Clear Lake is a picturesque small city located roughly halfway between Des Moines and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Clear Lake is centered on a sprawling 3,600-acre lake of the same name, offering a wide variety of activities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy, from boating and fishing to camping and hiking.

Clear Lake touts a small-town atmosphere, with plenty of year-round community events and a historic downtown area. Downtown Clear Lake offers an array of antique shops, specialty boutiques, and quaint eateries in a walkable locale comprised of vintage storefronts. Numerous museums preserve Clear Lake’s historic character as well, including the Surf Ballroom and Museum, Clear Lake Fire Museum, and the Iowa Trolley Park Railroad Museum. Getting around from Clear Lake is a breeze with access to U.S. 18 and I-35.