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Windmill Island Gardens is one of Holland’s true gems. A visit to this 36-acre park adjacent to Holland’s downtown area is like stepping two centuries back in time, as you’ll find authentic Dutch architecture framing a view of the area’s crown jewel: DeZwaan Windmill.
Mar 7, 2022 · Things To Do Around Windmill Island. Windmill Island Gardens has so many unique things nearby that you can do and add to your day. Another little piece of the Netherlands, Nelis’ Dutch Village is a really neat theme park 10 minutes north of the island. It offers fun for all ages with a wooden shoe shop, traditional dutch food and gifts, rides ...
Specialties: Windmill Island Gardens is home to de Zwaan windmill, the last mill allowed to be transported from the Netherlands. de Zwaan still functions by grinding locally-grown grain into flour that is sold to visitors and local businesses. Visitors can enjoy music from our antique Dutch street organ given to the City of Holland by the City of Amsterdam after World War II. Children can also ...
- 1 Lincoln Ave Holland, MI 49423
July 24-30 is the best time to see the peak bloom display of annuals and perennials at Windmill Island Gardens. May 7th-15th Tulip Time (come see over 125,000 tulips planted throughout the gardens) Pet Friendly: Windmill Island Gardens does allow pets as long as they are leased with the exception of the windmill and gift shops. Accessibility:
Feb 22, 2018 · The main attraction at Windmill Island Gardens is its namesake, DeZwaan ("The Swan"), a windmill built in 1771 but purchased and imported from the Netherlands in 1964. The working mill still ...
Nov 30, 2023 · The massive windmill signals to all who come that this is a town with deep, Dutch roots. If you want to learn more about the fascinating history of this famous windmill, Alisa Crawford (a Michigan-native historian) wrote a book I’m interested in reading called De Zwaan! When to Visit Windmill Island Gardens:
Windmill Island Gardens. 1 Lincoln Avenue (616) 355-1030; A palette of color awaits you as you wind along the entrance to Holland's treasured…
