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Attractions
Best known for its sugar-sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of the iconic "Big Red" lighthouse. 4-min drive/15-min bike ride
Ottawa Beach
Best known for its sugar-sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of the iconic "Big Red" lighthouse. 4-min drive/15-min bike ride
22-acre park that stretches the coast of lake Michigan, oh and they don’t call it tunnel park for nothing, there is an amazing entrance to the beach that is surely picture worthy. 4-min drive/11-min bike ride
34 locals recommend
Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park Path22-acre park that stretches the coast of lake Michigan, oh and they don’t call it tunnel park for nothing, there is an amazing entrance to the beach that is surely picture worthy. 4-min drive/11-min bike ride
Kirk park is a super cool local park that has amazing views of Lake Michigan. There are trails that wind around the woods and end at the beach. There is also a board walk with a whole lot of steps that take ya to the top of a bluff.
18 locals recommend
Kirk Park
9791 Lake Shore DrKirk park is a super cool local park that has amazing views of Lake Michigan. There are trails that wind around the woods and end at the beach. There is also a board walk with a whole lot of steps that take ya to the top of a bluff.
With its apex 157 feet above Lake Michigan, the boardwalk culminates with breathtaking views of Lake Macatawa, marinas, Lake Michigan, and Big Red lighthouse. 4-min drive/15-min bike ride
19 locals recommend
Mt. Pisgah - Historic Ottawa Beach
2238 3rd AveWith its apex 157 feet above Lake Michigan, the boardwalk culminates with breathtaking views of Lake Macatawa, marinas, Lake Michigan, and Big Red lighthouse. 4-min drive/15-min bike ride
Check out the only authentic Dutch windmill operating in the United States, plus see more than 100,000 tulips in bloom throughout the Gardens,.
49 locals recommend
Windmill Island
Check out the only authentic Dutch windmill operating in the United States, plus see more than 100,000 tulips in bloom throughout the Gardens,.
Food scene
Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas AveThe best bakery in town. Great breads, cookies and Dutch treats.
The only waterfront restaurant in Holland. Awesome views of Lake Macatawa and it’s not out of the ordinary to see a pirate ship or a whole bunch of boats docked outside. 11-min drive
56 locals recommend
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveThe only waterfront restaurant in Holland. Awesome views of Lake Macatawa and it’s not out of the ordinary to see a pirate ship or a whole bunch of boats docked outside. 11-min drive
Looking for a treat as you wander the streets of downtown Holland? Then this is your spot. Whenever we are downtown we always grab some ice cream and walk the streets.
6 locals recommend
Kilwins Chocolates
62 E 8th StLooking for a treat as you wander the streets of downtown Holland? Then this is your spot. Whenever we are downtown we always grab some ice cream and walk the streets.
Treats + Fun, ice cream and putt putt, sounds like a great combo to me.
38 locals recommend
Captain Sundae
365 Douglas AveTreats + Fun, ice cream and putt putt, sounds like a great combo to me.
Activities
Fun Dutch-themed outdoor rides and activities in a beautiful park setting. Perfect for youngsters and the young at heart. There is a small petting zoo, ice cream, a cheese shop, souvenirs and a ferris wheel.
54 locals recommend
Nelis' Dutch Village
12350 James StFun Dutch-themed outdoor rides and activities in a beautiful park setting. Perfect for youngsters and the young at heart. There is a small petting zoo, ice cream, a cheese shop, souvenirs and a ferris wheel.
65-foot paddle cruise boat that tours you across Lake Macatawa, through the channel by the Big Red Lighthouse and onto Lake Michigan for a sunset to remember, all while dining and enjoying your favorite refreshment.
6 locals recommend
Holland Princess
260 Howard Ave65-foot paddle cruise boat that tours you across Lake Macatawa, through the channel by the Big Red Lighthouse and onto Lake Michigan for a sunset to remember, all while dining and enjoying your favorite refreshment.
Into hiking or mountain biking, look no further, Riley trails boasts 300 acres of terrain for you to enjoy the great outdoors. 5-min drive/13-min bike ride
17 locals recommend
Riley Trails Park
16300 Riley StInto hiking or mountain biking, look no further, Riley trails boasts 300 acres of terrain for you to enjoy the great outdoors. 5-min drive/13-min bike ride
Every Saturday and Wednesday mornings, the outdoor market is hoping in the heart of downtown Holland. Stock up for the week on local fruits, veggies and all types of treats. 10-min drive
19 locals recommend
Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th StEvery Saturday and Wednesday mornings, the outdoor market is hoping in the heart of downtown Holland. Stock up for the week on local fruits, veggies and all types of treats. 10-min drive
Holland's only tulip farm is ablaze with acres of tulips from late April to mid-May. We visit every year to take photos with this kids and its always amazing to see that many tulips in one place.
14 locals recommend
Veldheer Tulip Garden
12755 Quincy StHolland's only tulip farm is ablaze with acres of tulips from late April to mid-May. We visit every year to take photos with this kids and its always amazing to see that many tulips in one place.