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 MuseumsWansink 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 ExhibitsWinnaVegas
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 CasinosSioux City Bandits Indoor Football
National Indoor Football League team plays at Sioux City Municipal Auditorium.
Sioux City, IA Football TeamsBuena 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 LandmarksSac City Museum
Catch up on the history of Sac City by viewing costumes, displays of historical items, farm tools and equipment.
Sac City, IA MuseumsLost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center
Regional nature facility focuses on northwest Iowa's unique and abundant lakes and marshes. Located in a county park, facilities include a natural history exhibit room, a reference library, a self-guided nature trail, and opportunities for fishing, hunting, boating, camping and picnicking.
Ruthven, IA Nature CentersOkoboji 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 MuseumsPlymouth County Historical Museum
View antique musical instruments, Civil War-era log cabin, schoolroom, barber and beauty shops, 1940s café, machinery and blacksmith shop, 1940s car and airplane. See military room, religious heritage room, restored 1925 gymnasium/auditorium and Westmar College memorabilia. Learn about the area'
Le Mars, IA MuseumsThe Kaleidoscope Factory
Watch woodturning demonstrations and see kaleidoscopes being made. Features guest artist the second Saturday of each month.
Pomeroy, IA Factories