When it comes to stunning displays of nature, it’s hard to beat spring in Pella, Iowa. This tiny town hosts a remarkable seasonal festival each year, and all season long there’s a breathtaking display of colorful tulips that stretch as far as the eye can see!

Marion County, southeast of Des Moines, is home to the quiet little “Dutch” town of Pella.

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Pella was founded by 800 Dutch immigrants in 1847, and to this day it retains a strong connection to Holland, with windmills, Dutch bakeries, and the most incredible springtime display in Iowa.

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During spring in Pella, hundreds of thousands of tulips bloom, creating a sea of color that you have to experience to believe.

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These stunning Dutch flowers emerge out of the ground in April, and the town typically* celebrates their Dutch heritage during the Tulip Time festival.

Flickr / Jules Hawk *Tulip Time 2020 has been cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. It’s sure to be back bigger than ever in 2020!

You’ll find more than 300,000 flowers blooming in city parks, yards, and along the sidewalks. Reds, oranges, yellows, and pinks take over the scene everywhere you look!

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Walking the streets during spring in Pella is sure to be a delight. You’ll feel like you’ve flown halfway across the world without ever leaving the Hawkeye State!

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If you can’t get out to Pella to enjoy the beautiful tulip displays, then plant a few bulbs over the winter in your very own yard and you can appreciate some of the magic of spring in Pella from your own front porch.

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Have you ever spent spring in Pella? It’s one of the wonders of Iowa, and a visit to this tulip town deserves a spot on every Hawkeye’s bucket list. Share your photos of the beautiful flowers in the comments below!

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*Tulip Time 2020 has been cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. It’s sure to be back bigger than ever in 2020!

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Flickr / Carl Wycoff

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