attractions CENTRAL GARDENS OF NORTH IOWA
CITY BEACH
CLEAR LAKE ARTS CENTER
200 Block North 8th Street • (641) 357-0700 centralgardensnorthiowa.com
Downtown Clear Lake • cityofclearlake.com
17 South 4th Street • (641) 357-1998 clearlakeartscenter.org
With winding brick pathways leading you through the public garden’s nearly three acres of themed flower beds, ponds, stream beds, and art, you will be immersed with fresh air and nature’s beauty. Weekly events throughout summer including Fresh on Fridays and Picnics & Performances, plus private event rentals and tours.
Clear Lake is home to several beaches for fun in the sun! There are also several public access docks for you to enjoy. Brand new splash pad & bath house opened July 2020!
A cultural complex offering visual arts exhibitions, a gift shop with unique wares and art by regional artists, studios for creativity and classes, a performing arts wing, and the Sukup Lakeside Courtyard and Sculpture Garden.
CLEAR LAKE FIRE MUSEUM
KINNEY PIONEER MUSEUM
LADY OF THE LAKE
112 North 6th Street • (641) 357-2613 • clearlakefire.com
9184 265th Street • (641) 423-1258
Relive the history of firefighting at Iowa’s first fire museum, built to resemble a fire station from the early 1900s. It is home to some of Clear Lake’s earliest firefighting equipment, including a 1883 hand drawn hose cart and 1924 pumper truck. A 9/11 memorial is featured in front of the Fire Station.
Take a step back in time and experience life on the Iowa frontier through the vintage exhibits and living history. Explore the pioneer village featuring a one-room school house, log cabin, jail, and blacksmith shop.
101 North Lakeview Drive • (641) 357-2243 cruiseclearlake.com
LAKE THEATRE
SURF BALLROOM
VETERANS MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB
14 North 4th Street • (641) 357-2414 • clearlaketheatre.com
460 North Shore Drive • (641) 357-6151 surfballroom.com
2000 North Shore Drive • (641) 357-4457 veteransmemorialgolf.com
Known worldwide for its place in rock ‘n’ roll history, the Surf Ballroom keeps live music alive in North Iowa. Fans and musicians alike flock to the site where the 1940s big bands toured and where Buddy Holly, JP “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens played what was to be their final concert. A popular venue for touring national artists and local events, the Surf brings generations together. Open Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4 PM and Memorial Day - Labor Day weekends Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM and Sunday 1 - 4 PM. Donations accepted. Guided tours can be arranged.
Named Iowa’s 9-hole course of the year in 2015, this public par 36 course offers an enjoyable round of golf for all players with beautiful views, wide bluegrass fairways, and well-kept greens. Also enjoy the practice range, pro shop and clubhouse wit full bar.
State of the art technology, great concessions all with the charm and service you’d expect from your hometown theatre! We strive to make sure we give you the best experience we can deliver, freshest concession, friendliest smiles, biggest movies including premiers; all at prices that will make you smile.
clearlakeiowa.com
For the true Clear Lake experience, you have to get on the water! The Lady of the Lake is an authentic paddle wheel excursion boat, offering scenic tours of Clear Lake. Wednesday nights are Dockside Night!
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