Forest City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This castle-like tower provides a breathtaking scenic view of the Iowa countryside, perched on the second highest elevation in Iowa.
This castle-like tower provides a breathtaking scenic view of the Iowa countryside, perched on the second highest elevation in Iowa.
View from the top of the scenic outlook tower, second highest elevation in Iowa. #localgem
Miles of hiking trails throughout the park, this one circles around Dead Man's Lake. Watch for wild turkeys!
Residing on the eastern shores of Crystal Lake, this beautiful park features a small beachfront, large picnic area, a playground and a frisbee golf course.
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

2.5 out of 5
1121 Hwy 69 North Forest City IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$148 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$148
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Forest City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews)
Go variety on breakfast choices and parking convenient

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
Forest City Inn

Forest City Inn

2.5 out of 5
1215 Highway 69 S Forest City IA
The price is AU$145 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$145
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Forest City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (406 reviews)
Clean place and very nice quiet comfortable room.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Forest City Inn
AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

2.5 out of 5
1406 N 25th St Clear Lake IA
The price is AU$127 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$127
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clear Lake. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Updated rooms. Great staff at check in. Clean room. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment just blocks from Waldorf University.

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment just blocks from Waldorf University.

Forest City IA
Stay at this apartment in Forest City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Winnebago Industries Factory and Pilot ...
Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment just blocks from Waldorf University.
3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom

3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom

Clear Lake IA
Stay at this holiday home in Clear Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear ...
10/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)
It's a perfect location and an adorable home. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

3rd and Surf- 2 blocks from the lake, 1 block from the Legendary Surf Ballroom
In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

Clear Lake IA
Stay at this holiday home in Clear Lake. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Surf Ballroom and Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
We enjoyed the town of Clear Lake very much . The opportunity to bring our corgi was great. Location was very nice . Very quiet and private in town

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

In-Town Moose Haus Lodge
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Popular places to visit

Residing on the eastern shores of Crystal Lake, this beautiful park features a small beachfront, large picnic area, a playground and a frisbee golf course.

Crystal Lake State Park

You can take time to visit Crystal Lake State Park during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Crystal Lake State Park
This castle-like tower provides a breathtaking scenic view of the Iowa countryside, perched on the second highest elevation in Iowa.

Pilot Knob State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pilot Knob State Park during your travels in Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Pilot Knob State Park
This castle-like tower provides a breathtaking scenic view of the Iowa countryside, perched on the second highest elevation in Iowa.

Pilot Knob State Preserve

You can take time to visit Pilot Knob State Preserve during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Pilot Knob State Preserve

Winnebago Industries Factory

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Winnebago Industries Factory during your trip to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Winnebago Industries Factory

Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area

Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area