Ballrooms
Surf Ballroom
The historic ballroom where big bands played and Buddy Holly gave his last concert is well-known throughout the country and the world. Extensive renovations; a wide variety of Big Band-era and Rock ‘n’ Roll mementos on the walls; and the famous cloud machine, which still operates.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- 9-5 Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.
- Address
- 460 N. Shore Dr.
- Phone
- 641-357-6151
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.surfballroom.com
- Map
- Get Directions →
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