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Destination of the Day

Holland, Michigan

Perched on the banks of Lake Michigan, pretty Holland lives and breathes its namesake heritage with windmills, gardens, wooden shoes, Delft pottery, authentic fare, and other Dutch treats. While Holland is a year-round destination, spring is really when this city shines, when more than 6 million tulips are in full bloom.

Tulip Time

A bulk of Holland's beloved flowers can be found at Veldheer Tulip Gardens, Holland's only tulip farm, which boasts 800-plus varieties of the colorful perennials. The second and third-largest displays can be found along the Tulip Lanes, a 12-mile roadway that winds through the city's neighborhoods, and the 36-acre Windmill Island Gardens. Time your visit for Holland's annual nine-day Tulip Time, the largest tulip festival in the U.S. Taking place between May 7–15 this year, the festival celebrates the city's Dutch heritage and local community with a Dutch market and costume exhibit, dockside tours of a replica topsail merchant sloop, and a carnival.

A Taste of the Dutch Countryside

Dive into the Netherlands' culture by visiting Nelis' Dutch Village, a living history attraction and theme park. In addition to hopping on a windmill Ferris wheel, you can take folk dance lessons; make your own Stroopwafel cookie; tour a Frisian farmhouse and barn; and watch demonstrations on cheese making, wooden shoe carving, and Delftware ceramics crafting. Later, check out the Holland Museum to see Dutch paintings from the 17th to 20th centuries and other cultural artifacts from the Netherlands, including original Dutch costumes and Delftware.

Where to Eat

look no further than deBoer Bakkerij & Dutch Brothers Restaurant. Head to their North location, where they serve up saucizenbroodjes (Dutch sausage rolls), klompen cakes, and omelets stuffed with Gouda cheese. Afterward, stop by their bakery for Dutch bread such as Tijgerbrood (Dutch crunch), bruinbrood (brown bread), and Dutch currant.

Vacation Like a Pro

It should come as no surprise that the Netherlands' counterpart has more than 150 miles of bike paths and off-road trails. There are several places where you can rent a bike, including Velo City Cycles and Cross Country Cycle—so grab a bike and get exploring!

Elizabeth Preske
Associate Editor

Your Packing List

Holland can experience rainy yet mild weather in May; consider packing a travel umbrella, raincoat, and rain boots.

Average daytime temps are in the high 60s, though it can dip down to the low 40s at night. Layers are key here; be sure to pack a lightweight jacket.

Don't forget to pack your camera to capture the tulips in all their glory!

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