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The Old Dutch windmill - Holland
The Old Dutch windmill
Holland, Michigan

Located on the shores of Lake Michigan several hours north of Chicago is this charming town with an obvious Dutch heritage, a natural stopover on our trip to northwest Michigan.

While we were slightly put off by the commercialism of the tourist attractions, we nonetheless found Holland to be an beautiful town with a bustling, attractive downtown area and lots of beautiful homes, especially those along the lakefront.

Pros and Cons
  • Cons:Tourist attractions are very commercialized; a little pricey.
  • In a nutshell:Attractive lake-front town with a charming Dutch heritage.
  • Last visit to Holland: Jun 2005
  • Intro Written Jul 13, 2005
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The Beach at Lake Macatawa - Holland The Beach at Lake Macatawa Off The Beaten Path (2)

Nice clean beach appeals to families. There is a concession stand and rental paddle boats and canoes. A very relaxing... more travel advice

Lake Macatawa at Holland State Park - Holland Lake Macatawa at Holland State Park Off The Beaten Path (2)

This is a really pretty lake at Holland State Park that is much used by the locals. There are nice hiking trails, picnic... more travel advice

Big Red - Holland Big Red Things to Do (6)

This current version of the lighthouse in Holland State Park was built in 1936, but previous versions stood on this site... more travel advice

Photo courtesy: www.holland.org - Holland Downtown Holland Things to Do (6)

We drove around downtown Holland a little bit, but didn't think we had time to get out and walk. In retrospect, I wish... more travel advice

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    807Wheaton's Profile Photo
    Oct 28, 2005 at 4:17 PM

    We enjoyed eating at a great restaurant at Lake Macatawa. Most of the cities on the west side of Michigan have Christian Reformed or the Reformed Church of America for the Dutch people! Nice page. Marcia

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    scottishvisitor's Profile Photo
    Aug 30, 2005 at 8:26 AM

    A different Holland - but a pleasant surprise! Good page

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