Activities in Holland
A beautiful city rooted in Dutch culture and famous for their colorful tulips in the spring; enjoy the charming downtown, beaches, parks and trails.
Attractions
Cappon & Settlers House Museum
228 West 9th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.392.6740, www.hollandmuseum.org
A part of the Holland Museum, all are located within a few blocks of each other and offer exhibits on Holland's history from settlement to city. This museum
has a restored living area of a common worker's family and the first mayor.
Deanna's Playhouse
11172 Adams Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 800.577.7661, www.lifeservicessystem.org/deannasplayhouse/
For the kids, focused on those younger than 3, with 15,000 square feet of indoor
activities including a costume room, art studios, music room and a mini-village.
DeKlomp Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory
12755 Quincy Street, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.399.1900, www.veldheer.com
See artists in work and watch as they mold, hand-paint and glaze delftware
or watch them carve wooden shoes. Located in Veldheers, a tulip farm
perennial garden.
The Felt Mansion
6597 138th Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.335.3050, www.feltmansion.org
Take a step back in time in this historic mansion from the 1920's owned by
millionaire and inventor Dorr E. Felt. Tours begin yearly in May.
Holland Aquatic Center
550 Maple Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.393.7595, www.hollandaquaticcenter.org
Features several pools, hot tubs and water play areas all inside, including a
three-story water slide.
Holland Princess Cruise
290 Howard Avenue, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.393.7799, www.hollandprincess.com
Enjoy a relaxing cruise in a paddle-wheel river boat through Lake Macatawa
and Lake Michigan with lunch and dinner catered by Russ' Restaurant, and
live music.
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre
141 East 12th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.395.7890 (Ticket Office), www.hope.edu/hsrt
They combine seasoned professionals from across the U.S. with young
theatre artists in a wide variety of plays, producing 7 shows in rotation every
summer. Check online for their schedule.
Holland Symphony Orchestra
150 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.494.0256, www.hollandsymphony.org
An 85+ piece orchestra in its 17th year with 8 performances each year and
music from world renowned classical composers. Check out their website for
concert and program information.
Knickerbocker Theatre
86 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.395.7403, www.hope.edu/arts
This old theatre hosts many cultural events throughout the year.
The Lost City
12330 James Street #D-20, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.396.6746, www.the-lostcity.com
An indoor family entertainment center that features a 5,000 sq. ft. laser
storm tag arena, Highway 66 mini bowling, cosmic mini golf and an arcade.
Nelis' Dutch Village
12350 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.396.1475, www.dutchvillage.com
A Dutch theme park with authentic Dutch architecture, flowering gardens,
and windmills with activities for kids and adults such as rides, stores, cheese
making and a petting zoo.
Windmill Island Gardens
7th Street & Lincoln Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.355.1030, www.cityofholland.com/Brix?pageID=111
A beautiful place to visit in Holland, featuring a 240 year old working Dutch
windmill and 36 acres of manicured gardens, canals and picnic areas.
Beaches and Parks
DeGraaf Nature Center
600 Graafschap Road, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.355.1057, www.degraaf.org
An 18-acre preserve of woodlands, marshes and pond trails; the information
center has hands-on activities for kids. Check out their special events calendar.
Holland State Park
2215 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.399.9390
A spacious beach, very busy in the summer with volleyball courts, picnic
areas, concession stands and is a perfect place to watch the sunset. View the
'Big Red' lighthouse on the pier.
Laketown Beach
6710 142nd Avenue, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.355.3050
This beach is very secluded and can often be had to yourself due to the long
stairway providing an incredible view of Lake Michigan. Laketown Beach is
a great place to get away.
Pigeon Creek Park & Ski Lodge
Located in Olive Township on Stanton Road between 128th and 120th
Phone 616.738.9531
This quiet retreat has over 10 miles of groomed trails, great for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing or just for a quiet afternoon walk. In the winter they
have a sledding hill and ski rentals.
Tunnel Park
66 Lakeshore Drive, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.738.4810, www.miottawa.org/ParksVI/Parks/tunnel.htm
A popular park with a beautiful beach for swimming and sunbathing, the
park also has a picnic area with a children's playground, trails up the dunes,
and a large wooden tunnel.
Fairs and Festivals
Dutch Winterfest
76 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.394.0000, www.downtownholland.com
Every winter, Holland comes alive with lights and festivities including open
houses, a parade of lights, ice sculpting competition and Santa's House.
Tulip Time Festival
238 South River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.396.4221, www.tuliptime.com
Held in May each year, a celebration of Dutch heritage and culture including
parades, Dutch Dance performances, concerts, theatre, Dutch food, trolley
tours and many other activities.
Outdoor Recreation
Kayak-Kayak
321 Douglas Avenue, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.366.1146, www.kayak-kayak.com
Not only do they rent and sell Kayaks, they also offer several planned trips
each year.
Ocean Sands Scuba
780 Columbia Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.396.0068, www.oceansandsscuba.com
Learn how to dive, go wreck diving in Lake Michigan, for the beginner to
advanced tri-mix diver.
Riley Street Trails
Riley Street, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.399.4520
A nice spot for hikers or cross country skiers, a path through wooded terrain.
VanRaalte Trail
A nature trail located off the entrance of VanRaalte Farm on 24th Street;
the trail takes you over a bridge and is unkept in the winter so it is great for
snow-shoeing.
Places To Eat
84 East
84 E. 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.396.8484, www.84eastpasta.com
Always enjoyable, it is an Italian/American restaurant with great pasta like
the Tuxedo Chicken, and you have to finish your meal with the 'World's
Smallest Sundae' for $.49!
Alpenrose
4 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.393.2111, www.alpenroserestaurant.com
A European restaurant with exquisite food from different parts of Europe.
They also have delectable desserts so try to save room!
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.396.0600, www.boatwerksrestaurant.com
A great choice for dining on the Lake with a vintage, nautical feel inside;
they have a good menu selection and now offer seafood and fresh fish.
Butch's Dry Dock
44 East 8th Street #100, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.396.8227, www.butchs.net
Once claimed as the 'best restaurant for wine lovers' this upscale restaurant
has options for either a casual dinner or an elegant evening out.
Captain Sundae Ice Cream
[Main location] 365 Douglas Avenue, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.396.5938, www.captainsundae.com
Great local ice cream shop with specialty creations and attracting people
from all over. A favorite is the Tommy Turtle Sundae.
CityVu Bistro
61 East 7th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.796.2100, www.cityflatshotel.com
A new restaurant located on the top of CityFlats Hotel, featuring decadent
menu items for all meals with a 100+ wine list. Stop by CitySen Lounge, a
quiet place to get cocktails.
The Curragh, Traditional Irish Pub
73 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.393.6340, www.curraghholland.com
With an Irish inspired menu, it's a delicious place to try. This place is always
busy, especially in the summer when you can sit outside on the patio. They
usually have live music on the weekends.
DeBoer Bakkery and Dutch Brothers Restaurant
360 Douglas Avenue, Holland, MI 49424, Phone 616.396.2253
Holland's only authentic Dutch restaurant making everything from scratch.
A good choice for breakfast or lunch!
Fat Burrito
3006 West Shore Drive #80, Holland, MI 49424, Phone 616.399.9500
A small locally owned Mexican restaurant that offers huge portions and
delicious entrees.
Fricano's Too Pizza Tavern
174 South River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.932.6279, www.fricanospizza.com
Best thin crust pizza in the area and 'most famous pizza in Michigan.'
One size fits all here.
Good Earth Cafe
14 East 7th Street Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.396.3061
A healthier choice for breakfast or lunch with different bagel sandwiches,
soups, salads and muffins as well as a selection of coffee and teas.
Goog's Pub & Grub
667 Hastings Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.546.3422, www.googspubandgrub.com
A great place to go if you want a quality burger with 25 choices to choose
from, but they also have pizza, sandwiches and salads.
JP's Coffee & Espresso Bar
57 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.396.5465, www.jpscoffee.com
A large coffee house serving coffee, espresso drinks, delicious treats,
soups and sandwiches.
Lemonjello's
61 East 9th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.928.0699, www.lemonjellos.com
An eclectic coffee shop with fair trade coffee and espresso beverages, you can
often hear a band playing on evenings. A nice cozy place.
New Holland Brewing Company
66 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.355.6422, www.newhollandbrew.com
A nice place for a casual lunch or dinner with a delicious menu; the Primo
Pesto Pizza is delicious. You can also sit outside on their patio which is perfect in the summer!
Ottawa Beach Inn
2155 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.399.9220, www.ottawabeachinn.com
Adjacent to the beach, this is a great spot to go after a long day at the beach
for a casual dinner.
Piper Restaurant
2225 South Shore Drive, Macatawa, MI 49434
Phone 616.335.5866, www.piperrestaurant.com
Located on Lake Macatawa where every table has a view, a nice place for
dinner or a casual lunch; try the fire-grilled filet or the wood oven pizza,
which is wonderful.
Windmill Restaurant
28 West 8th Street Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.392.2726
A typical small town diner, with homemade hearty meals. A good choice for
breakfast, try the hashbrown omelette. They only accept cash.
Wooden Shoe Restaurant & Tap House
441 US Highway 31, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.396.4744
A tasty spot for any meal, although usually a breakfast spot. Fast service and
you'll get a filling meal, just like Grandma used to make!
Shopping and Markets
Cottage Corner
River Avenue at 7th Street, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.494.9880
Specializing in vintage home furnishings and one-of-a-kind pieces for cottage
style furniture and accessories.
Eighth Street Market Place
Phone 616.355.1130, www.cityofholland.com/Brix?pageID=421
Fresh seasonal produce grown locally is available Wednesdays and Saturdays
in downtown Holland, mid May through mid December.
Faye's at Mira
21 West 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.396.8333, fayesatmira.com
Stop in for the 'finest women's clothing store in West Michigan.'
Holland Peanut Store
46 East 8th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, Phone 616.938.4522
Your trip to downtown Holland isn't complete without picking up a treat
here! For over 100 years they've been serving homemade chocolates, fresh
roasted nuts, candy and ice cream.
Home & Company
190 South River Avenue, Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.393.0305, www.myhomeandcompany.com
A diverse collection of gifts, decorations, accessories and furnishings.
Lake Effect Gallery
29 West 8th Street #100, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.395.3025, www.lakeeffectgallery.com
An art gallery featuring a collection of 22 West Michigan artists' works in
oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media, all inspired by the lakeshore.
JB & me
36 West 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.392.8902, www.jbandme.com
A trendy boutique with unique clothing items for women, and home accents
spread throughout the store.
Model Drug Store & Apothecary Gift Shop
35 West 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.392.4707, www.modeldrugstore.com
The Apothecary Gift Shop features many items like Vera Bradley accessories, Pandora jewelry and home accessories. In the back is Model Drug Store,
a full service pharmacy.
The Outpost
25 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.396.5556, www.hollandoutpost.com
A fun place if you enjoy the outdoors, featuring kayaks, backpacks, tents,
camping accessories, snowshoes and kid carriers and joggers.
Ottawa Beach General Store
2155 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, MI 49424
Phone 616.399.9220, www.ottawabeachinn.com
A perfect place to stop before or after the beach. They serve ice cream, cold
drinks, snacks and other convenience items. It can get pretty packed in the
summer and there is little parking.
Reader's World
194 South River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423, Phone 616.396.8548
Browse through a unique collection of books and magazines, a favorite
stop of locals.
Teerman's of Holland
20 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.392.1831, www.teermans.com
A specialty department store with kitchen appliances, home accessories,
patio furniture and much more for your home.
Three Chairs
215 South River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone 616.393.9433, www.threechairs.com
A must-see if you are in the market for contemporary home furniture.
Tree House Books
37 East 8th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423
Phone 616.494.5085, www.treehousebooks.net
A fun bookstore for all ages, although it does have puzzles and games and a
large selection of children's books for the little ones.
