Are you trying to plan a getaway this autumn? Spend a fall weekend in Okoboji to get in touch with the Iowa Great Lakes Region! While it is one of our top summer destinations, many Iowans prefer to visit when the crowds thin out and the weather cools off. Here are a few ways to make the most of your lakefront getaway.
- Explore The Town On Bike
Vacation Okoboji There are dozens of pathways, parks, and trails in the Iowa Great Lakes region, and renting a bike will let you explore them all without getting too tired. It’s a great way to take in all of the scenery and the spectacular fall colors.
- Spend Some Time Apple Picking At Little Sioux Orchard
Vacation Okoboji For a fun fall afternoon, pick apples at Little Sioux Orchard and bring them home to make an apple pie. Your house will smell heavenly.
- Enjoy The Perfect Camping Weather
Vacation Okoboji Fall is the best time to go camping. You don’t have to worry about the summer bugs or heat and you can stay warm by roasting marshmallows around a campfire. Plus, the crowds are smaller and the air is crisp and pleasant.
- Hit the Green For A Scenic Round Of Golf
Vacation Okoboji Many people spend a fall weekend in Okoboji out on the golf course. This region is home to some of the best courses in the state, and whether you’re a novice or an expert, you’ll have a blast testing your skills.
- Visit The Classic Car Museum
Vacation Okoboji There are plenty of museums worth visiting in the Great Lakes - the Maritime Museum and Iowa Music Hall of Fame, for example - but there’s something absolutely breathtaking about the Classic Car Museum.
- Bundle Up And Head Out On The Lake
Facebook / Vacation Okoboji If the weather cooperates, there’s nothing more refreshing than a boat trip out on the lake. Take a chartered tour or head out to catch some fish and you’ll be impressed with the views from out here.
- Enjoy Waterfront Dining
Facebook / Vacation Okoboji Many of the shoreline waterfront restaurants stay open into the fall, so you can relive your summer season without having to fight the crowds! Offseason specials make it a great time to indulge in some fine dining.
- Escape to the Oakwood Inn
Facebook / Oakwood Inn Anyone spending a fall weekend in Okoboji is going to need a place to stay, and there’s no better spot than the scenic and accomodating Oakwood Inn. It’s consistently ranked as one of the best Bed and Breakfasts in Iowa.
How will you arrange your dream fall weekend in Okoboji? There are also plenty of indoor things to do, like explore the region’s shops, cafes, and antique markets. The possibilities are limitless, and fall is the best time to visit.
Vacation Okoboji
There are dozens of pathways, parks, and trails in the Iowa Great Lakes region, and renting a bike will let you explore them all without getting too tired. It’s a great way to take in all of the scenery and the spectacular fall colors.
For a fun fall afternoon, pick apples at Little Sioux Orchard and bring them home to make an apple pie. Your house will smell heavenly.
Fall is the best time to go camping. You don’t have to worry about the summer bugs or heat and you can stay warm by roasting marshmallows around a campfire. Plus, the crowds are smaller and the air is crisp and pleasant.
Many people spend a fall weekend in Okoboji out on the golf course. This region is home to some of the best courses in the state, and whether you’re a novice or an expert, you’ll have a blast testing your skills.
There are plenty of museums worth visiting in the Great Lakes - the Maritime Museum and Iowa Music Hall of Fame, for example - but there’s something absolutely breathtaking about the Classic Car Museum.
Facebook / Vacation Okoboji
If the weather cooperates, there’s nothing more refreshing than a boat trip out on the lake. Take a chartered tour or head out to catch some fish and you’ll be impressed with the views from out here.
Many of the shoreline waterfront restaurants stay open into the fall, so you can relive your summer season without having to fight the crowds! Offseason specials make it a great time to indulge in some fine dining.
Facebook / Oakwood Inn
Anyone spending a fall weekend in Okoboji is going to need a place to stay, and there’s no better spot than the scenic and accomodating Oakwood Inn. It’s consistently ranked as one of the best Bed and Breakfasts in Iowa.
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Address: Okoboji, IA 51355, USA
