Located between Des Moines and Minneapolis , just off I-35, Clear Lake is a renowned resort town with a bevy of boutiques and antiques shops, as well as a 3,600-acre lake.  

Bring your swimsuits, and enjoy a swim in Clear Lake after your bike ride or while family members participate in one of the many biking events. Public beaches are located in state park and downtown Clear Lake . Fabulous dining, and an abundance of bed and breakfasts, cottages and hotels also make Clear Lake the perfect weekend destination. Check out the Clear Lake Fire Museum , the Central Gardens of North Iowa or the Lady of the Lake , a stern wheeler ferry boat that offers scenic cruises in the summer and fall.

Go to clearlakeiowa.com or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 800-285-5338 for more information about area attractions and lodging.