Meetings & Conventions: Vacation Okoboji, Iowa

Okoboji, Iowa

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Extending from the Minnesota border and covering 15,000 acres, the glacier-carved lakes of Okoboji draw visitors to its shores year after year. They also invite a seemingly endless array of activities from which to choose, including boating, fishing, swimming, sailing, water-skiing, parasailing, kayaking, skating, and on and on. Combine that with fine dining, arts, museums and enough fabulous accommodations to pamper any number of meeting attendees, and you’ll find Okoboji, Iowa is the place where your company can meet with confidence.

Top 5 reasons to book your event in Okoboji, Iowa


1. A variety of venues. Sure, we like to play in Okoboji. But when it’s time to get to work, we make sure we’re taking care of business. That means offering 45,000 square feet of meeting space, 1,400 sleeping rooms, and conference centers that accommodate up to 600, all in resort-type settings so work doesn’t seem so much like work anymore.

2. An abundance of attractions. From roller coasters to rolling greens, Okoboji boasts an abundance of attractions for after work. For fun, visit Arnolds Amusement Park and giggle through a full day of rides, games, shopping, food and music. Don’t forget to board the 63’ Ferris wheel that overlooks West Lake Okoboji. Afterward, you could come down to earth and get back to nature at the Dickinson County Nature Center and experience the true jewel of Iowa.

3. A long list of leisure activities. Golf courses, miles of trails, shopping, water recreation, museums, and humming night life. Experience Okoboji at its best at any one of its many clubs, bars, restaurants and cafes. You’ll find it to be a delicious experience.

4. Close to everything. Okoboji has that small town charm coupled with big city amenities. Still, part of its charm is that so many of its destinations are within walking distance of its many hotels. Rest assured, if your dogs are barking after a long day on your feet, one of our many taxis, shuttles or buses are ready and willing to take you wherever you want to go.

5. Professional planners. The Okoboji Tourism Committee will help you plan your next meeting, conference or group getaway. We guarantee you can “Meet with Confidence” in Okoboji.

Call 1-800-270-2574 to get started planning your Okoboji event, or go to www.vacationokoboji.com for more information.

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