Guidebook for Holland

Kelli
Guidebook for Holland

Sightseeing

Connects to Window on the Waterfront and Heinz walkways. Boardwalk allows for viewing of boats and barges on the lake, boat launch. Great little playground for kids, and summer concerts held weekly.
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Kollen Park
240 Kollen Park Dr
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Connects to Window on the Waterfront and Heinz walkways. Boardwalk allows for viewing of boats and barges on the lake, boat launch. Great little playground for kids, and summer concerts held weekly.
We actually go here most often in the evening, parking at the nearby Window on the Waterfront entrance . Great naturalist sightseeing, along with Tulips and windmills- and free at night!
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Windmill Island Gardens
1 Lincoln Ave
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We actually go here most often in the evening, parking at the nearby Window on the Waterfront entrance . Great naturalist sightseeing, along with Tulips and windmills- and free at night!
My favorite hiking spot South of Holland. Park with state park sticker, or at neighboring lot for free. Miles of gorgeous dune trails for you to the beautiful secluded beaches. Must do!
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th Ave
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My favorite hiking spot South of Holland. Park with state park sticker, or at neighboring lot for free. Miles of gorgeous dune trails for you to the beautiful secluded beaches. Must do!
My favorite hiking, beach North of Holland. Gorgeous trails to beautiful beach! Parking permits paid at lot- a few bucks a day.
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Khu vực tự nhiên Rosy Mound
13925 Lakeshore Ave
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My favorite hiking, beach North of Holland. Gorgeous trails to beautiful beach! Parking permits paid at lot- a few bucks a day.
We love walking the trails - feels like Holland Netherlands with the swamps, Tulip gardens and windmill. Merry-go-round, shops add to the fun day, or have place to yourself in evening.
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Windmill Island Gardens
1 Lincoln Ave
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We love walking the trails - feels like Holland Netherlands with the swamps, Tulip gardens and windmill. Merry-go-round, shops add to the fun day, or have place to yourself in evening.
Great trails that follow lake on both sides, and connect a few blocks from The Cobbleston Cottage Neighborhood.
Window on the Waterfront
Central Avenue
Great trails that follow lake on both sides, and connect a few blocks from The Cobbleston Cottage Neighborhood.
The beach for quick(realtively) beach access for active people. Lots of steps- but great workout and well worth it for the privacy and beauty of the place. Gorgeous sand!
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Laketown Beach
6710 142nd Ave
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The beach for quick(realtively) beach access for active people. Lots of steps- but great workout and well worth it for the privacy and beauty of the place. Gorgeous sand!
I rarely go to this beach, as it is the crowded "touristy" one and I like the private nature preserve beaches. However, has a fun vibe from the crowds & it's great viewing of Lighthouse.
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Bãi biển Holland State Park
2215 Ottawa Beach Rd
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I rarely go to this beach, as it is the crowded "touristy" one and I like the private nature preserve beaches. However, has a fun vibe from the crowds & it's great viewing of Lighthouse.
Fun trip with the kids, especially if they are into birds of prey and other critters. Beautiful walking trails through fields and ponds. Elk and eagles and other magnificent animals grace the grounds. Hands-on exploration, playground, and clubhouse. Great picnic shelter for a group, too.
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Trung tâm Khám phá Ngoài trời
4214 56th St
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Fun trip with the kids, especially if they are into birds of prey and other critters. Beautiful walking trails through fields and ponds. Elk and eagles and other magnificent animals grace the grounds. Hands-on exploration, playground, and clubhouse. Great picnic shelter for a group, too.

