Location: Holland
Top Things to do in Holland
Top Restaurants in Holland
What to do and see in Holland, Michigan (MI): The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. S. Kamphuis Blueberries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By G1180ZYteresak
We were in Holland for a soccer camp on a Monday. We wanted to get blueberries while we were out. I am not very familiar with the area so I googled blueberry farms and S. Kamphuis was closest to where we were. We arrived and it didn't look like they were open so I checked online again and realized that they didn't open for the season until later that week. As I realized that, a gentleman came to my window and I explained we didn't realize they hadn't opened yet. He said "we have blueberries, give me five minutes and we will have some for you". Sure enough, a few minutes later, they were weighing and boxing up our blueberries for us! The blueberries were delicious, the price was great, and the friendly service was amazing. We live about an hour from Holland but will go out of our way to get blueberries here again.
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. The Felt Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By hunterdog33 - Hudsonville, United States
I am on the grounds often and did a haunted tour last summer, beautiful place with rich history! Definitely a visit in need if you are a history buff!
4. Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church
5. Van Raalte Farm
6. Ninth Street Christian Reformed Church
7. Big Red Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By michaeltP6683SG - Avon, United States
Despite Google Maps or Siri’s directions you cannot access the lighthouse from the south side. It is within a gated community. However, you can get great views relatively close from the north shore at Ottawa Beach in the Holland State Park. There is a few to access the state park but a rather large parking area is available. The restroom/changing rooms are available despite COVID-19 restrictions.
8. Windmill Island Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,160 reviews
Windmill Island Gardens is home to de Zwaan windmill, the last mill allowed to be transported from the Netherlands. de Zwaan still functions by grinding locally-grown grain into flour that is sold to visitors and local businesses. A highlight of visiting is a tour of this historic working windmill. Visitors can enjoy music from our antique Dutch street organ given to the City of Holland by the City of Amsterdam after World War II. Children can also ride on our antique carousel from the Netherlands. There are several other replica Dutch buildings and shops. The Island is home to beautiful gardens which feature tulips in the spring followed by beautiful annuals and perennials throughout the summer. Please note that the Island will re-open for the 2019 season on Saturday, April 13. Last tickets sold at 5 pm.
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
Enjoyable experience! Dutch flags a-flying, a Dutch street organ (that is still played daily), a real Dutch Windmill (transported from the Netherlands in the 1960s), a bridge reminiscent of small town life, and streetscape (housing the gift shop). There were some pretty flowers with butterflies flitting about, and birds in the greenery, and ducks in the pond. Art is scattered throughout the site. You can walk a trail around the Windmill Island too. We have never been in Holland during the Tulip Festival when this place would be overflowing with floral beauty. Just happy to outdoors to get during these COVID-19 times! Masks and social distancing are being practiced here!
9. Holland Civic Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Holland City Hall & Firehouse No. 2
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