Holland Area Guide
Coffee Shops
Great local Coffee shop downtown Holland. They also sell adult beverages.
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The 205 Coffee Bar
205 Columbia AveGreat local Coffee shop downtown Holland. They also sell adult beverages.
Another great local coffee shop downtown Holland. It's a popular spot for Hope College students so you might not have any luck getting a table if it's during the school year.
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Lemonjello's Coffee
61 9th StAnother great local coffee shop downtown Holland. It's a popular spot for Hope College students so you might not have any luck getting a table if it's during the school year.
This is a lovely, local coffee shop in Saugatuck. There is a tiny (almost hidden) garden area out back. It's one of my favorite places to get coffee in the summer.
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Uncommon Coffee Roasters
127 Hoffman StThis is a lovely, local coffee shop in Saugatuck. There is a tiny (almost hidden) garden area out back. It's one of my favorite places to get coffee in the summer.
One of our newer coffee shops on Ottawa Beach Road. It’s a good one!
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KIN Coffee and Craft House
1200 Ottawa Beach RdOne of our newer coffee shops on Ottawa Beach Road. It’s a good one!
They roast their own fair trade coffee. It’s cuter inside than it looks on the outside. We usually grab our coffee beans here for our Summer House guests.
Simpatico Coffee Joint - Holland Northside
975 Butternut DrThey roast their own fair trade coffee. It’s cuter inside than it looks on the outside. We usually grab our coffee beans here for our Summer House guests.
Ice Cream
Our favorite Ice cream place!
After a day at the Holland State Park beach, an evening sunset, or a climb to the top of Mt. Pisgah, ice-cream at the General Store is a must. But mostly we love to ride our bikes here just for ice cream.
Side-note: my husband scooped ice-cream here as a youngster.
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Ottawa Beach General Store
2256 Ottawa Beach RdOur favorite Ice cream place!
After a day at the Holland State Park beach, an evening sunset, or a climb to the top of Mt. Pisgah, ice-cream at the General Store is a must. But mostly we love to ride our bikes here just for ice cream.
Side-note: my husband scooped ice-cream here as a youngster.
Captain Sundae
365 Douglas AveParks & Beaches
Holland State Park is best known for sugar sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of the iconic "Big Red" lighthouse. The park is home to two popular beaches located on Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa, two modern campgrounds, concessions, paddle rentals, a new playground and connections to Holland's system of non-motorized trails. A boat launch is located one mile east of the park with a fish cleaning station. The park was acquired from the City of Holland in December 1926 and has been a popular destination since that time.
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Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach RdHolland State Park is best known for sugar sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of the iconic "Big Red" lighthouse. The park is home to two popular beaches located on Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa, two modern campgrounds, concessions, paddle rentals, a new playground and connections to Holland's system of non-motorized trails. A boat launch is located one mile east of the park with a fish cleaning station. The park was acquired from the City of Holland in December 1926 and has been a popular destination since that time.
This little trail hike with oodles of stairs is so worth the climb. Once you reach the top, you can see both Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa.
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Mt. Pisgah - Historic Ottawa Beach
2238 3rd AveThis little trail hike with oodles of stairs is so worth the climb. Once you reach the top, you can see both Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa.
Honestly, we usually only go here in the winter for sledding or skiing on the trails. But, it's known as a great place to hike.
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Pigeon Creek County Park
12524 Stanton StHonestly, we usually only go here in the winter for sledding or skiing on the trails. But, it's known as a great place to hike.
Part of the Macatawa Greenway Trail that connects the Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail in Zeeland Charter Township to Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan in Park and Laketown Townships. The trail utilizes non-motorized paths and bike lanes for family-friendly bicycle and pedestrian use. Nearly 30 miles in total, the trail connects over a dozen park spaces and nature preserves. Greenway partners will continue adding trails and connecting more parks along the Macatawa River corridor.
