Central Park — Attraction in Pella

Central Park in Pella is one of my favorite small-town parks to visit. It's always well-maintained, easy to walk through, and the large, mature trees provide plenty of shade from the summer sun—making it a great place to relax or take a stroll.

During the Tulip Festival, the park transforms into a vibrant, colorful hub of activity. While the crowds can make it a bit harder to fully enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, the stunning floral displays and festive energy more than make up for it.

It’s a charming centerpiece to an already beautiful town, and definitely worth a visit any...

Such a lovely place in the spring! The shops surrounding the square are fun to browse. I like to visit both bakeries for almond paste-filled pasties and the meat markets for cheese, jerky, and meat sticks in several flavors. There are several coffee shops as well. Go in late April to early May, but be prepared to stand in line at the bakeries. I recommend you go early in the morning when they first open or order ahead to...

I cannot review Pella itself but this little Central Park is in the centre of this quaint little town, that we spent a wonderful Saturday morning. The park itself has beautiful trees and flowers. The streets around it are lovely to walk along and pop into different shops. Home goods, restaurants and a variety of other stores. If anyone visits me in Des Moines, I am making sure to take them out to visit this sweet...