Guidebook for Holland

Aaron
Guidebook for Holland

Parks & Nature

I love playing sand volleyball here! There is a path that cuts through a sand dune and leads you to Lake Michigan. It's a county park, so not many visitors go here, which means it is less crowded.
Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park Path
I love playing sand volleyball here! There is a path that cuts through a sand dune and leads you to Lake Michigan. It's a county park, so not many visitors go here, which means it is less crowded.
The sand dunes here are incredible! If you find yourself on top of one, you get great view of Lake Michigan and the lakeshore. This is one of my favorite hammocking spots.
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Park stanowy Saugatuck Dunes
6575 138th Ave
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The sand dunes here are incredible! If you find yourself on top of one, you get great view of Lake Michigan and the lakeshore. This is one of my favorite hammocking spots.
This is a county park that offers both close Lake Michigan beach-bum access and great views on top of sand dunes. My secret hammocking spot is here right off the overlook. Plus, this park is dog-friendly and has good hiking trails.
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Kirk Park
9791 Lake Shore Dr
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This is a county park that offers both close Lake Michigan beach-bum access and great views on top of sand dunes. My secret hammocking spot is here right off the overlook. Plus, this park is dog-friendly and has good hiking trails.
This is a great park if you're looking for a good hike away from the tourists. This is my go-to park when I need to step away from the business of life and just take a deep breath in some nature.
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Riley Trails Park
16300 Riley St
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This is a great park if you're looking for a good hike away from the tourists. This is my go-to park when I need to step away from the business of life and just take a deep breath in some nature.
Far from town and close to the river. This park provides great views of Pigeon Creek and some educational information about the natural scenery of West Michigan at the education center.
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Hemlock Crossing
8115 W Olive Rd
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Far from town and close to the river. This park provides great views of Pigeon Creek and some educational information about the natural scenery of West Michigan at the education center.
This is the first park I visited when I moved to Holland, and I have so many memories here! In the summer, the hiking trails are fantastic, and in the winter, the cross-country ski trails are a fun way to enjoy the snow.
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Park hrabstwa Pigeon Creek
12524 Stanton St
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This is the first park I visited when I moved to Holland, and I have so many memories here! In the summer, the hiking trails are fantastic, and in the winter, the cross-country ski trails are a fun way to enjoy the snow.
This park that sits right along Lake Macatawa is a nice park to throw a ball, walk your pets, or just enjoy the scenery.
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Kollen Park
240 Kollen Park Dr
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This park that sits right along Lake Macatawa is a nice park to throw a ball, walk your pets, or just enjoy the scenery.
A secret spot that only the local knows about! Small yet quaint beach access to Lake Michigan. Another one of my go-to hammocking spots. Not much parking is available, so get here as soon as you can.
Riley Street Water Access
17330 Riley St
A secret spot that only the local knows about! Small yet quaint beach access to Lake Michigan. Another one of my go-to hammocking spots. Not much parking is available, so get here as soon as you can.

Essentials

My go-to place for groceries. They've got practically everything you need here, and it's really close.
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Meijer
746 E 16th St
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My go-to place for groceries. They've got practically everything you need here, and it's really close.
The local place I like to go to get a few groceries or drinks of your choice. It's within walking distance and it's local to the area.
Minit Mart East
Columbia Avenue
The local place I like to go to get a few groceries or drinks of your choice. It's within walking distance and it's local to the area.
Not only is it a convenience store, but it also home to THE best tacos in all of Holland! You heard me right!! They are literally addicting!
Mi Favorita Grocery
408 Columbia Ave
Not only is it a convenience store, but it also home to THE best tacos in all of Holland! You heard me right!! They are literally addicting!

Drinks & Nightlife

The owner is an old co-worker of mine, and he has transformed this old grille into a lively energetic bar with live music every weekend. The Stone Burger and Capicola Chicken Sandwich are my go-to's for food.
Waverly Stone Gastropub
20 W 8th St
The owner is an old co-worker of mine, and he has transformed this old grille into a lively energetic bar with live music every weekend. The Stone Burger and Capicola Chicken Sandwich are my go-to's for food.
This bar just opened up a couple of year ago, and it provides a high-class feel and atmosphere with great drinks and a great space to hang out for the night.
Brew Merchant
442 Washington Ave
This bar just opened up a couple of year ago, and it provides a high-class feel and atmosphere with great drinks and a great space to hang out for the night.
This brewery is so cool! You can order pizza from Crust 54 and get it delivered to the brewery while your having drinks at OBC! Very chill environment. Good local brews to try out.
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Our Brewing Company
76 E 8th St
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This brewery is so cool! You can order pizza from Crust 54 and get it delivered to the brewery while your having drinks at OBC! Very chill environment. Good local brews to try out.
I probably go here once a week. The NH burger and the Pepperoni Pinwheels are my go-to items for food, and all of the brews are pretty good! If you're there on a Wednesday night, take advantage of their stein nights.
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New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th St
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I probably go here once a week. The NH burger and the Pepperoni Pinwheels are my go-to items for food, and all of the brews are pretty good! If you're there on a Wednesday night, take advantage of their stein nights.
A brewery that used to be located on the North side of town, this was the first brewery I visited when I moved here, and they have seriously upgraded from their small beginnings. I don't take advantage of their new location as much as I should.
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Big Lake Brewing
13 W 7th St
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A brewery that used to be located on the North side of town, this was the first brewery I visited when I moved here, and they have seriously upgraded from their small beginnings. I don't take advantage of their new location as much as I should.

