Location: Holland
Top Things to do in Holland
Top Restaurants in Holland
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Holland, Michigan (MI)
Founded by Dutch Calvinists in 1847, the city of Holland, Michigan, is an outpost of Dutch culture and tradition in the midst of the American Midwest, home to dikes, canals and even an authentic Dutch windmill. Proud of its heritage, the city purchased 100,000 tulip bulbs from the Netherlands back in 1927, and these colorful flowers still fill the city's gardens and parks with color annually, just in time for the famous Tulip Time Festival, attended by over half a million people every year.
Restaurants in Holland
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. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
The park's 850 acres include a beach, dunes and cross-country ski trails.
Reviewed By Trisha417
Great place to bring the family and the dogs. Hiking the trails to the dunes wasn’t too tiring. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan on top of the dunes. The dogs had a ball playing in the sand and one put her feet in the water. Enjoyed it so much that we visited twice during our vacation. Can’t wait to go back!
3. Holland State Park Beach
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4.5 based on 1,349 reviews
Reviewed By gphs63 - East Lansing, United States
We had to walk probably 2/3 mile to the beach. Beautiful beach, concession stand fantastic , big changing room. The beach is enormous. Friendly staff
4. De Graaf Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
5. Laketown Beach
6. Tunnel Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By Cinda10 - Knoxville, United States
This is a wonderful park with a playground and picnic area - and when you walk through the tunnel you discover that you are right near the beach front of Lake Michigan! There are steps down to the sandy beach and you will find lots of places to set down your blanket or chair and soak in the beautiful views.
7. Mount Pisgah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By PattiHunt - Roselle, United States
I noticed this in my AAA tour book and after tulip sight-seeing, decided to give it a go. After a short walk through some wooded area you reach a large stair and boardwalk system. Stairs are numbers by ever 25th one, if you check the lower right side of the stairs...the numbers are faint so look closely. Thankfully, there are benches placed for weary climbers to rest a spell and look out over Lake Macatawa. The view of the sand dunes and Lake Michigan is worth the climb, along with the satisfaction of succeeding.
8. Sanctuary Woods
9. Kollen Park & Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By SharonB231 - Toledo, United States
This is a beautiful walkway around the lake. You can visit the beach or picnic in the grassy area. A great walk to view boats, people and the sunset. There are restaurants nearby.
10. Centennial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By 147gloriah
Centennial Park was just across the street from Centennial Inn where we stayed. It was so beautiful at night, with all the trees on the perimeter of the park lit with white Christmas lights.
