Points of Interest

Holland Town Center

Price: 
Free

616-396-1808
www.horizongroup.com
Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 11am-6pm

Located adjacent to Dutch Village, this outlet shopping center is built around a Dutch theme and features brand name stores such as GAP, Eddie Bauer and Carter Childre

Location(s)

US 31 at James Street
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Holland High School Art Exhibits

Price: 
Free

616-494-2200

May 1 6:30pm-8pm
May 2, 5-9 9:30am-5pm
May 10 12pm-3pm

A 40 year tradition! Students’ artistic talents exhibited in the Art Center. Opening reception May 1, 6:30-8:00pm. Public welcome.

Location(s)

600 Van Raalte Avenue
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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DeGraaf Nature Center

Price: 
Free

616-355-1057
www.degraaf.org
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm

Stroll scenic boardwalk trails. Enjoy native wildflowers along winding trails through woodland, field and streamside habitats. Wildlife viewing areas provided. Indoor exhibits. Nature store. Open year-round. Trails open from dawn to dusk 7 days a week.

Location(s)

600 Graafschap Road
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Holland Area Arts Council - Holland Garden Club Tulip Time Flower Show

Date: 
05/06/2008 - 2:00pm
05/07/2008 - 10:00am
05/08/2008 - 10:00am
05/09/2008 - 10:00am
05/10/2008 - 10:00am
Price: 
Free

“America The Beautiful”

The Holland Garden Club presents its annual Standard Flower Show featuring floral designs and horticulture on display.

Location(s)

Holland Arts Council
150 E. 8th Street
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Holland Area Arts Council Holland Friends of Art Exhibit

Price: 
Free

616-396-3278
www.hollandarts.org

May 2-May 16
Monday-Friday 10am-9pm
Saturday 10am-3pm

An exhibit of visual arts by professional and amateur members from the Holland area.

Location(s)

Civic Center
150 E. 8th Street
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Historic Pillar Church Organ Concert

Date: 
05/05/2008 - 7:30pm
Price: 
Free

Enjoy the Tre Claviers, Krista Shinew, NEED and Marguerite Bostonia combining the sounds of organ, harpsichord and piano in a very unique way.

Location(s)

Corner of 9th & College
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Historic Pillar Church Authentic Dutch Church Service

Date: 
05/06/2008 - 3:00am
05/09/2008 - 3:00am
Price: 
Free

Experience a traditional Dutch Church service.

Location(s)

Corner of 9th & College
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Historic Pillar Church Tours

Date: 
05/06/2008 - 8:30am
05/07/2008 - 8:30am
05/08/2008 - 8:30am
05/09/2008 - 8:30am
05/10/2008 - 8:30am
Price: 
Free

616-392-8686

Saturday, May 10 8:30am-10:30am

Tours by reservation April 30, May 1and May 2.

Location(s)

Corner of 9th & College
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Hope College Organ Recitals

Date: 
05/07/2008 - 10:00am
05/08/2008 - 10:00am
05/09/2008 - 10:00am
05/10/2008 - 10:00am
Price: 
Free

616-395-7650
www.hope.edu

Hear Hope College’s two beautiful pipe organs housed in its splendid Gothic chapel. In the rear gallery is a two manual authentic Dutch organ imported from the Netherlands in 1970. Located at the front of the Chapel is the magnificent four manual E.M. Skinner organ (1929) which recently underwent a complete historic restoration. College Organist, Dr. Huw Lewis, is joined by faculty and alumnae in a series of recitals that cover a wide variety of interesting music in 20-minute recitals. Last recital begins at 1:30pm.

Location(s)

Hope College, Dimnent Chapel
12th and College Avenue
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Evergreen Commons

616-396-7100
www.evergreencommons.org

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 8am-12pm

Enjoy a tour of this elegant 65,000 square foot senior activity center which includes gift shop, swimming pool, fitness center, wood shop, and computer center. Visitors of all ages welcome.

Location(s)

480 State Street
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Tulip Gardens and Lanes

Price: 
Free

Enjoy more than 550,000 tulips in City parks, public areas, and along City streets. Stroll through the City Tulip Gardens at Window on the Waterfront Park, along 6th Street east of College Avenue, featuring nearly 100,000 tulips and prime viewing opportunities. Visit Windmill Island with its tulip gardens complementing the DeZwaan Windmill. Stroll through Holland’s Centennial Park with its premier tulip plantings. Tulip lanes start on 12th Street and River Avenue, where approximately six miles of tulips in brilliant array line Holland’s streets. (See map on page 18 for City Tulip Gardens and Tulip Lane route.)

