Holland State Park

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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Holland State Park is a picturesque destination in the Ottawa County region of Michigan. This popular park is known for its stunning sandy beaches, towering sand dunes, and beautiful sunsets over the lake. Visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing along the park's expansive shoreline, or take a leisurely stroll along the scenic boardwalk that runs through the dunes.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Holland State Park offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, picnicking, and fishing. The park is also home to a historic lighthouse, known as "Big Red," which offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and lake. Birdwatchers will appreciate the diverse bird species that can be spotted in the park, making it a great spot for nature photography and wildlife observation.

In addition to its natural beauty, Holland State Park is situated near the charming town of Holland, which is famous for its Dutch heritage and vibrant tulip festival held each spring. Visitors can explore the town's quaint streets lined with tulip gardens, windmills, and historic architecture, or sample delicious Dutch pastries and cheeses at local shops and bakeries.

Established: 1926 (99 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.9 mil.Elevation: 673 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°46'36"N, 86°12'19"W

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Nearby attractions include: Holland Harbor Light, Holland Museum, Third Reformed Church of Holland, Lake Macatawa.

0.5 miSW
Lighthouse
Holland Harbor Light, Holland
12 min walk • The Holland Harbor Light, known as Big Red, is located in Ottawa County, Michigan at the entrance of a channel connecting Lake Michigan with Lake Macatawa, and which gives access to the city of Holland, Michigan.
5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Holland Museum, Holland
127 min walk • Holland Museum in Holland, Michigan is a local historical museum. Located in a landmark, neo-classical former Post Office building next to Centennial Park.
4.7 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Third Reformed Church of Holland, Holland
121 min walk • Third Reformed Church of Holland is a historic church at 111 W. 13th Street in Holland, Michigan. It was built in 1874 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
2.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Macatawa, Holland
54 min walk • Lake Macatawa is a lake in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The lake is about 6 miles long with a maximum width of 1.2 miles and a surface area of 1,700 acres.
5.4 miE
42°47'15"N • 86°5'60"W
Kruizenga Art Museum, Holland
138 min walk • Museum
4.5 miE
Museum
Isaac Cappon House, Holland
115 min walk • The Isaac Cappon House was constructed as a private house, located at 228 West 9th Street in Holland, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is now operated as the Cappon House Museum.
5.2 miE
Church
Pillar Church, Holland
132 min walk • The Holland Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, now known as the Pillar Church, is a religious structure located at 57 East 10th Street in Holland, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
5.6 miE
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Hope College, Holland
143 min walk • Hope College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan. It was originally opened in 1851 as the Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled.
5.5 miS
Event space
Dorr E. Felt Mansion, Holland
142 min walk • The Felt Mansion is a house located at 66th Street and 138th Avenue, in Laketown Township, Michigan near Saugatuck, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
3.3 miE
42°46'34"N • 86°8'21"W
DeGraaf Nature Center, Holland
86 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park
5.4 miS
Natural attraction, Protected area
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
139 min walk • Saugatuck Dunes State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,000 acres on the shore of Lake Michigan between Saugatuck and Holland in Allegan County, Michigan.