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
Sheldon High School Summer Theatre
High school repertory theater celebrating 35th season.
Sheldon, IA TheatresIce Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center
LeMars is home to Wells' Dairy, makers of Blue Bunny Ice Cream. Family-friendly museum provides a look at the history of ice cream and the history of Wells' Dairy, including a simulated production exhibit. Enjoy the 1920
Le Mars, 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 ExcursionsWorld's Largest Popcorn Ball
This 3,100-pound popcorn ball set a new Guinness world record when it was created in 13 minutes by 40 volunteers in 2004. Seven feet tall and 23 feet in circumference, the popcorn ball is housed in its own buildling beside the Sac County Museum.
Sac City, IA ExhibitsArts on Grand
Art Center with exhibit gallery, gift shop featuring Midwestern artists, classes and workshops. Special art events throughout the year.
Spencer, IA ArtsSpirit Lake Camping
Marble Beach State Park – Stretching for more than a mile on the west side of Big Spirit Lake includes a campground region with 224 available sites as well as a sandy beach for fishing and family water sports. 712.336.4437
, IA CampingWitter 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 GalleriesUnion Slough National Wildlife Refuge
National wildlife refuge offers waterfowl, big game, walking trail through deer park, two hunting areas.
Titonka, IA Wildlife RefugesOrpheum Theatre
Newly restored 1927 Rapp & Rapp theater offers a variety of entertainment events, including symphony, Broadway shows, movies, and conferences.
Sioux City, IA Theatres