Guidebook for Holland
Food Scene
New Holland Brewing - Pub on 8th
66 E 8th StOn the water
https://www.boatwerksrestaurant.com/
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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveOn the water
https://www.boatwerksrestaurant.com/
Spice Boys Food Truck
430 West 17th StreetThe tacos are so good and its not far from the Southshore House!!!
Holland's large & vibrant farmer's market is open on Wedensdays & Saturdays.
www.holland.org/downtown-holland-michigan-farmers-market
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Holland Farmers Market
150 W 8th StHolland's large & vibrant farmer's market is open on Wedensdays & Saturdays.
www.holland.org/downtown-holland-michigan-farmers-market
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122nd Avehttps://www.fennvalley.com/
This is a beautiful u-pick orchard that is fun for families. There's a great "home cooking" style cafe that also offers delicious desserts from their orchard. They also serve beer and hard cider. It's especially wonderful in the late summer and early fall.
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Crane Orchards Upick and Corn Maze
6054 124th AveThis is a beautiful u-pick orchard that is fun for families. There's a great "home cooking" style cafe that also offers delicious desserts from their orchard. They also serve beer and hard cider. It's especially wonderful in the late summer and early fall.
Northside
Excellent breakfast & lunch, and bakery
https://www.deboerbakery.com/
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Deboer Bakkerij
360 Douglas AveNorthside
Excellent breakfast & lunch, and bakery
https://www.deboerbakery.com/
Southside (nearest to the rental)
https://www.deboerbakery.com/
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Deboer Bakerij
380 W 16th StSouthside (nearest to the rental)
https://www.deboerbakery.com/
The local favorite is the famous Tommy Turtle.
We love grabbing a sundae on the way home from Holland State Park. There's two Captain Sundaes (on Douglas/Ottawa Beach on the Northside and on 40th Street on the southside-nearest to the rental).
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Captain Sundae
365 Douglas AveThe local favorite is the famous Tommy Turtle.
We love grabbing a sundae on the way home from Holland State Park. There's two Captain Sundaes (on Douglas/Ottawa Beach on the Northside and on 40th Street on the southside-nearest to the rental).
Bowerman’s offers blueberry picking and has a wonderful fresh market and bakery. We love their blueberry donuts, blueberry frozen custard, blue berry pies, and fudge. Our kids love their playground.
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Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
15793 James StBowerman’s offers blueberry picking and has a wonderful fresh market and bakery. We love their blueberry donuts, blueberry frozen custard, blue berry pies, and fudge. Our kids love their playground.
This is one of several taquerias' in the area. We love grabbing tacos from here after a day at the state park. My husband loves their wet burrito. Wet burritos are unique to
West Michigan and are a must try if you haven't had one before.
Taqueria Arandas
98 Douglas AveThis is one of several taquerias' in the area. We love grabbing tacos from here after a day at the state park. My husband loves their wet burrito. Wet burritos are unique to
West Michigan and are a must try if you haven't had one before.
Taco + Bar
220 West 8th StreetDo we need to say more? Tacos plus a bar!!
This is a great place to order pizza delivery
https://paparomanos.com/full-menu/
Papa Romano's Pizza & Mr. Pita
1153 Washington AvenueThis is a great place to order pizza delivery
https://paparomanos.com/full-menu/
Jet's Pizza
3735 Baldwin StPizza delivery
known for their thick & Rich crusts
The Southerner
880 Holland StCoral Gables
220 Water StSaugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star HwyA fun outdoor bar that has bands on the weekends as well as a casual dining menu.
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Lolo's Bar & Grill
1862 Ottawa Beach RdA fun outdoor bar that has bands on the weekends as well as a casual dining menu.
They have beautiful & spacious outdoor seating in addition to large tables & plenty of seating inside. Their menu is huge as well as their beer selection.
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Big Lake Brewing
13 W 7th StThey have beautiful & spacious outdoor seating in addition to large tables & plenty of seating inside. Their menu is huge as well as their beer selection.
We love grabbing a pizza from Sluggos on the way home Holland State Park. We recommend calling ahead a place an order for take out. The 424 brewery next door allows Sluggos to deliver food there.
Sluggo's Pizzeria
321 Douglas AveWe love grabbing a pizza from Sluggos on the way home Holland State Park. We recommend calling ahead a place an order for take out. The 424 brewery next door allows Sluggos to deliver food there.
Doebs Pizzeria
Our family loves their pizza rolls!! It's great for take out!
