Slide into a pair of genuine Dutch Wooden Shoes from Veldheer's Tulip Gardens and klomp through a town full of history and culture. Founded in 1847 by the Reverend Albertus C. VanRaalte, Holland, Michigan, is known for its Dutch Roots and diverse culture. In 100 Things to Do in Holland, Michigan Before You Die, learn about the places and people that make Holland known for being the second happiest city in the US.

Explore the internationally celebrated Tulip Time Festival, marked with millions of tulips in stunning bloom. Outside the annual festival that draws over 500,000 people each year, you'll find the same down-home, friendly feel running throughout the community's veins at restaurants like the New Holland Brewing Company and Crazy Horse Steakhouse. Step inside an authentic working windmill at Windmill Island Gardens and get an unparalleled panoramic view of Holland Harbor and Lake Macatawa at Mt. Pisgah. Let local author Veronica Bareman take you on an insider's tour of her hometown full of hard-working, friendly people and show you what makes Holland one of the best small cities in America.