Places to Go, Things to do

Downtown Holland’s beautiful architecture, brick sidewalks, and outdoor sculptures offer the perfect atmosphere for a cozy, quaint, and unique shopping & dining experience. You'll love the easy access and free parking, and if you're visiting in winter, you'll love the snow-melt system!

Hope College is in the heart of Holland, just blocks from downtown 8th Street’s shops and restaurants. Sign up for a personal campus tour, or simply spend some time strolling the campus on your weekend away from home!

Step back into the Netherlands of over 100 years ago, on a day when a festival came to town. Within this happy village, your family has many entertainment choices including Dutch Dancing, wooden shoe carving, rides, games, friendly farm animals, photo ops, food, drink and shopping.

Purchase a day pass and take a look at the beautiful beach or take in a sunset over Lake Michigan. View Big Red Lighthouse directly across the channel to the south, or take a stroll north along the beachfront!

Named for the unique tunnel through the sand dune, this 22-acre park has extensive Lake Michigan views, and a great playground making this a very family-friendly beach! There is a per-vehicle parking fee from April 1 to October 31. Dog-friendly in the off-season!

Fishing, hiking, or mountain biking, Riley Trails Park is 300 acres of rolling terrain, beech-maple forest, pine plantations, a small lake and an extensive trail system located in Park Township. Dog friendly, but they must be kept on-leash. No entry-fee.