10 Best Places to Visit in Iowa, USA | Travel Video | Travel Guide | SKY Travel
10 Best Places to Visit in Iowa, USA | Travel Video | Travel Guide | SKY Travel
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01.Des Moines
02.Amana Colonies
03.Okoboji
04.Cedar Rapids
05.Madison County
06.Effigy Mounds National Monument
07.Decorah
08.Pikes Peak State Park
09.Pella
10.Iowa City
Iowa
US State
Iowa, a Midwestern U.S. state, sits between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. It’s known for its landscape of rolling plains and cornfields. Landmarks in the capital, Des Moines, include the gold-domed, 19th-century State Capitol Building, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the Des Moines Art Center, noted for its contemporary collections. The city of Cedar Rapids' Museum of Art has paintings by native Iowan Grant Wood. ― Google
Des Moines
City in Iowa
Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. The gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building is among the 19th- and early-20th-century landmarks of the East Village area. The Des Moines Art Center is noted for its contemporary collections and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Local produce and live music are draws at the Downtown Farmers' Market. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has outdoor plant displays and a geodesic dome. ― Google
The Most Dutch City... in America? Pella, Iowa?
Pella, Iowa is possibly the most Dutch city you can find in the world outside of the Netherlands. With windmills, bitterballen, tulip festivals, and incredible bakeries you can feel a bit of Holland in the heart of the USA. From Jaarsma Bakery and their Dutch letters to the Dutch architecture you would swear that the stairs would need to be ladders.
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15 Best Small Towns in Iowa to Visit✨
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Hey guys! Welcome to VacationQuest and in today’s video, we are going to explore some of the charming small towns in Iowa. Discover the unique history, culture, and beauty of these hidden gems tucked away in the rolling hills and prairies of the Hawkeye State.
Iowa, located in the center of the United States, is a magnificent flatland and a great place for vacations. There is a wide variety of things to do and see. From the historic main street of Fairfield to the picturesque town of Decorah, with its stunning limestone bluffs and sparkling trout streams, you'll be amazed by the variety of attractions these small towns have to offer.
Every one of Iowa's little communities is unique and has something special to offer its visitors. Take a stroll through the picturesque streets, visit local museums, sample delicious farm-to-table cuisine, and learn about the proud heritage of these communities.
Whether you're seeking for a weekend escape or one of the best little communities to call home there are many of charming small towns in Iowa to choose from if you're trying to decide where to retire or take a relaxing vacation.
▶️Here are the 15 most popular small towns you must visit in Iowa:
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0:15 - Orange City
0:56 - Decorah
1:30 - Mount Vernon
1:55 - Grinnell
2:20 - Amana Colonies
2:49 - Pella
3:13 - Elkader
3:39 - Le Claire
4:20 - Perry
4:42 - Winterset
5:08 - Oskaloosa
5:38 - Spencer
6:00 - Fairfield
6:23 - Indianola
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Pella, Iowa - Best Cultural Heritage Destination - Iowa 2018
Visit Pella, Iowa, America’s Dutch Treasure!
From Dutch heritage museums, stunning flower gardens, great shopping and abundant recreation at Lake Red Rock, you are sure to enjoy your visit.See North America's tallest windmill - and yes it is very Dutch looking!
Iowa: The Don'ts of Visiting Iowa
Welcome to Iowa, don't think it is just corn in Iowa, from the capital Des Moines to the Bridges of Madison County to the Amana Colonies to the colleges towns throughout the state Iowa has a lot to enjoy and do. Here we talk about what you don't do in Iowa and a few things you don't want to miss out on when it comes to visiting Iowa. What NOT to do in Iowa.
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Pella Has It ALL!
Welcome to Pella, Iowa! The perfect spot to settle into some serious small-town charm and have the best outdoor adventures at your fingertips - right in the heart of the Midwest.
Here are a few more reasons to live in Pella!