You can get a trail map online here:
https://www.miottawa.org/Parks/upper.htm
Paw Paw Park (West)
1099 Paw Paw DrPart of the Macatawa Greenway Trail that connects the Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail in Zeeland Charter Township to Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan in Park and Laketown Townships. The trail utilizes non-motorized paths and bike lanes for family-friendly bicycle and pedestrian use. Nearly 30 miles in total, the trail connects over a dozen park spaces and nature preserves. Greenway partners will continue adding trails and connecting more parks along the Macatawa River corridor.
You can get a trail map online here:
https://www.miottawa.org/Parks/upper.htm
The Outdoor Discovery Center is a 155 acre nature preserve that is free and open to the public. It is located in Fillmore Township on the south side of Holland, Michigan in Allegan County. The site consists of several habitats including meadows, remnant dune, upland forests, lowland hardwood forests, marshes and ponds. Trails consist of gravel and boardwalk and are approximately thee miles in total. Many of the trails on the property are wheel-chair, stroller and wagon-friendly.
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Outdoor Discovery Center
4214 56th StThe Outdoor Discovery Center is a 155 acre nature preserve that is free and open to the public. It is located in Fillmore Township on the south side of Holland, Michigan in Allegan County. The site consists of several habitats including meadows, remnant dune, upland forests, lowland hardwood forests, marshes and ponds. Trails consist of gravel and boardwalk and are approximately thee miles in total. Many of the trails on the property are wheel-chair, stroller and wagon-friendly.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park encompasses 2.5 miles of secluded Lake Michigan shoreline and 1,000 acres of steep slopes, rolling hills and fresh water coastal dunes more than 200 feet tall. The beach is a two-thirds mile hike from the picnic parking area.
The park's major attraction are the long sandy beach and the 300-acre natural area, which contains a coastal dune system containing three endangered plant species. Nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and hikers are the predominant day users.
The park, located in Allegan County, is relatively undeveloped. The land was acquired in 1971 from the Augustinian Order, who used the buildings as a seminary. When the state took ownership, the structures were used as a prison and state police offices.
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveSaugatuck Dunes State Park encompasses 2.5 miles of secluded Lake Michigan shoreline and 1,000 acres of steep slopes, rolling hills and fresh water coastal dunes more than 200 feet tall. The beach is a two-thirds mile hike from the picnic parking area.
The park's major attraction are the long sandy beach and the 300-acre natural area, which contains a coastal dune system containing three endangered plant species. Nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and hikers are the predominant day users.
The park, located in Allegan County, is relatively undeveloped. The land was acquired in 1971 from the Augustinian Order, who used the buildings as a seminary. When the state took ownership, the structures were used as a prison and state police offices.
Pigeon Creek County Park
12524 Stanton StHemlock Crossing
8115 W Olive RdRosy Mound Natural Area
13925 Lakeshore AveKirk Park
9791 Lake Shore DrGrand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor DrTunnel Park
Tunnel Park PathHoward B. Dunton Park
290 Howard AveOlive Shores
8555 Olive Shore AveGreat beach and hiking
Windsnest Park
Kouw Park
5599 Lakeshore AveNeighborhoods
Downtown Holland is the cutest little shopping district. I love it because you don't have to actually shop to enjoy spending time here. There are many cute boutiques, but there are also great places to eat and enjoy a glass of wine, or get a craft beer at New Holland Brewing Company, or stop for coffee at one of the local coffee houses. Also, the sidewalks are heated so you can enjoy this goodness all winter too. There are many places to park. There are a couple covered parking ramps- one off 9th Street and one off 7th Street. There is also some parking available on 8th St, but they're usually the coveted spots. Here's a link that lists some downtown venues. although I noticed that some are not on this list:
https://www.downtownholland.com/
** Street performances on Thursdays in the summer
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Holland
Downtown Holland is the cutest little shopping district. I love it because you don't have to actually shop to enjoy spending time here. There are many cute boutiques, but there are also great places to eat and enjoy a glass of wine, or get a craft beer at New Holland Brewing Company, or stop for coffee at one of the local coffee houses. Also, the sidewalks are heated so you can enjoy this goodness all winter too. There are many places to park. There are a couple covered parking ramps- one off 9th Street and one off 7th Street. There is also some parking available on 8th St, but they're usually the coveted spots. Here's a link that lists some downtown venues. although I noticed that some are not on this list:
https://www.downtownholland.com/
** Street performances on Thursdays in the summer
If you have time, you should really go to Saugatuck, a quaint little town just 10-15 min. south of Holland. It's just adorable. They also have a fabulous theatre called Mason Street Warehouse, we go to at least one of their stage productions every summer. In addition to local talent, this little theatre manages to audition in Chicago and NYC, pretty cool beans for a tiny town like Saugatuck.
