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Tulip Time in Holland, MI<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s almost tulip time. But right now is when you should try to snag 2018\u2019s May accommodations in Holland<\/a>,\u00a0about 150 miles north of Chicago.<\/p>\n

Right \u2013 Holland, MI \u2013 a town whose tulips line the streets, blossom in acres of gorgeous gardens and whose Dutch heritage is celebrated every spring with dances, arts, crafts, food and parades.<\/p>\n

The town\u2019s famed annual Tulip Festival<\/a>\u00a0is May 5-13, however don\u2019t worry if you can\u2019t make it then. According to the Veldheer Tulip Farm and Gardens<\/a>, a company that grows and ships bulbs globally, the tulips should peak towards the end of the third week of May.<\/p>\n

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A top Holland, MI attraction is an authentic Dutch windmill.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Or go the second week in May during the festival to take advantage of the city tours<\/a>, Artisan Market, dance exhibitions, art fair and special events<\/a> around town.<\/p>\n

Tip: Traffic is worse on the opening Saturday and usually, just as bad on the final Saturday.<\/p>\n

If you go, definitely fit in about an hour at Windmill Island Gardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Located near the downtown, it has an authentic windmill from the Netherlands that was dismantled and put back together here, a licensed operator who grinds flour that can be purchased and used at home, a Children\u2019s Carousel, a street organ and acres and acres of beautiful tulips. It really is a perfect facebook album photo op or place to take a selfie.<\/p>\n

Before you leave the downtown, visit the main street which has good eating and beer-drinking<\/a>\u00a0options. Stop in at Austrian flavored Alpen Rose<\/a> for breakfast or lunch and Butch\u2019s Dry Dock<\/a> for dinner, but there are also lots of other good places to dine.<\/p>\n

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Watch wooden shoes being made then try on a pair.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also, plan to stop at the shops on the outskirts of town, including DeKlomp Delftware and Wooden Shoe Factory<\/a> on Quincy Street. Visitors can watch the shoes being made, the Delftware painted and take home a really nice, well-made souvenir. Entry here is free. FYI \u2013 De Klomp is Dutch for wooden shoes. Another place is Nelis\u2019 Dutch Village<\/a> that features dancing, shoes, Delftware and playground activities. There may be a fee if not going directly into a shop.<\/p>\n

Check out room availability, match it to your calendar and go enjoy the Dutch culture of a Holland that is close to home.<\/p>\n

Photos by Jodie Jacobs<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s almost tulip time. But right now is when you should try to snag 2018\u2019s May accommodations in Holland,\u00a0about 150 miles north of Chicago. Right \u2013 Holland, MI…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2022,"featured_media":28924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4066],"tags":[4606,4605,1821,4131,4608,2384,4607],"class_list":["post-28902","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-travel","tag-dutch","tag-holland","tag-michigan","tag-midwest","tag-tulip-festival","tag-weekend-trip","tag-windmill"],"yoast_head":"\nA Riot of Tulips and Authentic Windmill Experience in Holland, MI | UrbanMatter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know there's a Holland right here in the Midwest? 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