Home to Iowa's largest lake - Lake Red Rock
#3 Best Places to Live in the US - USA Today
#2 Safest City in Iowa
Most Beautiful Main Streets - Architectural Digest
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Best Places to Visit in Iowa
Welcome to our top 10 best places to visit in Iowa.
Iowa is best known for its Midwestern charm. From the state capital of Des Moines to the scenic landscapes, such as the Bridges of Madison County.
Here are our top 10 places you must visit in Iowa:
10. Cedar rapids
9. Iowa City
8. Fort Madison
7. Pella
6. Okoboji
5. Dubuque
4. Amana Colonies
3. Pikes Peak State Park
2. Sioux City
1. Des Moines
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The 10 BEST CITIES to Live in IOWA
These Are The Best Places to live in Iowa based on crime, education, jobs, housing and things to do.
After analyzing 76 places in Iowa, we came up with this list of the best places:
Asbury
North Liberty
Urbandale
Sioux Center
Algona
Johnston
West Des Moines
Pella
Carroll
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Top 3 Places to Visit in Des Moines, Iowa…in One Day!
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Pella, IA – Tulip Time! | A 4K Small Town Walking Tour
Situated in the heart of the Midwest, Pella, Iowa is known as America's Dutch Treasure! During this walking tour, you will experience a genuine European ambiance - like visiting Holland without a passport! Pella's architecture gives you the feeling of Holland, along with wooden shoes, delicate Dutch pastries, the musically animated Klokkenspel, Molengracht canal with a working drawbridge, and the tallest working grain windmill in the United States.
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Off the Beaten Path - Pella, Iowa
We took a trip to Visit Pella, Iowa and already can’t wait to go back! We had so much fun exploring this charming Dutch community. We have so many recommendations while you visit!
-Take a tour of the tallest working grain windmill at the Pella Historical Museum and Tulip Time
-Go shopping in the Downtown Pella District
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✔ Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States
✔ Pella is located 38 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa
✔ A little over 10,000 people call Pella home
✔ In 1847, 800 Dutch immigrants led by Dominee (Minister) Hendrik Henry P. Scholte settled in this area
✔ The name Pella is a reference to Pella of the Decapolis, where the Christians of Jerusalem had found refuge during the Roman–Jewish war of 70. The name was selected because the Dominee and his followers sought religious freedom as well
✔ The annual Tulip Time Festival is a celebration of Pella's Dutch heritage. There are over 200,000 tulip bulbs planted each year for their celebration. It features tulip gardens, performances, crafters, music, food, Dutch costumes, and daily parades. The festival is held for three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) during the first weekend in May. A queen and court are selected from the two high schools in the town to represent Pella and advertise the Festival. During the 2010 Festival, a world record was set for the most people dancing in wooden shoes. Over 2,600 people danced for more than six minutes to set the new standard
✔ The Vermeer Mill is a fully functional 1850s-style windmill, reaching 134 ft (41 m) high. The Vermeer Mill grinds wheat into flour using only wind power and is the tallest working windmill in the United States
✔ The Pella Opera House, built in 1900, was renovated in 1990 and is a popular entertainment destination, featuring stained-glass windows and ornate tin ceilings
✔ A canal winds through nearby Molengracht Plaza, home to shops, restaurants, a hostelry, a movie theatre, and a full-size working drawbridge
✔ A few miles to the west are Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest reservoir, a popular destination for biking, hiking, boating, and fishing
✔ Vermeer Corporation, founded in 1948 by Gary Vermeer, is a manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment. The privately held company distributes products globally from seven production facilities and offices in Pella, Iowa, United States and multiple locations worldwide.
✔ The Pella Corporation (founded in 1925) is a privately held window and door manufacturing company headquartered in Pella, Iowa, and with manufacturing and sales operations in a number of locations in the United States
✔ According to USATODAY Pella is #3 in the ranks Best places to live 2019 as the best city to live in Iowa and one of the best in the country
✔ Pella is #3 in The 10 Best Places To Retire In Iowa For 2022
✔ Pella is in the ranks of The 60 Charming American Towns You Haven't Heard of But Should Visit (Oprah Magazine)
✔ Pella is in the ranks of The 50 Most Charming Small Towns in America (MSN.COM)
✔ According to Architectural Digest Main Street of Pella is in The 40 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America
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This city looks like AMSTERDAM, but it's in the middle of IOWA | Pella, Iowa Tour Guide ???????? ???? ????
