Buddy Holly Crash Site Tours

Learn about the significance behind Buddy Holly Crash Site. This attraction reveals some interesting information about people and the past.

You'll soon see why this Clear Lake place of remembrance is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for other things to see here, Surf Ballroom and Museum, Central Gardens of North Iowa, and Clear Lake Fire Museum are in the area too. They won't take you very long to get to from Buddy Holly Crash Site.

Popular places to visit

Site of the last concert played by Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper.

Surf Ballroom and Museum

4.5/5(43 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Surf Ballroom and Museum during your travels in Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Surf Ballroom and Museum

Grant Townhall

After visiting Grant Townhall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Grant Townhall

Storre Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Storre Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Fertile.

Storre Wildlife Management Area

Winnebago Oxbow

You can take time to visit Winnebago Oxbow during your travels to Clear Lake. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Winnebago Oxbow

Mallard Marsh

You can take time to visit Mallard Marsh during your travels to Fertile.

Mallard Marsh

Kuhn Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Kuhn Wildlife Area during your travels to Ventura.

Kuhn Wildlife Area

Best Lodging Options Near Buddy Holly Crash Site

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake

2.5 out of 5
1305 N 25th St, Clear Lake, IA
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clear Lake
Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake

2 out of 5
1306 North 25th Street, Clear Lake, IA
Americas Best Value Inn Clear Lake
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

2.5 out of 5
1406 N 25th St, Clear Lake, IA
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake
Best Western Holiday Lodge

Best Western Holiday Lodge

3 out of 5
2023 7th Avenue N, Clear Lake, IA
Best Western Holiday Lodge
Lakeside Inn

Lakeside Inn

3 out of 5
1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA
Lakeside Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake

2 out of 5
2809 4th Ave. South, I-35 Exit 193 at 4th Ave., Clear Lake, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clear Lake

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clear Lake

2.5 out of 5
1401 BAYOU ROAD, Clear Lake, IA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clear Lake
In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

Clear Lake
In-Town Moose Haus Lodge
Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City

2 out of 5
2301 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA
Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City
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