Holland is a small city on Michigan’s west coast, about thirty minutes from Grand Rapids. As you might guess, Holland has a strong Dutch heritage, which is on prominent display all around town: the Dutch Village and Windmill Island are local landmarks, and tulips are everywhere (in fact, one of the biggest events of the year is the Tulip Time Festival in May).
8th street serves as downtown Holland’s main drag, packed with world-class restaurants, specialty shops, breweries, and entertainment venues in a beautiful tree-lined setting. Lake Macatawa (which feeds into Lake Michigan) is a major attraction as well—boating, fishing, and just lounging on the beach are popular summer pastimes among locals. Rent for houses and apartments is quite affordable in many parts of town, with something to suit any taste and budget.
