Pella Visitors Center

I went in there to ask about two specific things we wanted to see since we were just there for the afternoon. The lady at the desk didn't want to talk about what I wanted to talk about. She kept directing me to a paid attraction, which she kept mentioning was only $10 per person at a flour mill or some such thing. Then, she wanted to talk about a tulip festival that happens in May when the present date was July. We are not from the area so I honestly didn't care about something 10 months on the future, plus I had a car load of a family waiting for me. I tried 2 or 3 times to get the information I wanted from her... she wasn't budging off her agenda and never would help me. It was just weird that she would ignore what I wanted to talk about. It felt like talking to a salesperson as she kept pitching that $10 tour. Before I left, I had to nearly rip a map from her hands as it appeared she did not want to give me one. The entire interaction was just bizarre.

Very friendly, helpful personnel! Have excellent directions and information on food, costumes, history of Pella and Tulip Time. Had numerous free brochures, maps, schedules of events, etc. Everything you would expect from a visitors' center and more!

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