When the Dutch settled on the shore of Lake Macatawa in today’s Michigan, they made sure that they brought everything that makes home: windmills, tulips, wooden clogs, and delicious food. You can try to imagine what a traditional Dutch village looked like in the 18th century by strolling through Nell’s Dutch Village, a quaint replica of the real deal. Or you can visit, or even climb, the huge, original De Zwaan windmill built in 1761, located in the Windmill Island Gardens. On a nice day, the large sandy beach in Holland State Park on nearby Lake Michigan is full of locals and visitors enjoying an all too short summer. For a great view of the lake and the city, make an effort to climb the 240 steps to the top of Mount Pisgah, actually a massive sand dune. If you can, time your visit to Holland to come in the spring, when the whole town is one huge colorful island of blooming tulips. It cannot get more Dutch than that.

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