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Experience A Touch of Holland - Experience Historic Pella, Iowa

Whatever your idea of a vacation is, you'll Experience it in Pella. Immerse yourself in the old-world charm of the Netherlands as you stroll along our brick streets visiting our  Dutch storybook storefronts, the Molengracht canal, and our authentic 1850's working windmill. Don't miss the boyhood home of Wyatt Earp in the Pella Historical Village.  And this is just the beginning of your Experience!

Shop in our exquisite stores filled with imported goods and bask in the sensational smells of our bakeries and meat markets as you purchase goods made from old-family recipes. Take a leisurely walk through our award-winning attractions, or work up an appetite golfing at Iowa's #1 public golf course or walking, jogging, or biking on our 17-mile paved trail. Then settle down for a relaxing meal at one of our many ethnic eating establishments. And that's just a sampling of what you'll Experience during your stay with us. Christmas is a wonderful time to visit. The decorations and lights are exquisite throughout the Historical Village. Experience the beauty by taking the Christmas Walk.

YES, whatever your idea of a vacation is, you will Experience it in historic Pella!

TULIP TIME IN PELLA - FIRST THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY  IN MAY - May 7, 8, & 9, 2009

Did you know that Tulip Time has 6 parades, 3 afternoon and 3 lighted evening parades. The best location for viewing parades and entertainment is the grandstands. Prior to the evening parades at 7:00 we celebrate Feesthouden. Special entertainment this year is -

Thursday evening: Flying Pans from Central College                                                                                                          

Friday evening: Youth Chorale from the Iowa Youth Chorus, sponsored by Vermeer Corporation in celebration of their 60th anniversary.                                                                                                       

Saturday evening: - Ritchie Lee & the Fabulous 50's- (Buddie Holly impersonator)

 

Pella Historical Village Hours

January - February  

March - December
CLOSED .
Will open for large groups by  special arrangement*		   Mon. - Sat.
9 am - 5 pm  (Last tour begins at 4:00)

4th of July - Vermeer Mill & Mini Village tours from 10:00 - 2:00 - $5 adults, $2 children

Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. *In 2008 Historical  Village and Mill will be closed during the months of January and February. Tours can be arranged by calling Bonnie at 641-620-9463.

Visit the Historical Village page for more information.