Forest City Travel Guide

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Aerial view of american countryside in the summertime. Sunrise, dawn, misty early morning. North american rural landscape, Beautiful nature of Midwest
Aerial view of american countryside in the summertime. Sunrise, dawn, misty early morning. North american rural landscape, Beautiful nature of Midwest
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!
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

2.5 out of 5
1121 Hwy 69 North Forest City IA
The price is 2.604.632 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
2.604.632 ₫
2.917.114 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (344 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff were curtious.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 2.070.819 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
2.070.819 ₫
2.319.129 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (408 reviews)
The breakfast was delicious. The biscuits were a little burnt but everything else was amazing. The staff was wonderful and the room was so clean and comfortable! Will be here again for sure!

Reviewed on 22 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 2.070.557 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.070.557 ₫
2.319.024 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
Spa and pool were great

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake
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Clear Lake Vacation Rental: Walk to City Beach!

Clear Lake Vacation Rental: Walk to City Beach!

3 out of 5
Clear Lake IA
Stay at this cottage in Clear Lake. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions City Beach Park and Clear Lake Fire Museum are located ...
Clear Lake Vacation Rental: Walk to City Beach!
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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