Holland, Michigan

Holland is best known for the magnificent tulips adorning its city. Unfortunately, we missed the Festival of Tulips which celebrates their Dutch heritage. We must revisit from late April to May to see the millions of tulips proudly displaying their beauty.

We rode our bikes to Holland State Park where the Big Red Lighthouse is a main attraction. The beach was filled with beachgoers enjoying the day and where colorful kites could be seen dancing in the sky. On our way back from the park we stopped to climb the stairs to get an aerial view of the bay and Lake Erie. We couldn’t help but stop and admire the stunning sailboats gliding along the waterway.

The next day, we arose early and visited the best farmers market I had ever seen. This was a highlight for me. From fresh produce to beautiful flowers, best of all being there during blueberry season. The sweetest blueberries ever. We strolled down the main street, stopped in a gluten-free bakery, and treated myself to an oversized chocolate cookie. Yum!

The highlight of our morning was a visit to Kilwins to purchase a caramel apple. If there is a Kilwins, Mitch knows we are entering the store for my peanut-crusted caramel apple. However, we got more than a caramel apple. The shop owner was making fudge, and he graciously instructed us on how fudge is made. We walked out with an educational experience instead of just a caramel apple.

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