This café has been recommended to us by many friends as well as guests so much so that I had to put it in our guidebook. We can't wait to try it out some day!
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Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star HwyThis café has been recommended to us by many friends as well as guests so much so that I had to put it in our guidebook. We can't wait to try it out some day!
The Root Beer Barrel concession is a local favorite!! They have perfected hot dogs, Mac & cheese, and root beer floats. We love stopping there on the way home from nearby Oval Beach.
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Douglas Root Beer Barrel
501 W Center StThe Root Beer Barrel concession is a local favorite!! They have perfected hot dogs, Mac & cheese, and root beer floats. We love stopping there on the way home from nearby Oval Beach.
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveThis restaurant is about a half mile from the house. We haven’t tried it yet since it just opened
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Tell -Tales Trattoria
This restaurant is about a half mile from the house. We haven’t tried it yet since it just opened
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City/town information
Holland
https://www.holland.org/things-to-do
Saugatuck
https://www.saugatuck.com/
Grand Haven
https://visitgrandhaven.com/
Sightseeing
Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach Rdhttps://www.holland.org/holland-state-park-0
https://www.holland.org/outdoor-recreation/beaches/laketown-beach
This local gem is close by! We love to go in the evening (less people around) and watch the sunset. The beach is small however the views are breathtaking.
**You need to climb sand dunes or sandy stairs to access the beach, but it's worth it.
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Laketown Beach
6710 142nd Avehttps://www.holland.org/outdoor-recreation/beaches/laketown-beach
This local gem is close by! We love to go in the evening (less people around) and watch the sunset. The beach is small however the views are breathtaking.
**You need to climb sand dunes or sandy stairs to access the beach, but it's worth it.
If you like to hike to the beach, this is for you!! Unfortunately the beach at this park has been affected by recent high water levels & erosion but well suited for the adventurer!
https://www.michigan.org/property/saugatuck-dunes-state-park
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Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th AveIf you like to hike to the beach, this is for you!! Unfortunately the beach at this park has been affected by recent high water levels & erosion but well suited for the adventurer!
https://www.michigan.org/property/saugatuck-dunes-state-park
https://www.saugatuckcity.com/oval-beach.html
This is one of our favorite beaches! We love it because the views are breath taking, parking and access is convient and there's bathrooms and concessions for the kids. We also love to grab a bite to eat in Saugatuck on the way home.
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Oval Beach
690 Perryman Sthttps://www.saugatuckcity.com/oval-beach.html
This is one of our favorite beaches! We love it because the views are breath taking, parking and access is convient and there's bathrooms and concessions for the kids. We also love to grab a bite to eat in Saugatuck on the way home.
This is so fun!!!
http://www.saugatuckduneride.com/
***It's strongly recommended to make a reservation in advance
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Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyThis is so fun!!!
http://www.saugatuckduneride.com/
***It's strongly recommended to make a reservation in advance
This is a great hiking area with many trails leading to the beach. It's also has a popular disc golf/folfing course. The Mansion is a great venue for events and weddings.
https://www.feltmansion.org/
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Felt Mansion Historical Marker
State Park DriveThis is a great hiking area with many trails leading to the beach. It's also has a popular disc golf/folfing course. The Mansion is a great venue for events and weddings.
https://www.feltmansion.org/
This is very close to the house and is a great place to get some exercise
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Sanctuary Woods
4750 66th StThis is very close to the house and is a great place to get some exercise
Virginia Park
This park is very close to the house. It has a wonderful playground and tennis courts.
Mac adventures is a great place to rent a boat and is right down the road from the house!
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Mac Adventures
2223 S Shore DrMac adventures is a great place to rent a boat and is right down the road from the house!
Grocery Store
This local favorite grocery store is right down the street & should have every thing you need. They have a great selection and are known for their premium cuts of meat. They also have firewood.
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Central Park Market
1158 S Shore DrThis local favorite grocery store is right down the street & should have every thing you need. They have a great selection and are known for their premium cuts of meat. They also have firewood.
This is the closest beer, wine, liquor & snack store to the house. It’s on 160th street near the Paisley Pig.
Sam's Liquor Center (The Store)
611 South 160th AvenueThis is the closest beer, wine, liquor & snack store to the house. It’s on 160th street near the Paisley Pig.
King's Cove Beer Wine Spirits & Deli
430 W 17th StThe selection here is HUGE!
Antiquing/furniture
Blue Star Antique Pavilion
2948 Blue Star HwyMovie House
Sperry's Moviehouse
84 W 8th StSperry's Moviehouse
84 W 8th St