Food Scene

This place opens up SUPER-EARLY if you're a morning person. The food is good, the staff is super friendly and great, and get the cinnamon rolls. They're ginormous!
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Windmill Restaurant
28 W 8th St
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This place opens up SUPER-EARLY if you're a morning person. The food is good, the staff is super friendly and great, and get the cinnamon rolls. They're ginormous!
deBoer's is a classic breakfast staple that I would say, "You must go to!" The staff is great and friendly, and their breakfast food is so delicious! It is also a bakery, so you can try out their donuts and breads while you're there.
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Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas Ave
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deBoer's is a classic breakfast staple that I would say, "You must go to!" The staff is great and friendly, and their breakfast food is so delicious! It is also a bakery, so you can try out their donuts and breads while you're there.
My favorite ice cream shop in Holland! My go-to choice is the mini cookie dough flurry, but once fall hits, I always get either the Pumpkin Pie flurry or the Apple Pie flurry. There is also a putt-putt course themed like pirates.
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Captain Sundae
365 Douglas Ave
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My favorite ice cream shop in Holland! My go-to choice is the mini cookie dough flurry, but once fall hits, I always get either the Pumpkin Pie flurry or the Apple Pie flurry. There is also a putt-putt course themed like pirates.
If ice cream isn't your cup of tea, then this frozen yogurt spot is where you need to go. You can try a few of their flavors and get as much fro-yo that can fit in your cup.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
184 S River Ave
If ice cream isn't your cup of tea, then this frozen yogurt spot is where you need to go. You can try a few of their flavors and get as much fro-yo that can fit in your cup.

Entertainment & Activities

If you enjoy watching local sports teams, this is the place to go watch some Hope College basketball during the colder months of the year. I like to watch games here and walk here.
DeVos Fieldhouse
222 Fairbanks Ave
If you enjoy watching local sports teams, this is the place to go watch some Hope College basketball during the colder months of the year. I like to watch games here and walk here.
I don't go to the movies much, but when I do, the reclining seats of this movie theater are so comfortable when watching a movie!
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GQT Holland 7
500 S Waverly Rd
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I don't go to the movies much, but when I do, the reclining seats of this movie theater are so comfortable when watching a movie!
Another movie theater with the super comfortable reclining seats for a high-quality movie watching experience.
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AMC Holland 8
12270 James St
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Another movie theater with the super comfortable reclining seats for a high-quality movie watching experience.
From laser tag to bowling, arcade games, and pool, this place is great for a rainy day!
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BAM! Entertainment Center
478 E 16th St
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From laser tag to bowling, arcade games, and pool, this place is great for a rainy day!

Getting Around

The Holland bus service that can take you anywhere in the Holland and Zeeland area. There is a bus stop really close to my house. Uber is also available in the Holland area!
Macatawa Area Express - MAX Transit
171 Lincoln Ave
The Holland bus service that can take you anywhere in the Holland and Zeeland area. There is a bus stop really close to my house. Uber is also available in the Holland area!

Shopping

This store has lots of home decor that are Holland and West Michigan themed and filled with lots of souvenirs to compliment your visit to this Dutch village.
Home and Company at the Clock Tower
190 S River Ave
This store has lots of home decor that are Holland and West Michigan themed and filled with lots of souvenirs to compliment your visit to this Dutch village.
This is where I get all of my clothes that are Holland, Lake Michigan, or West Michigan themed.
Harbor Wear of Holland
13 E 8th St
This is where I get all of my clothes that are Holland, Lake Michigan, or West Michigan themed.
I am an avid hiker and backpacker, and this is the store that I go to for all of my hiking and outdoor needs. The staff are very friendly and are willing to help you out!
The Outpost of Holland
25 E 8th St
I am an avid hiker and backpacker, and this is the store that I go to for all of my hiking and outdoor needs. The staff are very friendly and are willing to help you out!