Amanda's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Theme park celebrating Netherlands with a wooden shoe factory, cheese-making and a petting zoo.
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Villaggio Olandese di Nelis
12350 James StTheme 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.
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Veldheer Tulip Garden
12755 Quincy StHolland’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 StWatch 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 
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Museo di Holland
31 W 10th StFrom 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 StHold 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 StOne 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.
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Faro Big Red
2215 Ottawa Beach RoadBig 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.
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Kollen Park
240 Kollen Park DrTranquil, 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!!
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Crane Orchards Upick and Corn Maze
6054 124th AveThey 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.
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Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th StRight 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.
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Holland Peanut Store
46 E 8th StGreat old fashion candy store! Homemade paddle pops! Sea foam is my favorite.
Felt Mansion Historical Marker
State Park DriveWindmill Island Gardens
1 Lincoln AveThe only restaurant on the south side of Lake Macatawa that’s on the water. Connects to Kollen Park and the Heinz waterfront walkway.
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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveThe only restaurant on the south side of Lake Macatawa that’s on the water. Connects to Kollen Park and the Heinz waterfront walkway.
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Heinz Waterfront WalkwayWalkway right on lake Macatawa
Food scene
The Biscuit
450 Washington AveI love going out for breakfast! One of my favs!
Go early for breakfast! Home of the hash brown omelette!
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Windmill Restaurant
28 W 8th StGo early for breakfast! Home of the hash brown omelette!
North side sit down breakfast favorite! Many Dutch recipes!
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Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas AveNorth 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!
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Deboer Bakerij
380 W 16th StClose 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.
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Crazy Horse Steak House-Saloon
2027 N Park DrI 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.
Ida Red's Cottage
645 Water StGreat breakfasts!
Great fun in the summer! Music outside by the water. They make a great drink and great food!
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The Butler
40 Butler StGreat 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 ❤️
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Captain Sundae
365 Douglas AveBest Ice cream!! If you love pecans than you need to try a Tommy Turtle or a Tammy turtle ❤️
Fricano's Too
174 S River AveOne of a kind pizza!
The Curragh Irish Pub
73 E 8th StMizu Sushi
99 E 8th StHopCat Holland
80 W 8th StSeventy-Six
52 W 8th StPoquito- Holland
90 W 8th StHops at 84 East
84 E 8th StWaverly Stone Gastropub
20 W 8th StWooden Shoe Restaurant
441 US-31This is one mile away and the closest restaurant to our place.
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Paisley Pig
1642 S Shore DrThis is one mile away and the closest restaurant to our place.
Lolo's Bar & Grill
1862 Ottawa Beach RdBeechwood Grill
380 Douglas AveBorrowed Time
22 E Center StPizza Mambo
10 1/2 Blue Star HwyOur favorite pizza to pick up and eat at home!!
El Rancho
770 E 16th StDan and I love this place 😃
Great drinks!
It’s an experience! Reminded me of a cool old pharmacy. Lol.. The Ambience was great!
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Obstacle No. 1
92 W 8th StIt’s an experience! Reminded me of a cool old pharmacy. Lol.. The Ambience was great!
BIGGBY COFFEE
343 Blue Star HwyBeaches
9 minute drive from my house. Must climb stairs up and over the dune. Around 350 steps one way.
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Laketown Beach
6710 142nd Ave9 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!
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Parco Statale delle Dune di Saugatuck
6575 138th AvePublic 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!
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Oval Beach
690 Perryman StOval 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.
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Kirk Park
9791 Lake Shore DrLakeside picnic sites and a reservable lodge, swimming, A dog beach, hiking trails and a playground.
Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park PathHolland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach RdStores
Great selection here! They have a deli attached to this huge liquor store.
King's Cove Beer Wine Spirits & Deli
430 W 17th StGreat 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!
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Central Park Market
1158 S Shore DrClose and Convenient hometown store for forgotten groceries etc. liquor and beer also.. Great candy selection for the kids!
Meijer
746 E 16th StGroceries, clothes, pharmacy.. one stop
Grocery store closer than Meijer probably less expensive then Wiersma’s Central Market.
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Family Fare Supermarket
1185 S Washington AveGrocery 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.
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Holland Princess
260 Howard AveGreat way to get out on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan.
Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises
716 Water StFun time!