{"id":395,"date":"2022-11-15T06:05:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T06:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/?p=395"},"modified":"2022-11-15T06:13:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T06:13:06","slug":"fun-things-to-do-in-orange-city-iowa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/fun-things-to-do-in-orange-city-iowa\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun things to do in Orange City Iowa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From the town surrounded by natural beauty to the most underappreciated locations in Hawkeye State, Iowa is rich in ideal little cities. One of the nicest spots on Earth can be found in the northeastern region of the state, so if you&#8217;re looking for a great destination to visit on your next free day, travel there. In Orange City, it&#8217;s simple to locate enjoyable activities. Explore some local history while seeing this lovely city\u2019s top tourist attraction. Prepare your to-do list now so you can get started right away when you get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Landsmeer Golf Course<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 160 acres of undulating Iowa hills that make up the\n18-hole, prairie-style Landsmeer Golf Course are home to bent grass greens and\nbluegrass fairways. It is a public course and appears lovely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windmill Park<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sky-clouds-pinwheel-wind-power-preview-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"windmill\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sky-clouds-pinwheel-wind-power-preview-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sky-clouds-pinwheel-wind-power-preview-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sky-clouds-pinwheel-wind-power-preview-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sky-clouds-pinwheel-wind-power-preview.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A nice garden with a small water feature and, unsurprisingly,\na few windmills can be found in this lovely little park. There is a fantastic\nplayground in this park if you are traveling with little children. Every\nWednesday in the summer, the Orange City Arts Council hosts free performances\nin Windmill Park along with activities and treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shop city Centrum:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many great finds can be found at the neighborhood stores near City Centrum. I wanted to visit Craft Central, where they sell crafts (obviously) and Dutch souvenirs, but I was too occupied exploring the event to do a lot of shopping. Additional stores that were suggested to me and that I am sharing with you are Next Door Boutique and Hands Around the World, which sell handcrafted goods from all around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try Dutch Treats<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Midwest, it is almost a given that Dutch pastries will\nbe sold in a town with a strong Dutch background. Poffertjes, which resemble\ntiny pancakes, may be found at Little White Store. At the Dutch Bakery, I\nlocated several Dutch letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind Mill Visitors\nCenter<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great place for a group shot and a good place to\nstart your city exploration. You pass it frequently if you stay at the Hampton\nInn. It&#8217;s a good idea to be aware that this is not in the Centrum if you\naren&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/fun-things-to-do-in-orange-city-iowa\/#What_Makes_This_One_Small_Town_in_Iowa_Must-See_for_Everyone\" >What Makes This One Small Town in Iowa Must-See for Everyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/fun-things-to-do-in-orange-city-iowa\/#Driving_through_this_charming_Iowa_town_is_impossible_without_stopping\" >Driving through this charming Iowa town is impossible without\nstopping.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_One_Small_Town_in_Iowa_Must-See_for_Everyone\"><\/span>What Makes This One Small Town in Iowa Must-See for Everyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The state of Iowa is dotted with modest, unassuming villages,\neach one more endearing and picturesque than the previous, and serves as the\nface of small-town America. The tiny Dutch town of Pella is one place that\nstands out especially brightly. Just over 10,000 people call Pella home, but\nwhat it lacks in population it more than makes up for in personality. Pella has\nsome highly distinctive architecture as a result of its rich Dutch heritage,\nmost notably the wooden windmills you will see all across the city.\nAdditionally, the town itself is really charming. There are countless\ncourtyards, parks, and gardens, and tulips bloom all over the place in the\nspring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They are also well known for their tulips.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tulip-red-flower-285149-pixahive-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tulip-red-flower-285149-pixahive-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tulip-red-flower-285149-pixahive-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tulip-red-flower-285149-pixahive-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tulip-red-flower-285149-pixahive-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of tulips, you must go to Pella in the spring to\nexperience the city&#8217;s renowned Tulip Time event. A procession, the naming of\nthe Tulip Queen, an opera performance at the Pella Opera, and a lot more\ntulip-themed entertainment take place during the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit a few historical\nsites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Scholte House Museum and Gardens while you&#8217;re there\nto find out more about the town&#8217;s past and Dominie Scholte, who founded it. The\nhouse is furnished with authentic Dutch and American household things, and the\ngarden is filled with vibrant annuals and tulips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do a Little Shopping<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Pella, there are innumerable, one-of-a-kind stores all\nover the place. Whatever your interests, you&#8217;re bound to discover something\nintriguing here. Visit the Windmill Mall if you&#8217;re seeking to do a little\nshopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get Some Fresh Air<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive a few miles outside of town to Lake Red Rock if you\nwant to get some fresh air, and don&#8217;t forget to take in the view from the top\nof the Cordova Observation Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_through_this_charming_Iowa_town_is_impossible_without_stopping\"><\/span>Driving through this charming Iowa town is impossible without\nstopping.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/stop-sign.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/stop-sign.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/stop-sign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/stop-sign-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchinnandsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/stop-sign-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Iowa is bursting at the seams with quaint, beautiful tiny towns that are ideal for a delightful day trip. Orange City is a beautiful destination to visit if you want to get away from it all for a day or perhaps a weekend. With a population of 6,004, Orange City, a little town in Northwest Iowa, is a breath of fresh air. Most people recognize it for its Dutch heritage, which is evident in its architecture, yearly tulip festival, and picturesque windmills. The Dutch influence on Orange City&#8217;s history is so pervasive that the town&#8217;s original name was Holland. In recognition of Dutch royalty, it was called. Be sure to explore the Dutch village-style downtown when you first arrive to take in the stores and admire the architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sioux County Museum &amp; Orange City Dutch Heritage Center is the next worthwhile pit stop. A one-room schoolhouse, traditional Dutch attire, antiques from Holland, and other items are on display in the museum. The only time tours are not by appointment is during the Tulip Festival, so make sure to call in advance. Don&#8217;t forget to stop by the Vogel Old Mill as well. The mill serves as a metaphor for a typical Dutch home and employment. It also offers a fantastic illustration of how generations of Dutch people have used wind power. The mill is situated at 1110 Albany Ave. SE in Orange City and offers tours on weekdays. You&#8217;ll undoubtedly be famished after a full day of sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a fantastic supper at the Blue Mountain Culinary Emporium is a great idea. Three different dining options are available at this unique restaurant all in one location. There is The Lodge, The Passport Club, and the BBQ restaurant, The Smokehouse Grille. Briskets and ribs from The Smokehouse Grille are legendary. Located in Orange City at 814 Lincoln Place SE. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the town surrounded by natural beauty to the most underappreciated locations in Hawkeye State, Iowa is rich in ideal little cities. 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