Visit The Remains Of A 180-Year-Old Historic Village In Pella, Iowa

The Hawkeye State is full of one-of-a-kind small towns, but one of the most unique is a little Dutch colony that will make you feel like you're visiting the Netherlands. If you're looking for fun things to do in Pella, a visit to the historical village should be at the top of your list.

Pella, Iowa is one of the most charming and historic towns in the Hawkeye State. Many people visit each year for Tulip Time, but any time you stop by you'll find so many things to do in Pella.

Visit the Vermeer Windmill and Historical Village Museum to learn about the town before you head out to explore it. You'll discover the unique history behind this little slice of Holland here in the Hawkeye State.

The Vermeer Windmill is the hallmark of the town, but there's also a village of 22 buildings that date back to the mid 1800s.

The Beason-Blommers Grist Mill is one of the must-see attractions. This working mill is one of the oldest in the country.

One oddity that you can't miss is Wyatt Earp's boyhood home. This Wild West legend got his start right here in small town Iowa.

The Sod House showcases how early Pella residents lived, and you can take a tour or just walk the grounds to see how this primitive cottage was built.

Make time to visit the East Amsterdam School, which was used from 1882 to 1960! It's now a museum, run by the Pella Historical Society.

Pella's historical village is packed with places to visit, museums to see, and stories to discover. Make time to visit while the weather is nice!

For more information about each of the 22 buildings in Pella's Historical Village, visit their website right here.

While you're looking for things to do in Pella, don't forget to go to Visit The Authentic Dutch Bakery In The Middle Of Town.