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Experience a Lake-cation!
During your trip to Clear Lake, Iowa, the most difficult choice may be what to do during your stay. Our beautiful natural spring-fed lake has beaches for swimming and open water for fishing. Clear Lake’s main street has boutique shopping as well as casual dining options for the whole family. There are many outdoor events throughout the year that attract visitors from across the Midwest. Whether you’ll be here for a weekend or an extended stay, you are sure to find and enjoy something our town has to offer.
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Recent Blog Posts
Check out our recent entries regarding the happenings in Clear Lake, Iowa!
Feel Good Friday
A weekend of fall fun at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It’s easy to feel all warm and squishy today, knowing the incredible weekend that lies ahead. Today, on Harvest Festival Eve, I hope you all drink plenty of fluids and get an ample amount of rest. The fun starts...
Fall Friday Vibes
Another fabulous week at the Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES What a week, right? We started out by enjoying the tail-end of summer hanging on for dear life. Poor thing just didn’t want to let go, and I don’t blame her. I mean, we sure do know how to do summer at the Lake! ...
It’s the First Day of Fall, Y’all!
North Iowa fall fun BY: RACHEL WUMKES Today marks the autumnal equinox – also called the September equinox or fall equinox. This means it is the official start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. All very technical,...
Clear Lake Area Concert Association Kicks off New Season
Music Makes the World go ‘Round BY: RACHEL WUMKES Formed in 1979, the Clear Lake Area Concert Association (CLACA) provides quality musical performances at a reasonable price. Catering to both young and old, they host a variety of live entertainment for all those who...
Garden Fiesta at Central Gardens
A Celebration of Latino Culture BY: RACHEL WUMKES This weekend marks one of the biggest events of the season for Central Gardens. Their grounds will be transformed from an oasis of peaceful tranquility to a celebration of Latino culture! Bright colors will bring...