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Saugatuck
If you have time, you should really go to Saugatuck, a quaint little town just 10-15 min. south of Holland. It's just adorable. They also have a fabulous theatre called Mason Street Warehouse, we go to at least one of their stage productions every summer. In addition to local talent, this little theatre manages to audition in Chicago and NYC, pretty cool beans for a tiny town like Saugatuck.
Grand Haven is the small town just north of Holland. They have lots of shops, restaurants, boardwalk, the Grand Haven State Park, which a great beach area.
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Grand Haven
Grand Haven is the small town just north of Holland. They have lots of shops, restaurants, boardwalk, the Grand Haven State Park, which a great beach area.
Theatre/Movies
Fantastic little theatre! See shows and get tickets here:
https://www.sc4a.org/msw/
Mason Street Warehouse
Fantastic little theatre! See shows and get tickets here:
https://www.sc4a.org/msw/
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre is near downtown Holland. The theatre is on the Hope College campus, but not a college show. HSRT is running only during the summer and we've been super impressed with the quality of shows and performances lately. They've been casting some great talent. Find shows and show dates here:
https://hope.edu/offices/hope-summer-repertory-theatre/
The Hope Summer Repertory Theatre
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre is near downtown Holland. The theatre is on the Hope College campus, but not a college show. HSRT is running only during the summer and we've been super impressed with the quality of shows and performances lately. They've been casting some great talent. Find shows and show dates here:
https://hope.edu/offices/hope-summer-repertory-theatre/
Fun movie house with really comfy seats that have all the bells and whistles. You can order food and adult beverages. Also, movies are half off on Tuesdays. You're welcome.
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Sperry's Moviehouse
84 W 8th StFun movie house with really comfy seats that have all the bells and whistles. You can order food and adult beverages. Also, movies are half off on Tuesdays. You're welcome.
Knickerbocker Theatre is a small theatre, located downtown Holland, owned and operated by Hope College, but open to the public. They have films and performances going on all year. Here is the website with upcoming films and events:
https://hope.edu/arts/knickerbocker-film-series/index.html
Knickerbocker Theater
86 E 8th StKnickerbocker Theatre is a small theatre, located downtown Holland, owned and operated by Hope College, but open to the public. They have films and performances going on all year. Here is the website with upcoming films and events:
https://hope.edu/arts/knickerbocker-film-series/index.html
Grocery Stores
Family Fare is the closest grocery store. It's about a 8 min. drive from Summer House
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Family Fare Supermarket
1185 S Washington AveFamily Fare is the closest grocery store. It's about a 8 min. drive from Summer House
Meijer is about 20 min from Summer House and is a large grocery store. You will have your greatest options here. It's a one-stop shop so you can get pretty much anything from shampoo to motor oil.
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Meijer
746 E 16th StMeijer is about 20 min from Summer House and is a large grocery store. You will have your greatest options here. It's a one-stop shop so you can get pretty much anything from shampoo to motor oil.
Aldi is my personal favorite- it's small and pretty inexpensive. The staff is always friendly. If you're not familiar with Aldi, you need a quarter to get a cart and bring your own bags, although they sell them and they're cheap.
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ALDI
12511 Felch StAldi is my personal favorite- it's small and pretty inexpensive. The staff is always friendly. If you're not familiar with Aldi, you need a quarter to get a cart and bring your own bags, although they sell them and they're cheap.