Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum Tours

Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Erik Rowley
Whether you're a landlubber or a seasoned sailor, Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum is an educational and entertaining day out. Travelers young and old are sure to enjoy walking around the exhibits and artifacts here.

Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum is an ideal place to begin exploring Arnolds Park. This display of maritime artifacts is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Allow time for other sights like 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji, Arnolds Park, and East Okoboji Lake to get a complete picture of what the area has to offer.

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Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

Canopy By Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

4 out of 5
Downtown Sioux Falls
Price was $680, price is now $579 per person
$579
per person
Feb 18 - Feb 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Sioux Falls (FSD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
Not our first time here and will definitely be back. Perfect location with great access to dining and the Falls. Rooms are wonderful and the entire property is lovely.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Historic Twin Tudors Inn

Historic Twin Tudors Inn

3 out of 5
Price was $891, price is now $662 per person
$662
per person
Feb 18 - Feb 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) 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

Hotel On Phillips

Hotel On Phillips

2.5 out of 5
Downtown Sioux Falls
Price was $710, price is now $612 per person
$612
per person
Feb 18 - Feb 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Sioux Falls (FSD)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,271 reviews)
Great staff and location!

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Popular places to visit

The Legend, one of the oldest running roller coasters in the world and designed by the famous John Miller. #rollercoaster #iowa #amusementpark

Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Bring the kiddos to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Arnolds Park Amusement Park
Higgins Money Museum, free exhibit of historic U.S. banknotes.

Higgins Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Higgins Museum during your trip to Okoboji. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Higgins Museum
Fantastic local candy shop that makes a variety of fudge and truffles.

Goodies Handmade Candies

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
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

Arnolds Park

Explore the great outdoors at Arnolds Park, a lovely green space in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Arnolds Park

'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji

Bring the kids to 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji

Best Lodging Options Near Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

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
AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji

2.5 out of 5
1005 Brooks Park Dr Okoboji IA
AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji
Bring ALL of your family and friends to stay at the Central Stay Cation in Arnolds Park!

Bring ALL of your family and friends to stay at the Central Stay Cation in Arnolds Park!

Arnolds Park IA
Bring ALL of your family and friends to stay at the Central Stay Cation in Arnolds Park!
Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! Location, Location, Location!!!

Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! Location, Location, Location!!!

Arnolds Park IA
Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! Location, Location, Location!!!
Morning View Cottage at the Lake - Cute Cottage with Lake Views in the heart of Arnolds Park

Morning View Cottage at the Lake - Cute Cottage with Lake Views in the heart of Arnolds Park

Arnolds Park IA
Morning View Cottage at the Lake - Cute Cottage with Lake Views in the heart of Arnolds Park
Family Fun - 2 blocks from everything!

Family Fun - 2 blocks from everything!

Arnolds Park IA
Family Fun - 2 blocks from everything!
Spacious 4 Bedroom Lakefront Luxury. Panoramic Views & 6 waterpark passes at BB.

Spacious 4 Bedroom Lakefront Luxury. Panoramic Views & 6 waterpark passes at BB.

Arnolds Park IA
Spacious 4 Bedroom Lakefront Luxury. Panoramic Views & 6 waterpark passes at BB.
Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Arnolds Park IA
Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes
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