So much to do here. Was in okaboji for four days and still not enough time to do everything they have everything except for one thing that would make a killing…. Ready for this entrepreneurs….ICE CREAM PARLOR! I’m not talking about the nutty bar stand which is indeed good but I’m talking great ice creams like Rocky Road, sherbet, toasted almond fudge and so on. You can find 7 different coffee shops tons of fine dining for everyone but it is hard to find an ICE CREAM PARLOR that stands out if there is one. Who ever puts one of these in has an instant wealth machine. Hope to see one in 2022!
@@OurMillionAdventures I know - we are spoiled for sure!!! I am soooo glad you guys went and explored! If you come back in this direction let me know! I will show you around. p.s. gave you a huge share on Twitter - the Okoboji tourism crew will know about it.
@@midwestsmalltown definitely! We wil back out in Minnesota in a month but I don't think we'll make it down to Okaboji this trip. Thanks for the shoutout!
Hey, good vid. Our family use to go there back in the 50's. Had a relative who owned a home on Okoboji lake. Just down the path was a boat house for the Lake patrol boats. I'm not sure of the Patrolman's name today but I think it Gus or Guy. He would take us little kids out on the lake for a tour. When you showed pics of inside the museum, there was one boat on display that looked like the one he had. My relatives name was Vern Gaskin. Had some great times there when we visited form Austin Minn. Looks like Arnolds park has improved greatly from the 50's. LOL. Still have relatives that live at Spirit Lake. Thanks, will try to get back there on our next trip.
Been to big destinations and Vegas, Stone Mountain Georgia and other destinations and Okaboji Iowa is one of the greats. To be honest I’m not much of a gambler and I’d give okaboji the upper hand over Vegas. There for four days and still didn’t get to see everything.
You won’t be disappointed it’s great for families with kids or for Mom and Dad to just get away alone. When my wife and I leave the kids back at the hotel with grandma and grandpa we eat fancy then we play mini golf and have a margarita at the mini golf while we play then head next door to the world famous bare foot bar.
Have you ever run across the Freeman Family? The White Family name was big in that area of Iowa. Rolfe was my second home with my Grandparents. Otherwise I was in Austin. Ok, later. Dave
Who's A University of Okoboji Alumni? We can't wait to go back! Tell us what your favorite things to do are!
So much to do here. Was in okaboji for four days and still not enough time to do everything they have everything except for one thing that would make a killing…. Ready for this entrepreneurs….ICE CREAM PARLOR! I’m not talking about the nutty bar stand which is indeed good but I’m talking great ice creams like Rocky Road, sherbet, toasted almond fudge and so on. You can find 7 different coffee shops tons of fine dining for everyone but it is hard to find an ICE CREAM PARLOR that stands out if there is one. Who ever puts one of these in has an instant wealth machine. Hope to see one in 2022!
Gotta say the Emporium is a must. Couple good restaurants and fun shops too. Mini golf next to the amusement park is fun too. So much more too!!
Thanks for the recommendations!
Making me miss home! I used to go to Sleepy Hollow camp when I was a kid around that area as well! So many fun memories made in Okoboji!!
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My dad grew up in Spirit Lake, vacationing in Okoboji was the best! Everything from Nutty Bars to swimming! Thank you for this nostalgic video!
Been goin there my whole life. I can’t wait to be there at the end of the summer!
Summer is absolute bliss
Agreed!
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Nice video about Okoboji, beautiful sunset @ 3:16. Enjoyed watching.
Had a cabin there growing up, went up every weekend in the summer. Definitely don't get back near enough now though.
You were literally 20 minutes from my home! Hope you enjoyed!
No way! That's a great place to live so close to!
@@OurMillionAdventures I know - we are spoiled for sure!!! I am soooo glad you guys went and explored! If you come back in this direction let me know! I will show you around. p.s. gave you a huge share on Twitter - the Okoboji tourism crew will know about it.
@@midwestsmalltown definitely! We wil back out in Minnesota in a month but I don't think we'll make it down to Okaboji this trip. Thanks for the shoutout!
@@OurMillionAdventures You bet! Keep up the great video work!
Hey, good vid. Our family use to go there back in the 50's. Had a relative who owned a home on Okoboji lake. Just down the path was a boat house for the Lake patrol boats. I'm not sure of the Patrolman's name today but I think it Gus or Guy. He would take us little kids out on the lake for a tour. When you showed pics of inside the museum, there was one boat on display that looked like the one he had. My relatives name was Vern Gaskin. Had some great times there when we visited form Austin Minn. Looks like Arnolds park has improved greatly from the 50's. LOL. Still have relatives that live at Spirit Lake. Thanks, will try to get back there on our next trip.
Thanks for the comment. Sounds like you have some great memories of the area!
Been to big destinations and Vegas, Stone Mountain Georgia and other destinations and Okaboji Iowa is one of the greats. To be honest I’m not much of a gambler and I’d give okaboji the upper hand over Vegas. There for four days and still didn’t get to see everything.
Couldn't agree more! It's awesome!
Wow, looks so fun!! I never knew I needed to add Iowa to the list of places I should visit 😉
I know right! We were so surprised. Every state has its own little gems like this.
You won’t be disappointed it’s great for families with kids or for Mom and Dad to just get away alone. When my wife and I leave the kids back at the hotel with grandma and grandpa we eat fancy then we play mini golf and have a margarita at the mini golf while we play then head next door to the world famous bare foot bar.
Thank you for sharing .
Thanks for watching!
I’m originally from Waukee, Iowa and my family and my mom’s family side come here every year for a week and I love going boating here
I gotta have me one of those Nutty Bars
I vacationed as a child there. The amusement park took up my whole time.
Awesome video as always ! fun to watch .
Been there many times. Arnold's Park was a must see. Miss Iowa.
It's a great place isn't it!
:) The secret is out...fun times eh?
I live in spirit lake, I've lived here my whole life, And I still haven't done everything there is to do.
Have you ever run across the Freeman Family? The White Family name was big in that area of Iowa. Rolfe was my second home with my Grandparents. Otherwise I was in Austin. Ok, later. Dave
arnolds park beach has a lot of glass in it
Convenient
Is the water still clear as glass
I scuba dive there and my family owns a campground there
Awesome! How's the diving?
I love Okaboji! Maybe I'm bias bc I live in iowa and it's litterly the only real lake we have. I'm from Cedar Rapids 5h away
It's a fantastic place!
Where can we find that first beach you went to in this video? We want to go there someone next summer
That's Terrace Park Family Beach on West Okoboji. It was definitely our favorite. 😀
Does your family homeschool?
Yes, though we did before traveling.
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I live near
Lucky!