Connie’s guidebook to Arnolds Park/Okoboji
Food scene
The Taco House is must for most people that are up at "The Lakes". It is a family friendly, casual dining setting. You can choose to eat outside or inside. The Taco House is known for it's nachos and taco sauce. Personally I love the beef and bean burritos! It can get very busy in the summer, so be sure to allow time to wait!
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Taco House
1614 Terrace Park BlvdThe Taco House is must for most people that are up at "The Lakes". It is a family friendly, casual dining setting. You can choose to eat outside or inside. The Taco House is known for it's nachos and taco sauce. Personally I love the beef and bean burritos! It can get very busy in the summer, so be sure to allow time to wait!
The newly renovated restaurant has a great view of both East and West Lake with the best atmosphere in the Iowa Great Lakes. Enjoy your food lakeside with live music or up above with a great view.
Don’t forget to check out our famous Okoboji Store Merchandise!
Okoboji Store is family friendly.
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Okoboji Store
1404 US-71The newly renovated restaurant has a great view of both East and West Lake with the best atmosphere in the Iowa Great Lakes. Enjoy your food lakeside with live music or up above with a great view.
Don’t forget to check out our famous Okoboji Store Merchandise!
Okoboji Store is family friendly.
Bracco is a Lake Okoboji staple with a unique menu, summer drinks, & live music.
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Bracco
317 240th AveBracco is a Lake Okoboji staple with a unique menu, summer drinks, & live music.
Los Pueblos Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant with a festive atmosphere. They offer a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine and margaritas. Casual dining.
Los Pueblos
384 US-71Los Pueblos Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant with a festive atmosphere. They offer a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine and margaritas. Casual dining.
Bob's in a local favorite! He serves the best hot dogs around! Located in Arnolds Park.
Bob's In Arnolds Park
188-226 Park PlBob's in a local favorite! He serves the best hot dogs around! Located in Arnolds Park.
Yesterdays Restaurant
131 Broadway StreetFor fine dining at it's best, Yesterdays will fit that bill!
Lisa's Bake Shop
Remember that hometown bakery you loved as a kid? The amazing rolls and sweet treats? The homemade breads? What made that bakery special were the traditions and recipes and the love that was baked into everything they made. Lisa’s Bake Shop in Spirit Lake is just like those hometown bakeries, but they’re here today! A family-owned business baking love and tradition into every delicious caramel roll, every loaf of Artisan Bread, every sweet treat, and every take and bake entree. Stop and treat yourself today!
Lisa's Bake Shop
1306 18th StLisa's Bake Shop
Remember that hometown bakery you loved as a kid? The amazing rolls and sweet treats? The homemade breads? What made that bakery special were the traditions and recipes and the love that was baked into everything they made. Lisa’s Bake Shop in Spirit Lake is just like those hometown bakeries, but they’re here today! A family-owned business baking love and tradition into every delicious caramel roll, every loaf of Artisan Bread, every sweet treat, and every take and bake entree. Stop and treat yourself today!
Shop in to the Coffee Shop and enjoy a specialty coffee drink and a delicious breakfast or lunch. Homemade food at it's best!
The Coffee Shop
1001 Okoboji AvenueShop in to the Coffee Shop and enjoy a specialty coffee drink and a delicious breakfast or lunch. Homemade food at it's best!
Be sure to stop and pick up your Spudnuts for breakfast or a snack! .THE BEST doughnuts you will ever eat!
Wyman's Spudnuts
1104 US-71Be sure to stop and pick up your Spudnuts for breakfast or a snack! .THE BEST doughnuts you will ever eat!
The Ritz
394 U.S. Hwy 71 SGreat place for a bite to eat, known for their fishbowl and pizza!
Toast on Hill
A local favorite for breakfast
Nutty Bar Stand
37 Lake StBest Nutty Bars around!
Stuff to do
These are recommendations for entertainment that ranges from children to adults.
You don't have to stay at the facilities to come here! You can go for a daily rate of $15 per person, 3 & under are free! The kids will LOVE it, and Mom and Dad will, too! You can enjoy the Indoor Waterpark, Outdoor pool and swim up bar, plus there is a SkyRider Zipline at an additional cost.
