Travel & Things to Do
Sioux Falls Regional Airport
The nearest airport to Spirit Lake is in Sioux Falls, SD. It is about an hour and a half drive east on I-90 to Spirit Lake.
Minneapolis, MN (3 hour drive to Spirit Lake) www.mspairport.com
Omaha, NE (3 hour drive to Spirit Lake) www.flyoma.com
Des Moines, IA (3 hour drive to Spirit Lake) www.dsmairport.com
For the most up to date events/things to do while you stay, please visit these local websites:
Arnold's Park Amusement Park
Arnold's Park is a kid's amusement park (although we have ABSOLUTELY ridden the roller coaster & other rides as adults) along West Lake. Arnold's Park also hosts live music concerts, Saturday morning farmer's markets, art festivals, lots of fun shops, and many other events! We almost always go down to the park whenever we are home; we would definitely recommend it!
Biking -- the Lakes have TONS of bike paths to explore
Boat/Jet Ski Rental -- there are lots of different places to rent, if you are interested!
Swimming-- Pike's Point, Arnold's Park public beach, Terrace park, and several other public beaches are open to anyone who'd like to jump in the lake!
Golf-- there are several courses if you'd like to bring your clubs!
Bridges Bay Kid's water park/ adult swim bar-- located in one of our hotel block options
Breakfast:
O'Farrell Sisters (our favorite-- you have to get there early!)
Spudnutz Donuts
The Family Diner (HUGE food portions of all your favorites!)
Lunch & Dinner
The Okoboji Store
Maxwell's Beach Cafe (A little more expensive, but right in Arnold's Park and the action and the food is wonderful! We like to go for lunch)
Portside Pizza/Captian's Getaway
The New Inn
The Ritz
The Waterfront/Bracco's (Located at Bridges Bay-- one of our hotel accommodations)
The Dry Dock
Minerva's (located in Arrowwood Hotel- one of our hotel block accommodations)
The Outrigger
The Taco House
Okoboji Brew Company
The New Inn (for some great signature cocktails!)
Pirate Jack's (has the BEST views-- it is right on the pier with the Queen in Arnold's Park)
The Okoboji Store
The Fish Shack/Ice House (This is on a large boat/barge and has a fishing hole in the middle of the bar)
The Ritz
The Barefoot Bar