Amanda's Guidebook

Amanda
Amanda's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Theme park celebrating Netherlands with a wooden shoe factory, cheese-making and a petting zoo.
54 locals recommend
Nelis' Dutch Village
12350 James St
54 locals recommend
Theme park celebrating Netherlands with a wooden shoe factory, cheese-making and a petting zoo.
Holland’s only tulip farm. In the spring you will see over four million tulips in bloom along with thousands of daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths. June through mid-October the gardens feature a variety of perennials. ( All varieties of bulbs are available for purchase.
14 locals recommend
Veldheer Tulip Garden
12755 Quincy St
14 locals recommend
Holland’s only tulip farm. In the spring you will see over four million tulips in bloom along with thousands of daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths. June through mid-October the gardens feature a variety of perennials. ( All varieties of bulbs are available for purchase.
Watch as wooden shoes are carved from a block of poplar wood on machines imported from the Netherlands. Follow delftware production From the pouring of liquid clay into molds and firing in the kiln; talk to the artists as they hand-paint the signature -blue Dutch designs in the only Delftware production facility in North American
De Klomp Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory
12755 Quincy St
Watch as wooden shoes are carved from a block of poplar wood on machines imported from the Netherlands. Follow delftware production From the pouring of liquid clay into molds and firing in the kiln; talk to the artists as they hand-paint the signature -blue Dutch designs in the only Delftware production facility in North American
From the old country to the new world, the Holland Museum & Dutch Galleries present a distinctive collection of artifacts and art that tell the story-from Holland - from the arrival of the Dutch in 1847 to Holland’s diverse ethnic heritage off today 
16 locals recommend
Holland Museum
31 W 10th St
16 locals recommend
From the old country to the new world, the Holland Museum & Dutch Galleries present a distinctive collection of artifacts and art that tell the story-from Holland - from the arrival of the Dutch in 1847 to Holland’s diverse ethnic heritage off today 
Hold a chick, Hug a lamb or bunny, Bottle feed a goat kid, Pet a calf or a goat. Admission is free donations are appreciated.
Critter Barn
2950 Adams St
Hold a chick, Hug a lamb or bunny, Bottle feed a goat kid, Pet a calf or a goat. Admission is free donations are appreciated.
One of the last of its kind in America, Holland Bowl Mill makes solid Hardwood balls and various wooden products of the highest quality each piece begins with beach, Maple, cherry, Walmart, or red oak logs harvested from sustainable for us throughout Michigan in the Midwest. It is lovingly and carve sanded and finished by skilled artisans like they were more than 100 years ago.
Holland Bowl Mill
120 James St
One of the last of its kind in America, Holland Bowl Mill makes solid Hardwood balls and various wooden products of the highest quality each piece begins with beach, Maple, cherry, Walmart, or red oak logs harvested from sustainable for us throughout Michigan in the Midwest. It is lovingly and carve sanded and finished by skilled artisans like they were more than 100 years ago.
Big Red is best viewed from across the channel at Holland State Park, (2241 Ottawa Beach Rd. , 49424)  BUT.... from my house you can walk back to the Lighthouse. Memorial Day thru Labor Day. About a mile down the road from me you can park and walk a 1/4 mile back to lighthouse.
21 locals recommend
Big Red Lighthouse
2215 Ottawa Beach Road
21 locals recommend
Big Red is best viewed from across the channel at Holland State Park, (2241 Ottawa Beach Rd. , 49424)  BUT.... from my house you can walk back to the Lighthouse. Memorial Day thru Labor Day. About a mile down the road from me you can park and walk a 1/4 mile back to lighthouse.
Tranquil, waterfront park featuring a playground great for kids! Also the boat launch ramps are there and picnic areas with a band shelter.
14 locals recommend
Kollen Park
240 Kollen Park Dr
14 locals recommend
Tranquil, waterfront park featuring a playground great for kids! Also the boat launch ramps are there and picnic areas with a band shelter.
They have a restaurant also! Great apple cider doughnuts!!
41 locals recommend
Crane Orchards Upick and Corn Maze
6054 124th Ave
41 locals recommend
They have a restaurant also! Great apple cider doughnuts!!
Right at the Civic Center parking lot at the end of eighth Street. In the summer it’s usually Saturdays and Wednesdays in the morning to early afternoon, but they have a winter one inside also.
19 locals recommend
Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th St
19 locals recommend
Right at the Civic Center parking lot at the end of eighth Street. In the summer it’s usually Saturdays and Wednesdays in the morning to early afternoon, but they have a winter one inside also.
Great old fashion candy store! Homemade paddle pops! Sea foam is my favorite.
14 locals recommend
Holland Peanut Store
46 E 8th St
14 locals recommend
Great old fashion candy store! Homemade paddle pops! Sea foam is my favorite.
16 locals recommend
Felt Mansion Historical Marker
State Park Drive
16 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Windmill Island Gardens
1 Lincoln Ave
13 locals recommend
The only restaurant on the south side of Lake Macatawa that’s on the water. Connects to Kollen Park and the Heinz waterfront walkway.
56 locals recommend
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte Ave
56 locals recommend
The only restaurant on the south side of Lake Macatawa that’s on the water. Connects to Kollen Park and the Heinz waterfront walkway.
Walkway right on lake Macatawa
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Walkway right on lake Macatawa

Food scene

I love going out for breakfast! One of my favs!
26 locals recommend
The Biscuit
450 Washington Ave
26 locals recommend
I love going out for breakfast! One of my favs!
Go early for breakfast! Home of the hash brown omelette!
14 locals recommend
Windmill Restaurant
28 W 8th St
14 locals recommend
Go early for breakfast! Home of the hash brown omelette!
North side sit down breakfast favorite! Many Dutch recipes!
65 locals recommend
Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas Ave
65 locals recommend
North side sit down breakfast favorite! Many Dutch recipes!
Close by! South side.. Great to grab a snack going to or from the beach or for a picnic! Fried chicken, fries, donuts, ice cream, coffee, pastries, cookies and breads!
18 locals recommend
Deboer Bakerij
380 W 16th St
18 locals recommend
Close by! South side.. Great to grab a snack going to or from the beach or for a picnic! Fried chicken, fries, donuts, ice cream, coffee, pastries, cookies and breads!
I love their signature salmon bake it’s topped with herbed rémoulade! So delicious!! Always comes with the mixed vegetable that’s wonderful! And you get to pick your potato and you get a salad and the bread is awesome my husband and I always get the salsa ranch salad dressing.
12 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Steak House-Saloon
2027 N Park Dr
12 locals recommend
I love their signature salmon bake it’s topped with herbed rémoulade! So delicious!! Always comes with the mixed vegetable that’s wonderful! And you get to pick your potato and you get a salad and the bread is awesome my husband and I always get the salsa ranch salad dressing.
Great breakfasts!
24 locals recommend
Ida Red's Cottage
645 Water St
24 locals recommend
Great breakfasts!
Great fun in the summer! Music outside by the water. They make a great drink and great food!
34 locals recommend
The Butler
40 Butler St
34 locals recommend
Great fun in the summer! Music outside by the water. They make a great drink and great food!
Best Ice cream!! If you love pecans than you need to try a Tommy Turtle or a Tammy turtle ❤️
38 locals recommend
Captain Sundae
365 Douglas Ave
38 locals recommend
Best Ice cream!! If you love pecans than you need to try a Tommy Turtle or a Tammy turtle ❤️
One of a kind pizza!
7 locals recommend
Fricano's Too
174 S River Ave
7 locals recommend
One of a kind pizza!
24 locals recommend
The Curragh Irish Pub
73 E 8th St
24 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Mizu Sushi
99 E 8th St
12 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
HopCat Holland
80 W 8th St
10 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Seventy-Six
52 W 8th St
18 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Poquito- Holland
90 W 8th St
8 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Hops at 84 East
84 E 8th St
12 locals recommend
Waverly Stone Gastropub
20 W 8th St
6 locals recommend
Wooden Shoe Restaurant
441 US-31
6 locals recommend
This is one mile away and the closest restaurant to our place.
10 locals recommend
Paisley Pig
1642 S Shore Dr
10 locals recommend
This is one mile away and the closest restaurant to our place.
15 locals recommend
Lolo's Bar & Grill
1862 Ottawa Beach Rd
15 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Beechwood Grill
380 Douglas Ave
17 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
Borrowed Time
22 E Center St
38 locals recommend
Our favorite pizza to pick up and eat at home!!
15 locals recommend
Pizza Mambo
10 1/2 Blue Star Hwy
15 locals recommend
Our favorite pizza to pick up and eat at home!!
Dan and I love this place 😃
El Rancho
770 E 16th St
Dan and I love this place 😃

Great drinks!

It’s an experience! Reminded me of a cool old pharmacy. Lol.. The Ambience was great!
7 locals recommend
Obstacle No. 1
92 W 8th St
7 locals recommend
It’s an experience! Reminded me of a cool old pharmacy. Lol.. The Ambience was great!
10 locals recommend
BIGGBY COFFEE
343 Blue Star Hwy
10 locals recommend

Beaches

9 minute drive from my house. Must climb stairs up and over the dune. Around 350 steps one way.
23 locals recommend
Laketown Beach
6710 142nd Ave
23 locals recommend
9 minute drive from my house. Must climb stairs up and over the dune. Around 350 steps one way.
Public Recreation area covering 1000 acres on the shore of Lake Michigan Between Holland and Saugatuck. 10 minute drive from my house!
122 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th Ave
122 locals recommend
Public Recreation area covering 1000 acres on the shore of Lake Michigan Between Holland and Saugatuck. 10 minute drive from my house!
Oval beach has been rated by Conde Naste’s Traveler Magazine as one of the 25 best shorelines in the world!
115 locals recommend
Oval Beach
690 Perryman St
115 locals recommend
Oval beach has been rated by Conde Naste’s Traveler Magazine as one of the 25 best shorelines in the world!
Lakeside picnic sites and a reservable lodge, swimming, A dog beach, hiking trails and a playground.
18 locals recommend
Kirk Park
9791 Lake Shore Dr
18 locals recommend
Lakeside picnic sites and a reservable lodge, swimming, A dog beach, hiking trails and a playground.
34 locals recommend
Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park Path
34 locals recommend
92 locals recommend
Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach Rd
92 locals recommend

Stores

Great selection here! They have a deli attached to this huge liquor store.
King's Cove Beer Wine Spirits & Deli
430 W 17th St
Great selection here! They have a deli attached to this huge liquor store.
Close and Convenient hometown store for forgotten groceries etc. liquor and beer also.. Great candy selection for the kids!
19 locals recommend
Central Park Market
1158 S Shore Dr
19 locals recommend
Close and Convenient hometown store for forgotten groceries etc. liquor and beer also.. Great candy selection for the kids!
Groceries, clothes, pharmacy.. one stop
71 locals recommend
Meijer
746 E 16th St
71 locals recommend
Groceries, clothes, pharmacy.. one stop
Grocery store closer than Meijer probably less expensive then Wiersma’s Central Market.
30 locals recommend
Family Fare Supermarket
1185 S Washington Ave
30 locals recommend
Grocery store closer than Meijer probably less expensive then Wiersma’s Central Market.

Boat rides

Great way to get out on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan.
6 locals recommend
Holland Princess
260 Howard Ave
6 locals recommend
Great way to get out on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan.
Fun time!
40 locals recommend
Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises
716 Water St
40 locals recommend
Fun time!