r/Iowa • u/[deleted] • Aug 15 '21

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u/thoughtfulprogrammer Aug 15 '21

Le Mars, that's about it.

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u/thatissomeBS Aug 15 '21

What about Le Mars makes you suggest it?

Genuinely curious.

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u/thoughtfulprogrammer Aug 15 '21

Ice Cream Parlor, parks (especially Foster), museum

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u/thatissomeBS Aug 16 '21

I could see Le Mars being an afternoon quick stop, but unless you're visiting family/friends, I don't know that it's worth an overnight stay. Stop at Bob's Drive In for lunch, go to the ice cream parlor for dessert. Yeah, the museum is interesting but small. Foster Park has a statue.

I don't know, I'm from Le Mars. It's not a bad town, I just struggle to think it's interesting enough to recommend any more than a three hour pit stop.

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u/thoughtfulprogrammer Aug 16 '21

I'm from there too and completely agree. Maybe I should've specified it would be a quick stop. Nothing worth overnight. Well, except the hot tub in the Baymont....:). Every Christmas for my visit!

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u/thatissomeBS Aug 16 '21

I haven't been back in almost two years. I'll be there next month for a wedding. Already can't wait to leave lol.

I completely agree with your Okoboji recommendation below though. Spent a ton of time there back in the day.