The Lofts @ West 8th

Downtown Holland is beautiful: elegant, historic architecture filled with trendy shops, boutiques, and restaurants; sidewalk cafes with jaunty umbrellas; narrow, tree-lined streets; and in the spring, bright and cheerful tulips adding bursts of color. Add in the Macatawa River and gorgeous Riverview Park, and this neighborhood is unforgettable. The Window on the Waterfront Trail covers 30 acres and includes walking and bicycling paths, a baseball field, river views -- and 100,000 tulips.

Holland celebrates its vibrant bulbs during the Tulip Time Festival, held every May. The event includes live music, a parade, a carnival, Dutch dances, an art exhibit, an artisan market, and more. Downtown Holland is trendy, historic, and sophisticated. This "Great American Main Street" and one of "America's Prettiest Towns" is home to museums, theaters, and art galleries. Residents enjoy street performers, heated sidewalks and streets, and year-round great events.