Top Things to do in Ottawa County
Top Hotels in Ottawa County
- 1. Haworth Hotel & Conference Center
- 2. Hampton Inn Holland
- 3. Holiday Inn Express Holland, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Courtyard by Marriott Holland Downtown
- 5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Holland
- 6. Best Western Beacon Inn
- 7. Best Western Plus Holland Inn & Suites
- 8. CityFlatsHotel Holland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- 9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Holland, MI
- 10. Best Western Plus Holland Inn & Suites
10 Free Things to do in Ottawa County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ottawa County, United States including Outdoor Discovery Center, Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market, Hemlock Crossing, Holland Farmers Market, Grand Ravines Dog Park, De Graaf Nature Center, Laketown Beach, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier, Tri-Cities Historical Museum.
Restaurants in Ottawa County
1. Outdoor Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
The Outdoor Discovery Center is part of a 501 (c)(3) non-profit education and conservation organization that was founded in the year 2000. Our parent organization is the ODC Network. Our purpose is to advance outdoor education and conservation in West Michigan. More than 75,000 people annually visit ODC Network sites to walk the trails and view the wildlife. The Outdoor Discovery Center is free and open to the public and offers many diverse programs that help foster the concepts of wildlife management, conservation, outdoor education and preservation. The 155 acre nature preserve has 4 miles of trails and several distinct habitats. The 2015 addition of a visitor center makes the facility ideal for visiting during any season. The building boasts a diverse taxidermy collection of North American wildlife with other wildlife exhibits. It also has a collection of wildlife and nature-themed canvas prints by local photographers.
Reviewed By patti4866 - Holland, United States
This is a wonderful area. They have nature trails and wildlife that is well organized. It is fun to walk the trails and stop at the bird shed or animal buildings. They had a wonderful Halloween gathering. The weather did not cooperate but it was fun anyway.
2. Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
The Bowerman family has been growing blueberries since 1954. The farm has already picked blueberries along with other local fresh produce. We offer u-pick blueberries in season mid-July through mid-August. We also make delicious blueberry donuts every morning. Our bakery also makes muffins, pies, crisps, coffee cakes, turnovers, homemade fudge and more. Everyone loves our fruit smoothies and soft serve ice cream. Open Sundays after the 4th of July through Labor Day. The store is open seasonally June through November each year. In the off season call to purchase frozen blueberries by appointment.
Reviewed By 322willamd - Holland, United States
Just before Thanksgiving they had a pie tasting event. Wow... Talk about fantastic tasting pies. We have enjoyed their blueberries and now are hooked on their baked goods as well. You really need to try their blueberry donuts. Heavenly!
3. Hemlock Crossing
4. Holland Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By ycbennett - Indianapolis, United States
Abundance of fresh, local fruits and vegetables, local honey, pastries and breads, including several gluten and dairy/vegan free options (the blueberry gluten free donuts were amazing!). Several vendors had plants to sell. They also had food vendors / trucks. Prices comparable to what we expected. Live music and beautiful weather added to the enjoyment. Ample free parking nearby.
5. Grand Ravines Dog Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 972AlanB - Jenison, United States
They large area that is set aside for both large and small dogs, is just one of the highlights of this park. There is an excellent paved walking path that takes you across an awesome suspension bridge that spans some of the many ravines. The parking lot quite often fills up on the weekends , so you may want to get there early in the day.
6. De Graaf Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
7. Laketown Beach
8. Grand Haven State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 527 reviews
Reviewed By RavensChild66
If you are a motor-home enthusiast, this is the place for you as the park has camping right on the beachfront. The park itself is large and has access to large expanses of beautiful beachfront, with a bathhouse and food truck vendors onsight.
9. Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By 694joshw - Athens, United States
Easy walk out the pier, can't really tour/get into the lighthouse itself. Great views back at the beach and lake. A must-do while in Grand Haven. Be careful if you try and scramble up the large boulders from the beach to the pier - they are slick!
10. Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By 4CtheWorld - Louisville, United States
This is a well curated museum with accessible information and artifacts. The first floor is local history beginning with the ice age. I will go back to tour the second floor before we leave.
