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
Historic Sod House, Schoolhouse, Post Office
Visit the first schoolhouse in Palo Alto County and a replica of an early sod house. The town's first post office has also been restored. Unique historical displays, veterans memorial.
West Bend, IA Historic SchoolhousesHumboldt 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 MuseumsCalliope Village
A re-creation of Sioux County's first county seat, which was raided in 1872. Records and the county safe were taken to Orange City, the current county seat. View the safe and 15 buildings, some original to the 1800
Hawarden, IA MuseumsParker Historical Museum of Clay County
The 1916 Arts and Crafts-style house and adjacent Duroe Building contain vintage clothing, antiques, fire truck and agricultural tools. Visit one-room school and general store. Research archives and library.
Spencer, IA MuseumsBuena 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 LandmarksSpirit 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 ExcursionsOdebolt Historical Museum
Historical items, including a military display, tools and equipment from farm and home, and a buffalo robe brought to town by Buffalo Bill.
Odebolt, IA MuseumsLakes Art Center
Permanent and traveling exhibitions showcasing local, regional and national artists. Foreign and classic film series, interactive gallery, gift shop, and performing arts theater.
Okoboji, IA Art CentersWansink Art Gallery, Prairie Schoolhouse and Pione
Art gallery offers monthly exhibits, fine arts and music reference libraries. Sheldon's first schoolhouse is the site of art classes and community activities. The restored pioneer home was also used as a church and hotel.
Sheldon, IA Exhibits