Northwest Iowa, Iowa
Immerse yourself in Iowa's sun-drenched Great Lakes Region for year-round recreation. Visit Sioux City landmarks, and retrace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. Experience festival traditions that bring old and young together in celebration.
Explore Northwest Iowa
Argosy Casino Sioux City
Three-deck riverboat casino with slots, video slots, craps, roulette, blackjack, poker and Caribbean Stud. New Outfitters Grill Restaurant.
Sioux City, IA CasinosSanford Museum and Planetarium
Permanent exhibits on the history and prehistory of Northwest Iowa. The West Gallery holds temporary exhibits on a variety of subjects. The Planetarium was the first in the state of Iowa and includes programs on the seasonal night sky. Programs available by appointment.
Cherokee, IA MuseumsOkoboji Queen II Excursions
An 18-mile narrated excursion around West Okoboji Lake. Open-air upper deck and enclosed lower deck. Refreshments and snacks available.
Arnolds Park, IA ExcursionsBuena Vista County Wind Farm
Take a self-guided tour of one of the largest wind energy projects in the world. More than 250 turbines, 208 feet tall, sit atop Buffalo Ridge, generating enough electricity to serve 71,000
Storm Lake, IA Structural LandmarksHumboldt County Historical Museum
1870s old mill farmhouse and outbuildings, log cabin, 1883 schoolhouse, jail. Humboldt College and Frank Gotch displays. Doctor's office, post office, American Indian artifacts, blacksmith and tinsmith shops, 1883 church with stained glass windows.
Dakota City, IA MuseumsAlbert City Historical Museum
View depot, 1900s-era home, military room, small grocery store, laundry room, tool shop and 1875 furnished schoolhouse. Early 1900s cars, music boxes, glassware figurines, railroad memorabilia and medical instruments displayed.
Albert City, IA MuseumsSpirit of the Lakes Excursions
Vintage coach and dining cars take travelers through the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes region. Saturday excursions, dessert and dinner trains. Sunday family excursion with meal. Passengers can choose meals or excursion-only.
Spirit Lake, IA ExcursionsChautauqua Building
Built in 1908, the only existing complete Chautauqua building in the state. Completely renovated, with historical murals and information on the history of Chautauqua. Enjoy Chautauqua Days on the Fourth of July.
Sac City, IA Historic BuildingsSioux City Explorers Baseball Club
Professional baseball since 1993 at Lewis and Clark Park.
Sioux City, IA Baseball ClubsPrairie Pedlar
More than 60 theme gardens on seven-acre plot, along with gift shop and greenhouse. Large restored barn showcases garden gifts and bouquets made from herbs and flowers. Free garden walks Sunday afternoons in July and August.
Odebolt, IA Gardens