In 1964, the city of Holland (30 miles southwest of Grand Rapids) purchased what turned out to be the best landmark this Michigan town of 34,000 could hope for: a Dutch windmill built in 1761. Today, visitors can watch it grind grain into flour at Windmill Island Gardens. Nearby, re-created Dutch shops sell wooden shoes and delftware, as well as imported foods. And head just 8 miles out of town to enjoy the golden sand beach at Holland State Park.
See our two-day Holland itinerary.
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