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Boji Splash Indendørs Vandland
630 Linden DrYou don't have to stay at the facilities to come here! You can go for a daily rate of $15 per person, 3 & under are free! The kids will LOVE it, and Mom and Dad will, too! You can enjoy the Indoor Waterpark, Outdoor pool and swim up bar, plus there is a SkyRider Zipline at an additional cost.
Plan to spend a day just having fun with the kids at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park! From family rides to kids rides there is tons to do! Check out arnoldspark.com for more info!
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Forlystelsesparken Arnolds Park
37 Lake StPlan to spend a day just having fun with the kids at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park! From family rides to kids rides there is tons to do! Check out arnoldspark.com for more info!
Okoboji
Be sure to go to vacationokboji.com to check out local attractions!
The Barefoot is a Lively, seasonal hangout featuring drinks, snacks & live music in a tiki-themed setting. Families welcome, adults only at the bar. Be sure to pick up your Barefoot tshirts or sweatshirts in the Barefoot bar store!
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The Barefoot Bar at Okoboji
24457 Stake Out RdThe Barefoot is a Lively, seasonal hangout featuring drinks, snacks & live music in a tiki-themed setting. Families welcome, adults only at the bar. Be sure to pick up your Barefoot tshirts or sweatshirts in the Barefoot bar store!
A local favorite, The Ritz offers year-round lakeside dining, drinks and entertainment just south of the “grade” linking East & West Lake Okoboji. You can come by boat, car & motorcycle in the summer. Great food and famous for their Fish Bowls!
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The Ritz
394 U.S. Hwy 71 SA local favorite, The Ritz offers year-round lakeside dining, drinks and entertainment just south of the “grade” linking East & West Lake Okoboji. You can come by boat, car & motorcycle in the summer. Great food and famous for their Fish Bowls!
Bouncelandia is the most unique and exciting inflatable attraction in the Midwest. The flagship attraction is the worlds largest bounce house covering over 13,000 square feet and towers over 32 feet above the ground.
SUMMER 2021
Ages 0-2 may enter the facility for free but must be accompanied by a paying adult on the inflatables.
Passes are good all day and re-entry is allowed.
Pricing
$12 per bouncer on weekdays
$15 per bouncer on weekends
Bouncelandia
2501 Boji Bend DrBouncelandia is the most unique and exciting inflatable attraction in the Midwest. The flagship attraction is the worlds largest bounce house covering over 13,000 square feet and towers over 32 feet above the ground.
SUMMER 2021
Ages 0-2 may enter the facility for free but must be accompanied by a paying adult on the inflatables.
Passes are good all day and re-entry is allowed.
Pricing
$12 per bouncer on weekdays
$15 per bouncer on weekends
There are lots of bike trails at the Lakes, and Electric bikes are all the rage! Rent them from Sandy and Kim Norby at Bojebikes! 712-540-8849
Bojebikes
28 Ackley StreetThere are lots of bike trails at the Lakes, and Electric bikes are all the rage! Rent them from Sandy and Kim Norby at Bojebikes! 712-540-8849
This is a must see if you're visiting the area, especially if you love old cars.
Okoboji Classic Cars, LLC
810 Jeppeson RoadThis is a must see if you're visiting the area, especially if you love old cars.
Free concerts every Saturday night on the Green Space. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a night of music and fun! Fireworks display off the lake at off the lake at the end of the concert!
Preservation Plaza
Free concerts every Saturday night on the Green Space. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a night of music and fun! Fireworks display off the lake at off the lake at the end of the concert!
Connie's Favorite Shops
Anybody that knows me will tell you that I love to shop! Here is some of my recommendations for favorite places I go when I'm in Okoboji!
The Emporium is a great place for all of your souvenir needs! It has a Candy Shop, Boutiques, T-shirt shops, Trinket shops, Jewelry shops and more. When you're done stop in at The Gardens for a burger and drink and sit outside on the deck and enjoy the views!
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Central Emporium
144 Lakeshore DrThe Emporium is a great place for all of your souvenir needs! It has a Candy Shop, Boutiques, T-shirt shops, Trinket shops, Jewelry shops and more. When you're done stop in at The Gardens for a burger and drink and sit outside on the deck and enjoy the views!
