Cerro Gordo County

Iowa

Site of the Day the Music died, where Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper's plane went down.
The day we drove by Clear Lake, there was a festival and car show. We enjoyed a quick walk by the dock area and continued on our way. Definitely a place I'd like to return to.
Site of the last concert played by Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper.
Memorial to Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper whose plane went down in this field in 1959.
Buddy Holly PL is a street that runs near the Surf Ballroom where rock'n roll legend Buddy Holly, along with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, played their last concert.

Popular cities in Cerro Gordo County

Clear Lake Fire Pit
Clear Lake
Known for Lakes, Surfing and Live music
Love live music, lakes, and theater? Get away to Clear Lake!

Reasons to visit

  • Surf Ballroom and Museum
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach
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Aerial View of the small Iowa Town of Spencer
Mason City
Known for Lakes, Historical and Live music
Escape to Mason City! Enjoy its architecture, live music, and lake views.

Reasons to visit

  • Music Man Square
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My grandparents always talked about this beer but I've never come across it until I set foot at the Colony Inn restaurant and pub.
Ventura
Venture to sights like McIntosh Woods State Park and Hoffman Prairie as you discover Ventura.
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Nora Springs
Nora Springs
Check out Music Man Square and Lime Creek Nature Center—just a couple of the sights around Nora Springs.
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Rockwell
Rockwell
Venture to Music Man Square and The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank—just two of the sights around Rockwell.
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Fertile
Fertile
Check out the local area in Fertile—home to attractions like Storre Wildlife Management Area and Mallard Marsh.
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