Pella, Iowa provides visitors with a taste of Amsterdam in the heart of Iowa. It has a Dutch canal, one of the tallest working windmills, and some top-notch bakeries, among other nods to the homeland.
Immigrants from The Netherlands founded the city in the mid-1800s. It was virgin prairie land at the time. It now has a population of around 10,000.
Pella hosts a three-day festival each May called, Pella Tulip Time. The city is home to Pella Corporation, known for the luxury doors and windows it designs and manufactures.
Pella is located less than one-hour southeast of Des Moines, Iowa's capital and largest city. It's well worth a one or two-day visit.
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Pella, Iowa ???????? Walking Tour 4K - The Most Dutch City in America
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???? Pella, Iowa USA facts
✔ Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States
✔ Pella is located 38 miles East of Des Moines, Iowa
✔ A little over 10,000 people call Pella home
✔ In 1847, 800 Dutch immigrants led by Dominee (Minister) Hendrik Henry P. Scholte settled in this area
✔ The name Pella is a reference to Pella of the Decapolis, where the Christians of Jerusalem had found refuge during the Roman–Jewish war of 70. The name was selected because the Dominee and his followers sought religious freedom as well
✔ The annual Tulip Time Festival is a celebration of Pella's Dutch heritage. There are over 200,000 tulip bulbs planted each year for their celebration. It features tulip gardens, performances, crafters, music, food, Dutch costumes, and daily parades. The festival is held for three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) during the first weekend in May. A queen and court are selected from the two high schools in the town to represent Pella and advertise the Festival. During the 2010 Festival, a world record was set for the most people dancing in wooden shoes. Over 2,600 people danced for more than six minutes to set the new standard
✔ The Vermeer Mill is a fully functional 1850s-style windmill, reaching 134 ft (41 m) high. The Vermeer Mill grinds wheat into flour using only wind power and is the tallest working windmill in the United States
✔ The Pella Opera House, built in 1900, was renovated in 1990 and is a popular entertainment destination, featuring stained-glass windows and ornate tin ceilings
✔ A canal winds through nearby Molengracht Plaza, home to shops, restaurants, a hostelry, a movie theatre, and a full-size working drawbridge
✔ A few miles to the west are Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest reservoir, a popular destination for biking, hiking, boating, and fishing
✔ Vermeer Corporation, founded in 1948 by Gary Vermeer, is a manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment. The privately held company distributes products globally from seven production facilities and offices in Pella, Iowa, United States and multiple locations worldwide.
✔ The Pella Corporation (founded in 1925) is a privately held window and door manufacturing company headquartered in Pella, Iowa, and with manufacturing and sales operations in a number of locations in the United States
✔ According to USATODAY Pella is #3 in the ranks Best places to live 2019 as the best city to live in Iowa and one of the best in the country
✔ Pella is #3 in The 10 Best Places To Retire In Iowa For 2022
✔ Pella is in the ranks of The 60 Charming American Towns You Haven't Heard of But Should Visit (Oprah Magazine)
✔ Pella is in the ranks of The 50 Most Charming Small Towns in America (MSN.COM)
✔ According to Architectural Digest Main Street of Pella is in The 40 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America
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Pella, Iowa
Small town living with BIG character. See why people love living in Pella!
If you ask people about Pella, you'll probably hear about Dutch letters and Tulip Time, our three-day festival the first weekend in May where we celebrate our Dutch heritage.
We also enjoy being home to two of Iowa's largest employers - Vermeer Corporation and Pella Corporation, as well as Central College, a four-year liberal arts school in the heart of Iowa.
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