All About Holland 2025

MI CHIGAN HOLLAND DI SCOVER

2025 AREA VISITORS GUIDE

welkom Come, lose yourself in Holland, where each season invites you to explore, indulge, and connect. Where timeless traditions blend seamlessly with fresh, new experiences, and nature's beauty fills every moment. Come, rediscover the best things in life as you fall in love with Holland.

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Jeff TeRoller

Discover

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History + Heritage

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Go Dutch

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Uniquely Holland

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Outdoor Adventure

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Beaches

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Day on the Lakes

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Bike

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Golf

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Fun for All Ages

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Experience Downtown

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Arts + Entertainment

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Accessible Travel

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Tulip Time

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Celebrate the Season

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A Time Less Traveled

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Handcrafted in Holland

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Zeeland

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Plan Your Event

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Make Holland Your Home

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Lodging

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Events

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Make 2025 unforgettable! Browse these pages for ideas, visit our website, or dial the Holland Visitors Bureau for a friendly voice to guide your way. Whether traveling here takes you minutes or hours, you’ll feel like you’ve arrived in a different world.

Accessibility Options • Î Pet Friendly (*restrictions apply) Look for these icons throughout our guide

Jeff TeRoller

Getting Here Holland is only 30 minutes from the Gerald R. Ford

International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids and has daily Amtrak service available to and from Chicago. Additionally, the West Michigan Regional Airport (BIV) offers convenient options for private and charter flights. Holland is also easily accessible by automobile from both US 31 and I-196, as well as via scenic routes along the lakeshore.

Time to Holland Grand Rapids • 30 minute drive

Lansing • 1.25 hour drive Chicago • 2.75 hour drive Detroit • 3 hour drive Indianapolis • 3.5 hour drive Milwaukee • 4 hour drive (or 2.5 hours via ferry!)

Columbus • 5.5 hour drive St. Louis • 6.25 hour drive Nashville • 8 hour drive

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Contact + Hours Holland Area Convention + Visitors Bureau 78 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423 800.506.1299 • 616.394.0000 • Fax: 616.394.0122 info@holland.org • holland.org Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM • Sat 10AM - 3PM • Sun (Seasonal) 11AM - 3PM

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Holiday Inn Express by IHG 12381 Felch St; 49424 (616) 738.2800 Home2 Suites by Hilton 3140 West Shore Dr; 49424 (616) 377.7905 Homewood Suites by Hilton 625 Southpoint Hotel Dr; 49423 (616) 795.0134 Lake Ranch Resort (Seasonal) 2226 Ottawa Beach Rd; 49424 (616) 399.9380 Microtel Inn + Suites by Wyndham 643 Hastings Ave; 49423 (616) 392.3235 Quality Inn + Suites by Choice Hotels 422 E 32nd St; 49423 (616) 392.1000 Residence Inn by Marriott 631 Southpoint Ridge; 49423 (616) 393.6900 SpringHill Suites by Marriott 3084 West Shore Dr; 49424 (616) 399.2500 Staybridge Suites by IHG 12170 James St; 49424 (616) 394.0600

Tunnel Park 66 N. Lakeshore Dr; 49424 (616) 738.4810

Dutch Attractions Cappon + Settlers Houses 228 W 9th St; 49423 (616) 796.3329 Holland Museum 31 W 10th St; 49423 (616) 796.3329 Nelis’ Dutch Village 12350 James St; 49424 (616) 396.1475 Veldheer Tulip Gardens/ De Klomp Delft Factory 12755 Quincy St; 49424 (616) 399.1900 Windmill Island Gardens 1 Lincoln Ave; 49423 (616) 355.1030 Area Attractions Griff’s IceHouse West 4444 Holland Ave; 49424 (616) 796.6927 Holland Aquatic Center 550 Maple Ave; 49423 (616) 393.7595 QUINCY ST. RANSOM ST. 96TH AVE. 92ND SCOTTS DR MAPLE 100TH AVE. HUIZENGA PARK MAIN STATE WASHINGTON ROOSEVELT AVE RILEY ST. BR 196 Holland Princess Boat Cruise (Dunton Park) 290 Howard Ave; 49424 (616) 393.7799 Beaches Holland State Park 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd; 49424 (616) 399.9390 (Best views of Big Red Lighthouse) Laketown Beach 6710 142nd Ave; 49423 (616) 335.3050 Kirk Park 9791 Lakeshore Ave; 49424 (616) 738.4810 Macatawa Beach 2398 Ottawa Beach Rd; 49424 (616) 399.9390 Saugatuck Dunes State Park 6575 138th Ave; 49453 (269) 637.2788 96TH AVE. 96TH Holland Bowl Mill 120 James St; 49424 (616) 396.6513

Cottages BVW Unsalted Vacations (616) 383.LAKE unsaltedvacations.com Lake Michigan Cottages (616) 772.5007 (800) 870-3393 lakem.com Bed + Breakfasts

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Routes to Downtown Holland Waterfront Boardwalk US Bike Route 35 Bike Path One Way Street Downtown Holland Hope College Campus Holland Civic Center Place 48TH ST. 46TH ST.

