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1. Plane Crash Site of Buddy Holly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Clear Lake State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Central Gardens of North Iowa

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4. Surf Ballroom

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5. Lake Theatre

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6. Clear Lake Fire Museum

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7. Kinney Pioneer Museum

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8. Clear Lake Arts Center

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9. Lake Time Brewery

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The town of Clear Lake in the northern part of Iowa is a place that’s particularly known for offering fun for the entire family. There are outdoor recreation opportunities in abundance, especially around the town’s 3,600-acre lake. Music history merges with up-and-coming and current artists at the Surf Ballroom, which has become a bit of a town landmark. The beautiful waterfront and beaches can often be seen full of visitors throughout the summer season, typically between the end of May to early September. Clear Lake, Iowa also hosts a number of festivals throughout the year.

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