Things to do in Clear Lake
Fort Custer Maze
Conquer eight stations on your way to completing this maze depicts the early West with animal mounts, pictures and history along the way. Conquer this maze, by completing the eight stations you will find along the way. Open 9am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday May & September; 9am - 7pm Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Call 641-357-6102 for more information.
2501 Main Avenue, Clear Lake, IA
Lady of the Lake
Ride this double-deck stern wheel riverboat complete with a bar, bandstand and dance floor. Narrated tours are available; evening cruises are at 7pm Monday - Thursday; 7pm & 9:30pm Friday; several times daily on weekends, May - September. Located at the Seawall in downtown Clear Lake. Call 641-357-2243 for more information.
Surf Ballroom
This historic ballroom is where big bands played and Buddy Holly gave his last concert. It is well known throughout the country and the world. Having recently gone through extensive renovations you will find a wide variety of Big Band-era and Rock 'n' Roll mementos on the walls and the famous cloud machine, which still operates. Located at 460 N. Shore Drive and open 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday year-round. Call 515-357-6151 for more information.
460 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA