Top Rated Attractions in Pella

Located in the historic town square of Pella, Vermeer Windmill is often described as the tallest operating windmill in the country. Built by Lucas Verbij, this beautiful Dutch smock mill stands on a four-story base. Along with being an iconic landmark, the windmill is also fully operational. This lofty tower is open to tours, with wheelchair-friendly access points. Visitors can explore five floors: where the second and third floor has interesting exhibits and displays.

The stone structure of the Marion County Courthouse is designed in the Romanesque Revival architectural style. The edifice was erected in 1896 and was included in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1981. This historical structure is still intact and operational.

The Jasper County Courthouse at Iowa, is a structure that is spread over less than one acre of land. With a limestone structure, the doors and windows are made up of wood. The dome with the clock on the top added to the beauty of this structure. Best used for the annual meetings, this courthouse is said to be the most beautiful county capitol in Iowa.

Located in the heart of Oskaloosa, lies this building that is essential to the administration of the city. Established in 1911, Oskaloosa City Hall was designed in the Renaissance Revival style by the city's famed architect, Frank E. Wetherell. Housing three stories, this chocolate brown brick-structure, features a bell tower over its southern end. Oskaloosa City Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Spread across less than one acre (0.4 hectare) of space, this park is one of the smallest in the city. Nestled in the heart of the Oskaloosa City Park, is the Band Stand. The band stand was designed by Frank E. Wetherell, an architect renowned for stylizing the Oskaloosa City Hall. Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand was established in 1844, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places almost a century later in 1983.

Discover a piece of Holland in the heart of Iowa at Pella. Founded by Dutch immigrants in the late-19th Century, this small town to this day retains its unique architecture and cultural heritage. From the Vermeer Mill to the Pella Opera House and the Tulip Time Festival held each year, there is plenty to see and do during your visit. Visitors flock to the town during festive seasons of Tulip Time, the Sinterklaas Christmas Parade, and the Kermis Summer Festival to experience Dutch cuisine, music, crafts and more. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, where they can boat, hike, bike or fish, while history buffs can check out Pella Historical Village and the Scholte House Museum.