Guidebook for Holland
Food Scene
Great spot for Lunch or Dinner. This place is great if you want white table cloths and a fine dining experience. They have a more casual area in the back by the bat as well as outside deck seating. to be a more casual meal. The only place in town with a fine wine selection.
31 locals recommend
Butch's Dry Dock
44 E 8th StGreat spot for Lunch or Dinner. This place is great if you want white table cloths and a fine dining experience. They have a more casual area in the back by the bat as well as outside deck seating. to be a more casual meal. The only place in town with a fine wine selection.
Everything they make here is homemade! Its the best food in the area! Its also open on Sundays. Big lines, get there early. Don't miss their homemade biscuit and jam.
26 locals recommend
The Biscuit
450 Washington AveEverything they make here is homemade! Its the best food in the area! Its also open on Sundays. Big lines, get there early. Don't miss their homemade biscuit and jam.
Great dinner spot and open for lunch/ brunch on the weekends I get their gourmet Burger. They have music in their back courtyard in the summer and the food is great. Really hard to get into though because it’s small.
60 locals recommend
Everyday People Cafe
11 W Center StGreat dinner spot and open for lunch/ brunch on the weekends I get their gourmet Burger. They have music in their back courtyard in the summer and the food is great. Really hard to get into though because it’s small.
Captain Sundae
365 Douglas AveAwesome Tommy Turtle, soft serve cones and Ice cream cakes!
This coffee shop have a great college hipster vibe. Great place to find a corner table and put some head phones on and get some peace.
Great Coffee and Muffins!
20 locals recommend
Lemonjello's Coffee
61 9th StThis coffee shop have a great college hipster vibe. Great place to find a corner table and put some head phones on and get some peace.
Great Coffee and Muffins!
Uncommon Coffee Roasters
127 Hoffman StIn Saugatuck
This place has the best Jazz Music on Monday nights. They have drop in jazz musicians from Chicago, Detroit and everywhere to come sing or play.No cover charge. 6-9pm.Food is ok music FANTASTIC!
18 locals recommend
What-Not-Inn
2405 68th StThis place has the best Jazz Music on Monday nights. They have drop in jazz musicians from Chicago, Detroit and everywhere to come sing or play.No cover charge. 6-9pm.Food is ok music FANTASTIC!
In Saugatuck. Absolutely not to be missed. The best breakfast the best fried chicken served all day. Where to start to describe this place!!!!!!!!!!!! Casual. Great views.
69 locals recommend
The Southerner
880 Holland StIn Saugatuck. Absolutely not to be missed. The best breakfast the best fried chicken served all day. Where to start to describe this place!!!!!!!!!!!! Casual. Great views.
Seventy-Six
52 W 8th StNot my favorite restaurant but if you can get a seat outdoors you’ll be right on lake Macatawa. Good for fish tacos and drinks.
56 locals recommend
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveNot my favorite restaurant but if you can get a seat outdoors you’ll be right on lake Macatawa. Good for fish tacos and drinks.
The 205 Coffee Bar
205 Columbia AveWe stop here on our way to Holland and our way out of Holland to get #1 the best carrot cake you’ve ever had and the sandwiches , cold pressed juices, and the salads are amazing.
52 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star HwyWe stop here on our way to Holland and our way out of Holland to get #1 the best carrot cake you’ve ever had and the sandwiches , cold pressed juices, and the salads are amazing.
Terrific Food. Award winning chef from Chicago. Get there early. Highly reccomend for foodies.
33 locals recommend
Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star HwyTerrific Food. Award winning chef from Chicago. Get there early. Highly reccomend for foodies.
The most old fashioned American restaurant I’ve ever been snd probably the only place left of its kind. It’s the real deal. Hamburgers grilled cheese. Fries and a coke. Slapping screen door. It’s an experience.
Frank's Restaurant
134 E Main AveThe most old fashioned American restaurant I’ve ever been snd probably the only place left of its kind. It’s the real deal. Hamburgers grilled cheese. Fries and a coke. Slapping screen door. It’s an experience.
Bowdies Chophouse
230 Culver StPhil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler StPoquito- Holland
90 W 8th StTaco + Bar
220 West 8th StreetDrinks & Nightlife
This is a great spot for Lunch. Its very lively and has an awesome bar to sit at. Bloody Mary Bar on the weekends.Good Chili and salads. They actually have a good GF pizza!
75 locals recommend
New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th StThis is a great spot for Lunch. Its very lively and has an awesome bar to sit at. Bloody Mary Bar on the weekends.Good Chili and salads. They actually have a good GF pizza!
HopCat Holland
80 W 8th StBrand new brewery. Supposed to be great.
What-Not-Inn
2405 68th StShopping
Walgreens
494 Butternut DrIn case you need a pharmacy.
Family Fare Supermarket
1185 S Washington AveIf you are a wellness warrior this is the store for you. Everything is organic and Non GMO, dairy free, gluten free, and tons of supplements. They also sell Beer and wine. This is our favorite local grocery store. Meats are local but frozen. The produce and breads are local too.
Nature's Market
1013 Washington AveIf you are a wellness warrior this is the store for you. Everything is organic and Non GMO, dairy free, gluten free, and tons of supplements. They also sell Beer and wine. This is our favorite local grocery store. Meats are local but frozen. The produce and breads are local too.
Meijer
746 E 16th StEverything under the sun. Sooooooo enormous!
Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th StUnbelievable Farmers Market .
This is the best place for really good pet food options. They even have raw diet options in their freezer which is shocking that a big store would have such deluxe options. They have great kibble brands too. Upscale food for our special buddies.
Chow Hound Pet Supplies - Curbside Pickup Now Available!
660 Chicago DrThis is the best place for really good pet food options. They even have raw diet options in their freezer which is shocking that a big store would have such deluxe options. They have great kibble brands too. Upscale food for our special buddies.
