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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[edit]

Map
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. Pella Municipal Airport (Q35288116) on Wikidata

Get around[edit]

See[edit]

The Vermeer mill is the largest working windmill in the country
  • 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.

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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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