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Holland, Holland, MI
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Holland

78 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423 · Holland, MI

Why you should go…

Holland is a city on Michigan's western lakeshore, promoted for tourism by the Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, a nonprofit that markets the area for leisure travel, meetings and sporting events. The bureau operates a visitor office in downtown Holland and publishes an annual visitors guide that fulfills tens of thousands of requests each year. The city is known for its Dutch heritage, windmills, tulip festival and nearby Holland State Park on Lake Michigan.

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  • #lakeshore
  • #dutch heritage
  • #free
  • #michigan

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Holland, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

    Under $25

    Tour exhibits on the 38th president, including a full-scale Oval Office replica, and visit the Fords' gravesite by the Grand River.

    25 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

    $25–$50

    Stroll 158 acres of gardens dotted with more than 200 sculptures, plus a Japanese garden and a five-story tropical conservatory.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Muskegon County

    Free

    Michigan's Lake Michigan shoreline county, known for its beaches, lighthouses, and outdoor recreation.

    32 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Michigan's Adventure

    $50+

    Ride seven roller coasters and splash through a waterpark at Michigan's largest amusement park, north of Muskegon.

    40 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Kalamazoo

    Free

    Convention and visitors bureau for Kalamazoo, Michigan, covering hotels, dining, trails and things to do.

    43 mi awayMore like this