First-time visitors will be surprised at the bumper stickers, mugs, and sweatshirts sporting the name of the fictitious University of Okoboji, where residents claim to have attended college. Good humor aside, the region packs a punch with its theme parks, museums, art galleries, and outdoor recreation. Okoboji cabins and vacation rentals are a great way to enjoy your stay.
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Many of the properties include a pool, which makes Okoboji an excellent spot for travelers looking to relax pool-side. Interestingly, our data shows that more hotel room have a pool than condo. Additionally, they can host 10 people, on average, while condo with pools can welcome an average of 9 people. In Okoboji, more than half of the properties including a pool are located close to the water.
What are the best activities for families in Okoboji?
Kiddie's day out!
Plan a day of old-fashioned family fun at Ranch Okoboji, where you can tee off at the 18-hole mini-golf course, indulge in sand volleyball, croquet, or a messy squirt gun battle. The ranch also lets kids mine for gemstones, fossils, and arrowheads at Tyotee’s Wild Mining Adventure.
Another family-friendly gem is Arnold's Amusement Park, home to one of the world's oldest roller coasters. Kurio Kastle: Pottery Painting Palace invites kids to pick a piece of ceramic pottery and go wild painting it. The natural world awaits at Dickinson County Nature Center, which is home to tiger salamanders, snapping turtles, and attractions such as an indoor beehive, cavernous walk-through bat caves, and fox burrows.
What are the best places to discover the arts and culture of Okoboji?
A culture escape
A good start would be at Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, where old boats (some sunken and retrieved) and other memorabilia acquaint visitors with the maritime history of the Great Lakes. The museum gift shop sells pretty keepsakes. Another worthy attraction is the Higgins Museum of National Banknotes, home to a tidy collection of banknotes from across the country, as well as early banking artifacts such as vault doors, teller windows, and safety deposit boxes. Look out for their turn-of-the-century Iowa photo postcards. For a walk through 1950s Okoboji, visit the Okoboji Classic Cars facility. The designers have cleverly incorporated iconic local attractions into the display designs, classic car collections, and wall murals.
Okoboji cherishes its performing arts scene, as you'll discover. Okoboji Summer Theatre (OST) has been entertaining locals for 60 years with its summertime comedies, classics, and musicals. There's also lakeside Preservation Plaza, where free concerts, art shows, and local events roll out each summer. The sunsets here are spectacular.
Where are the unique attractions in Okoboji?
Excursion destinations ideas
Rent a car and set about exploring the region. Nature lovers will appreciate the fact that the Iowa Great Lakes Trail passes through the rural, urban, and natural spaces of the Iowa Great Lakes region. You can rollerblade, bike, birdwatch, or ski to your heart's content, thanks to the many well-marked trails.
Iowa’s premier recreation community, Spirit Lake, excels in waterside recreation, including swimming, yachting, fishing, hunting, and scuba diving. A short drive south is Inkapaduta Canoe Trail, which runs along the idyllic Little Sioux River. Visitors will have their hands full with the hunting and picnic options here. It's also a good spot for beginners in kayaking, paddling, and canoeing.
Information about vacation rentals in Okoboji
| 🏡 Vacation rentals available | 691 rentals |
|---|---|
| 🌙 Nightly prices starting at | $79 |
| ⭐ Popular amenities | Pets allowed, Pool and Fireplace |
| 🐾 Pet friendly homes | 157 homes |
| 🏊 Vacation rentals with pools | 430 homes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nightly price for a vacation home in Okoboji?
The price of a night's stay in Okoboji starts at $79. Average prices for house rentals are $624 per night. Condos in Okoboji cost on average $637 per night.
How many vacation rentals are available for booking in Okoboji?
There are currently 691 vacation homes in Okoboji to browse and book for your trip.
What are the most popular amenities for vacation rentals in Okoboji?
Three most popular amenities for home rentals in Okoboji include accommodations with: Pets allowed, Pool, and Fireplace.
How many vacation rentals with pools are in Okoboji?
Check out 430 vacation rentals available in Okoboji for renting.
Are dogs allowed in vacation homes in Okoboji?
Absolutely, there are 157 rentals in Okoboji that allow pets , with an average nightly cost of $387.
When is it better to travel to Okoboji?
July and June are the warmest months in Okoboji with temperatures around 86 °F. The coldest months in Okoboji are January and February, with 10 °F on average.
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