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The famed Pella Tulip Festival is just one of this Dutch town’s treasures. The Royal Amsterdam Hotel, Jaarsma Bakery and the Vermeer Windmill top the list of other must-see sights.

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Scholte House Museum
"Tour the home of Pella's founding father to learn...
The Royal Amsterdam Hotel
"Conveniently situated off the Pella town square, the Royal...
The Tulip Tea Room and Gifts
"Make time (and reservations) for a formal lunch at this...
Vander Ploeg Bakery
"This no-frills Pella bakery offers great value with...
Windmill Cafe
"Even with so-so food, the Windmill Cafe is probably the...
In't Veld's Meat Market
"Revisit the days of the friendly neighborhood butcher shop...
Smokey Row Coffee House
"This Pella coffeehouse doubles as a 50s-style cafe and old...
Monarchs Restaurant and Lounge
"Monarchs is the only place in Pella where guests can find...
Vermeer Windmill and Historical Village
"Pella's Historic Village and Vermeer Windmill are the...
Jaarsma Bakery
"Known for its Dutch letter cookies, this 100-year-old...

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