Day 1

Downtown Pella & Dutch Traditions

Morning: Central Park & Coffee

• Begin your day at Central Park, the heart of Pella, surrounded by Dutch-inspired buildings and vibrant seasonal blooms.
• Grab coffee at Smokey Row Coffee House, Iris Coffee Company, or The Sanctuary, which also offers books, gifts, and home décor.
• Watch the Klokkenspel, a musically animated clock that performs daily and delights visitors of all ages.

Late Morning: History & Heritage

• Visit the Pella Historical Village and tour the Vermeer Windmill, the tallest working grain windmill in the United States.
• Walk through the historic village to see traditional buildings and demonstrations.
• Stop by the Scholte House Museum to tour the gardens and learn about Pella’s founder. Enjoy coffee or treats at Maria’s Tea Room.

Lunch

• Windmill Café for Dutch comfort food
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• Butcher’s Brewhuis at Int’Veld’s Meat Market for bologna specialties and elevated pub fare.

Afternoon: Shopping & Canals

• Explore the Molengracht Canal area with its working drawbridge and Dutch-style waterways.
• Shop downtown favorites including Pella Paperie, Hometown Variety, Simple Treasures, Blush, Thistles Flower Market, 9Lilas, and Hall Tree Boutique.
• Sweet stop at Jaarsma Bakery for a Dutch letter, or Van Veen Chocolates for handmade confections.

Evening

• Dinner at Liberty Street Kitchen, known for its upscale menu and patio.
• Drinks at The Cellar Peanut Pub, home to 50 craft beers on tap, or wine tasting at The Wijn House.
• Optional late-night stop at De Kelder Speakeasy, hidden beneath a historic building.

Stay

• The Amsterdam Hotel, located along the Molengracht Canal for a truly immersive stay.