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Holland Area Visitors Bureau78 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423 800-506-1299 www.holland.org
A Guide to
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Historic Holland’s
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN
rchitectureWe’ve put together two tours to help you
explore Holland: one is for walkers, the
other more suitable for driving. The red
walking tour route highlights many
Downtown statues and historic buildings, and
takes you through Centennial Park, Holland’s
former “town square”, and the Hope College
campus. The orange route, which is more
suitable for driving, allows you to see more
of Holland’s outdoor art, including numerous
pieces made from recycled scrap metal. Their
repurposed nature speaks to the thriftiness
and creativity which makes up the fabric
of Holland.
Downtown Holland!
AccommodationsDiscover America’s Best Value Inn680 East 24th Street 49423(616) 396-8822www.americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western Plus Holland Inn & Suites2888 West Shore Drive 49424(616) 994-0400www.hollandinnmi.com
CityFlats Hotel61 East 7th Street 49423(866) 609-2489www.cityflatshotel.com
Comfort Inn422 East 32nd Street 49423(616) 392-1000www.choicehotels.com/hotel/mi410
Country Inn by Carlson12260 James Street 49424(616) 396-6677www.countryinns.com/hollandmi
Days Inn717 Hastings Avenue 49423(616) 392-7001www.daysinn.com
DoubleTree by Hilton650 East 24th Street 49423(616) 394-0111www.holland.doubletree.com
Economy Inn409 US-31 49423(616) 392-7073
Fairfield Inn2854 West Shore Drive 49424(616) 786-9700www.marriott.com/grrfi
Hampton Inn12427 Felch Street 49424(888) 933-8500www.suburbaninns.com
Haworth Inn & Conference Center225 College Avenue 49423(800) 903-9142www.haworthinn.com
Holiday Inn Express12381 Felch Street 49424(866) 315-6182www.suburbaninns.com
Lake Ranch Resort2226 Ottawa Beach Road 49424(616) 399-9380www.lakeranchresort.com
Microtel Inn & Suites643 Hastings Avenue 49423(616) 392-3235www.microtelinn.com
Residence Inn by Marriott631 Southpointe Ridge 49423(616) 393-6900www.residenceinn.com/grrho
Value Place Hotel2630 Van Ommen Drive 49424(616) 738-8200www.valueplace.com
Wooden Shoe Motel465 US-31 49423(616) 392-8521
Hudsonville Hotels
Quality Inn 3301 Highland Drive 49426(616) 662-4000www.qualityinn.com/hotel-hudsonville-michigan-MI309
Travelodge3005 Corporate Grove Drive 49426(616) 896- 6710www.travelodge.com/hudsonville
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Holland Visitors BureauContemporary Herman Miller furniture complements the exposed brick walls, high tin ceilings and hardwood floors of the Holland Visitors Bureau. Owned by Hope College, the building was once part of the old Interurban station; from 1929 – 2011 it was home to a myriad of retail establishments.
Pledge of AllegianceA delightful group of children pledge allegiance to the American flag. Sculptor: Glenda Goodacre
Fifth Third BankOriginally constructed as People’s State Bank, this Art Deco building was Holland’s first steel-framed building and has remained virtually unchanged.
Joy of MusicThis collection of five statues includes three musicians and two singing children in the beautiful Alpenrose Park. Sculptor: George Lundeen
Tower Clock BuildingThis Richardson/Romanesque-style building first housed Holland City State Bank. It is still considered a downtown landmark.
The ProtectorA Holland police officer holds the hand of a little girl in front the Holland Police Station. Sculptor: Neil Brodin, Brodin Studios
Ben FranklinJoin Ben Franklin as he sits on a park bench reading the Declaration of Independence. Sculptor: George Lundeen
Holland MuseumThis neo-classical icon, across from Centennial Park, served as Holland’s main post office for many years.
Van Raalte StatueThe statue of the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, founder of Holland and Hope College, graces Centennial Park. A gift to the city for its Sesquicentennial in 1997, the statue was dedicated by Princess Margriet of the Netherlands. Sculptor: James L. Gafgen, Sr.
Secret GardenThis charming sculpture of two young girls sitting on a marble bench, reading The Secret Garden, is located in front of the former Women’s Literary Club. Sculptor: Mark Lundeen
Graves HallLocated on the Hope College campus, this Richardson-style building showcases locally-quarried Waverly stone. During its long history, Graves Hall has served as Hope’s chapel and library, as well as classrooms and offices. The campus contains several other historic buildings including Voorhees Hall, Dimnent Chapel, and the President’s home.
Pillar ChurchBuilt by Holland’s first organized congregation, this Greek Revival church was served by Holland’s founder, Albertus Van Raalte, from 1847 to 1867. The church is one of the few buildings that survived the Holland fire of 1871.
Zoondige-Kwe, Strong Hearted WomanThis statue, which was a 2010 Grand Rapids ArtPrize entry, represents the women of the Anishinaabe Native American tribe. Sculptor: Jason Quigno
Old City Hall & Fire Station Holland’s oldest surviving building is actually fireproof! It originally housed the fire station on the first floor and City Hall on the second floor.
Padnos SculptureThis sculpture of a man holding a pipe in one hand and a bouquet of tulips in the other is created entirely from scrap metal. It sits at the entrance to the Padnos Transportation Center. Sculptor: Stuart Padnos
The ValentineSituated at the front entrance of Freedom Village, this statue portrays an older couple sharing a Valentine. Sculptor: George Lundeen
Geertje and CornelisThese life-sized statues in traditional Dutch dress honor the history and heritage of Holland, Michigan. Sculptor: Billie Houtman Clark
Water LilyOn the northwest corner of Central Avenue and 6th Street sits a girl on a tree stump, with water flowing into a pool from a lily in her hands. Sculptor: Rosalind Cook
Padnos SculpturesLocated along Pine Avenue north of 7th Street, these sculptures were created from scrap metal by Stuart Padnos of Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company.
Queretaro FountainA gift from our sister city, Queretaro, Mexico, this handcrafted marble fountain serves as a symbol of the friendship between the two communities.
The ImmigrantsLake Macatawa is the backdrop for this statue portraying newly arrived Dutch immigrants. Sculpted by renowned Dutch sculptor Bert Kievit, this statue was a gift from the province of Drenthe, Netherlands, in commemoration of Holland’s Sesquicentennial.
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