Jeannie's Guidebook
Free
Okoboji Blue Water Festival
Aug 12
Adjoining ‘The Narrows Preserve’ new in 2022”
Directly across the lake where you are lodging in your ‘Cottage of Contentment’ at the Narrows.
Elinor Bedell State Park
1619 260th AveAdjoining ‘The Narrows Preserve’ new in 2022”
Directly across the lake where you are lodging in your ‘Cottage of Contentment’ at the Narrows.
I personally love riding my 3 wheeler on miles & miles of scenic landscapes, you will too, even for a pleasant stroll. 75+ miles of paved trails.
Dickinson County Trails
1802 Lake StI personally love riding my 3 wheeler on miles & miles of scenic landscapes, you will too, even for a pleasant stroll. 75+ miles of paved trails.
Free Concerts every Saturday night, followed by stunning fireworks. Family orientated. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Nearby food.
Big turnouts. Free parking.
Preservation Plaza
Free Concerts every Saturday night, followed by stunning fireworks. Family orientated. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Nearby food.
Big turnouts. Free parking.
West Okoboji, Our family have hiked, Tent Camped and really,really liked the secluded swimming beach. One of my first oils of Daughter & Granddaughter by the local stone pillars built during the 1933 depression along with the nearby Lodge.
Gull Point State Park
1500 Harpen StWest Okoboji, Our family have hiked, Tent Camped and really,really liked the secluded swimming beach. One of my first oils of Daughter & Granddaughter by the local stone pillars built during the 1933 depression along with the nearby Lodge.
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71Granddaughter beside ‘Terra Cotta Warrior’ replica China, 221 BC
University of Okoboji Homecoming
Races. Must register at the Chamber of Commerce.
University of Okoboji Oktoberfest Bike Ride
37 Lake StreetUniversity of Okoboji Homecoming
Races. Must register at the Chamber of Commerce.
East Okoboji Lake
The Narrows’s, East Okoboji - my preteen Grandson loves fishing here.
Plus the attached Funhouse Museum with the original Sugar bowl, where I’m ready to hurry through ( don’t look down!). The original Wooden slide you can zip down, only $1.00. Good place for all to visit.
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
243 West Broadway StreetPlus the attached Funhouse Museum with the original Sugar bowl, where I’m ready to hurry through ( don’t look down!). The original Wooden slide you can zip down, only $1.00. Good place for all to visit.
Smiles abound. Saturday August 5-11,High end, Christian performers nightly. Recommend morning classes for everyone. Always learn a valuable life lesson.
Okoboji Bible Conference Ministries
Smiles abound. Saturday August 5-11,High end, Christian performers nightly. Recommend morning classes for everyone. Always learn a valuable life lesson.
Great Grandson -His Okoboji happy place! Don’t miss this! Come & participate in the walking trails,  a nature play scape,  the butterfly festival, hands-on learning experiences for everyone. The monarch butterfly needs this milkweed to lay their eggs. The milkweed has a 9 foot root system.
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center RdGreat Grandson -His Okoboji happy place! Don’t miss this! Come & participate in the walking trails,  a nature play scape,  the butterfly festival, hands-on learning experiences for everyone. The monarch butterfly needs this milkweed to lay their eggs. The milkweed has a 9 foot root system.
Sightseeing
Captain Steve Kennedy, Portrayed in Bronze & remembered fondly as a neighbor boy growing up on the very street you are staying. Current Captain will share the local history & highlights as you’re enjoying the boat ride.
The Queen II
37 Lake StreetCaptain Steve Kennedy, Portrayed in Bronze & remembered fondly as a neighbor boy growing up on the very street you are staying. Current Captain will share the local history & highlights as you’re enjoying the boat ride.
Family, not just guys, vintage cars similar to the one I’m on. Fabulous artist, Mr Reese, paints floor to ceiling duplicates of bygone local area storefronts. Make memories, bring friends next time!
Okoboji Classic Cars, LLC
810 Jeppeson RoadFamily, not just guys, vintage cars similar to the one I’m on. Fabulous artist, Mr Reese, paints floor to ceiling duplicates of bygone local area storefronts. Make memories, bring friends next time!
Camp Foster YMCA
1769 260th AvenueLoved Camp Foster when l was a child!!
Okoboji
Winter Games, January 23-26, 2025. Fun!! All ages.
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive6 Golf courses & over 70 miles of Bike Trails.
Brooks has weekly birdwatching days .
Night life
Venue changes weekly. Memory lane through today’s big name Music Concerts/Dance.
Roof Garden Ballroom
91 Lake StreetVenue changes weekly. Memory lane through today’s big name Music Concerts/Dance.
My younger family members recommended the Ritz for fun, food & a view.
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The Ritz
394 U.S. Hwy 71 SMy younger family members recommended the Ritz for fun, food & a view.
Smile With Miles
264 US-71My younger family recommends.
Captain's Getaway
107 W Broadway StRooftop view, younger family members recommended.
Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association
243 West Broadway StreetSelf-explanatory. Also…Host weekly Concerts at the Roof Garden.
All ages. Thursday night, line dancing lessons. Heard customer say, “Best Margarita I’ve had.”
The Barn at Okoboji
2325 41st StAll ages. Thursday night, line dancing lessons. Heard customer say, “Best Margarita I’ve had.”
Area Services & Shops
Faust Institute of Cosmetology
1543 18th StreetQuick walk-in or phone appointments, ask for a Senior student.
Quality hometown auto tires, oil change & so helpful with any of my challenges !
Office712-832-9563
Market Street Tire
220 North Market StreetQuality hometown auto tires, oil change & so helpful with any of my challenges !
Office712-832-9563
Lakes Taxi
1302 Depot AvenueMary's Gift Shoppe
3001 Aurora AveIrresistible…I’ve never walked out empty handed, bet you won’t either.
7 Screens. $5.00 Tuesdays, $6.26 before six & Seniors. Our family enjoys the big bucket of 🌽
Great Lakes Cinema 7
1698 Exchange Street7 Screens. $5.00 Tuesdays, $6.26 before six & Seniors. Our family enjoys the big bucket of 🌽
Vacation Okoboji. Com has an “add to calendar” button to schedule your daily events. Okoboji tourism office #712-332-2209. Also: ‘Okoboji Events’ online daily.
Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber
565 U. S. Highway 71Vacation Okoboji. Com has an “add to calendar” button to schedule your daily events. Okoboji tourism office #712-332-2209. Also: ‘Okoboji Events’ online daily.
Food scene
Top-notch weekly Farmer’s Markets, Arnold’s Park on Saturday mornings 7:30-12:00. Also Spirit Lake 1600 15th St. Wednesday & Saturday. Lake Park on Wednesday 4:30-6:30 in the City Park.
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake StTop-notch weekly Farmer’s Markets, Arnold’s Park on Saturday mornings 7:30-12:00. Also Spirit Lake 1600 15th St. Wednesday & Saturday. Lake Park on Wednesday 4:30-6:30 in the City Park.
Nautical Bar and Grill
95 W Broadway StCuddles, my 6# guard dog, is as Welcome as family & friends. Enjoy watching lifting high to continually put boats in & out for boat hoist rentals.
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The Barefoot Bar at Okoboji
24457 Stake Out RdCuddles, my 6# guard dog, is as Welcome as family & friends. Enjoy watching lifting high to continually put boats in & out for boat hoist rentals.
Bracco
317 240th AveGingham Inn To Go
Favorite fried chicken, ready to take with you immediately.