A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Holland, Michigan

About this activity

People come from all over the world to see Holland’s Tulip Time Festival each May and often miss the city’s year-round peaceful beauty. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll visit Downtown Holland’s prettiest locations that are often overlooked by visitors, with some unexpected historical details! If you like local history, insider locations, and beautiful flowers, this is the walk for you!

The tour starts at the city’s former fire station, known today as the Holland City Hall & Firehouse No. 2 Historical Marker, built in response to the devastating city-wide fire of 1871. As you make your way to Hope College’s historic campus and the elegantly maintained grounds of Centennial Park, you’ll hear about the multiple fires that nearly destroyed Holland. I’ll also tell you how a successful bank heist erupted into gunfire on 8th Street where, today, you’ll find thriving locally-owned shops and restaurants.

Itinerary

1. Holland City Hall & Firehouse No. 2 · pass by

   We'll also pass by the Holland City Hall & Firehouse No. 2 Historical Marker, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry to the ty Hall & Firehouse itself is not included in this tour.

2. New Holland Brewing Company · pass by

   We'll also pass by the New Holland Brewing - Holland Brewpub, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry to the Brewing Company pub itself is not included in this tour.

3. Stop 3 · pass by

   We'll also pass by the Pillar Church, with its beautiful facade. However, entry to the church itself is not included in this tour.

4. Stop 4 · pass by

   We'll also pass by the Voorhees Hall, a historical university building. However, entry to the hall itself is not included in this tour.

5. Stop 5 · pass by

   We'll also pass by the President's Home, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry to the building itself is not included in this tour.

6. Stop 6 · pass by

   We'll also pass by the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center, an historical university building. However, entry to the center itself is not included in this tour.

7. Stop 7 · pass by

   We'll also pass by the Dimnent Memorial Chapel, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry to the chapel itself is not included in this tour.

8. Stop 8 · pass by

   You'll catch a glimpse of the Coral Rock Fountain at Centennial Park as you walk.

9. Stop 9 · pass by

   We'll also pass by the Park Theatre, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry to the theatre itself is not included in this tour.

10. Holland Museum · pass by

    We'll also pass by the Holland Museum, with its fascinating historical artifacts of the town's development. However, entry to the museum itself is not included in this tour.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: The tour ends at Holland Peanut Store, 46 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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