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Okoboji, IA — For premier bed and breakfast experience when visiting the Iowa Great Lakes area for a fall color getaway, the Okoboji Country Inn is the perfect lodging solution.
For fall traveler’s, the luxurious accommodations include a two-room suite and five themed guest rooms.  Lodging amenities include a wine and cheese platter when you arrive, and a delicious gourmet breakfast at Annabelle’s Tea Room, not to mention luxurious linens and gorgeous decor.

West Lake Okoboji has a canvas of colors for everyone to enjoy.  You can see the vibrant fall colors right from the front porch of the Okoboji Country Inn.

This unique country inn is located in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes area — an area that is rich in fall foliage and abundant in leisure activities. You’ll enjoy the view at Horseshoe Bend and the use of three-season shelter houses, mowed trails, a bird watching blind and other wildlife in the immediate area. And, there are lots of local events offered during this festive fall season.

For more information about the fall color activities or local parks, call Okoboji Country Inn (1704 Terrace Park Blvd, West Okoboji,IA)  (712) 332-2358. Visit them online at: www.okobojicountryinn.com

Luxurious two room suite features a California King sized bed and a 2 person massage air bath with shower and private bathroom.

Summer is not the only time to head to the lake, the fall season is here and now is your chance to see nature at it’s best and stay in a historical bed and breakfast too. 

For the Inn traveler seeking a leaf peeping getaway, the Okoboji Country Inn  is the perfect Iowa Great Lakes lodging solution.  The inn has been fully restored and guests experience modern comforts, combined with the nostalgia of Okoboji Farm House splendor.  Our luxurious accommodations include a two-room suite and five pampering guest rooms.  Lodging amenities include a wine and cheese platter when you arrive at the Okoboji Country Inn, a gourmet breakfast at Annabelle’s Tea Room, luxurious linens and gorgeous decor.  No need to travel far to see wonderful autumn hues, Lake Okoboji has a canvas of colors for everyone to enjoy.

You can see the vibrant fall colors right from the front porch of the Okoboji Country Inn, or better yet see more as you walk or ride your bike along the Dickinson County Recreational Trails.  Guests that choose to stay in Annabelle’s Suite will enjoy relaxing in their own private sun room complete with a window seat to enjoy the ever changing seasons of West Okoboji.  The Okoboji Country Inn is located in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes area, this area is rich in fall foliage and abundant in leisure activities.  Explore an area park, head to Horseshoe Bend and enjoy the use of three-season shelter houses, mowed trails, a bird watching blind and other wildlife and habitat areas.  Come to Lake Okoboji and see what we have to offer during this festive fall season. 

More information about the Okoboji Country Inn (1704 Terrace Park Blvd, West Okoboji, IA) can be found at http://www.okobojicountryinn.com.  Call (712) 332-2358 to book your fall getaway now.

The fall colors are starting to show at Lake Okoboji and it’s not too late to plan a little fall getaway.  Why spend $$$ for gas!  Plan a fall leaf peeping trip to the Iowa Great Lakes and stay at the Okoboji Country Inn.  We are offering a great special at our bed and breakfast the month of October, to celebrate Oktoberfest.  Book two nights at the Okoboji Country Inn during the month of October, Monday through Thursday and the third night is on us.  Enjoy a wine and cheese platter the evening you check in and a delightful breakfast at Annabelle’s Tea Room after a relaxing and restful night.  You can see the changing fall colors right from the front porch of the Okoboji Country Inn, or better yet see more as you walk or ride your bike along the Dickinson County Recreational Trails.  Call us today to book your next fall getaway at the Okoboji Country Inn or visit us on line at www.okobojicountryinn.com    

Come and enjoy the fall colors on the Iowa River in Iowa Falls. Take a cruise on the Empress Riverboat and stay in a cabin overlooking the river. The Empress will be cruising for three week-ends in October. www.bbcabincove.com

Cool evenings are upon Warren and Madison Counties bringing with them a change in color. These 2 rolling, wooded counties in central Iowa abound with leaf peeping possibilities. The 2nd weekend in October is the famed Covered Bridge Festival in Winterset,(www.coveredbridgefestival.com) the county seat of Madison County. Come stay in the Garden and Galley B&B in Warren County, a short drive from Winterset, and enjoy the perfect leaf peeping views of the South River Valley from the inns walls of windows. www.gardenandgalley.com

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Forestry Bureau will be providing updates to the fall colors hotline beginning September 22. The hotline number – 515.233.4110 – will be updated weekly with information on what colors are showing in which region.

Peak fall color occurs in northeast Iowa, on the average, on the weekend closest to October 10.  Iowa Fall Color Show InfoPeak fall color occurs later in the more southern parts of the state, but it all depends on the weather. The forestry bureau has fall color information on its web site that gives approximate best viewing times and what colors different trees produce.