Holland
The Tulip City
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Other Name: -, District: Michigan, State: Mid West, United States of America
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Languages Spoken: English
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Importance: The city is best known for its strong Dutch oversight of the community and rich Dutch history.
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Holland is a city in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan.It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa, which is fed by the Macatawa River (also known locally as the Black River).It is best known locally for its popular beaches and more widely for its Dutch immigrant heritage, showcased each spring in Tulip Time, a festival featuring countless flowers lining the city''s streets.Location
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Family amusement park with features including go-carts, bumper boats, batting cage, miniature golf, game rooms, snack bar, and children''s rides.
This 18 acre preserve is made up of woodlands, shrubs, marshes, and pond trails. There is an information center on site filled with hands-on displays. Numerous special events are held here each year.
West Michigan''s premier ice skating facility offering year round, daily public skating sessions, plus hockey and figure skating classes.
Unique facility providing fun for the whole family with features including a 150 foot long slide, a wet and wild playground. There is also a 50 meter competition pool, a leisure pool, a therapy pool, and a spa.
One of the most unusual lighthouses in Michigan, this three story, twin gabled building is topped with a gray shingled roof and square tower reflecting the Dutch influence in the area.
This museum showcases permanent and temporary exhibits that span the history of Holland from its settlement in 1847 by Dutch immigrants to present times.
One of Michigan''s most popular state parks offering a long, sandy beach along Lake Michigan. There are two large campgrounds, picnic areas, a playground, beach house, boat launch, and concession stands.
The Outdoor Discovery Center is a non-profit, outdoor education facility with a 120 acre nature preserve. The ODC offers a wide range of programs including cultural and natural history. There are six distinct eco-systems throughout the property. There are 4.5 miles hiking trails which are open 365 days a year during daylight hours.
Holland''s only tulip farm featuring four million tulips each spring on seven acres of beautifully landscaped summer gardens with over one million dayliles. Other features include a wooden shoe factory, the only Delftware factory in the US, and factory outlet shopping.
Full service marina offering transient dockage, a ships store, fish cleaning station, and a heated pool. The Bayshore Yacht Club is located here.