2023

Pella is America's Dutch Treasure. Walk past Dutch architecture, museums and the tallest working grain windmill in the US. Celebrate Tulip Time in May featuring hundreds of varieties blooming tulips.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Dutch Heritage Walk

Seasonal Walk

SN: 123649 - 2023 / Y1186

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The canal in downtown Pella
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Tullips near the Sunken Garden in Pella
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when is the event

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Starting Sat, Apr 1st, 2023 until Dec 31st, 2023

Start box available: Daily, dawn to dusk

where is the event

Pella, Iowa

The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

Git 'n Go, 209 Oskaloosa St, Pella, IA

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Rails-To-Trails

Rockin' Around the Clock

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Marion County

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Event comments

The first Thurs, Fri and Sat in May is the Tulip Time Festival when locals dress in Dutch costumes to wash the streets and have parades and celebrate their Dutch Heritage. Thousands of tulips are in bloom all around Pella. This walk is part of Iowa's Walking Club County Program, Marion County.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Easy

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Dawn to dusk. This walk is on city sidewalks and multi-purpose trails, but short stretches may require walking in the street. Along the trail will be shaded residential areas, Central College Campus, parks, Dutch windmills and canal, step-gabled buildings and Dutch bakeries.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

209 Oskaloosa St. (Bus 163). Pella IA. From Des Moines take Hwy 163 E to exit 42, go left (N) to Oskaloosa St and turn right. From the E follow business 163 to Oskaloosa St.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Git 'n Go, 209 Oskaloosa St, Pella, IA

event sponsor

Greater Des Moines Volkssport Assn. (AVA-0250)

Event website: iowaswalkingclub.org

point of contact

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