Lady of the Lake
A Boatload of Fun! Offering Public Cruses, Private Charters, and Specialty Cruises on Clear Lake.
Plane Crash Site - The Day the Music Died
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
Clear Lake Arts Center
Igniting the creative spirit through visual, performing, and literary arts – Free and all are welcome.
Central Gardens of North Iowa
Come enjoy the splendor and beauty of 20+ themed gardens and check out the variety of free concerts, events, and programs!
Three Stars Plaza
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.
Iowa Trolley Park Railroad Museum
Take a Ride! Educational, intrepretive and interactive railroad museum. Learn to run a diesel locomotive, pump an old time hand car, and more!
Clear Lake Fire Museum
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.
Surf Ballroom
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.