Food Scene

Great locally owned place with delicious food prepared with a homestyle flavor. Love the breakfasts all day and the friendly staff.
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The Biscuit
450 Washington Ave
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Great locally owned place with delicious food prepared with a homestyle flavor. Love the breakfasts all day and the friendly staff.
We go here all of the time to buy Italian loaves and rolls from the deli. For around $5, you get a delicious artisanal loaf. Great dine in Italian food for fancier dinner out.
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Pereddies
447 Washington Ave
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We go here all of the time to buy Italian loaves and rolls from the deli. For around $5, you get a delicious artisanal loaf. Great dine in Italian food for fancier dinner out.
Great little locally owned cafe with responisbly sourced coffee and tea.
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Lemonjello's Coffee
61 9th St
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Great little locally owned cafe with responisbly sourced coffee and tea.
New in town, not the best location atmosphere wise, but great artisan food. Love the ahi tuna salad.
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Salt & Pepper Savory Grill and Pub
11539 E Lakewood Blvd
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New in town, not the best location atmosphere wise, but great artisan food. Love the ahi tuna salad.
Great food and location downtown. Try the fish tacos- yum!
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Butch's Dry Dock
44 E 8th St
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Great food and location downtown. Try the fish tacos- yum!
My favorite local resturant. Make it an afternoon outing by combining stops to Fenn Valle, Crane's and Saugatuck Dunes Park. Love all of their artisanal creations, especially the pizzas.
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Salt of the Earth
114 E Main St
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My favorite local resturant. Make it an afternoon outing by combining stops to Fenn Valle, Crane's and Saugatuck Dunes Park. Love all of their artisanal creations, especially the pizzas.
Great location- walking distance to house. Dine out on the decks in the summer and watch the frieghters on the lake.
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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte Ave
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Great location- walking distance to house. Dine out on the decks in the summer and watch the frieghters on the lake.
This is the place for authentic Dutch food. I love the Rueben sandwich! Best sandwich in Holland.
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Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas Ave
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This is the place for authentic Dutch food. I love the Rueben sandwich! Best sandwich in Holland.
I just love the location, especially if you combine it with a trip to our beautiful Big Red Lighthouse. You can park, walk boardwalk to beach and lighthouse, and dine overlooking marina.
Piper Restaurant
2225 South Shore Drive
I just love the location, especially if you combine it with a trip to our beautiful Big Red Lighthouse. You can park, walk boardwalk to beach and lighthouse, and dine overlooking marina.
Great burgers, excellent for before or after a trip to Laketwon Park Beach or Saugatuck Dunes, or on the way to lighthouse.
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Black Sheep
1642 S Shore Dr
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Great burgers, excellent for before or after a trip to Laketwon Park Beach or Saugatuck Dunes, or on the way to lighthouse.
Nice locally owned diner-type place with good food at cheap prices. Nice for breakfast.
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Jackie's Place Restaurant
541 West 17th Street
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Nice locally owned diner-type place with good food at cheap prices. Nice for breakfast.
A favorite with the college crowd - Great coffee in great location.
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Ferris Coffee - Holland
57 E 8th St
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A favorite with the college crowd - Great coffee in great location.
Ask for Pete, the owner and request Chicago style, extra crispy like Ambrose likes it. Make sure to order the Italian herb breadsticks along with it. Just blocks away so carry out.
Petrino's Pizzeria of Holland
29 W 16th St
Ask for Pete, the owner and request Chicago style, extra crispy like Ambrose likes it. Make sure to order the Italian herb breadsticks along with it. Just blocks away so carry out.
Love the Chicago style- double crusted and brushed with herb butter. We ask for sauce and parm cheese on the side and pour over top ourselves so it doesn't get soggy in box.
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Peppino's Pizza
130 Ionia Ave SW
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Love the Chicago style- double crusted and brushed with herb butter. We ask for sauce and parm cheese on the side and pour over top ourselves so it doesn't get soggy in box.
I'll admit- never been here. ( on my to-do list) Friends in Holland recommend and it's a great vantage point on the city from the top story downtown. I hear they have fabulous desserts.
Cityvu Bistro - now closed
61 E 7th St
I'll admit- never been here. ( on my to-do list) Friends in Holland recommend and it's a great vantage point on the city from the top story downtown. I hear they have fabulous desserts.
A real Holland institution in the summer. Location on Ottawa beach road the original. Try the tommy turtle sundae if you like salted pecans. Pres bush ordered when he was in town.
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Captain Sundae
365 Douglas Ave
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A real Holland institution in the summer. Location on Ottawa beach road the original. Try the tommy turtle sundae if you like salted pecans. Pres bush ordered when he was in town.
Locals tend to agree this is best authentic Mexican food in Holland.
Margarita's
495 W 17th St
Locals tend to agree this is best authentic Mexican food in Holland.
Good take out and dine in.
Thai Palace
977 Butternut Dr
Good take out and dine in.
This new little lunch spot has quickly become a local favorite. The owner will make you an old-school, made from scratch, out of this world artisan sandwich. I especially recommend the Reuben! Great vegetarian and health conscience items, as well.
New Leaf Delicatessen
660 Chicago Drive
This new little lunch spot has quickly become a local favorite. The owner will make you an old-school, made from scratch, out of this world artisan sandwich. I especially recommend the Reuben! Great vegetarian and health conscience items, as well.
The location doesn't impress, but once inside, enjoy a great atmosphere and the best burgers in the area. The "Hot Hollander" with pickled jalapenos, blue cheese, bacon, and a deep-fried onion ring, is the best burger I've ever had.
Turks of Holland
The location doesn't impress, but once inside, enjoy a great atmosphere and the best burgers in the area. The "Hot Hollander" with pickled jalapenos, blue cheese, bacon, and a deep-fried onion ring, is the best burger I've ever had.

