Pella
Pella is a town in Central Iowa.
Understand
[edit]Established in 1847 by a group of 800 Dutch immigrants, this small town prides itself in its Dutch heritage, which is now the main reason for visitors to come here. Pella, a small town, is home to about 10.300 people, as well as to the Pella Corporation and Vermeer Manufacturing Co.
Get in
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Map of Pella (Iowa)
Most people drive, but if you have your own plane, you could fly into the local airport.
By plane
[edit]- 1 Pella Municipal Airport. General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service.
Get around
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- Vermeer Mill Museum, 714 E 1st St, ☏ +1 641 620-9463. Largest working windmill in the US $10/adult, $6/student.
- 1 Tulip Time Monument, 507 Franklin St. Large monument where the annual Tulip Time Festival takes place.
Do
[edit]- Tulip Time Festival. The largest festival in Pella is in early May. There is a show, parade and tours celebrating their Dutch heritage.
Buy
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, 315 Roosevelt Road. Part of the Radisson chain, this midsized, classically decorated hotel out of town has 69 rooms and all the usual facilities of a 4 star hotel. There's an indoor swimming pool, a fitness studio, free WiFi and coffee making facilities in the room. $110.
- Royal Amsterdam Hotel. While its classical style may look old-fashioned, this pleasant hotel the city centre is not actually all that old. Opened in 2001, it has friendly staff, and the restaurant gets good reviews too. $130.
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