Holland Michigan
 

Is Holland Mi worth a trip over if I am visiting Douglas? Is it hokey? I have children ages7,10,15....I guess i'm talking about the wooden shoe factory, etc...\<BR>Would appreciate any comments.......

Oh, please...someone post a reply...hasn't anyone been to this town? anyone, anyone?????

My Brother lives in Holland. It is a nice town, has a great Lake Michigan shoreline, and some good restaurants and shops in the downtown area. The city has spent a lot of money on downtown renewal and it shows. In the winter, they even have the snow "heat melt" through a warming system under the sidewalks.<BR><BR>I have not stayed at any of the hotels in Holland, but I would assume there are some good ones. Hope college is also in Holland. They are shown every year during the holidays on PBS for their Christmas Vespers.<BR><BR>I wish I could tell you more. I know that DubYa spoke at the huge Central Weslayn (sp?) Church there before the election. The town is rather 'right' in it's thinking, while Douglas and Saugatuckt are more 'center/left.'<BR><BR>I hope you enjoy it. Lake Michigan has a wonderful shore.<BR><BR>Happy Trails,<BR>Paul

As a child I loved visiting Holland. The windmills, wooden shoes, tulips. Your 7 and 10 year olds will probably enjoy it. Be sure to see the Dutch Village and Windmill Island.

Your going to Saugatuck aren't you? It's right next to Douglas. A wonderful place with a great beach on the other side of the river. Lots and lots of neat shops, resturants,bars, etc. Holland is okay, though it's more of a city than a cute little town like saugatuck. Have fun.

A cuple of other thoughts with the kids.<BR>The wooden shoe factory is interesting. the kids might like it. There are dune rides also in the Saug. area. Downtown Saug. also has a little chain ferry across the river which could be fun for them. The beach in Saug. is very nice, the Douglas beach is not as nice. It is also a gay beach.<BR>One other thing Holland is a heavy Dutch Reformed Church area and not alot of stores are open on Sunday.