posing in Centennial Park in Holland, MI in front of the garden dedicated to the Wizard of Oz

    Holland, Michigan City Guide: 13 Family Friendly Activities

    On our recent road trip exploring Michigan, we stopped in popular Holland, located in the south western part of the Lower Peninsula, near Lake Macatawa.

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    portrait photo of Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan

    15 Ways to Explore Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan

    On a recent visit to Holland, Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of Lake Michigan, we had the opportunity to learn all about the mid 19th century Dutch settlers who came to Western Michigan to build a new community. One of the highlights of our visit was our time at Windmill Island Gardens.

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    posing on the front porch at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

    The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan

    I keep a running “Bucket List” of resorts around the country (and a few spots “Over The Pond”) I dream about visiting and at the very top of the list for the past several years has been The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.This past summer, we had the good fortune to spend an…

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    posing in one of the gardens at at Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI

    Exploring the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Children

    On a recent trip throughout a large part of Michigan, we stopped in the city of Grand Rapids for a couple of days. A highlight of our visit was definitely the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

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    inside Dutch shoe at Nelis' Dutch Village in Holland, MI

    Exploring Nelis’ Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan

    We recently enjoyed a few days exploring the beautiful Holland, Michigan area. Even though our children are not with us on this trek though Michigan, we had heard such positive things about Nelis’ Dutch Village, we made time to visit, and we’re so glad we did!

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    Presidential Libraries & Museums

    Don’t let the word “library” misguide you. While there are thousands of papers and personal records of the presidents to read, and spaces for scholarly research, there are just as many opportunities to explore, touch, see, listen, and learn about American history at the 13 presidential libraries located throughout the country. (President Obama’s Chicago library…

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