Entertainment & Activities

This park is too often overlooked by locals, as it has rides (we especially recommend the giant swing) with no wait lines, and great historical exhibits and places to picnic.
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Làng Hà Lan của Nelis
12350 James St
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This park is too often overlooked by locals, as it has rides (we especially recommend the giant swing) with no wait lines, and great historical exhibits and places to picnic.
Local candy store with great locally crafted candies and chocolates. Love the chocolate covered fruits- blueberry are the best!
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Holland Peanut Store
46 E 8th St
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Local candy store with great locally crafted candies and chocolates. Love the chocolate covered fruits- blueberry are the best!
Brand new boutique-style movie house featuring a more intimate experience and comfortable theatre viewing. Short walk downtown, with bars and restaurants next door.
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Sperry's Moviehouse
84 W 8th St
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Brand new boutique-style movie house featuring a more intimate experience and comfortable theatre viewing. Short walk downtown, with bars and restaurants next door.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great atmosphere and live music. The salmon sandwich is highly recommended.
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The Curragh Irish Pub
73 E 8th St
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Great atmosphere and live music. The salmon sandwich is highly recommended.
Great local microbrewery with seasonal favorites that are a hit with locals and guests!
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New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th St
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Great local microbrewery with seasonal favorites that are a hit with locals and guests!
Brand new locale newly built on our expanded downtown strip. Phenomenal burgers and brew selection.
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HopCat Holland
80 W 8th St
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Brand new locale newly built on our expanded downtown strip. Phenomenal burgers and brew selection.

Essentials

The place for meats for the grill. Awesome owners offering premium local meats, homemade brats and sausage, and dry-aged beef.
Montello Meat Market Freeze Locker - South Side
451 Washington Ave
The place for meats for the grill. Awesome owners offering premium local meats, homemade brats and sausage, and dry-aged beef.
The best place for groceries, open April- November. Beautiful flowers, artisan foods and gourmet treats, not to mention the fruits and vegggies!
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Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th St
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The best place for groceries, open April- November. Beautiful flowers, artisan foods and gourmet treats, not to mention the fruits and vegggies!
Nothing glamorous or fun about this place, but where I grocery shop in Holland. Best prices on a wide variety of basic needs, and fresh produce best selection.
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Meijer
746 E 16th St
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Nothing glamorous or fun about this place, but where I grocery shop in Holland. Best prices on a wide variety of basic needs, and fresh produce best selection.
Good selection and prices- easier trip in and out than Meijer, as it is just grocery and toiletries and not a one stop supermarket.
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Family Fare Supermarket
1185 S Washington Ave
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Good selection and prices- easier trip in and out than Meijer, as it is just grocery and toiletries and not a one stop supermarket.

Everything Else

If you like to check out the history of a place, here is your stop. Will give info on tours of historic homes in Holland- Cappon House and Settler's house on 9th Street.
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Holland Museum
31 W 10th St
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If you like to check out the history of a place, here is your stop. Will give info on tours of historic homes in Holland- Cappon House and Settler's house on 9th Street.
This is my running trail when in town - sometimes it does smell like pickles - Holland has the largest Heinz pickling plant. :) Connects all the way to Windmill Island.
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
This is my running trail when in town - sometimes it does smell like pickles - Holland has the largest Heinz pickling plant. :) Connects all the way to Windmill Island.
Dune Summit- our new home! And a fabulous place to vacation, I must add. :) The highest residential point on Lake on 9.5acres! Check out info on Airbnb for booking for your next stay.
17578 Duneside Dr
17578 Duneside Drive
Dune Summit- our new home! And a fabulous place to vacation, I must add. :) The highest residential point on Lake on 9.5acres! Check out info on Airbnb for booking for your next stay.
Lots of resturants and shops with great atmosphere. Snowmelt system for winter. Thurs.eve in summer has performer series- lots of activities and parades year round.
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Holland Downtown Development
150 W 8th St
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Lots of resturants and shops with great atmosphere. Snowmelt system for winter. Thurs.eve in summer has performer series- lots of activities and parades year round.
This is a great drive for biking- connects Holland State Park all the way to Grand Haven. Bike trail off road and safe and well maintained.
Lakeshore Dr S
This is a great drive for biking- connects Holland State Park all the way to Grand Haven. Bike trail off road and safe and well maintained.
Best Pizza! We love the 4 pounder pizzas- Chicago style and Chicken Bacon. Great Value!
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
809 South Beacon Boulevard
Best Pizza! We love the 4 pounder pizzas- Chicago style and Chicken Bacon. Great Value!
Go to dead end West at the Lake. Nice easy access beach.
Brucker Street
Brucker Street
Go to dead end West at the Lake. Nice easy access beach.
Fun place to visit, especially with little kids. Lots of hands-on exhibits and interaction with many examples of our West Michigan wildlife. Ponds, trails, picnicking available.
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De Graaf Nature Center
600 Graafschap Rd
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Fun place to visit, especially with little kids. Lots of hands-on exhibits and interaction with many examples of our West Michigan wildlife. Ponds, trails, picnicking available.

Shopping

Great little artist community, known for its unique shops and galleries on the water.
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Saugatuck
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Great little artist community, known for its unique shops and galleries on the water.