The Surf Ballroom & Museum invites visitors to experience Not Fade Away: The Immersive Surf Ballroom Experience — a first-of-its-kind, permanent installation honoring the legacy of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson that opened in September 2025. Housed in the Music Enrichment Center...
Updated April 8, 2026 What’s New at the Lake This Summer Planning a trip to Clear Lake this season? There’s plenty that’s new since your last visit. From new places to eat and shop to to new owners, updated spaces and outdoor experiences, here’s what to check out while you’re in town. A New Front Door for Visitors Clear...
A Historic Treasure Gets a Fresh Look in Clear Lake, Iowa Near the shore of Clear Lake, across from the historic seawall, City Park has been a cornerstone of the community since its establishment in 1856. The park remains a place where families, visitors, and community members come together to enjoy the outdoors all year...
Clear Lake, Iowa, is a bucket-list destination for Midwest anglers. This 3,684-acre glacial lake offers exceptional fishing year-round, with public accesses, a fish cleaning station, and tournaments that draw serious anglers and casual fishers alike. Recently, fishing guide & social media influencer Tom Boley caught...
Clear Lake, Iowa turned up the volume on its rich musical heritage. Now open, the all-new Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center offers an unforgettable, immersive journey through the sounds and stories that shaped American music. Located right next door to the legendary Surf Ballroom & Museum, this state-of-the-art...
Spring is here! Spring has officially arrived in Clear Lake, Iowa, and we have the ultimate sign to prove it—Ice-Out! On March 18, 2025, the last of the lake’s ice disappeared, marking the transition from winter’s chill to the promise of warmer days ahead. While we’re still in the shoulder season leading up to summer,...
Big things are happening at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce! As we begin construction on our brand-new Welcome Center and Chamber office, we’re packing up and moving—but don’t worry, we’re not going far! Currently you’ll find us one block east at 306 Main Ave. This is our temporary home while our new space is...
