Spirit Lake

With over 4,900 year round citizens Spirit Lake offers tons of shopping, restaurants and weeknight entertainment. This quaint small town caters to all personalities. Stop by the art and photo studio, dine at the local Bistro and browse Evan’s clothing shop. Crave a monstrous cinnamon roll at the family diner or grab a coffee and head to the book store. Spend the day shopping locally and enjoying your home town. Real Estate on Big Spirit Lake is always dynamic. Catering to your pocketbook from a small lake retreat, a large year round home or a low maintenance condo. Big Spirit Lake is the largest natural lake in the state and a desired location for a peaceful weekend by the lake. The lake itself offers 16 miles of shoreline with an average depth of 17 feet.

Community Snapshot

Wilder Thymes Natural Foods

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake Looking for a pace to get organic, and natural foods? Wilder Thymes is your go-to place! As the only shop in the lakes area to offer such...

Spirit Lake United Methodist Church

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake Spirit Lake United Methodist Church 1812 Gary Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Services Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (Traditional) Sunday at...

Bomgaars Building Center

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake Bomgaars 2201 Hwy 71 Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Bomgaars offers a great selection and a convenient location in Spirit Lake. Open at 7...

New Testament Baptist Church

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake New Testament Baptist Church 2105 Gary Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Services Sunday at 11 a.m and 6 p.m. Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Area Insights

Forbes Meat

Spirit Lake

Forbes Meat 2508 Enterprise Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 If you want to grill out tonight, this is the place. Forbes Meats offers amazing steak, pork chops, roasts and other cuts, as well as fresh and smoked sausage products. Oh, and don’t forget to try the beef jerky, it is amazing. Easy to find, next door to Renew and across the highway from Lakes Regional Hospital. More Info

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Memorial Park Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake

Memorial Park 300 Lake Street Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Located on a huge property, this park was renovated in 2012 adding new playground equipment with areas designated for young kids and areas for older kids all wrapped around a Splash Pad that the kids just love. 2 shelters, including the Clayton Seeman Memorial Shelter house. Also, access to bike trails, walking paths and around 1,500 feet of East Lake Okoboji shoreline, 2 docks, 2 handicap-accessible piers and more.

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Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Spirit Lake

Saint Mary’s Catholic Church 1005 Hill Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Services Saturday at 5 p.m. (confessions at 4:30 p.m.) Sunday at 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday - 9 a.m. Friday - 12 p.m. More Info

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Fisherman's Factory Outlet

Spirit Lake

Fisherman’s Factory Outlet 1803 18th St (Hwy 9 & 71) Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Located across the street from Pure Fishing, the Fisherman’s Factory Outlet is a must stop for avid fishermen. This outlet store offers all kinds of fishing equipment including fishing poles, reels, tackle and bait. You can find a lot of popular brands at much discounted prices here, including factory reconditioned Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Berkley, Coleman, Pflueger, Mitchell, PENN and more . You can also find outdoor clothing including coats, shirts, boots, gloves and more. More Info

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Spirit Lake Silver & Gold

Spirit Lake

As the only jeweler in the lakes area, you're sure to find everything you need at this established jewelry store. With over 30 years of experience, they have an eye for creating amazing pieces of jewelry. Whether it be an ever special engagement ring, or a beautiful necklace, they have every style imaginable, that is sure to take your breath away. More Info

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Boat House Apparel

Spirit Lake

Boat House Apparel brings chic clothing to the Okoboji area, with her designs centered around life at the lake. The stylish tops, dresses, and more have witty sayings, anchors, and all things that remind us of the lake we all know and love. With a large online presence, Boat House is not only popular in Spirit Lake, but all over the country! Bringing comfort and chic to her amazing designs, the owner of Boat House, Laura, has sure made an amazing clothing line right here in the heart of Spirit Lake. More Info

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Furniture Mart

Spirit Lake

Furniture Mart 2502 17th St Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Located just west of Walmart and next door to the Ramada Inn, The Furniture Mart offers a HUGE floor space filled with a great selection of furniture. Selections include Living Room, Dining, Bedroom and Office furniture. They also offer Mattresses, TV Stands and different Decor and Accent pieces. In home delivery available as well. More Info

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The Family Diner

Spirit Lake

The Family Diner is Spirit Lake, IA is a local favorite! They offer up a large portion for small money, but whether you come early or late you may be in for a wait. With homemade bread and the largest sausage patty you have seen, The Family Diner is consistently delicious. They are open only for breakfast and lunch and closed two days a week. In my former career at Stylecraft, the family diner was definately a favorite when our friends would visit from North Carolina. They were always inpressed with the bread and rolls and corn beef hash. More Info

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Optique

Spirit Lake

If you have any eyecare needs, check out Optique, located on Hwy 9/71 in Spirit Lake, next to Hey Good Cookies where Mr Movies used to be. Optique has recently moved into this location to expand and become more visible. Their office is freshly remodeled creating a very friendly, comfortable and professional atmosphere with eyewear selections that are very current with the styles and trends of today. Optique offers the services of an Optometrist and an Optrician, the staff at Optique is very knowledgeable, thorough and willing to educate you on your eyecare and eyewear needs More Info

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Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis PAPER DRIVE

Spirit Lake

If you are looking for a way to get rid of paper and don't want to throw it in the garbage, the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Group offers a great solution. In addition to being eco-friendly you are helping this Kiwanis Group raise money to help children and the community out in other ways. A couple time of month the local group will go out and pick up paper from your curb side, contact the group for their schedule. OR Just South of Faraway and just North of Kiwanis Park, is parked a semi trailer with a sign "Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Paper Drive" At any time you can take your paper to...

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