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
Camp Algona POW Museum
Camp Algona housed up to 10,000 German prisoners of war from 1944 to 1946. A 70-foot linear display tells the story of this camp and its effect on the military and civilians in Algona. Weapons exhibit, World War II uniforms and artifacts, and displays of poetry, paintings and woodcarvings.
Algona, IA MuseumsBig Spirit Lake Fishing Forecast
Big Spirit Lake fishing forecast is provided by the Iowa D.N.R.. Click on the link below and go down the page a bit. Thanks to the Iowa D.N.R.
, IA Fishing ForecastArmstrong Heritage Museum
Thousands of items from the early days of Armstrong and Emmet County, including veterans' display.
Armstrong, IA MuseumsWitter Gallery
Changing and permanent art exhibits, gift gallery with orginal artwork for sale, lectures and classes for all ages. Tours by appointment.
Storm Lake, IA GalleriesOkoboji Spirit Center
The Okoboji Spirit Center, located on West Lake Okoboji in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes region, houses an Iowa Welcome Center, Maritime Museum, Hedberg Theatre, and University of Okoboji Foundation Wall of Fame.
Arnolds Park, IA MuseumsAbbie Gardner State Historic Site
Abbie Gardner's Cabin is the site of "The Spirit Lake Massacre" of March 8, 1857. Original log cabin with pioneer artifacts, interpretive center and film with Abbie's paintings and 19
Arnolds Park, IA Historic SitesWinnaVegas
More than 630 slot machines, progressive slot machines and video poker; 14 blackjack tables; craps, roulette, six-table poker room. Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, full-service menu, snack bar, lounge.
Sloan, IA CasinosThe Kaleidoscope Factory
Watch woodturning demonstrations and see kaleidoscopes being made. Features guest artist the second Saturday of each month.
Pomeroy, IA FactoriesHarker House
This 1875 house has original furnishings and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Storm Lake, IA Historic HomesAndy Williams Birthplace
Restored to reflect the era, the house where singer Andy Williams was born and lived until eight years of age displays items donated by Andy and members of his fan club, along with other items of local historical interest.
Wall Lake, IA Historic Sites