Top Adventures in Holland
Kayaking Windmill Island
Windmill Island features an authentic and operational Dutch windmill called "De Zwaan" (The Swan) as well as gardens planted with over 100,000 tulips. The windmill was built in 1761 and moved to Holland in 1964. Notably, this windmill is not only ...
Climb the Stairs up Mt. Pisgah
Feel the burn in your calves and thighs! If you don't feel it, pick up the pace or do it all again! The good news is it is actually just a large dune, not an entire mountain. It should not take you very long to run, even though there are over 200 ...
0.5 miles
80 ft gain
Swim at Holland State Park
Holland State Park has a variety of activities available, the most prominent of course being swimming and relaxing on the beach. You can lay out towels and sunbathe, throw a frisbee or football in the large sand area away from the water, or play s...
Explore Tunnel Park
Of course, you can come any time of the year, this is always a lovely small park! It is guaranteed to be crowded and cost money (unless you have the Ottawa County park pass) in the summer, though, and I've had better luck with parking and personal...
Watch a Sunset at Laketown Park
Laketown Park is located between Saugatuck and Holland Michigan. The parking lot is at the end of 142nd Ave, and is directly next to the stairs that take you up and over the dunes to the beach. There are no official restrooms here, but there is a ...
Kayak Pigeon Creek to Lake Michigan
The start and end of this adventure is at the dead end of Holly Drive. There is a small boat launch parking lot that sometimes has a porta-john, although I would not count on it. You can kayak upstream (to the right) to enjoy a peaceful paddle aro...
Run Across the Grand River
Begin the run at Connor Bayou, where this adventure's directions lead to. You will follow the Idema Explorers trail into the woods, where you will wind around for about 0.4 miles. As soon as you exit the woods, continue to follow the paved trail t...
4 miles
Climb Mt. Baldy Dune
The trailhead begins at the Gilette Visitor Center inside PJ Hoffmaster Park.
Behind the visitor center, you will see the gigantic sand dune which you will be climbing. Unfortunately, the park rangers do not want you climbing this dune's backside...
1.5 miles
Paddle the Flat River
This adventure starts as any kayaking trip does: the great car-kayak shuffle. I’ll leave that planning to your group size, but I recommend a 2 car minimum, one left at the take out spot (Fallasburg Park or downtown Lowell behind the KDL Library) ...
12.5 miles
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Bangor, Michigan
Joe's Blues Moss Funnel Farms
A beautiful blueberry farm with a secluded campsite only an hour and a half outside of Chicago and minutes to South Haven. Come camp on our farm and enjoy the beauty of nature! -Vintage bike rental...From $150/night