Homeology Decor & Boutique specializes in the art of making your house a home! Homeology is open year-round and conveniently located across from the entrance to Arnolds Park Amusement Park. They have furniture and lamps, mirrors and wall art, kitchen accessories, gourmet foods and Iowa wines, clothing and shoes, jewelry and purses – something to fit every budget. You will shine in designs from Homeology, from cute and comfy shoes, to fashionable apparel and stylish handbags, and beautiful scarves and jewelry.
Homeology Decor & Boutique
248 U. S. Highway 71 Homeology Decor & Boutique specializes in the art of making your house a home! Homeology is open year-round and conveniently located across from the entrance to Arnolds Park Amusement Park. They have furniture and lamps, mirrors and wall art, kitchen accessories, gourmet foods and Iowa wines, clothing and shoes, jewelry and purses – something to fit every budget. You will shine in designs from Homeology, from cute and comfy shoes, to fashionable apparel and stylish handbags, and beautiful scarves and jewelry.
“WOW!”… is one of the first things you hear when someone walks through the doors! From one-of-a-kind treasures to cutting edge design in home decor. Visit INTERIORS to find the best selection in Furniture, Wall Art, Mirrors and Clocks, Lighting and an amazing selection of Home Accents.
Interiors
1515 18th St“WOW!”… is one of the first things you hear when someone walks through the doors! From one-of-a-kind treasures to cutting edge design in home decor. Visit INTERIORS to find the best selection in Furniture, Wall Art, Mirrors and Clocks, Lighting and an amazing selection of Home Accents.
Katy Lynn Boutique
584 US-71Locally owned Boutique loaded with reasonably priced, fashionable clothes!
Funky Zebras
The Funky Zebra is a Boutique that carries reasonably priced, fashionable clothes.
Mry's Gift Shoppe will tickle your senses with the unique blend of home decor and gifts. Our year-round shoppe offers great decorative accessories for the home plus beautiful clothing, jewelry and handbags to accessorize you, also custom floral design and embroidery work, bridal registry, and a wide selection of kitchen gadgets that make cooking and entertaining easy. One stop and you'll be hooked! Fun and friendly! Conveniently located off of Highway 71 South and 30th Street in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Mary's Gift Shoppe
3001 Aurora AveMry's Gift Shoppe will tickle your senses with the unique blend of home decor and gifts. Our year-round shoppe offers great decorative accessories for the home plus beautiful clothing, jewelry and handbags to accessorize you, also custom floral design and embroidery work, bridal registry, and a wide selection of kitchen gadgets that make cooking and entertaining easy. One stop and you'll be hooked! Fun and friendly! Conveniently located off of Highway 71 South and 30th Street in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
For Birds of a Different Feather
For something a bit more unusual, check out the large cache of wonderful surprises in the Barn Swallow Gift Shop. Enjoy browsing through this spacious shop of twists and turns, with unique items of all kinds displayed in every nook and cranny. Extensive selection of Okoboji sweatshirts, hoodies, and t-shirts. Largest selection of adult and children's books in the area. Paintings, home décor, seasonal decorations, jewelry, puzzles, greeting cards, purses, candles, plus much more! Make sure to stop upstairs for the truly unique kid’s department full of books, toys, games for indoor and outdoor fun and baby gifts. Truly an adventure in shopping. Open seven days a week, year-round.
Barn Swallow Gift Shop
1212 US-71For Birds of a Different Feather
For something a bit more unusual, check out the large cache of wonderful surprises in the Barn Swallow Gift Shop. Enjoy browsing through this spacious shop of twists and turns, with unique items of all kinds displayed in every nook and cranny. Extensive selection of Okoboji sweatshirts, hoodies, and t-shirts. Largest selection of adult and children's books in the area. Paintings, home décor, seasonal decorations, jewelry, puzzles, greeting cards, purses, candles, plus much more! Make sure to stop upstairs for the truly unique kid’s department full of books, toys, games for indoor and outdoor fun and baby gifts. Truly an adventure in shopping. Open seven days a week, year-round.
For a relaxing shopping experience, stroll through the shops in Arnolds Park Queens Court.
Queens Court Shopping
West Broadway StreetFor a relaxing shopping experience, stroll through the shops in Arnolds Park Queens Court.
Timeless Consignments
1619 Hill AveTimeless Consignments is an upscale consignment shop with eclectic appeal!