Hello World! Welcome Friends! Finding a good place to live can be a rather overwhelming process. You have to put a myriad of factors into consideration such as the difference in the quality of life, cost of living, as well as the potential for growth and potential sustainability of the move in the long-term.
Clear Lake, Iowa, is a place you should consider settling in. With a little over 7,000 inhabitants, it’s not densely populated. The city has great and reliable amenities, making an ideal place to raise a family and even settle in to set up a business.
To make your work much easier, we’ve highlighted five amazing attractions that will convince you as to why you should move to Clear Lake.
1.Sights to See
Clear Lake, Iowa, is filled with plenty of landmarks and sights to see such that you might never have difficulties with the question ‘where to’ on a sunny Saturday afternoon ever again.
The Surf Ballroom is a great example as it is both a significant cultural icon and an architectural landmark. Built-in 1933 and then rebuilt in 1948 after a fire, the Ballroom commands great historical appeal for the city.
It is also a quite famous concert arena having legendary performers such as ‘The Beach Boys and Buddy Holly perform at the venue. To enhance its significant role in the music scene of America, it was made a historic rock and roll landmark in 2009 by the Rock and Roll Hall of fame.
The “Fire Museum” is another great place to visit especially if you have kids as there is a lot to see and learn about. The museum has a fire education class that educates children on fire safety. Clear Lake is also home to ‘Freedom Rock’, a 16-ton rock that has been painted to pay homage to war veterans, which is just another reason why it’s a great place to live.
2. Shopper’s Heaven
Every shopper worth their title knows that the thrill of shopping is not limited to finding good deals only but being able to get the full-on experience of shopping. Local businesses in Clear Lake have gone to great lengths to ensure that all the essential and luxury brands can be found here.
Additionally, there is a good variety of unique boutiques and shops that sell one of a kind vintage and antique pieces that should serve as great additions to your space as well as great gifts for your friends and family. Once you settle in, you’ll know your way around well enough to know where you can get some great stuff if you’re on a budget.
In addition to the great finds that shoppers are bound to get in Clear Lake are the lux and modern shopping centers available. Malls located outside of town often have amazing discounts on big brands thus you can still get what you want while saving money.
3. Fun, Fun and More Fun Activities
If you love to have a good time, then Clear Lake is not short of places where you can do just that. You can watch a movie at the local cinema or, if you are feeling a little over the top, rent out the Lake Theatre for an entire day and have your own showing.
If you have teenage kids or even just for date night, you can watch movies outside under stars during the warm summer nights at ‘Movie in the Park’. It is, however, mostly a Summer event.
If you are into music, then there’s the “Bandshell” where you can watch live dance and music performances. The events happen all year round and since it’s an outdoor event, be sure to bring along your mats and sweaters. For those who like to rock and roll, there are several great venues that have live rock and indie bands performing such as the Surf Ballroom mentioned above and the Surf District Rock ‘n’ Roll.
4. All You Can Eat
With all the partying, shopping, and sight-seeing you will be so heavily engrossed in, you must know where the food spots are. The good news is that Clear Lake is home to many delicacy options at some really great prices.
If you like Italian food then be sure to check out “Gejo’s By The Lake’’ which serves real Italian food as guests enjoy their meals against stunning views of the lake.
A great way to bond with the locals is to go into eateries that are frequented by them and “Starboard Market” is such a place. It provides a cozy cottage interior that accommodates open conversations among people. It also has great sandwiches and soups that will have you coming back almost every other day.
5. It Is Better Outside
If you are tired of the polluted city air and crowded streets that make you dread leaving your house then Clear Lake will be like a glass of ice tea on a hot day. There is so much to see and so many places to go. Whether you are an active hiker or just want to breathe in some tranquil, fresh air.
If you like the water then Clear Lake as the name suggests offers a great list of activities from sailing to boat cruises. Take advantage of the warmer months and take the family out to swim in the lake and or just picnic and chill by the lakeshore.
Clear Lake State Park is another great getaway that provides more engaging outdoor activities. If you like to bike or hike, then there are plenty of trails available to do so. If you prefer to do some wild camping or just enjoy an afternoon looking at the wildlife, then Clear Lake State Park has it all.
In Summary
As of 2019, the average household income in Clear Lake stood at about $55,000, which is about a 6% increase from the year before. This shows that the local economy is on the up and so is the real estate market. Therefore, it is a great time to look for available homes for sale in Clear Lake Iowa as you are sure to not only get a good deal but make a great investment for the long-run.
With so much to do, it is not a surprise that people, young and old are considering moving to Clear Lake. It is a community that offers a little something for everyone no matter what is on your list. Get ready to pack your bags and start your new life. Clear Lake, Iowa is waiting for you.
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Toodles,
Such an interesting post and gorgeous photos. I grew up in Iowa but have never been to Clear Lake. I’m going to have to put this on our bucket list since it is only about 150 miles from our Iowa home.