Holland, Cultural city in western Michigan, United States
Description
Holland is a city in Ottawa and Allegan counties in western Michigan, located near Lake Michigan on the shore of Lake Macatawa. The downtown offers shops, restaurants and cultural venues connected by heated sidewalks.
History
Calvinist separatists from the Netherlands founded the settlement in 1847 under the leadership of Dr. Albertus van Raalte, who shaped its religious and civic development. The community grew rapidly and evolved into a regional center with Dutch identity.
Culture
The name comes from the Netherlands and recalls the origins of the first settlers who brought their architecture and customs. Visitors today still find Dutch-inspired facades and windmills that stand as landmarks in the townscape.
Practical
The downtown is easy to explore on foot, as many attractions are close together and sidewalks remain clear during winter. In spring during the tulip festival and on summer weekends expect more visitors.
Did you know?
A system of more than 85 miles (137 kilometers) of heated pipes beneath the sidewalks uses warm water from a power plant to melt snow and ice. This network is considered one of the largest of its kind in North America and keeps pedestrian areas safely walkable year-round.
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Holland Museum
123 m
Third Reformed Church of Holland
385 m
Holland Historic District
375 m
Holland Downtown Historic District
310 m
Thomas and Anna Morrissey House
618 m
Holland Old City Hall and Fire Station
612 m
Van Vleck Hall Historical Marker
319 mApothecary Gift Shop
358 mWizard of Oz / Scarecrow
112 mThe Protector
404 mBallyviktor
430 mJoy of Music
320 mIcarus
490 mZoondige-Kwe: Strong Hearted Woman
610 mHolland Community Theatre
188 mTribute to the People
195 mWizard of Oz / Floral Mosaic Book
79 mWizard of Oz / Munchkin
110 mThe Secret Garden
192 mWizard of Oz / Cowardly Lion
115 mWizard of Oz / Dorothy and Toto
119 mWizard of Oz / Wicked Witch of the North
116 mWizard of Oz / Tinman
121 mWizard of Oz / Fighting Tree and Flying Monkey
123 mPerro de Sol V
131 mWork of art, statue
257 mStatue, Work of art
484 mHope College Anchor
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