Guidebook for Clear Lake
Arts & Culture
The fully restored Surf Ballroom holds a place in music history as the final concert site of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. ''The Big Bopper' Richardson.
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Surf Ballroom & Museum
460 N Shore DrThe fully restored Surf Ballroom holds a place in music history as the final concert site of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. ''The Big Bopper' Richardson.
Food Scene
Seasonally operated Tiki-Bar, beach and restaurant. Boat spaces available for guest parking at the adjacent Clear Lake boats Marina.
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PM Park
15297 Raney DrSeasonally operated Tiki-Bar, beach and restaurant. Boat spaces available for guest parking at the adjacent Clear Lake boats Marina.
Locally owned and operated. Serving fine coffees and teas and assorted pastries.
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Cabin Coffee Co
303 Main AveLocally owned and operated. Serving fine coffees and teas and assorted pastries.
Open daily for lunch. Great delicatessen sandwiches, located in the heart of charming downtown Clear Lake.
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Starboard Market
310 Main AveOpen daily for lunch. Great delicatessen sandwiches, located in the heart of charming downtown Clear Lake.
Open early, locally owned and operated. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open year round.
7 Stars Family Restaurant
2309 3rd Ave SOpen early, locally owned and operated. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open year round.
Sightseeing
Offering public cruises of the lake. Operates multiple daily cruises from Memorial day through labor day. Private charters can also be arranged. Located near the 'sea wall' in historic downtown CL.
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Lady of the Lake Dock
North Lake View DriveOffering public cruises of the lake. Operates multiple daily cruises from Memorial day through labor day. Private charters can also be arranged. Located near the 'sea wall' in historic downtown CL.
A beautiful public garden and green space located on 2.5 acres near downtown Clear Lake
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Central Gardens of North Iowa
800 2nd Ave NA beautiful public garden and green space located on 2.5 acres near downtown Clear Lake
Open to the public and just a short wall from our cabin. A 900-foot sandy beach and is located close to picnic area and shelters. Great for family gatherings.
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Clear Lake State Park
6490 S Shore CtOpen to the public and just a short wall from our cabin. A 900-foot sandy beach and is located close to picnic area and shelters. Great for family gatherings.
Entertainment & Activities
Built like a real western fort, the maze boasts 2 miles of trails! Maze design changes weekly in the summer.
Fort Custer Maze
2501 Main AveBuilt like a real western fort, the maze boasts 2 miles of trails! Maze design changes weekly in the summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Opens May 1st. Bar and Grill, directly on the lake and open to the public.
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Lakeside Landing Kitchen + Bar
1603 S Shore DrOpens May 1st. Bar and Grill, directly on the lake and open to the public.
Great atmosphere, good food and drink selection. Nice patio in the summer months.
Sips North Shore Kitchen & Bar
444 N Shore DrGreat atmosphere, good food and drink selection. Nice patio in the summer months.