Visiting the Quaint City of Pella, Iowa Many of you may know the city of Pella, Iowa, for its gorgeous tulips that bloom every spring and its weekend-long annual Pella Tulip Time Festival. But Pella is a great place to visit even when tulips are not in bloom. We spent a lovely day exploring downtown and learning about Pella's history. We love this quaint town! Bookmark these other Pella posts to help plan your trip:...
Wilderness Getaway at Stoney Creek Inn Hotel in Des Moines If you are looking for a weekend getaway or a spot to stay on your travels to or through Des Moines, Iowa Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center is the perfect place to stay and play. This rustic-themed Iowa hotel features an indoor pool and outdoor pool, a hot tub, fun rooms, a complimentary continental breakfast, wireless internet access and so much more. Take a...
Walk Through Spring Flowers in the Des Moines Metro April showers, bring May flowers! Some may be blooming before May depending on the crazy Midwest weather. There are many great places to take a walk, hike, and explore in Des Moines, Iowa, with beautiful flowers. Look at this fun list we gathered to see spring flowers in the Des Moines metro area. Bookmark these other fun flower guides: U-Pick Flowers - Flower Farms in the...
Free Summer Outdoor Events with Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines Performing Arts is back for the fourth year of FREE summer outdoor events and programming for families all over Des Moines, Iowa. This fun series introduces families to different parks and venues in different areas of Des Moines. In addition, it allows families of all ages and backgrounds to experience family-friendly, multi-generational arts and cultural events. The best thing is all performances are free!...
Wonder Spelen Playground in Pella, Iowa Pella’s all-inclusive playground, Wonder Spelen playground (miracle play in Dutch) is truly a playground that invites kids of all abilities and ages to play together. Wonder Spelen is a fully fenced-in playground with two gates that close. The main playground structure has a ramp that connects to every level of the playground making every section available to children with all abilities. It also has plenty of ways to slide...