Guidebook for Holland
Food Scene
This is our favorite restaurant - in part because our good friends own it! Be sure to say hi to Dave and Sophia, or their darling kids (who call me Grandma) Dmitri and Zoe who are there working during the summer! Right in the heart of downtown.
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The Curragh Irish Pub
73 E 8th StThis is our favorite restaurant - in part because our good friends own it! Be sure to say hi to Dave and Sophia, or their darling kids (who call me Grandma) Dmitri and Zoe who are there working during the summer! Right in the heart of downtown.
This is a short walk from the house. Order ahead (menus at the house) and pick up; it is a store so you don't really want to eat in. Great authentic Mexican food!
Supermarket Rosie
106 West 16th StreetThis is a short walk from the house. Order ahead (menus at the house) and pick up; it is a store so you don't really want to eat in. Great authentic Mexican food!
Delicious Italian food a two block walk from the house. Also has a small gourmet grocery.
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Pereddies
447 Washington AveDelicious Italian food a two block walk from the house. Also has a small gourmet grocery.
Just a short walk (2 blocks) from the house - GREAT breakfast and lunch place. So yummy!!!
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The Biscuit
450 Washington AveJust a short walk (2 blocks) from the house - GREAT breakfast and lunch place. So yummy!!!
A great restaurant a few blocks away, beautiful lake views and delicious food!
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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte AveA great restaurant a few blocks away, beautiful lake views and delicious food!
Yummy pizza a few blocks away - can do either pick up or delivery. If you can't wait, you can buy 2 slices and a soda for $4.
Petrino's Pizzeria of Holland
29 W 16th StYummy pizza a few blocks away - can do either pick up or delivery. If you can't wait, you can buy 2 slices and a soda for $4.
Sightseeing
Working windmill and beautiful gardens!
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Izindawo zokuhlala zaseWindmill Island
1 Lincoln AveWorking windmill and beautiful gardens!
Essentials
Just one mile east of the house on 16th street - Meijer has everything you need!
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Meijer
746 E 16th StJust one mile east of the house on 16th street - Meijer has everything you need!
Washington Square Minit Mart
434 Washington AveParks & Nature
Nice park with stunning lake views. Lots of places for kids to play. No beach.
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Kollen Park
240 Kollen Park DrNice park with stunning lake views. Lots of places for kids to play. No beach.
Tunnel Park
Tunnel Park PathStunning beach on Lake Michigan; the largest state park in Holland. Can get crowded.
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Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach RdStunning beach on Lake Michigan; the largest state park in Holland. Can get crowded.
Great for families! Lots of wildlife, educational activities, hiking trails.
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I-Center ye-Discovery ye-Outdoor
4214 56th StGreat for families! Lots of wildlife, educational activities, hiking trails.
Entertainment & Activities
Go for a swim year round! Great splash zone for the little ones, large lap and fun pools with a giant slide for the older kids and adults.
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Holland Community Aquatic Center
550 Maple AveGo for a swim year round! Great splash zone for the little ones, large lap and fun pools with a giant slide for the older kids and adults.