As the name implies, the Southwest Michigan town of Holland is proud of its Dutch heritage. Get comfortable at a Holland bed and breakfast and discover this wonderful and unique place on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Admire elegant Dutch art at the Holland Museum, and visit Nelis’ Dutch Village, which features early 20th-century Dutch architecture, crafts, music, and dance. Be sure to try on a pair of traditional wooden shoes after watching how they are carved. Visit Windmill Island on the edge of town and admire the only genuine Dutch windmill in the USA.
The Dutch connection even reaches into the agriculture of the area; each spring, thousands of tulips toss their colorful heads in the wind. The region is said to have more varieties of tulips than any other place in the country. Be sure to travel to Holland’s bed and breakfasts in early May for the Tulip Time Festival, which boasts over 1,500 authentically dressed Dutch dancers and millions of tulips.
It is wonderful to stay in a bed and breakfast during the Dutch Winterfest. From November to January, the town comes alive with a Holiday Kerstmarkt (or European-style open-air market), where it is always possible to find a delectable Dutch treat. Witness the arrival of Sinterklaas, who (according to Dutch tradition) visits towns each December on a white horse, accompanied by mischievous Zwarte Piet helpers. It is absolutely delightful to experience a town with such deeply embedded, culturally distinct traditions.
There is so much to do and see around Holland that you’ll want to return to a bed and breakfasts in Holland again and again. Snap a photo of the aptly named Big Red Lighthouse, one of the most famous Michigan Lighthouses of all. Tour the numerous Michigan wineries in and around Holland. Spend time walking along the white sandy beaches of Holland State Park, or hop on a boat and head out onto Lake Michigan. Simply wonderful.
Relax by the fire, soak in a tub, laugh by the firepit, and pamper yourself in a slow-paced getaway with a gourmet breakfast delivered to your room daily. Inviting fresh sea air provides renewal at this luxury adults-only B&B with views of Lake Kalamazoo. Take a stroll to historic Saugatuck and discover a world of delight known as the Art Coast of Michigan
Relax in jacuzzi tubs and fireplace-adorned rooms at this charming inn, providing warm hospitality and impeccable breakfast selections. Embrace the comforts of home as you explore the Dutch heritage of Holland. Quiet, quaint, and an old-fashioned bed and breakfast.
Awake in the morning to warm coffee and take a stroll in the inviting gardens filled with an abundance of flowers, complete with a beautiful fountain and the soothing sounds of wind chimes.
Adult-only luxurious spa suites feature large whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and king beds at the ultimate romantic getaway, conveniently located in the quaint town of Grandville with easy access to downtown Grand Rapids. Pamper yourself with a romantic massage for two in a private couple’s massage room, and wake to breakfast delivered to your room. Embrace the gardens and seasonal pool for a pampered getaway.
Hip meets historic here, where you awake to a three-course breakfast, scratch-made and locally sourced. Rest well in luxurious suites with top-of-the-line bedding and rain showers. Walk to the historic district of Saugatuck and enjoy the charm of the Art Coast.
Michigan Bed and Breakfast Association
6757 Cascade Road SE, Ste 241
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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