Explore the Area

Why Spirit Lake

Enjoy shopping at The Emporium with over 30 stores and waterfront restaurants.

Okoboji doesn’t just entail summer activities alone, venture out in January each year for the Okoboji Winter Games since 1981! Activities range from a kite festival, dog show, human foosball, food trucks, ice hockey tournaments and more. You won’t want to miss out on a long lasting tradition!

Visit the iconic Arnolds Park Amusement Park, one of the longest running theme parks in the US! Take a ride on the Legendary Queen 2, an Okoboji favorite!

The Historical Maritime Museum shows the history in real life pics of the Okoboji area, with artifacts both donated and recovered from the lakes.

The green space offers free concerts all summer long with “Live at The Lake”. And check out the historic Roof Garden Ballroom if your looking for a truly unique musical experience.

The Lake

  • Perfectly triangulated between the YMCA, Spirit Lake schools, Parks Marina and The Barefoot Bar

  • A few miles from the conveniences of Walmart, Hyvee, and Fairway

  • Close to all shopping and churches

  • Tons of antiques and boutique shops

  • Arnolds Park

  • Surrounding beaches

  • The best fishing

  • Weekly concerts on the Greens at Arnolds Park

  • Lots of nature paths and exploring

  • Close to hospital 

  • Indoor waterpark

  • Largest bounce house arena in Iowa

Spirit Lake offers a bike path with over, with over 100 miles of trails in Dickinson County to walk, rollerblade, run and cross-country ski. Spirit Lake has over 10 miles of trails that are connected to the county trails system for hours of enjoyment.

great restaurants and bars right in Spirit Lake

  • Burger & Co

    1603 Hill Ave., Spirit Lake
    712-336-4161
    Known for their scrumptious comfort food & milkshakes!
    myburgerandcompany.com

  • Water’s Edge Grille

    10300 237th St., Spirit Lake
    712-220-3200
    waterfrontokoboji.com

  • Breakfast Barn

    2015 Circle Dr. W, Spirit Lake
    712-336-2027
    Stick-to-your-ribs deliciousness!
    Breakfast Barn Facebook

  • Ruthven Locker

    1608 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake
    712-336-8851
    ruthvenmeat.com

  • Lisa’s Bake Shop

    1306 18th St., Spirit Lake
    712-336-8410
    The caramel rolls, fresh salads & delicious frozen entrees!
    lisasbakeshop.com

  • Okoboji Brewing Company

    3705 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake
    712-336-8406
    Local Brew!
    brewokoboji.com

  • Nautical

    95 W Broadway St,
    Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-7879
    Nautical Facebook

  • Captain's Getaway

    107 W Broadway St,
    Arnolds Park
    Bar & grill for live music & dancing
    captainsgetaway.com

  • Maxwell's

    37 Lake Street, Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-7578
    Choice New American Dishes
    maxwellsbeachcafe.com

  • Portside Pizza

    91 W Broadway St,
    Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-6477
    Portside Pizza Facebook

  • Yesterdays

    131 Broadway St,
    Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-2353
    yesterdaysokoboji.com

  • Outrigger

    1013 U.S. Hwy 71 S, Okoboji
    (712) 332-6020
    Outrigger Facebook

  • Prime Boji

    144 Lakeshore Dr,
    Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-8006
    primeboji.com

  • Beach Club Lounge

    15 Dam Rd, Arnolds Park
    (712) 337-6400
    www.theinnhotel.com

  • Bracco

    317 240th Ave, Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-7900
    braccoboji.com

  • The Gardens

    144 Lakeshore Dr,
    Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-2990
    parksmarina.com

  • Minervas

    1405 Highway 71 N, Okoboji
    (712) 332-5296
    minervasrestaurants.com

  • The Ritz

    394 U.S. Hwy 71 S,
    Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-2777
    theritzokoboji.com

  • Okoboji Store

    1404 US-71, Okoboji
    Modern waterfront bar & grill featuring hearty pub grub.
    theokobojistore.com

  • SNAPPER’S

    Located in Spirit Lake
    Seafood, salads & pasta

  • SPILLWAY DRIVEIN

    Located in Spirit Lake
    Ice cream, pork tenderloins & more on the beach

  • LOS LAGOS

    Located in Spirit Lake
    Burritos Banderas & Guadalajara Special

5 Star Golf Courses in Spirit Lake

Boat Rental, Fishing and Lyft access

  • Mau Marine

    1400 Gordon Dr, Okoboji
    (712) 332-5626

  • Oak Hill

    176 U.S. Hwy 71 S, Arnolds Park
    (712) 332-2701

  • Parks Marina

    24457 178th St, Okoboji
    (712) 332-7303

  • Great Lakes Marine

    1907 18th St, Spirit Lake
    (712) 336-3822