Best Kept Secrets — Remarkable Iowa Resorts Revealed

Iowa meeting and event planners have certain spots that they would prefer remain secret. You know, the ones that are hidden gems that they book time and time again and don’t want anyone else to know about for fear they’ll become too popular? We understand. But we also think everybody deserves a chance to get in on these treasures, so we’re uncovering some of our own fantastic finds right here.

You’ll get a whole lot more than just another country club dinner when you set your sites on the Honey Creek Resort State Park on Rathbun Lake. If you’ve been hunting for a venue that is a leader in green practices, has high environmental standards in their operations, and eco-friendly and sustainable practices, then you’ve found it at last. Enjoy the luxurious guest rooms, suites and charming cottages, a full-service restaurant, championship golf course, indoor water park, fishing pier, watercraft and bike rental, plus state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities. (If you can actually convince people to work while they’re there.)

If the “game” you’re pursuing is slots, video poker, table games, or poker tournaments, then Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf + Waterfront Convention Center is for you.  After all, “wild life” can be defined in more than one way and here it’s present in gambling, headliner entertainment, fine and casual dining options, and cozy accommodations. Indoor pool, full-service marina, 24-hour fitness center, and expansive meeting and event space make it even more appealing.

Even more big game can be found at Wild Rose Casino + Resort Jefferson where exciting slots and table games are what you’re shooting for. Enjoy casual dining, live entertainment, standard rooms and deluxe suites, indoor pool, and fitness center plus meeting space and amenities that make doing business a pleasure.

Want an occasion that’s out of the ordinary? Then head to Okoboji and the Arrowwood Resort + Conference Center.  Combine 28,000 square feet of meeting and event space for up to 600 with beautiful surroundings, comfortable lodging, delicious dining, an indoor waterpark, and a national golf club, and you’ll discover why so many think it’s extraordinary.

For something special, breeze on over to King's Pointe - A Waterpark Resort. Unique getaways are a specialty here, with a variety of lodging options from comfy guest rooms to deluxe suites to charming cottages with lake views, private patios and even fire pits. Year-round activities with indoor and outdoor waterparks, dining, entertainment, and spacious meeting places make this a secret we don’t want to keep.

The stunning Grand Harbor Resort + Waterpark graces the picturesque Port of Dubuque.  Wonderful amenities, lodging, and distinctive dining attract visitors to this premiere resort. Grow your business in grand meeting spaces here, then enjoy your downtime in the 25,000 square foot waterpark, riverboat cruises, nearby golf, wineries, marina, casino, and so much more.

Once you experience these resorts, we’re pretty sure you won’t be able to keep them to yourself either.

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