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Pella Trip Guide

Founded in 1847, this pretty town (population: 9,900) has a strong Dutch heritage.
Tulip Time festival celebrates the city’s Dutch heritage with beautiful blooms.
Tulip Time festival
A craftsman carves wooden shoes that are worn by dancers during the Tulip Time Parade.
A craftsman carves wooden shoes.
The Jaarsma Bakery is famous their delectable Dutch letters.
The Jaarsma Bakery
Vermeer Windmill in Pella is the tallest working windmill in the nation.
Vermeer Windmill

What to do

Pella Historical Village and Vermeer Windmill More than 20 historical buildings surround a courtyard. A tour of the windmill includes a step onto a ledge just below the mill’s turning blades. See reviews and ratings. [1] (641) 628-2409; pellatuliptime.com [2]

Tulip Time Put on your clogs. Pella marks the 78th anniversary of its Tulip Time festival with a variety of Dutch-inspired events and food and thousands of pretty blooms May 2–4, 2013. Free. (641) 628-4311; pellatuliptime.com [2]

Where to eat

Jaarsma Bakery Don’t miss the almond-paste-filled Dutch letters at this iconic pastry shop. See reviews and ratings. [3] (641) 628-2940; jaarsmabakery.com   [4]

Where to stay

Royal Amsterdam Hotel This European-style lodging in downtown overlooks a small plaza and canal. From $79. See reviews and ratings. [5] (877) 954-8400; royalamsterdam.com [6]

For information: Pella Convention and Visitors Bureau (888) 746-3882; pella.org [7]
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[5] http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/iowa/pella/the-royal-amsterdam-hotel/
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[7] http://pella.org
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