Lower Gar State Recreation Area

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Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Chicago (ORD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,122 reviews)
At check-in, Alexander at the front desk was very personable and helpful. There is a public parking garage immediately across the street which made it really convenient. The hotel also offered a discount for the parking. The room is spacious and clean. The rooftop on the 27th floor has amazing views. The glass platform is really cool. I would definitely stay at this Riu hotel in Chicago again.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

5 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 12
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Nagoya (NGO) to Chicago (ORD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,635 reviews)
First night we went to bed about 11 pm. When we got in bed it was really scratchy. Discovered a bloody mattress pad on top of the sheet below the comforter, see picture attached. The next day, we

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago

5 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 12
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Nagoya (NGO) to Chicago (ORD)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
It's a beautiful and comfortable hotel.

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Popular places to visit

Discover the history of the Iowa Great Lakes region, and what made it the entertainment Capitol of the upper Midwest.

Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
Higgins Money Museum, free exhibit of historic U.S. banknotes.

Higgins Museum

2.5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(9 reviews)

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

4.5/5(88 reviews)

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

Arnolds Park

Emerald Hills Golf Course

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Arnolds Park at Emerald Hills Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Emerald Hills Golf Course

Best Lodging Options Near Lower Gar State Recreation Area

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Okoboji Inn & Suites

Okoboji Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3400 Okoboji Ave, Milford, IA
Okoboji Inn & Suites
1400 sf 3 bedrooms in Arnolds Park-King bed

1400 sf 3 bedrooms in Arnolds Park-King bed

Arnolds Park
1400 sf 3 bedrooms in Arnolds Park-King bed
Bridges Bay Resort

Bridges Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
630 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park, IA
Bridges Bay Resort
Dock Holiday on Upper Gar Lake with Outdoor Pool

Dock Holiday on Upper Gar Lake with Outdoor Pool

Arnolds Park
Dock Holiday on Upper Gar Lake with Outdoor Pool
Cozy Condo by Boardwalk, Restaurants, Golf

Cozy Condo by Boardwalk, Restaurants, Golf

Arnolds Park
Cozy Condo by Boardwalk, Restaurants, Golf
Premier Location! Lake View!

Premier Location! Lake View!

Arnolds Park
Premier Location! Lake View!
Marina Ammenities, lake view, walk to Queens Court & Broadway.

Marina Ammenities, lake view, walk to Queens Court & Broadway.

Arnolds Park
Marina Ammenities, lake view, walk to Queens Court & Broadway.
Okoboji Oasis at the Lake in Arnolds Park

Okoboji Oasis at the Lake in Arnolds Park

Arnolds Park
Okoboji Oasis at the Lake in Arnolds Park
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