Central Park Market
1158 S Shore DrEntertainment & Activities
BAM! Entertainment Center
478 E 16th StBowling
Amusement Park and Water Park, about 45 min to an hour from Holland
121 locals recommend
Michigan's Adventure
4750 Whitehall RdAmusement Park and Water Park, about 45 min to an hour from Holland
Step back to the Netherlands over 100 years ago.Wooden shoe factory,windmill ferris wheel, dutch swing, merry go round,Klompin Dancing,cheese making,street organ,delft making, petting farm etc...
54 locals recommend
Nelis' Dutch Village
12350 James StStep back to the Netherlands over 100 years ago.Wooden shoe factory,windmill ferris wheel, dutch swing, merry go round,Klompin Dancing,cheese making,street organ,delft making, petting farm etc...
Sperry's Moviehouse
84 W 8th StBrand new theater. So fabulous!!!! Really deluxe!!!!!
Ravines Golf Club
3520 Palmer Drtop golf course in the area
Hawkshead Links
523 Hawks Nest Drgreat golf
Clearbrook Golf Club's The Grill Room Restaurant
6494 Clearbrook Drgreat grill
Windmill Island Gardens
1 Lincoln AveNelis' Dutch Village
12350 James StArts & Culture
Holland Museum
31 W 10th StGreat place to learn about the history of the area.
http://www.masonstreetwarehouse.org/Mason_Street_Warehouse/Home.html
Really Top Notch actors from Broadway are hired for this professional theater. 2015 shows...Cabaret, First Date,Buyer and Cellar.
45 locals recommend
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
400 Culver Sthttp://www.masonstreetwarehouse.org/Mason_Street_Warehouse/Home.html
Really Top Notch actors from Broadway are hired for this professional theater. 2015 shows...Cabaret, First Date,Buyer and Cellar.
Holland Bowl Mill
120 James StHolland Area Arts Council
150 E 8th StExpress Yourself Art Barn
6459 130th AveEverything Else
Moran Tennis Courts
515 Maple AvePublic tennis courts.
DeWitt Tennis Center
301 Fairbanks AveIndoor Tennis Courts
Great Olympic size indoor swimming pool and water park.
13 locals recommend
Holland Community Aquatic Center
550 Maple AveGreat Olympic size indoor swimming pool and water park.
Love this place to get back to nature.Hike around the dunes. Take your dogs for a swim in the creek. Awesome.
15 locals recommend
Sanctuary Woods
4750 66th StLove this place to get back to nature.Hike around the dunes. Take your dogs for a swim in the creek. Awesome.
Wonderful low key nature center. Walk on sidewalks through their woodlands, marsh,shrub and pond trails. If you have 2 hrs or just 20 minutes stop by.Very special!
8 locals recommend
De Graaf Nature Center
600 Graafschap RdWonderful low key nature center. Walk on sidewalks through their woodlands, marsh,shrub and pond trails. If you have 2 hrs or just 20 minutes stop by.Very special!
Private Club, but you can inquire about a weekly membership. Or just walk over and see the boats.
Macatawa Bay Yacht Club
2157 S Shore DrPrivate Club, but you can inquire about a weekly membership. Or just walk over and see the boats.
This is where one would dock your boat if you were just passing by on your boat and needed to dock for the night.
Eldean Shipyard
2223 S Shore DrThis is where one would dock your boat if you were just passing by on your boat and needed to dock for the night.
Our darling little post office. They take a siesta at 12 noon for an hour.
United States Postal Service
2150 S Shore DrOur darling little post office. They take a siesta at 12 noon for an hour.
Last Sunday of the month in the summers months. Go early beat the heat!
9 locals recommend
Allegan Antiques Market
150 Douglas StLast Sunday of the month in the summers months. Go early beat the heat!
This beach is public, has parking, and is a lot less crowded than the State Park In Holland.It is 3.8 miles from our house and 8 mins by car. Its half way between Macatawa and Saugatuck.
23 locals recommend
Laketown Beach
6710 142nd AveThis beach is public, has parking, and is a lot less crowded than the State Park In Holland.It is 3.8 miles from our house and 8 mins by car. Its half way between Macatawa and Saugatuck.
The Dune Ride is so much fun for children and adults! A MUST for a vacation.I think its cash only and it gets crowded so get there early take a #then you can go and come back.
106 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyThe Dune Ride is so much fun for children and adults! A MUST for a vacation.I think its cash only and it gets crowded so get there early take a #then you can go and come back.
This is the golden jewel of Holland. You can see it from the Holland State Park or if you are out on a boat in Lake Michigan
21 locals recommend
Big Red Lighthouse
2215 Ottawa Beach RoadThis is the golden jewel of Holland. You can see it from the Holland State Park or if you are out on a boat in Lake Michigan
This is the State Beach.Its on the North side of the channel and has parking. It takes about 24 mins to drive from our house, or 12 miles.Great views of Big Red Light house. Crowded though.
6 locals recommend
Holland State Park
This is the State Beach.Its on the North side of the channel and has parking. It takes about 24 mins to drive from our house, or 12 miles.Great views of Big Red Light house. Crowded though.
If you like iconic midcentury inspired reproduction furniture you will love this outlet. The is the Herman Miller outlet. They supply all of the furniture for many stores like Design Within Reach. This is for the very design driven person. Very cool.
Office Outlet / The Company Store
455 W Washington AveIf you like iconic midcentury inspired reproduction furniture you will love this outlet. The is the Herman Miller outlet. They supply all of the furniture for many stores like Design Within Reach. This is for the very design driven person. Very cool.
Nob-Hill Antique Mall
4585 60th StBlue Star Antique Pavilion
2948 Blue Star Hwy