Little Dutchland by the shore of Lake Michigan....
Widely known as the home of The Orangemen to soccer fans, a bit surprise when there exists a tiny clone of the European country in mid west United States.Holland, Michigan was settled in 1847 by Dutch Calvinist separatists, who were escaping from persecution in The Netherlands. Now, it is the home to the world famous Tulip Time festival, when more than six million tulips burst into bloom as the town celebrates its Dutch heritage, but......not at this time of the year unfortunately.
Me and a bunch of guys managed to pay a quick visit to Windmill Island just about the time it closes. Though with only forty minutes in our hands, we can't be no more lucky to see the Klompen Dancers dancing and go up to the 12-story-278-year-old only authentic working Dutch windmill in the States.
As well as being the Dutch American early settlement, Holland is also one of Michigan's featured "Beachtowns" and was named as one of the "Best Places to Retire" by Money Magazine.
