Attractions
Three Stars Plaza features a central art sculpture consisting of a spindle with stacked records honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. ''The Big Bopper'' Richardson.
North Shore Drive & 7th Avenue North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
17 S. Federal Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
- (641) 423-0689
Visit the memorial at the plane crash site of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP ''The Big Bopper'' Richardson, where the plane came to rest following their final concert at the Surf Ballroom in 1959
Take a Ride! Educational, intrepretive and interactive railroad museum. Learn to run a diesel locomotive, pump an old time hand car, and more!
3429 Main Avenue
Clear Lake, IA 50428
You are invited to sit aboard an antique fire truck, ring the bell and more as you get the feel of what the early days of fire fighting were like.
112 North 6th Street
Clear Lake, IA 50428
- Map
- (641) 357-2613
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.
460 North Shore Drive
Clear Lake, IA 50428
A beautiful public garden and green space located on 2.5 acres near downtown Clear Lake. Come enjoy!
800 Second Avenue North
Clear Lake, IA 50428-0735
The Arts Center promotes programming and entertainment throughout the year with art classes for youth and adults, seminars, workshops, events, and changing exhibits.
17 South 4th Street
P. O. Box 803
Clear Lake, IA 50428
- Website
- (641) 357-1998
A Boatload of Fun! Offering Public Cruses, Private Charters, and Specialty Cruises on Clear Lake.
Downtown by the Seawall
PO Box 212
Clear Lake, IA 50428
- Website
- (641) 357-2243
3700 4th Street Southwest
Mason City, IA 50401-1590
- (641) 423-3811
- (641) 357-4227
Municipal Airport
P. O. Box 421
Mason City, IA 50402
- (641) 423-1258
Clear Lake, IA 50428
