Pella, Iowa, is a charming city known for its Dutch heritage, located about 40 miles southeast of Des Moines. Founded by Dutch immigrants in 1847, it features traditional Dutch architecture, bakeries, and shops. The city is famous for the annual Tulip Time Festival, celebrating Dutch culture with parades, traditional costumes, and vibrant tulip displays. Pella is also home to Central College and the Vermeer Corporation. Its historic downtown and attractions like the Pella Historical Village and the Vermeer Windmill make it a popular tourist destination.
An authentic Dutch windmill located in Windmill Island Gardens. Originally built in the Netherlands in 1761, it was relocated to Michigan in 1964. De Zwaan is the oldest authentic, working Dutch windmill in the United States.
A functioning Dutch smock mill and interpretive center, serving as a tribute to the Dutch heritage of the area. The 125-foot-high wooden windmill was designed in the Netherlands and assembled in Little Chute.
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