Things to Do in Mason City, IA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Mason City, Iowa, features the top 28 nearby activities — including 12 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Mason City, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Mason City, IA , followed by 14 popular activities in nearby cities, including Clear Lake and Forest City
  • Our list of the best things to do in Mason City, Iowa, features the top 28 nearby activities — including 12 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Mason City, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Mason City, IA , followed by 14 popular activities in nearby cities, including Clear Lake and Forest City
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9.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 4 N 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428 MoreLess Info
Clear Lake's Lake Theater is an independently owned downtown theater that shows one first run Hollywood film at a time. The theater offers a variety of concessions choices, and hosts occasional special events.
9.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Arts Centers 107 N 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428 MoreLess Info
Promoting the visual and performing arts in the community, Clear Lake Arts Center offers workshops, lectures, and theatrical arts events. The center has open studio hours where visitors can learn how to knit.
9.4 Miles
97% 199 votes
Other Entertainment Clear Lake, IA MoreLess Info
The legendary Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa occupies an important place in rock'n'roll history. In 1959 the Ballroom was the site of the last concert played by Buddy Holly, who tragically perished in a plane crash the following morning.
10.2 Miles
89% 149 votes
Historic Sites Gull Avenue, Clear Lake, IA MoreLess Info
Flowers and memorials still adorn the Plane Crash Site of Buddy Holly. The impromptu roadside shrine sits just north of Clear Lake, Iowa and is easily accessible by car or bicycle.
10.3 Miles
100% 18 votes
National & State Parks 6490 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428 MoreLess Info
The Clear Lake State Park is a leisure park that is best known for being the home of the largest freshwater lake in California. The park supports activities including swimming, fishing, water-skiing, and boating.
11.4 Miles
- 1 votes
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PM Park

Restaurants 15297 Raney Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428 MoreLess Info
With big oak trees providing shade and a cool breeze blowing in from Clear Lake, PM Park is a relaxing place to hang out in all seasons. The soft green grass is peppered with picnic tables for plenty of seating.
19.8 Miles
81% 27 votes
National & State Parks 2148 340th Street, Forest City, IA 50436 MoreLess Info
Forest City's Pilot Knob State Park is a 700-acre park with abundant amenities. Its designated recreation area is open for hunting, hiking, mountain biking, dog walking and picnics. One of Pilot Knob's most unusual features is its Dead Man's Lake, a floating bog.
23.1 Miles
91% 45 votes
Factory Tours 1045 South 4th Street, Forest City, IA MoreLess Info
Motorhome enthusiasts love to take the Winnebago Industries Factory Tour in Forest City, Iowa. Visitors learn how the company conceives of new designs and brings them to fruition. Call ahead for reservations, especially for group tours.
26.8 Miles
82% 11 votes
National & State Parks 1422 165th Street, Hampton, IA MoreLess Info
Stretch your legs and take a hike at Beeds Lake State Park. The park offers fishing opportunities, hiking trails, a roped off swimming area and beach, boat launch ramps, and fully loaded campsites.
33.9 Miles
73% 44 votes
National & State Parks 19499 780th Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 MoreLess Info
Get a close look at birds and wildlife in their natural habitat at Myre Island Big State Park. With a lush forest and wetlands, this beautiful park further offers walking trails and borders Albert Lea Lake.
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