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center RdElinor Bedell State Park
1619 260th AveBeautiful park, trails, and playground.
Sightseeing
Classic and a favorite among locals and tourists. Our family loves the amusement park rides, the restaurants and shops, the Pier and riding the Queen, and the beach.
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake StClassic and a favorite among locals and tourists. Our family loves the amusement park rides, the restaurants and shops, the Pier and riding the Queen, and the beach.
Food scene
Fun beach and playground, excellent fishing and boat ramp, nice place to grab an easy meal or snack.
Spillway DRIVE-IN
24700 140th StFun beach and playground, excellent fishing and boat ramp, nice place to grab an easy meal or snack.
Okoboji Store
1404 US-71Excellent food with a beautiful view and fun atmosphere.
Delicious fine dining right next to Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
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Maxwell's Beach Cafe
37 Lake StreetDelicious fine dining right next to Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
Bob's In Arnolds Park
188-226 Park PlBeautiful view and yummy hot dogs and tenderloins.
Pho
Excellent Vietnamese and sake.
O'Farrell Sisters
1109 Lake Shore DrClassic breakfast and lunch diner
Goodies Handmade Candies
2321 30th StThe best chocolate and candy. Locally-owned and very delicious.
Duke's Burgers
293 Okoboji Grove Rd NGreat burgers and shakes
Often long lines, but many feel the tacos and nachos are worth the wait.
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Taco House
1614 Terrace Park BlvdOften long lines, but many feel the tacos and nachos are worth the wait.
Minervas Restaurant & Bar
1405 U.S. 71We love their pasta night on Tuesdays.
Smack Shack
1302 US-71Outdoor seating close to the highway, but the food is excellent.
Performing Arts
Wonderful selection of plays and musicals performed by the talented students of Stephens College. There is also a children’s theater, Boji Bantam.
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71Wonderful selection of plays and musicals performed by the talented students of Stephens College. There is also a children’s theater, Boji Bantam.
Children’s theater and mini golf
Treasure Village
2023 IA-86Fun plays for children, a mini golf course, and ice cream.
Drive in movie theater
Just a ten minute drive from the cabin, we love this drive in movie theater.
Superior 71 Drive In Theater
1482 300th AveJust a ten minute drive from the cabin, we love this drive in movie theater.