The bar at Coconut Cove leans into the tiki theme and does it well. Draft beer, frozen cocktails, and a spirits list that covers the basics and a few surprises. Seating spills out toward the lake, which is exactly where you want to be at 5 pm.

This is the social center of the resort. Live music nights, trivia, and the occasional event that nobody planned but everybody remembers. Open to guests and visitors from the surrounding area.

If you’re coming from Dubuque, it’s about a 20-minute drive south on Highway 80. Worth the trip.