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
The price is ₹9,353 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
₹9,353
₹10,475 total
29 Jan - 30 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! (337 reviews)
No elevator was disappointing.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

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 ₹7,930 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹7,930
₹8,882 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ₹7,015 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹7,015
₹7,857 total
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! (1,001 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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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