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Home | Waterparks| Resort Towns in Iowa | Holiday Events | Museums | State Parks | Amusement Parks | Movie Theaters | Restraunts | The Historical Town Of Clear Lake! Home of the Surf Ballroom media type="custom" key="4853619" align="left" The most famous attraction in Clear Lake is the historical Surf Ballroom. It was the last place that Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper played. When they were scheduled to fly home the plane crashed in a corn field. Nobody on the plane survived.

Now you can visit the Surf where there are still live concerts. They have old fashioned things and it has not changed much.

**Hours:** 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
 * Admission:** Admission: $5.00 suggested donation admission. Self-guided tour. Visit one of the few operating Ballrooms in the Midwest, and the final concert site of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP"The Big Bopper" Richardson.

Hotels:

These are two hotels that are in Clear Lake, but I suggest staying in a cottage. Clear Lake, IA 50428 || www.americinnclearlakeia.com Fax: (641) 357-8956 || || || • Lodging Establishments// ||  || 48 Rooms * Suites * Handicap rooms * Laundry * Free breakfast * Swimming pool * Hot tub * Cable TV * Pets * Business Facilities * Meeting room for 40 * Non-smoking * AmEx * Diner's Club * Discover * MC * VISA ||  ||   || P. O. Box 610 Clear Lake, IA 50428 || www.kinseth.com Fax: (641) 357-8153 || || || • Restaurants// ||  || Here are some bed and breakfast places: Clear Lake, IA 50428 || www.blessingonmain.com • Lodging Establishments// ||  || Arriving at "Blessing on Main", you will receive a warm welcome, refreshments. Discovery of a quieter, more leisurely time in this restored century old Victorian Home furnished with antique and cherished family heirlooms. King, Queen, Twin beds. Private baths, AC. Bountiful breakfast. Main Avenue location only 3 blocks from restored downtown & these attractions - casual/fine dining, antique/specialty shops, Lakeside City Park with beautiful view of Clear Lake, "Lady of the Lake" excursion boat. ||  ||   || Clear Lake, IA 50428 || www.dicksonslanding.com Fax: (641) 423-7363 || || || • Lodging Establishments// ||  || Dickson’s Landing Carriage House Bed and Breakfast invites you to enjoy the elegance of an 1873 Victorian Home in a spacious 900 square foot suite. Amenities include a private entrance and bath, king-sized bed, hot breakfast in your room, kitchenette, loft, central air conditioning, high speed wireless internet and heated garage. ||  ||   || Clear Lake, IA 50428 || www.larchpineinn.com Fax: (641) 357-0345 || || || • Lodging Establishments// ||  || Lovely Victorian, 3 rooms, private baths, guest parlor & kitchenette, carriage house suite, walk to downtown & fine dining. Enjoy your gourmet breakfast on the screened veranda furnished with wicker. ||  ||   || Clear Lake, IA 50428 || • Lodging Establishments// ||  || On the lake, three-room suite includes two bedrooms, living room, kitchenette, bath and private entrance. Scandinavian and antique decor with Scandinavian treats served when guests arrive. Located on Clear Lake's North Shore near McIntosh Woods State Park and All Vet's Golf Course.n Open May thru October. ||  || And here are the cottages: Please call: Summer Lodging [|Realtors With Rental Listings] [|Clear Lake Cottage & Cabin Rental Listing] [|Individuals With Summer Rentals Available] // This list is compiled by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce as a courtesy for visitors to our area. Reservations must be made with individual property owners directly. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability for information listed below, and all listings are subject to change. //  Denotes Clear Lake Chamber Member **Anchor Realty** (641)357-6109
 * || **AmericInn Lodge & Suites** || 1406 North 25th Street
 * || (641) 357-8954
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 * || **Best Western Holiday Lodge / Bennigan's** || I-35 & US Highway 18
 * || (641) 357-5253 Bennigan's 2366
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 * || **Blessing on Main** || 1204 Main Avenue
 * || (641) 357-0341 || || ||
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 * || **Dickson's Landing** || 1401 Main Avenue
 * || (641) 529-2016
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 * || **Larch Pine Inn** || 401 North 3rd Street
 * || (641) 357-0345
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 * || **Norsk Hus By-The-Shore** || 3611 North Shore Drive
 * || (641) 357-8368 || || ||
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**Clark & Associates Real Estate** (641) 357-7355 clarkassoc@netins.net www.clarkclearlake.com

Restaurants:

Here is a list of my favorites:

Sevens: it is downtown and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Cabin Coffee: Is open until 4pm. They have breakfast, lunch, drinks, and dessert. It isy the also downtown. Italian Garden: It is in Mason City by Hobby Lobby and HyVy. It is yummy! 2456 4th Street Southwest Mason City, IA 50401-4664 (641) 423-3590 Backyard Deli: They have the best pancakes. The pancakes are thr size fo a plate. It is located downtown. They serve breakfast and lunch. Sips is also a good restaurant. It is on N. Shore Drive near the Surf Ballroom. They serve lunch and dinner.

These are my top 5 restaurants.

Another awesome resort town is​ Okoboji. In Okaboji there are many different things to do. When you scroll down I will list some cool things to do, hotels, and restaurants.

Things to do:
Okoboji has its own amusement park. Here is the website, phone number, and address. Intersection of Hwy. 71 and 175th Street Okoboji, IA 51355 || Phone: (712) 332-2159 ||
 * **The Ranch** ||
 * The Ranch
 * Online: http://www.ranchokoboji.com ||

There are also many open parks and golf courses. You could also go visit the lake and go shopping. There are so many different things for you to choose from.

Places to stay:
Here is a regular hotel to stay at. They are on the lake and they also have a nice pool! Enjoy West Lake Okoboji at it's Finest! || 3301 Lake Shore Drive Okoboji, IA 51355 Phone: (712) 332-2113 Toll-Free: (800) 831-5092 || Hotel and resort ||  || I enjoy these welcoming bed and breakfasts.
 * ||  || [|The Inn At Okoboji]
 * || P.O. Box 559

2329 170th Street Okoboji, IA 51355 || Phone: (712) 332-9986 ||
 * **The Wild Rose of Okoboji** ||
 * The Wild Rose of Okoboji
 * Online: http://www.wildroseresort.com ||

[|Click here for more information!] || 1704 Terrace Park Blvd West Okoboji, IA 51351 || Phone: (712) 332-2358 E-mail: relax@okobojicountryinn.com ||
 * **Okoboji Country Inn**
 * Okoboji Country Inn
 * Online: http://www.okobojicountryinn.com ||

1790 510th St Linn Grove, IA 51033 || Phone: (712) 296-4966 E-mail: innspirationbandb@webbwireless.net || Restaurants:
 * **InnSpiration Bed and Breakfast**
 * Paul and Sheila Thomsen** ||
 * InnSpiration Bed and Breakfast
 * Online: http://www.innspirationbandb.com ||

La Barca Restaurant got 5/5 stars. It is a Mexican restaurant.

1400 Lake St

Spirit Lake, IA
(712)336-4147

Maxwell's Beach cafe got 4.5/5 stars. 37 Lake St

Arnolds Park, IA
(712)332-7578

Okoboji Bagle Company also recieved 4.5/5 stars.

243 W Broadway St

Spirit Lake, IA
(712)332-9205