Fort Defiance State Park Tours

Photo by Deanna Gjerde
Photo by Deanna Gjerde
Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Erik Rowley
Keep your eyes open for native plant and animal life while you discover the sights of Fort Defiance State Park. That's when you're not being impressed by the gorgeous landscapes!

This protected natural landscape is a great place to begin your sightseeing in Iowa. Naturally, there are loads more attractions worth seeing nearby. Little Swan Lake Winery is also recommended by visitors.

Plan a trip to see Fort Defiance State Park

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls, SD

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls, SD

3 out of 5
Downtown Sioux Falls
Price was $494, price is now $413 per person
$413
per person
Feb 5 - Feb 8
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Sioux Falls (FSD)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,139 reviews)
You could tell the room hadn't been vacumed,there was no tray to put coffee pods in the coffee machine and no cups for the coffee. Microwave not cleaned from a previous stay. Chair in room was worn and in need of replacement, bathroom cleaning very questionable.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

4 out of 5
Downtown Sioux Falls
Price was $538, price is now $437 per person
$437
per person
Feb 5 - Feb 8
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Sioux Falls (FSD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
Beautiful, clean room with amazing view of the falls area. Coffee maker Espresso superb! Decor over the top amazing!!! Only reason not an excellent was that the shower as beautiful as it was barely got warm. Lovely visit overall and the food options were fantastic!!

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Historic Twin Tudors Inn

Historic Twin Tudors Inn

3 out of 5
Price was $848, price is now $719 per person
$719
per person
Mar 21 - Mar 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Albany (ALB) to Sioux Falls (FSD)
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
We were upgraded to staying at the Victorian Inn- i would highly recommended. The house is charming and located in the historic downtown of Sioux Falls.

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

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Nice trail for jogging or dog walks. #treetrove

Elinor Bedell State Park

You can take time to visit Elinor Bedell State Park during your travels to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Elinor Bedell State Park
Discover the history of the Iowa Great Lakes region, and what made it the entertainment Capitol of the upper Midwest.

Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
Fantastic local candy shop that makes a variety of fudge and truffles.

Goodies Handmade Candies

5/5(9 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Goodies Handmade Candies during your trip to Spirit Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Goodies Handmade Candies

Avera Holy Family Hospital

Though Avera Holy Family Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Estherville while you are here.

Avera Holy Family Hospital

Thoreson Memorial Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Thoreson Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Estherville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Thoreson Memorial Park

Little Swan Lake Winery

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Little Swan Lake Winery during your travels to Estherville. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Little Swan Lake Winery

Best Lodging Options Near Fort Defiance State Park

Estherville Hotel & Suites

Estherville Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2008 Central Ave Estherville IA
Estherville Hotel & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville

2 out of 5
1919 Central Ave Estherville IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville
Morehead Retreat on 75 ft of East Lake Okoboji

Morehead Retreat on 75 ft of East Lake Okoboji

2 out of 5
Spirit Lake IA
Morehead Retreat on 75 ft of East Lake Okoboji
Bridges Bay Resort

Bridges Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
630 Linden Drive Arnolds Park IA
Bridges Bay Resort
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71 Okoboji IA
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat

Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat

Arnolds Park IA
Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat
AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

2.5 out of 5
1005 Brooks Park Dr Okoboji IA
AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji
PRIME LOCATION AT BRIDGES BAY RESORT!!!

PRIME LOCATION AT BRIDGES BAY RESORT!!!

Arnolds Park IA
PRIME LOCATION AT BRIDGES BAY RESORT!!!
Beds -N- Sheds Unit #2 Upstairs Unit

Beds -N- Sheds Unit #2 Upstairs Unit

2 out of 5
Spirit Lake IA
Beds -N- Sheds Unit #2 Upstairs Unit
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