Holland Michigan Travel Postcard

Holland is a lakeside city in western Michigan, located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan and along Lake Macatawa. Founded in 1847 by Dutch immigrants, it retains strong Dutch heritage visible in its windmills, tulip gardens, and traditional architecture. The downtown area features brick-lined streets, boutique shops, and a year-round heated sidewalk system that keeps paths clear in winter. The city is famous for its Tulip Time Festival each May, when millions of tulips bloom and parades, dances, and Dutch cultural displays fill the streets. Holland State Park offers broad sandy beaches and views of the iconic red Big Red Lighthouse, while nearby Windmill Island Gardens houses an authentic 250-year-old Dutch windmill. Combined with breweries, bike trails, and a thriving arts scene, Holland blends European charm with classic Great Lakes scenery.