Area Attractions
Unique Holland area attractions, points of interest, and free activities.
Click here to view a digital visitor's guide from the Holland Area Visitors Bureau!
Caboose No. A967
Padnos Transportation Center
171 Lincoln Ave, Holland
Explore the Pere Marquette A967 Caboose outdoor exhibit. Constructed in 1941 and built by the St. Louis Car Company for the Pere Marquette Railway. Designed to be the conductor’s headquarters and hub for the crew, the exterior is fully restored with bilingual signs sharing information about the historic train and railway line. FREE and open year-round.
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GRAAFSCHAP HERITAGE CENTER
5973 Church St., Holland
Located in one of Holland's historic churches, this authentic presentation and display of the greater historic Holland, Michigan colony established in 1847 includes a real log church, genealogy collection, and local points of interest.
Tulip Time Hours:
TBA
To arrange a guided tour, call Cal 616-392-4044 or Bill 616-392-6287.
Historic Van Raalte Farm Park
1076 East 16th Street, Holland
Walk the wooded trails or tour the historic farmhouse at Van Raalte Farm Park. This city park contains a farmhouse and outbuildings set on a hilltop overlooking pasture and woodlands including a valley and a branch of the Black River. All parking lots provide access to nature trails. Picnic shelters and play structures are available.
Van Raalte Farm Park is dog-friendly, so long as your dog is leashed, and the park contains a dog park for canine fun.
The outdoor property is open daily from 9:00 am - 11:00 pm for visitors to walk the trails. Tours of the farmhouse and barns are free, but tickets are required and space is limited.
Holland Area Arts Council
The Holland Area Arts Council hosts multiple events showcasing local, national, and international work of professional and student artists.
Holland Garden Club 2025 Tulip Time Flower Show
Holland Garden Club, www.hollandgardenclub.org, invites everyone to the free Standard Flower Show held during Tulip Time at the Holland Armory, 16 W. 9th Street, Holland. The theme of this year’s judged flower show is “Victorian Garden” in honor of the 150th anniversary of Holland’s historic Cappon House. More information can be found at: https://hollandgardenclub.org/
Viewing times: TBA
This free event is sponsored by the Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation.
Holland Historic Homes/Cappon House & Settlers House
228 W. 9th Street, Holland
Walk into life as it once was. The historic Cappon House was the home of Holland's first mayor and local tannery proprietor, Isaac Cappon. Built in 1874, it is now partially restored to its appearance in 1902. Visitors to the Cappon House step back in time, immersing themselves in the stories of Isaac Cappon and his large family.
A few doors down, witness how the early European immigrants lived in 1867 in the restored home called the Settlers House.
Tulip Time hours: TBA
Admission: $7 for adults, $5 for senior adults, $3 for students and kids ages 6 and older.
FREE: Holland Museum members and children ages 5 and under are free.
$1.00 Museums for All admission (EBT or WIC card holder, $1.00/person, up to 4 people per card).
One admission for both historic homes
For complete details on all the Museum locations, visit the Museum website:
Holland Museum
History & Dutch Galleries, 31 W. 10th Street, Holland
The Holland Museum tells the story of Holland, Michigan, from its settlement by Dutch immigrants to today’s innovative, successful, and diverse community. The museum’s galleries feature thousands of fascinating historic objects, as well as artwork from the Netherlands from the 1600s through the 1900s.
Tulip Time hours: TBA
Admission:
$7 for adults, $6 for senior adults, $4 for students and kids ages 6 and older.
FREE: Holland Museum members and children ages 5 and under are free.
$1.00 Museums for All admission (EBT or WIC card holder, $1.00/person, up to 4 people per card).
Temporary Exhibits at the Holland Museum during Tulip Time:
Authentically Victorian: Reflecting on the Cappon House Restoration through July 29
This exhibition focuses on the various architectural projects involved in restoring the historic Cappon home to its 1902 appearance. Additionally, this exhibit will explore the Cappon House's cultural and architectural significance to the City of Holland.
A Stitch in Time: Lavina Cappon’s Tulip Time Legacy through September 16
Discover how the tradition of wearing authentic Dutch clothing during Tulip Time began. This exhibit will highlight Lavina Cappon, former Holland Public Schools teacher, and explore her influence in shaping the unique aesthetic of Tulip Time through strict dress protocol.
For complete details on all the Museum locations, visit the Museum website:
The Dekker Huis Museum
The Dekker Huis Museum is in downtown Zeeland (which is adjacent to Holland). The museum was built in 1876 by Dirk Dekker, one of Zeeland's prominent early residents and businessmen.
Hours and information for the Dekker Huis Museum can be found on their website here: https://www.zeelandhistory.org/dekker-huis-museum
Mural at Resurrection Life Church
This beautiful interactive mural is the largest in the Holland area. "Jesus in Holland" boasts imagery of the Big Red Lighthouse, the famous Windmill as well as the tulip fields, and more. Central to the mural is a life-size image of Jesus who invites you to join him in the mural by sitting with him on a bench for a memory and a photo. Stop by and take a "Selfie with the Savior". If you choose you can even submit your photo to an online gallery or submit a prayer request. Visit us online at https://www.rlcholland.com/ or in person at Resurrection Life Church 1006 Washington Ave at the north wall facing 40th Street.
Nelis’ Dutch Village Family Theme Park & Wooden Shoe Factory
Step back into the Netherlands of over 100 years ago, complete with authentic Dutch architecture, flowering gardens, canals, and windmills. The history and culture of the Dutch come to life as our associates, dressed in native costumes including wooden shoes, demonstrate the crafts and life in those olden days. The kids will have a blast sliding down the giant wooden shoe, feeding farm animals, and riding the Dutch Swing ride or the “Petal Pumper Carts.”
Veldheer’s Tulip Gardens & DeKlomp Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory
Find acres of beautiful blooms each May at Holland’s only Tulip Farm. With over 4 million tulips, it’s a great opportunity to see fields of beautiful flowers. At the Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory, you can talk with the artists as they hand carve your very own wooden shoes or hand paint blue and white delftware.
Windmill Island Gardens
A beautiful oasis on the edge of downtown Holland featuring 36 acres of manicured gardens, over 150,000 tulips, dikes, canals, and walking paths. The centerpiece is an authentic, working Dutch windmill, “De Zwaan”. There is also an Antique Children’s Carousel, Amsterdam street organ, and “Story of DeZwaan” movie offering additional cultural history.