- TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Pella, Iowa, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newton and Knoxville.
- From Excit-A-Bowl to Pella Public Library, the Pella area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Historic Districts.
- 45 minutes from state capital Des Moines, Pella, IA is home to Central College and Vermeer Manufacturing. Today Pella is a center of history and architecture with its old Vermeer Mill, the Pella Opera House, and the annual Tulip Time Festival that celebrates the area's Dutch heritage with unique food, performances, gardens, and crafters.
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            Located in the historic Sherman Hill district, the Hoyt Sherman Place is one of the most highly acclaimed venues for events in Des Moines. The elegant home was built in 1877 and has individual rooms to host small events or large banquets.        
    
    
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            The Springwood 9 Theaters, also known as Fridley Theaters, offers guests the chance to enjoy first-run movies. The location offers both 2D and Real3D viewing experiences and guests can also host birthday parties at this location.        
    
    
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            The inspiration of the historic Salisbury House was the King's House that is still located in Salisbury, England. The Tudor style mansion is open for general tours that are self-guided or guided during certain days.        
    
    
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                2701 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
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            Plaza Lanes Family Fun Center is a bowling alley that also features outdoor volleyball courts and offers league play for both sports. They offer laser bowling, tournaments and they have an attached bar and grill.        
    
    
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            At 55 feet tall, the Big Treehouse has over 5,000 feet of floor space. With all of the modern amenities, guests can enjoy the 13 porch swings as well as a Shady Oaks Museum as they enjoy the guided tour.        
    
    
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            Spread over roughly 28 miles, the Saylorville Trail is a very popular bike ride path in the area. Since there are many places in which a biker can hop off then hop back on, the time for the trail can vary from person to person.        
    
    
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            Featuring nine screens, Plaza Theater provides a variety of films to suit all movie goers. This includes films in both 2D and 3D. And for added convenience, the theater offers on site concessions.          
    
    
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            Des Moines' Val Air Ballroom is a popular concert venue for rock, pop, dance and jazz music. The venue is wheelchair accessible and contains two ATMs. Limited concessions are available.        
    
    
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                100 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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            As a 36-lane bowling center, Val Lanes Recreation Center provides visitors with amenities like bumpers and automatic scoring for recreational bowling. During the summer, kids up to age 15 may bowl free.        
    
    
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                1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
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            Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center is a water-based amusement center that features a pair of giant water slides, a kiddie slide, and a variety of other water games and attractions. The facility also offers open swimming.