WHERE TO HAVE FUN
CITY BEACH
Downtown Clear Lake • cityofclearlake.com
Clear Lake is home to several beaches for fun in the sun! There are also
several public access docks for you to enjoy.
CENTRAL GARDENS OF NORTH IOWA
200 Block North 8th Street • (641) 357-0700
centralgardensnorthiowa.com
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 FIRE MUSEUM
112 North 6th Street • (641) 357-2613 • clearlakefire.com
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.
CLEAR LAKE ARTS CENTER
17 South 4th Street • (641) 357-1998
clearlakeartscenter.org
Meeting their mission to ignite the creative spirit through the visual,
performing and literary arts, the center is the hub of Clear Lake’s artist
culture offering classes, events, changing exhibits, and a continually
changing inventory of treasures.
LADY OF THE LAKE
101 North Lakeview Drive • (641) 357-2243
cruiseclearlake.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!
KINNEY PIONEER MUSEUM
9184 265th Street • (641) 423-1258
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.
LAKE THEATRE
14 North 4th Street • (641) 357-2414 • clearlaketheatre.com
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.
SURF BALLROOM
460 North Shore Drive • (641) 357-6151
surfballroom.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.
VETERANS MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB
2000 North Shore Drive • (641) 357-4457
veteransmemorialgolf.com
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.
- Denotes Clear Lake Chamber Member
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