Location(s)

United States
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Graafschap Heritage Center

Price: 
Free

616-396-5008
www.graafschapcrc.org

Mon, Tue, Fri 8:30am-4pm
Wed, Thu, Sat 8:30am-12pm

An authentic presentation and display of the historic greater Holland, MI colony est. in 1847 including a real log church, geneology collection and local points of interests. Group tours by appointment.

Location(s)

5973 Church Street
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Herrick District Library

616-355-3100
www.herrickdl.org

Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 2pm-5pm

Extensive Dutch genealogy collection and local information. Past Tulip Time posters. Café and Friends of the Library gift shop and bookstore.

Location(s)

300 South River Avenue
Holland, MI, 49423
United States
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Dutch Village Family Theme Park & Wooden Shoe Factory

Location(s)

United States
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US 31 & James Street
800-285-7177 - 616-396-1475
www.dutchvillage.com

Experience the history and culture of the Netherlands with over 10 acres of beautiful gardens, flower-laced canals and authentic Dutch architecture.

- Dutch Folk Dancing
- Wooden Shoe Carving
- Amsterdam Street Organs
- Museums
- Educational Movies
- Frisian Farmhouse & Barn
- Specialty Shops - filled with gifts from around the world
- The Hungry Dutchman Cafe - featuring Dutch specialty foods
- Tulip Time Hours: Open 9am Daily

Admission:
- Adults: $12
- Seniors: $10
- Children (4-15): $6
- Children (3 & under): FREE
- Group Rates Available

The Holland Museum, Cappon House & Settlers House

Location(s)

United States
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The Holland Museum
888-200-9123 - 616-392-9084
www.hollandmuseum.org

Dutch heritage and the history of Holland, Michigan can be found at these three museums, which are located within a few city blocks of each other. Visit one or all three!

Hours:
- 9am - 5pm Daily
- Noon - 5pm Sunday

2007 Holland Museum Admission:
- Adults $7.00
- Senior $6.00
- Student $4.00
- Children 5 and under are free
- Family and Group Rates also available

2007 Cappon/Settlers Houses Admission:
- Individual $7.00
- Family $14.00
- Senior $6.00
- Student $4.00
- Children 6 and under are free

2007 Combination Ticket To Three Museums:
- Individual $12.00
- Family $24.00
- Group and Senior Rates Available

The Holland Museum
31 W. 10th St.
Holland, Michigan 49423
www.hollandmuseum.org

400 YEARS OF ART AND HISTORY

Veldheer's Tulip Farm, DeKlomp Wooden Shoe, Delftware Factory & American Buffalo Herd

12755 Quincy St. & US 31

616-399-1900

www.veldheer.com

Holland's Only Tulip Farm! - 3 Attractions...one stop! - The midwest's only working Tulip Farm - The only delftware factory in the U.S.A. - Michigan's newest buffalo attraction - Free Viewing - The midwest's best perennial selection - Free shoe factory tour - Dutch house and barn - 5 million tulips - Over 30 acres of tulips - 125 varieties of tulips - Windmills, canals and bridges - 14,000 square foot gift shop

 
Tulip Time Hours: 8am-8pm

2008 GARDEN ADMISSION

Adults $7.00

Children (3-13) $4.00

Group Rates Available

Windmill Island

1 Lincoln Avenue
Holland, Michigan 49423
888-535-5792 ‚ 616-355-1030
www.windmillisland.org

Historic Dutch Trade Fair!
May 3-4 Only, 10am-6pm
Wind your way through the historic camp filled with colonial merchants and re-enactors. Learn what Dutch trade items were sought after 200 years ago and shop for your own piece of the past to take home!

Also enjoy...

- Over 175,000 tulips!
- DeZwaan, America's only 245 year-old working Dutch windmill
- Gift shoppe and Historical DVD presentation
- Replica of 228-year-old Dutch Inn
- Little Netherlands Museum
- Free carousel rides
- Amsterdam Street Organ

2008 ADMISSION:
Adults $7, Children (5-15) $4
Group Discounts Available