Title: Visit Gruver: 2026 Travel Guide for Gruver, Estherville | Expedia.com [Hotels in Gruver](https://expedia.com/Gruver-Hotels.d553248634983190264.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Gruver](https://expedia.com/Gruver-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634983190264.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Gruver](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Gruver.d553248634983190264.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gruver Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Gruver.d553248634983190264.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gruver, IA ## Travel Guide ## Visit Gruver Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Accommodations were very nice Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=73532417&PinnedHotelID=73532417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983190264) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=73532417&PinnedHotelID=73532417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983190264) ![Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/855900/855895/45cf0dc5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Estherville 1919 Central Ave Estherville IA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $76 nightly $85 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Estherville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Thoreson Memorial Park and Fort Defiance State Park ... 7.6/10 Good! (273 reviews) The bed was super comfortable ! 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Lots of wildlife such as white tail deer, and enchanting wooden bridges crossing over forest streams.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183215/2c7b8097-0361-471c-b52a-068220b9a009.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Defiance State Park You can take time to visit Fort Defiance State Park during your travels to Estherville. Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Fort-Defiance-State-Park-Estherville.d553248621561929725.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thoreson Memorial Park Explore the great outdoors at Thoreson Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Estherville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.com/Thoreson-Memorial-Park-Estherville.d553248621564732188.Vacation-Attraction) #### Little Swan Lake Winery 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. 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