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Pella

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...
Vander Ploeg Bakery
"This no-frills Pella bakery offers great value with...
The Tulip Tea Room and Gifts
"Make time (and reservations) for a formal lunch at this...
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...
De Pelikaan Dutch Imports
"Something tells us that De Pelikaan hasn't changed...
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...

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