Abbie Gardner Cabin
74 Monument Drive, Arnolds Park
Learn the story of the Spirit Lake Massacre, including Abbie Gardner’s kidnapping and life after she was released.
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake St., Arnolds Park
www.arnoldspark.com
This historical amusement park features rides and games for all ages.
Central Emporium
144 Lakeshore Drive, Arnolds Park
www.centralemporium.com
Shoppers will enjoy a variety of unique stores and restaurants.
Clark Museum
2151 213th Ave., Milford
www.clarkjerryseptic.qwestoffice.net
This museum features more than 1,400 pictorial and written histories as well as thousands of business advertisements and area memorabilia.
Dickinson County Museum
1708 Keokuk Ave., Spirit Lake
712-336-5928
The original railroad depot houses an extensive collection of the area’s railroad, agricultural, resort and industrial eras.
Dickinson County Nature Center
2279 170th St., Okoboji
www.dickinsoncountynaturecenter.com
A walk-through cave, live indoor bee hive, model osprey nest and live animals are just some of the educational and interactive parts of the Dickinson County Nature Center. Also at Kenue Park, visit the Westport Schoolhouse and Pollinator Paradise.
Higgins Museum
1507 Sanborn Ave., Okoboji
www.thehigginsmuseum.org
The Higgins Museum is devoted to the history of national banking in the U.S. from 1863-1935 and features national bank notes from Iowa and adjoining states.
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
37 Lake St., Arnolds Park
www.arnoldspark.com
From a fully-restored boathouse to 25 classic wooden run-abouts to photographs and articles about the Iowa Great Lakes, this museum tells the story of the area.
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
1838 Hwy. 86, Milford
www.lakesidelab.org
The West Okoboji Regents Resource Center is a beautiful place to hike and also offers public programming.
Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum
91 Lake St., Arnolds Park
www.iowarocknroll.com
Take a trip down memory lane at the museum that features a recording studio, radio booth, jukebox, vintage posters and albums and the Hall of Fame Wall of Fame.
Little Swan Lake Winery
1350 320th Ave., Estherville
www.lslwinery.com
Sample locally-made wine and find unique gifts.
Okoboji Brewing Company
3705 Hwy. 71, Spirit Lake
www.brewokoboji.com
Sample locally-made microbrews.
Okoboji Gold Disc Golf Course
2251 170th St., Okoboji
www.dickinsoncountynaturecenter.com
Play a round on this professional-grade 18-hole disc golf course in Kenue Park.
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy. 71, Okoboji
Lakesart.org
View traveling and permanent exhibitions or take part in a public program.
Queen’s Court
37 Lake St., Arnolds Park
www.arnoldspark.com
The retail court offers the best of “must-have” Okoboji memorabilia.
State Fish Hatchery
122 252nd Ave., Spirit Lake
www.iowadnr.com
The fish hatchery is a walleye, northern pike and muskellunge hatching and rearing station.
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd., West Okoboji
Westobeer.com
Sample award-winning microbrews at this tasting room.
Public beaches
Ainsworth-Orleans Beach
25040 140th St., Spirit Lake
Arnolds Park City Beach
Just south of the bridge connecting East and West Lake Okoboji, in Smith’s Bay on West Lake Okoboji
Arnolds Park Amusement Park Beach
37 Lake St., Arnolds Park
Crandall’s Beach
10172 240th Ave., Spirit Lake
Emerson Bay State Park
3100 Emerson St., West Okoboji
Gull Point State Park
1500 Harpen St., Milford
Marble Beach Recreation Area
12320 240th Ave., Spirit Lake
Terrace Park Beach
Okoboji Boulevard, Milford
Pike’s Point State Park
15973 213rd Ave., Spirit Lake