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History + Heritage Holland is an increasingly diverse city which welcomes new residents from across the globe. Today’s immigrants come because they know Holland is a place to find a meaningful community, raise a healthy family, and enjoy a vibrant retirement.

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All Photos Courtesy of Holland Museum

Gerrit Ten Brink carving wooden shoes ca. 1950

Holland High School band, Tulip Time 1958

The Anishnaabek

Dutch Settlement

20th Century

Holland Today

Long before the arrival of French fur traders in the early 1600s, Michigan was home to the Ottawa, Chippewa, and Potawatomi, who together make up the Anishnaabek people. The French likely first encountered the Ottawa, whose name means “traders.” In the 1800s, Ottawa under the leadership of Chief Waukazoo established Black Lake in lands known today as Holland. Though the Black Lake Ottawa relocated to the Leelanau Peninsula in 1849, many direct descendants of the Anishnaabek still call West Michigan home today. Their heritage is honored in the names of many places including Ottawa County, Lake Macatawa, Black River, and Waukazoo Woods, all located in the greater Holland area.

In 1846, a ship full of Dutch dreamers began their journey to America, destined to settle the “Holland Kolonie.” Despite much hardship, these pioneers carved an assortment of shops and burgeoning industry from the midst of the wilderness. By the 1860s, Holland had become an agricultural port and home to an institution of higher learning that would become Hope College. On October 8, 1871, the same day the Great Chicago Fire began, one ill-fated spark nearly destroyed the bustling town. Though nearly everything burned, the community demonstrated its resolve, and Holland rose from the ashes, stronger than ever.

20th Century Holland was a thriving industrial district, known for its furniture manufacturers as well as Holland Furnace Company, H.J. Heinz Company, and Chris-Craft Corporation. During the 1920s, Tulip Time was born and would become one of the nation's most celebrated flower festivals. Holland also became a favored destination for vacationers from Chicago and St. Louis, spurring the construction of ornate resort hotels and family cottages. Following World War II, enrollment at Hope College more than doubled, and the school expanded both its campus and academics to create the influential liberal arts college it is today.

As late as the 1950s, 90% of Holland residents still claimed Dutch heritage. The town, however, had already begun its evolution to a community rich with many cultures. The decade before, the first Hispanic migrant farm workers arrived to take jobs in fields and food processing plants, many staying permanently due to year-round work and educational opportunities. Later, following the Vietnam War, Asian refugees traveled halfway around the world to make Holland their new home. Like the immigrants before them, these groups came in search of a better life and added to the multifaceted fabric of our community.

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Holland Museum

De Klomp Delft Factory

Go Dutch Welkom to Holland! No matter what brings you here, we invite you to enjoy our historic town and immerse yourself in our warm hospitality.

Holland Museum

De Klomp Delft Factory

From the old country to the new world, Holland Museum presents art and artifacts that tell the story of Holland’s rich history – from indigenous peoples to the arrival of the Dutch to our diverse ethnic heritage of today. Kids will love the toy exhibits and hands-on Smithsonian Spark!Lab. $ • X • 31 W 10th St, Holland (616) 796.3329

Take a tour of the only delft pottery factory in North America. Watch as liquid clay is poured into molds and talk with artists as they hand-paint and glaze the finished pieces. Call for demonstration times, or just go and admire 400+ different

objects crafted on site. X 12755 Quincy St, Holland (616) 399.1900

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Nelis Dutch Village

Windmill Island Gardens

Cappon House + Settlers House Just a few blocks from the Holland Museum, the Cappon House tells the story of Holland’s first mayor and his 16 children! Nearby, the Settlers House appears just as it did in 1871 when it survived the Great Holland Fire. $ • 228 W 9th St, Holland (616) 796.3329 Seasonal

Nelis' Dutch Village

Windmill Island Gardens Climb inside the only authentic Dutch windmill operating in the U.S. for a 360˚view of beautiful manicured gardens woven with dikes and canals. There's also an historic Amsterdam street organ that plays old and new tunes, and a hand-painted Dutch carousel on hand to twirl little ones into timeless happiness.

Step back in time to experience an 1800's Dutch village on a day the fair comes to town. This old-world amusement park features an antique Ferris wheel and chair swing ride plus Dutch dancers, wooden shoe carving demos, and a barn brimming with fluffy

Throughout the year, “the island” hosts many special events. Come experience the best of summer’s blooms during Peak Week, enjoy a hayride around the mill during Fall Fest, and meet Sinterklaas during Magic at the Mill! $ • X • Î • 1 Lincoln Ave, Holland (616) 355.1030 Attractions seasonal; Grounds open year-round

farm friends. $ • X • Î • 12350 James St, Holland (616) 396.1475 Seasonal

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Uniquely Holland Where else can you climb atop the Cowardly Lion, whoosh down a three-story water slide, and meet Abraham Lincoln?

Big Red

Don’t miss Michigan’s most photographed lighthouse, Holland’s beloved “Big Red.” Since 1907, this iconic lighthouse has stood sentinel over the channel to Lake Michigan. For a breathtaking vista of the shoreline and its colorful guard, climb a dune staircase to the top of Mt. Pisgah – it’s definitely worth the 239 steps! To get the most up-close view available to the general public, make your way via the scenic Black Lake Boardwalk to Holland State Park’s north pier – the best place to admire Big Red. (You can also drive directly to Holland State Park and still thoroughly delight in the view). $ 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland One of the last of its kind in America, the Holland Bowl Mill makes exquisitely crafted solid hardwood bowls the same way it was done over 150 years ago. It can take almost 100 years for a hardwood tree to develop the grains that make each bowl so beautiful, and the skilled artisans who handle the wood give it the reverence it deserves. For over a month, they lovingly hand carve, dry, sand, and oil each piece, touching each one more than 100 times in the process. This 5th generation family business remains a master of a vanishing art. Come visit their factory where antique machinery is buzzing, sawdust is flying, and the scent of fresh cut wood perfumes the air. 120 James St, Holland (616) 396.6513 Holland Bowl Mill

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The Pump House

This charming museum is the last surviving structure of the Hotel Ottawa complex that burned in 1923. The Pump House tells the stories of Holland’s historic coastline and is a central feature on the Black Lake Boardwalk that links the Mt. Pisgah dune climb to Holland State Park. Open weekends in June and daily July to Labor Day. 2282 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland Seasonal Experience the sights and sounds of these tumultuous years in our nation’s history: smell the powder, hear the boom of cannons, and talk to famous generals as they plan their assaults. Each September, “Abraham Lincoln” and other historic figures gather at the onetime home of Civil War veteran Ben Van Raalte, a son of Holland’s founder. Van Raalte Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it the perfect backdrop for our annual Civil War Muster. Find this event and Civil War Muster

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Historic Tours

Holland Aquatic Center

Discover our historic town at your own pace on a self-guided walking tour, or enjoy a guided excursion. With Holland Tasting Tours , you can snack and stroll down 8th Street while hearing stories of the past. This same operator offers a shorter walking tour as well as a fascinating tour of Pilgrim Home Cemetery, where you’ll learn about the town founders and the owner of the “good right arm” that rests there. $ (616) 834.4779 For an adventure both beautiful and historic, consider an Antique Joy Ride . Settle into the back of a 1930 Phaeton and amble the backroads to some of West Michigan’s most cherished places. $ (616) 414.2486 Seasonal

The whole family will be thrilled with the lazy river, water slide, and kids play pool. There’s also a warm-water lap pool, steam room, sauna, and giant hot tub. For dry exercise options, check out the elevated 1/10th mile track, work-out equipment, and wellness area. All features are designed to welcome an intergenerational mix of guests. HAC also offers a championship-level experience for athletes, coaches, and fans alike. Organizers can allocate competitive space for simultaneous swimming and diving events, plus there is abundant deck space for

more at holland.org 1076 E. 16th St, Holland

Oz Sculpture Garden

This tribute to the classic tale is just a short distance from the author’s summer cottage and steps from downtown. The exhibit features a seasonal novel sculpted from thousands of colorful plants. Follow the yellow brick road, and you’ll encounter seven life-sized bronze statues inspired by the timeless novel’s original illustrations. 300 S. River Ave, Holland

teams to warm up. $ • 550 Maple Ave, Holland (616) 393.7595

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Outdoor Adventure Explore a perfect landscape for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Mt Pisgah Dune Climb

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Adams Street Landing 10 Acres. 1200' frontage along Macatawa River, picnic tables, kayak/canoe launch, fishing. Î 10363 Adams St, Holland DeGraaf Nature Center 18 acres. Live animals, hands on exhibits, children's play area, geology walk, hiking, snowshoeing. Î 600 Graafschap Rd, Holland Hawthorn Pond Natural Area 40 acres. Picnic tables, kayak launch on pond, walking trails, fishing. Î 9876 Black River Ct, Holland Helder Park 159 acres. Playground, picnic shelter, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, beach volleyball, softball and soccer fields. 4-acre fenced-in dog park. Î 3751 104th Ave, Zeeland Hemlock Crossing + Nature Center 239 acres. Nature center, kayak/canoe launch, birding, pedestrian bridge, picnic shelters and grills, hiking and cross-country ski trails, snowshoe rentals. Î 8115 West Olive Rd, West Olive Holland State Park 142 acres. Campgrounds, swimming beach, concessions, beach volleyball, playground, fishing, Black Lake Boardwalk, connections to trails and Mt. Pisgah dune climb. $ • Î * • * Dogs allowed at Lake Macatawa Beach and along channel. 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland Kirk Park 68 acres. Picnic shelter and tables, grills, horseshoe pit, playground, hiking trails with an accessible loop, cross country ski trails, seasonal modern restrooms. Î • 9791 Lakeshore Dr, West Olive

Mt. Pisgah 157-foot dune with 239 wooden stair climb.

Pigeon Creek Park 282 acres + 130 adjacent

Stu Visser Trails 37 acres. Nature trail, boardwalks, wetland observation, birding, small pond connecting to live stream. Î 929 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland Upper Macatawa Natural Area 612 acres. Single-track

acres of county open space land. 10+ miles hiking, biking, cross-country ski, snowshoe, and equestrian trails; picnic tables, grills, ski lessons, sledding hill, seasonal concessions, lodge, ski and snowshoe rental, modern and rustic toilets. Î * *No dogs in winter. 12524 Stanton St, West Olive Quincy Park 133 acres. Softball and soccer fields, picnic shelters, and play areas. 5-acre fenced-in off leash dog park, double-gated entrances, separate areas for large and small dogs, seasonal drinking fountains. Î 4260 144th Ave, Holland Riley Trails 300 acres. Fishing, 7 miles hiking and cross-country ski trails, 4.5 mile mountain biking course, rustic toilets. Î 16300 Riley St, Holland

Panoramic views of lakes Michigan and Macatawa. Overlooks and connecting trails to Holland State Park's Macatawa Campground. 2238 3rd Ave, Holland Olive Shores 20 acres. Swimming beach, hiking trails, barrier-free loop trail, stairways, overlooks, picnic tables, modern restrooms. $ • 8555 Olive Shore, West Olive Outdoor Discovery Center Nature Preserve 155 acres. Visitor center with wildlife exhibits, live animals, taxidermy, birds of prey center, Cultural History Center, large picnic pavilions, art trail, natural playscape, archery center, fishing pond. Î • 4214 56th St, Holland Park Township Dog Park 25 acres. Fenced in off-leash dog park, sections for large and small dogs, seasonal running water. Î 1216 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland ( within Ottawa County Fairgrounds ) Paw Paw Park 172 acres. 18-hole disc golf course, rustic toilets, picnic shelter and tables, grill, 1/2 mile paved trail, hiking trail, cross-country ski trails. Î 1230 Paw Paw Dr, Holland 1099 Paw Paw Dr, Holland Pine Bend 239 acres. Weaver House and trellis, picnic tables, grills, rustic toilets, 6+ miles of hiking/cross-country ski trails connecting to Hemlock Crossing. Î 15400 Polk St, West Olive

mountain bike trails, hiking and cross-country ski trails, paved bike trails, picnic tables, rustic toilets, hunting by special permit. Î

1300 84th Ave, Zeeland 2171 76th Ave, Zeeland

Van Raalte Farm Park 160 acres. Groomed cross country ski and hiking trails; historic farm house and sugar shack; picnic shelter, play structure, benches, winter sledding, water bottle filling stations, year-round restrooms; dedicated fenced in dog park with enclosed and heated dog wash station, dog water fountain, pet waste stations. Î Winstrom Park + Nature Preserve 72 acres. Boardwalk, overlooks, nature trails, scenic walkway, wetlands, 18-hole disc golf course, picnic tables, tot lot, soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball, basketball court. Î 1774 Perry St, Holland Wolters Woods Township Park 34 acres. Playground, horseshoes, nature trails, shuffleboard, picnic pavilion, wildlife. Î * *Dogs only allowed on trails. 6281 147th Ave, Holland 1076 E 16th St, Holland 975 E 24th St, Holland

Sanctuary Woods Preserve

40 acres. Trails and 171 step stairway to view of Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. Î 4750 66th St, Holland

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

1000 acres. 2.5 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, dunes, 13 miles of forested trails, swimming beach, picnic area, cross-country skiing. Rustic toilets. $ • Î 6575 138th Ave, Holland 40 acres. Soccer field, baseball diamond, basketball courts, BMX track, 19-hole disc golf course, mountain biking trails, connector trails to Lake Michigan through Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Explore Felt Family Estate on Shore Acres Farm adjacent to Saugatuck Dunes Park. Î 6602 138th Ave, Holland Shore Acres Township Park

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Beaches Bask in the beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the magnificent beaches that adorn it.

SAFETY TIPS

Respect our fragile dunes and protected areas

Digging into sand cliffs is dangerous and can cause collapses

There are no lifeguards at our beaches

Lake Michigan currents can be strong—swim with caution

Stay within park boundaries.

HOLLAND STATE PARK

Check the flag system at Holland State Park’s swim beach; conditions change quickly

A double red flag means water entry is illegal

Do not walk on the pier when safety gates are closed Before visiting, check facebook.com/ HollandStateParkMi for updates

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Holland State Park For a classic day at the beach, go to one of Michigan’s most visited state parks. This lakeside oasis has windswept sandy beaches, dunetop hiking trails, and two seasonal track wheelchairs capable of handling trails, sand, and shallow water. As a bonus, it also has the best views of the Big Red Lighthouse. *Dogs not permitted on Lake Michigan Beach, but welcome on paved paths, sand along channel, and on Lake Macatawa beach. 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland $ • X • Î * • Kirk Park High bluffs, wooded dunes, and 1/3 mile of sandy Lake Michigan coastline define popular Kirk Park. You’ll find a swimming beach, a barrier-free trail to the Lake Michigan overlook deck, kids play area, and a dedicated off-leash dog beach. 9791 Lakeshore Dr N, West Olive $ • X • Î • Laketown Beach A bit off the beaten path, tiny Laketown Beach offers spectacular views of the “Big Lake.” Parking is minimal, and the walk up the towering dunes is challenging, but the reward is a pristine beach and Olive Shores This mostly wooded park is known for its sandy swimming beach and the trails, boardwalks, and many stairs traversed to get there. Olive Shores is a great spot to watch a spectacular West Michigan sunset. 8555 Olive Shore Ave, West Olive $ • X cool refreshing waters. 6710 142nd Ave, Holland

Saugatuck Dunes State Park With 2 ½ miles of shoreline, this 1,000-acre park is home to freshwater coastal dunes over 200 feet tall. Pick from a variety of trails to make the 2/3-mile trek to Lake Michigan from the picnic and parking area. 6575 138th Ave, Holland $ • X • Î Tunnel Park Climb a dune staircase to panoramic views of Lake Michigan, or take a shortcut through the namesake tunnel to a rolling sandy beach. A great place for a picnic, Tunnel Park is the spot to unwind as the kids race up and tumble down a soaring sand dune.

INSIDER TIPS

Always check beach conditions before heading out

Arrive early—parking lots fill up fast

If arriving later, bring a bike or wagon in case parking is full

Don’t miss the sunset— stay and enjoy the view

*Pets permitted on leash October 1 – April 30 only. 66 Lakeshore Dr N, Holland $ • X • Î *

Accessibility Options • Î Pet Friendly (*restrictions apply)

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Beaches in Holland, MI

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All photos Jeff TeRoller

Day on the Lakes Imagine gentle waves lapping the shores of a lake called Macatawa. Now follow these waters as they flow through a narrow channel, past a Big Red Lighthouse, and into the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. This unsalted playground could hold your next adventure.

Riverboat

Watersports

Cruise past the Big Red Lighthouse aboard the Holland Princess . From spring through fall, this 65’ paddlewheel boat journeys past historic landmarks, picturesque lake homes, and nature at its best. Come float your way to Lake Michigan aboard a

Name a water toy, any water toy, and it’s likely you can ride one on Holland’s beautiful waters. Command a pontoon, wave runner, or speedboat. Balance upon a stand-up paddleboard, canoe along the shoreline, or kayak the Lake Macatawa Loop. No toy? No problem. Rent any of these and more. $ See full listings at holland.org

truly remarkable vessel. $ 260 Howard Ave, Holland (616) 393.7799

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Charters

Boat Launches

Marinas

Boating

Marinas

ME•YR (ME•YR) 471 Howard Ave (616) 392.2592 me-yr.com

Anchorage Marina (AM) 1800 Ottawa Beach Rd (616) 399.1802 anchoragemarine.com Eldean’s Shipyard Marina (ESM) 2223 S Shore Dr (616) 335.5843 eldean.com

Ottawa Beach Marina 2330 Ottawa Beach Rd (616) 298.1482 miottawa.org/parks/marina.htm

Imagine gentle waves lapping the shores of a lake called Macatawa. Now follow these waters as they flow through a narrow channel, past a Big Red Lighthouse, and into the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. This unsalted playground could hold your next adventure.

Whatever your dream day on the water, there’s a seasoned captain on deck to make it a reality. Imagine hooking a giant king salmon at sunrise. Picnicking aboard a luxury powerboat. Steering a sailboat into the sunset. The choice is yours. $ See full listings at holland.org

Arriving by car with a boat or jet ski in tow? It’s easy to launch from Kollen Park, Dunton Park, and Macatawa Lake Public Access. Each has a simple, self serve pay station. Those with kayaks can easily slip into the water from a fully accessible custom ramp at Dunton Park or South Shore Landing. $* *Check/Cash only

Sailing into town? Leave Lake Michigan and cruise into the calming waters of Lake Macatawa. Portside, Ottawa Beach Marina offers 25 transient slips and a short walk to Holland State Park. Starboard, Eldean Shipyard offers transient slips as well, plus a pool, two hot tubs, and a clubhouse with grills. $ Ottawa Beach • (616) 298.1482 Eldean • (616) 335.5843 Yacht Basin Marina (YBM) 1866 Ottawa Beach Rd (616) 786.2205 yachtbasinmarina.com Launches Dunton Park 290 Howard Ave (616) 395.0178 $ • X • • Hemlock Crossing 8115 West Olive Road X • Kollen Park ∙ $ 240 Kollen Park Dr (616) 928.2450 $ • X • Lake Macatawa Launch (Free with State Park Pass) 1830 Ottawa Beach Rd $ • X • Ottawa Beach Marina 2330 Ottawa Beach Rd (616) 298.1482 X • • Pigeon Creek 7170 Holly Dr Pigeon Lake Access (Free with State Park Pass) 7480 N Lakeshore Dr $ • X • Sheldon Landing 7480 N Lakeshore Dr $ • X • South Shore Landing 1671 South Shore Dr X • • $ Usage Fee • X Restrooms • Boat Launch • Kayak/Canoe Launch

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If you enjoy being on the water, Holland is your destination. Call us at (616) 394.0000 to request your Day on the Lakes brochure.

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Bike

More than 150 miles of bike trails spool around the area, making Holland an ideal hub for cycling. Looped routes link popular destinations like Tunnel Park, Window on the Waterfront, and Kollen Park. Other scenic routes include the 11-mile wooded tract to Saugatuck and the 20-mile Lakeshore Connector Path to Grand Haven. For a longer ride, choose from two 40-mile loops starting downtown, or join the 500-mile US Bike Route 35 that runs through our town all the way to Canada.

Whether looking to enjoy a leisurely ride to the beach or take on the Holland 100, your pathway to happiness begins here.

Bike Trails

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Off-Roading

Pigeon Creek Park 282 acres + 130 adjacent acres open space land. Relatively easy mix of scenic trails. North side trail is flat and fairly straight. Main trails south of Stanton Street have easy turns and generally easy grades with beautiful spots along the river. Riley Trails Multi-use trail boasting a one-way 4.5 mile mountain bike loop with mostly flat terrain. Trails suitable for all skill levels and include wooded areas with pines and hardwoods, meadows, marshes, and bridge crossing. X • Î 16300 Riley St, Holland Shore Acres Township Park 40 acres. BMX track, 1.6 mile singletrack mountain bike trail. 6602 138th Ave, Holland Upper Macatawa Natural Area 612 acres. 4+ miles of singletrack trail winding through forested ravines along Macatawa River. Check mountain biking trail conditions before visiting: facebook.com/ UpperMacatawa. Î *No dogs in winter. X • Î * 12524 Stanton St, West Olive

Staging Areas

Wolters Woods Park Origin of the Beeline Trail that heads south to Saugatuck, avoids traffic in town. X (Seasonal porta-potty) • Î * 6281 147th Ave, Holland Window on the Waterfront Riverside park with easy access to downtown and US Bike Route 35. X • Î 85 East 6th St, Holland

Dunton Park Lakeside wooded park along US Bike Route 35, easy distance

from downtown. X (Seasonal) • Î * 290 Howard Ave, Holland

1300 84th Ave, Zeeland 2171 76th Ave, Zeeland

Kirk Park Popular park with access to Lakeshore Connector Path, dog beach. X (Seasonal) • Î 9791 Lakeshore Dr N, Holland Upper Macatawa Natural Area Heading east to Grand Rapids? Bike paths or lanes most of the way. X • Î 1300 84th Ave, Zeeland

Rentals

Holland, MI Bike

Beachside Bike Rentals 2011 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland (616) 399.9230 Cross Country Cycle 345 Douglas Ave, Holland (616) 396.7491 Velo City Cycles 326 South River Ave, Holland (616) 355.2000

Shops + Rentals See Map on Page 3

Self-Serve Repair Stations First United Methodist Church 57 W 10th St, 49423 Community Action House Food Club 739 Paw Paw Dr, 49423

42North Bike Shop 662 Butternut Dr, 49424 (616) 399.0414 • S R Beachside Bike Rentals (Seasonal) Within Oak Grove Campground 2011 Ottawa Beach Rd, 49424 (616) 399.9230 • R Cross Country Cycle 345 Douglas Ave. 49424 (616) 396.7491 • S R Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle 954 Butternut Dr, 49424 (616) 796.0010 • S Velo City Cycles 326 River Ave. 49423 (616) 355.2000 • S R West Michigan Bike and Fitness 380 Chicago Dr. 49423 (616) 393.0046 • S Main Street Bicycle Co. 201 E. Main Ave Zeeland, 49464 (616) 772.6223 • S

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Virginia Park Picnic shelter, playground, and easy

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Ready to start your bike adventure? Find everything you need, from rental spots to repair services to

access to US Bike Route 35. Î 669 Harrington Ave, Holland

Winstrom Park Ride west to the Holland State Park or connect to Lakeshore Drive to ride north. X (Seasonal) • Î 1774 Perry St, Holland

route maps, all in one place. Call us at (616) 394.0000 to request your bike brochure.

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Golf

Ready to hit the links? Eight golf courses in and around Holland are open to the public, providing a variety of golfing experiences. For a shorter outing, choose a 9-hole course right in Holland. The Links at Rolling Meadows has nine holes of par 3 play, and two additional venues each host multiple 9-hole courses. Winding Creek’s three distinct courses blend links-style holes, tree-lined fairways, and target golf layouts. Three Fires offers 27 holes plus a practice facility with a large driving range and chipping and putting greens. A short drive will take you to five outstanding 18-hole courses. Pigeon Creek is the closest, with picturesque links suitable for golfers of all skill levels. Diamond Springs, nestled in 250 acres of oak and pine-clad sandhills, features an English style pub house within its dramatic setting. The Ravines is an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course known for its stunning and serene surroundings. Clearbrook is a qualifying site for the Michigan Open and has hosted the West Michigan PGA Championship. Last, but by no means least, is Crestview, revered for its scenic combination of doglegs, creeks, ponds, and mature trees. From true links-style to forested golf, each distinctive course is well-maintained, and loyal local golfers appreciate them all for their nuances, beauty, and challenges.

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Clearbrook Golf Club 6494 Clearbrook Dr, Saugatuck (269) 857.2000

Crestview Golf Club 6279 96th Ave, Zeeland (616) 875.8101 Diamond Springs 3400 34th St, Hamilton (269) 751.4545

Links at Rolling Meadows 1259 Saint Andrews Dr, Holland (616) 395.5926 Pigeon Creek Golf Course 10195 120th Ave, West Olive (269) 875.4300 Ravines Golf Club 3520 Palmer Dr, Saugatuck (269) 857.1616 Three Fires Golf Club 6045 136th Ave, Holland (616) 399.1678 Winding Creek Golf Club 4514 Ottogan St, Holland (616) 396.4516

ALSO AVAILABLE:

LiveGolf Studios at Redrock Grille

Indoor golf simulator facility with access to over 95+ golf courses on four widescreen simulators. 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd, Holland (616) 212.2600 Uneekor EYE XO at Pigeon Creek Golf Course The most precise, responsive, and accurate launch monitor technology available worldwide. 10195 120th Ave, West Olive (616) 875.4300

X-Golf Fine tune your game on simulations of 30+ world-renowned courses. 12331 James St, Holland (616) 377.7230

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Fun for All Ages Create memories – rain or shine!

Family Fun

Scrapyard Climbing Collective

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AMC Holland 8 Theatre Enjoy the latest movies, including 3D features. $ 12270 James St, Holland (616) 394.5774

Fellinlove Farm A small family farm for people of all ages and abilities to interact with more than 100 animals. $ • 6364 144th Ave, Holland (616) 283.7555 A fragrance studio and gift shop to custom blend your own candles from a curated collection of fragrance oils. $ 210 S River Ave, Holland (616) 287.3444 Griff's IceHouse West Indoor ice rink with public skating, drop-in hockey, pro shop, and skate rental. $ 4444 Holland Ave, Holland (616) 796.6927 GQT Holland 7 Theater Watch the latest movies in comfy recliner seats, including 3D features. $ 500 Waverly Rd, Holland (616) 392.9547 Holland Aquatic Center Holland's premier aquatics and wellness facility offers water features, fitness options, and recreation, ensuring accessible fun and relaxation for all ages. $ • 550 Maple Ave, Holland (616) 393.7595 Huizenga Playground + Skate Park Basketball, pickle ball, and beach volleyball courts; softball fields, picnic shelters, skate park, play area, small pond for fishing, restrooms. Î 350 Royal Park, Zeeland Garsnett Beacon Candle Co.

Kollen Park + Heinz Waterfront Walkway ADA accessible waterfront boardwalk; bandshell, boat launch, three day-use boat slips, fishing decks, grills, large group picnic shelter, playground, restrooms. Î • 240 Kollen Park Dr, Holland Lost City Laser Tag Indoor family entertainment center featuring 5,000 sq ft laser tag arena and arcade. $ 12330 James St, Holland (616) 344.9257 Moran Park ADA accessible; basketball, pickleball, tennis, and volleyball courts; shuffleboard, playground, restrooms. Î • 515 Maple Ave, Holland Northland Lanes Have some fun in this full service bowling facility. $ 308 N River Ave, Holland (616) 392.7146 Pirate's Landing Mini Golf at Captain Sundae Follow Captain Burke's tale of stolen treasure, then enjoy a famous Tommy Turtle Sundae. $ 365 Douglas Ave, Holland (616) 396.5938 Seasonal Rollxscape Skating Center A classic roller-skating arena for you and your family. $ 12521 James St, Holland (616) 298.7118 Paint a Pot A paint-your-own pottery studio for all ages. $ 390 E 8th St, Holland (616) 355.6442

Sally Smoly Nature Playscape

ADA accessible; multi-age, family-friendly, natural play and learn park. 95 College Ave, Holland Scrapyard Climbing Collective Rock climbing gym and sports facility for people to climb, learn, and be active. $ 76 S River Ave, Holland (616) 294.3931 Smallenburg Playground + Skate Park ADA accessible (boundless) playground, open green space, picnic tables, skate park, community pool, seasonal restrooms. Î • 325 Fairbanks Ave, Holland eateries, massage chairs, and children’s Playhouse Theater. $ • 84 W 8th St, Holland (616) 795.0685 Sundae Sundae Golf Golf 18-hole miniature golf course with specialty sundaes, hot dogs, and more. $ 631 E Lakewood Blvd, Holland (616) 396.8085 Seasonal Urban Air Adventure Park Large-scale indoor trampoline center. $ 12331 James St, Holland (616) 931.5147 Sperry's Moviehouse Boutique theater with

BAM! Entertainment Center

Holland’s one-stop family-fun indoor entertainment center with bowling, arcade, laser tag, ax throwing + billiards. $ 478 E 16th St, Holland (616) 392.7086 Bouws Community Pool at Smallenburg Park Outdoor community pool open the first week in June through Labor Day. $ 365 Fairbanks Ave, Holland (616) 355.1053 Seasonal Craig's Cruisers Fun center with go-karts, swan boats, mini golf, batting cages, and arcade. $ 651 Chicago Dr, Holland (616) 392.7300 Seasonal Critter Barn Year-round, fully accessible working farm provides hands on learning experiences. $ • 2950 80th Ave, Zeeland (616) 748.1110 13,000 square feet of bowls, rails, quarter-pipes, and a mini half pipe. 1216 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland Escape Out of the Box Follow the clues. Solve the puzzles. Find the key. Escape the room. $ 114 E Main Ave, Zeeland (616) 772.5544 David L. Dirkse Skate Park

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Experience Downtown Historic and hip, downtown Holland is a year-round destination begging to be explored.

INSIDER TIPS

Parking in Downtown Holland is FREE ( ) )

Public, year-round restrooms ( X ) are located at 9th + Central Seasonal restrooms ( X ) are located by the splashpad next to Courtyard by Marriott and in Centennial Park

Tuesday-Saturdays are the best shopping + dining days

Downtown Holland has a beverage social district

Dogs are welcome in many downtown shops. Look for the dog-friendly sticker Î No dogs are allowed at the Farmers Market (except service dogs) The Visitors Bureau is located downtown at 78 East 8th Street and has local maps and information

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Shopping

Events

Snowmelt

Downtown Holland’s historic architecture houses an inspiring collection of shops found nowhere else. Stroll heated brick sidewalks to discover everything from electric bikes to board games to one-of a-kind antiques. Our boutiques offer such delights as wine tasting, novels, home accents, apparel for all ages, and gifts galore. Find what you didn’t know you needed on a shopping expedition to remember. Select from a melting pot of menus featuring flavors for every palette. Savor tapas, street tacos, “Bleu Berry” salad, and even Drunken Noodles. Our eateries feature a variety of offerings for everyone in your party, and most restaurants have options for those with specialized dietary needs. With choices from deep dish pizza to farm-to-table delicacies, we’ve got you covered. The Holland Farmers Market has been bringing the harvest to town for over 45 years. What better way to kick off your day than browsing the cream of the crops from more than 75 vendors? Wander this renowned open-air market to find fresh fruits and vegetables, jams and honeys, artisan cheeses and meats, fresh fish and cut flowers. One farmer even makes some pretty amazing blueberry donuts. Located at 8th Street Marketplace, adjacent to Holland Civic Center Place. Farmers Market Dining

Perhaps the most special thing about our downtown is how both its appearance and activities change with each season. In springtime, it’s tulips and parades, and in summer, perennials and street performers. Autumn brings corn stalks and pumpkin carvers, while winter shines with Sinterklaas and ice sculptures.

Since 1988, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed snow-free streets and sidewalks in downtown Holland all year long. This means Holland offers sure-footed jogging, dog walking, and downtown explorations, even in the midst of winter! The underground piping for the system covers six miles and uses waste energy to create the largest publicly-owned snowmelt system in North America.

Full listings for downtown shopping, dining, and events at holland.org

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Holland Farmers Market

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