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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.

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Mike Fitzharris

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