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Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,161 at the 2000 census. The city is named for the large lake on which it is located. It is the home of a number of marinas, state parks and tourism-related businesses. Clear Lake is also a major stop on Interstate 35 with many restaurants, hotels and truck stops.

One of Clear Lake's premier attractions is the Surf Ballroom. The ballroom is best known as the site of Buddy Holly's last concert on February 2, 1959. Holly, along with Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, died in a plane crash north of Clear Lake following their performance at the Surf in the early morning hours of February 3rd. Each year, a tribute is held the first full weekend in February to pay tribute to the legendary performers.

The Lady of the Lake found a home in Clear Lake in 1987 after paddling the Missouri River for a number of years. The stern wheeler ferry boat now transports passengers on a scenic cruise around Clear Lake throughout the summer and fall.

The Clear Lake Fire Museum, which resembles early fire stations with multi-level, arched engine doors, was a labor of love created by the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department to showcase turn of the century firefighting equipment. The centerpiece of the state's first such facility is a 1924 Ahrens-Fox pumper truck. The monument features a color sketch of the classic fire truck.

The 2.5 acre gardens site is actually many gardens within one. Gardens range from Victorian to Wetland, Butterfly, Ornamental Grass and Shade. Water features and a stream are part of the landscape, as well as terraces and a pavilion.

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