Le Mars, Iowa travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

2 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Le Mars

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor and Museum

Exhibits on the history of the Wells company, owners of Blue Bunny. Located in the 1875 George E Pew building in downtown Le Mars.

Le Mars Arts Center

Rotating art exhibits, plus a large permanent collection of barn quilts.

Plymouth County Fair

One of Iowa's largest county fairs.

Postal Playhouse

Community theater located in Le Mars' former post office.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Sioux City)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, Sioux City — 29 mi away. Directions
FSD Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls — 62 mi away. Directions
OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 104 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor and Museum, Le Mars Arts Center
Afternoon Plymouth County Fair, Postal Playhouse

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder