Guidebook for Holland
Sightseeing
Connects to Window on the Waterfront and Heinz walkways. Boardwalk allows for viewing of boats and barges on the lake, boat launch. Great little playground for kids, and summer concerts held weekly.
14 residents recomanen
Kollen Park
240 Kollen Park DrConnects to Window on the Waterfront and Heinz walkways. Boardwalk allows for viewing of boats and barges on the lake, boat launch. Great little playground for kids, and summer concerts held weekly.
We actually go here most often in the evening, parking at the nearby Window on the Waterfront entrance . Great naturalist sightseeing, along with Tulips and windmills- and free at night!
13 residents recomanen
Jardins de Windmill Island
1 Lincoln AveWe actually go here most often in the evening, parking at the nearby Window on the Waterfront entrance . Great naturalist sightseeing, along with Tulips and windmills- and free at night!
My favorite hiking spot South of Holland. Park with state park sticker, or at neighboring lot for free. Miles of gorgeous dune trails for you to the beautiful secluded beaches. Must do!
122 residents recomanen
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveMy favorite hiking spot South of Holland. Park with state park sticker, or at neighboring lot for free. Miles of gorgeous dune trails for you to the beautiful secluded beaches. Must do!
My favorite hiking, beach North of Holland. Gorgeous trails to beautiful beach! Parking permits paid at lot- a few bucks a day.
47 residents recomanen
Àrea Natural de Rosy Mound
13925 Lakeshore AveMy favorite hiking, beach North of Holland. Gorgeous trails to beautiful beach! Parking permits paid at lot- a few bucks a day.
We love walking the trails - feels like Holland Netherlands with the swamps, Tulip gardens and windmill. Merry-go-round, shops add to the fun day, or have place to yourself in evening.
13 residents recomanen
Jardins de Windmill Island
1 Lincoln AveWe love walking the trails - feels like Holland Netherlands with the swamps, Tulip gardens and windmill. Merry-go-round, shops add to the fun day, or have place to yourself in evening.
Great trails that follow lake on both sides, and connect a few blocks from The Cobbleston Cottage Neighborhood.
Window on the Waterfront
Central AvenueGreat trails that follow lake on both sides, and connect a few blocks from The Cobbleston Cottage Neighborhood.
The beach for quick(realtively) beach access for active people. Lots of steps- but great workout and well worth it for the privacy and beauty of the place. Gorgeous sand!
23 residents recomanen
Laketown Beach
6710 142nd AveThe beach for quick(realtively) beach access for active people. Lots of steps- but great workout and well worth it for the privacy and beauty of the place. Gorgeous sand!
I rarely go to this beach, as it is the crowded "touristy" one and I like the private nature preserve beaches. However, has a fun vibe from the crowds & it's great viewing of Lighthouse.
92 residents recomanen
Platja del parc estatal de Holland
2215 Ottawa Beach RdI rarely go to this beach, as it is the crowded "touristy" one and I like the private nature preserve beaches. However, has a fun vibe from the crowds & it's great viewing of Lighthouse.
Fun trip with the kids, especially if they are into birds of prey and other critters. Beautiful walking trails through fields and ponds. Elk and eagles and other magnificent animals grace the grounds. Hands-on exploration, playground, and clubhouse. Great picnic shelter for a group, too.
10 residents recomanen
Centre de Descoberta a l'Exterior
4214 56th StFun trip with the kids, especially if they are into birds of prey and other critters. Beautiful walking trails through fields and ponds. Elk and eagles and other magnificent animals grace the grounds. Hands-on exploration, playground, and clubhouse. Great picnic shelter for a group, too.
Food Scene
Great locally owned place with delicious food prepared with a homestyle flavor. Love the breakfasts all day and the friendly staff.
26 residents recomanen
The Biscuit
450 Washington AveGreat locally owned place with delicious food prepared with a homestyle flavor. Love the breakfasts all day and the friendly staff.
We go here all of the time to buy Italian loaves and rolls from the deli. For around $5, you get a delicious artisanal loaf. Great dine in Italian food for fancier dinner out.
10 residents recomanen
Pereddies
447 Washington AveWe go here all of the time to buy Italian loaves and rolls from the deli. For around $5, you get a delicious artisanal loaf. Great dine in Italian food for fancier dinner out.
Great little locally owned cafe with responisbly sourced coffee and tea.
20 residents recomanen
Lemonjello's Coffee
61 9th StGreat little locally owned cafe with responisbly sourced coffee and tea.
New in town, not the best location atmosphere wise, but great artisan food. Love the ahi tuna salad.
11 residents recomanen
Salt & Pepper Savory Grill and Pub
11539 E Lakewood BlvdNew in town, not the best location atmosphere wise, but great artisan food. Love the ahi tuna salad.
Butch's Dry Dock
44 E 8th StGreat food and location downtown. Try the fish tacos- yum!
My favorite local resturant. Make it an afternoon outing by combining stops to Fenn Valle, Crane's and Saugatuck Dunes Park. Love all of their artisanal creations, especially the pizzas.
78 residents recomanen
Salt of the Earth
114 E Main StMy favorite local resturant. Make it an afternoon outing by combining stops to Fenn Valle, Crane's and Saugatuck Dunes Park. Love all of their artisanal creations, especially the pizzas.
Great location- walking distance to house. Dine out on the decks in the summer and watch the frieghters on the lake.
56 residents recomanen
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveGreat location- walking distance to house. Dine out on the decks in the summer and watch the frieghters on the lake.
This is the place for authentic Dutch food. I love the Rueben sandwich! Best sandwich in Holland.
65 residents recomanen
Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas AveThis is the place for authentic Dutch food. I love the Rueben sandwich! Best sandwich in Holland.
I just love the location, especially if you combine it with a trip to our beautiful Big Red Lighthouse. You can park, walk boardwalk to beach and lighthouse, and dine overlooking marina.
Piper Restaurant
2225 South Shore DriveI just love the location, especially if you combine it with a trip to our beautiful Big Red Lighthouse. You can park, walk boardwalk to beach and lighthouse, and dine overlooking marina.
Great burgers, excellent for before or after a trip to Laketwon Park Beach or Saugatuck Dunes, or on the way to lighthouse.
8 residents recomanen
Black Sheep
1642 S Shore DrGreat burgers, excellent for before or after a trip to Laketwon Park Beach or Saugatuck Dunes, or on the way to lighthouse.
Nice locally owned diner-type place with good food at cheap prices. Nice for breakfast.
14 residents recomanen
Jackie's Place Restaurant
541 West 17th StreetNice locally owned diner-type place with good food at cheap prices. Nice for breakfast.
A favorite with the college crowd - Great coffee in great location.
11 residents recomanen
Ferris Coffee - Holland
57 E 8th StA favorite with the college crowd - Great coffee in great location.
Ask for Pete, the owner and request Chicago style, extra crispy like Ambrose likes it. Make sure to order the Italian herb breadsticks along with it. Just blocks away so carry out.
Petrino's Pizzeria of Holland
29 W 16th StAsk for Pete, the owner and request Chicago style, extra crispy like Ambrose likes it. Make sure to order the Italian herb breadsticks along with it. Just blocks away so carry out.
Love the Chicago style- double crusted and brushed with herb butter. We ask for sauce and parm cheese on the side and pour over top ourselves so it doesn't get soggy in box.
10 residents recomanen
Peppino's Pizza
130 Ionia Ave SWLove the Chicago style- double crusted and brushed with herb butter. We ask for sauce and parm cheese on the side and pour over top ourselves so it doesn't get soggy in box.
I'll admit- never been here. ( on my to-do list) Friends in Holland recommend and it's a great vantage point on the city from the top story downtown. I hear they have fabulous desserts.
Cityvu Bistro - now closed
61 E 7th StI'll admit- never been here. ( on my to-do list) Friends in Holland recommend and it's a great vantage point on the city from the top story downtown. I hear they have fabulous desserts.
A real Holland institution in the summer. Location on Ottawa beach road the original. Try the tommy turtle sundae if you like salted pecans. Pres bush ordered when he was in town.
38 residents recomanen
Captain Sundae
365 Douglas AveA real Holland institution in the summer. Location on Ottawa beach road the original. Try the tommy turtle sundae if you like salted pecans. Pres bush ordered when he was in town.
Margarita's
495 W 17th StLocals tend to agree this is best authentic Mexican food in Holland.
Thai Palace
977 Butternut DrGood take out and dine in.
This new little lunch spot has quickly become a local favorite. The owner will make you an old-school, made from scratch, out of this world artisan sandwich. I especially recommend the Reuben!
Great vegetarian and health conscience items, as well.
New Leaf Delicatessen
660 Chicago DriveThis new little lunch spot has quickly become a local favorite. The owner will make you an old-school, made from scratch, out of this world artisan sandwich. I especially recommend the Reuben!
Great vegetarian and health conscience items, as well.
The location doesn't impress, but once inside, enjoy a great atmosphere and the best burgers in the area. The "Hot Hollander" with pickled jalapenos, blue cheese, bacon, and a deep-fried onion ring, is the best burger I've ever had.
Turks of Holland
The location doesn't impress, but once inside, enjoy a great atmosphere and the best burgers in the area. The "Hot Hollander" with pickled jalapenos, blue cheese, bacon, and a deep-fried onion ring, is the best burger I've ever had.
Entertainment & Activities
This park is too often overlooked by locals, as it has rides (we especially recommend the giant swing) with no wait lines, and great historical exhibits and places to picnic.
54 residents recomanen
Poble holandès de Nelis
12350 James StThis park is too often overlooked by locals, as it has rides (we especially recommend the giant swing) with no wait lines, and great historical exhibits and places to picnic.
Local candy store with great locally crafted candies and chocolates. Love the chocolate covered fruits- blueberry are the best!
14 residents recomanen
Holland Peanut Store
46 E 8th StLocal candy store with great locally crafted candies and chocolates. Love the chocolate covered fruits- blueberry are the best!
Brand new boutique-style movie house featuring a more intimate experience and comfortable theatre viewing. Short walk downtown, with bars and restaurants next door.
14 residents recomanen
Sperry's Moviehouse
84 W 8th StBrand new boutique-style movie house featuring a more intimate experience and comfortable theatre viewing. Short walk downtown, with bars and restaurants next door.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere and live music. The salmon sandwich is highly recommended.
24 residents recomanen
The Curragh Irish Pub
73 E 8th StGreat atmosphere and live music. The salmon sandwich is highly recommended.
Great local microbrewery with seasonal favorites that are a hit with locals and guests!
75 residents recomanen
New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th StGreat local microbrewery with seasonal favorites that are a hit with locals and guests!
Brand new locale newly built on our expanded downtown strip. Phenomenal burgers and brew selection.
10 residents recomanen
HopCat Holland
80 W 8th StBrand new locale newly built on our expanded downtown strip. Phenomenal burgers and brew selection.
Essentials
The place for meats for the grill. Awesome owners offering premium local meats, homemade brats and sausage, and dry-aged beef.
Montello Meat Market Freeze Locker - South Side
451 Washington AveThe place for meats for the grill. Awesome owners offering premium local meats, homemade brats and sausage, and dry-aged beef.
The best place for groceries, open April- November. Beautiful flowers, artisan foods and gourmet treats, not to mention the fruits and vegggies!
19 residents recomanen
Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th StThe best place for groceries, open April- November. Beautiful flowers, artisan foods and gourmet treats, not to mention the fruits and vegggies!
Nothing glamorous or fun about this place, but where I grocery shop in Holland. Best prices on a wide variety of basic needs, and fresh produce best selection.
71 residents recomanen
Meijer
746 E 16th StNothing glamorous or fun about this place, but where I grocery shop in Holland. Best prices on a wide variety of basic needs, and fresh produce best selection.
Good selection and prices- easier trip in and out than Meijer, as it is just grocery and toiletries and not a one stop supermarket.
30 residents recomanen
Family Fare Supermarket
1185 S Washington AveGood selection and prices- easier trip in and out than Meijer, as it is just grocery and toiletries and not a one stop supermarket.
Everything Else
If you like to check out the history of a place, here is your stop. Will give info on tours of historic homes in Holland- Cappon House and Settler's house on 9th Street.
16 residents recomanen
Holland Museum
31 W 10th StIf you like to check out the history of a place, here is your stop. Will give info on tours of historic homes in Holland- Cappon House and Settler's house on 9th Street.
This is my running trail when in town - sometimes it does smell like pickles - Holland has the largest Heinz pickling plant. :) Connects all the way to Windmill Island.
Heinz Waterfront Walkway
Heinz Waterfront WalkwayThis is my running trail when in town - sometimes it does smell like pickles - Holland has the largest Heinz pickling plant. :) Connects all the way to Windmill Island.
Dune Summit- our new home! And a fabulous place to vacation, I must add. :) The highest residential point on Lake on 9.5acres! Check out info on Airbnb for booking for your next stay.
17578 Duneside Dr
17578 Duneside DriveDune Summit- our new home! And a fabulous place to vacation, I must add. :) The highest residential point on Lake on 9.5acres! Check out info on Airbnb for booking for your next stay.
Lots of resturants and shops with great atmosphere. Snowmelt system for winter. Thurs.eve in summer has performer series- lots of activities and parades year round.
13 residents recomanen
Holland Downtown Development
150 W 8th StLots of resturants and shops with great atmosphere. Snowmelt system for winter. Thurs.eve in summer has performer series- lots of activities and parades year round.
This is a great drive for biking- connects Holland State Park all the way to Grand Haven. Bike trail off road and safe and well maintained.
Lakeshore Dr S
This is a great drive for biking- connects Holland State Park all the way to Grand Haven. Bike trail off road and safe and well maintained.
Best Pizza! We love the 4 pounder pizzas- Chicago style and Chicken Bacon. Great Value!
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
809 South Beacon BoulevardBest Pizza! We love the 4 pounder pizzas- Chicago style and Chicken Bacon. Great Value!
Brucker Street
Brucker StreetGo to dead end West at the Lake. Nice easy access beach.
Fun place to visit, especially with little kids. Lots of hands-on exhibits and interaction with many examples of our West Michigan wildlife. Ponds, trails, picnicking available.
8 residents recomanen
De Graaf Nature Center
600 Graafschap RdFun place to visit, especially with little kids. Lots of hands-on exhibits and interaction with many examples of our West Michigan wildlife. Ponds, trails, picnicking available.
Shopping
Great little artist community, known for its unique shops and galleries on the water.
139 residents recomanen
Saugatuck
Great little artist community, known for its unique shops and galleries on the water.