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Things To Do

The Clear Lake moto: "SURF, SAND and ROCK 'n' ROLL" We are excited to share our little town with all of you! This has been a home away from home for us; we started our journey by having our FIRST DATE in Clear Lake. The Clear Lake city website has great information - scroll down or select WHAT TO DO from the VISITOR INFORMATION menu: https://clearlakeiowa.com

Crash Site Memorial

22728 Gull Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428

They say it was "The Day The Music Died", a line made famous by Don McLean's epic ballad American Pie. Put on your sneakers and walkout to the memorials for Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. This peaceful journey is marked at the road side with wayfarer glasses famously worn by Buddy Holly.

Surf Ballroom & Museum

460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Music legends of all kind play at the historic venue. Now open next door, the Music Experience Center.

Lake Pin and Play

514 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Bar/Grill, Arcades, Bowling, Golf (sports) Simulator

Central Gardens of North Iowa

800 2nd Avenue North, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Always a treat to the senses.Its a great picnic spot or maybe a place to toss a ball while you are waiting for the festivities to begin!

Clear Lake Arts Center

17 South 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Lake Theatre

4 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
, 641-357-2414

Family fun - child and adult beverages - of course there is popcorn!