The Iowa Great Lakes Region Is A Must-Visit For Serious Roadtrippers This Fall
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Rachel Morey Flynn
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The Iowa Great Lakes are a real Midwestern paradise. People visit this timeless place year-after-year. This is some of the best road-tripping fun you can have in Iowa.
You can tour their "Man Cave" showroom Monday through Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm. The admission pass is $12 per person.
This place is an incredible treat for anyone who loves classic cars. A 28,000-square-foot mural, painted by local artist Jack Rees, of Spencer’s Grand Avenue vintage store fronts, old Arnolds Park, and West Lake Okoboji’s amazing sunset over Smith’s Bay graces the show room.
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Explore the latest fishing products on the market at this amazing mom and pop shop. It's a fisherman's destination that you won't want to miss. Kabele's Trading Post is located right across the street from East Lake Okoboji and it's just a short drive to Big Spirit Lake and West Lake Okoboji.
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This amusement park has a series of free concerts, free parking. free admission, amazing restaurants, fun shopping, and free beach access. It may be a bit too cold to go for a swim in the fall, but there's plenty of fun to be had at Arnolds Park.
Get a day pass for just $20 per person and enjoy the family track, the kiddie track, and the slick track all day long.
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It's located at Alley Street in Arnolds Park.
Cruises begin at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. depending on the time of year.
Try the locally brewed options or taste a different brewery’s offerings. There’s an on-site food truck and a pizza place next door if you need a snack. There’s root beer for the kids and non-drinkers. You’ll find this fun place at 3705 Highway 71 in Spirit Lake.
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It's open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Frequent diners love the breakfast, Rubens, and Tenderloins. On a nice day, you can sit outside and enjoy an up-close-and-personal view of the lake.
Rolling Oaks Barn is open Wednesday through Sunday from 4 pm until 2 am and is located at 2325 41st Street Spirit Lake.
Have you spent time exploring Iowa’s Great Lakes region? What are your favorite destinations?
Looking for more roadtrip ideas? Here are 10 Incredible Natural Attractions In Iowa That Everyone Should Visit.
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