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Dutch Village...My Favorite Summer Destination!

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Nelis' Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan

My favorite Summer destination. Oh how I love the tulips, the animals you can feed, the wonderful gift shops, the food...especially the homemade fudge!!! It's just a fun, family atmosphere. I've been there several times, and look forward to future trips, also. We used to go when I was a child. Now I'm 44, and I still love Dutch Village. Hope you enjoy the pictures and information! If you ever get a chance, please visit here. I know you won't regret it!

Dutch Village Entrance 

A view of the village with tulips in front 

Some Attractions at Dutch Village Are...

  • Handcarved candles made while you watch.
  • Delftware (the blue and white dishes, tiles and gift items).
  • Homemade fudge and peanut brittle. As well as other great food items!
  • Wooden Bowls...plain or decorated.
  • Children's Dutch costumes.
  • Wooden shoes (variety of styles).
  • Tulip Bulbs
  • Feed the farm animals.
  • Carousel.
  • Swings (carnival ride).
  • Dutch house and barn replicas.
  • Folk dancers.
  • Movie about Dutch Village.
  • Many exciting sites and great food!

Carving Wooden Shoes 

Dutch Folk Dancing 

The FUDGE is "to die for!"

The Gift Shops

The gift shops are cool. They are packed with every imaginable gift you could ever want to purchase (for yourself or someone else). The beautiful Delftware dishes and tiles are pure Dutch.

You can watch someone carve out a wooden shoe while you sit on a homemade wooden log bench. They might even let you give it a try!

You can purchase beautiful decorated (or plain) wooden shoes in your size. Did you know they have to wear several pairs of thick socks to keep the shoes from hurting their feet?

You can even purchase small wooden shoe key rings. As well as back scratchers, ornaments, personalized items, large furniture items. You've just got to come to check out the gift shops!

Some specialize in candies such as fudge, peanut brittle and other candies. And you can watch the fudge being made!

They have cool handcarved candles that you can also watch as they are being created. They make great wedding table centerpieces!

You want a hot dog or ice cream? They've got it here!

The Rides

There is an old carousel and a carnival swing ride. I'm not a ride lover, but they are great attractions.

The Carousel 

Holland, Michigan Gift Items

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Me as a child sitting on the stork's diaper carrier 

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Holland, Michigan Stats

The population of 49423 is 54,201.

That's #719 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

71% of the population is white, which is 3 points less than the national average.

The average household income in 49423 is $45,430, which is $15,732 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $116,100. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 47% from the typical value.

Men make up 42% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MI is 30.8.

Stats about: Holland, MI

Population: 54,201
Number of Households: 17,184
Average House Value: $116,100
Average Income per Household: $45,430
Elevation: 588 ft

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Mom and Aunt Peggy on the horse carriage...the horse is fake. 

Dutch items on eBay

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Please Donate to This Great Cause!

My Grandma, in the picture below, died a horrible death from lung cancer. Please donate to cancer research and prevention.

The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is cancer prevention and early detection through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved.

Mom, Grandma and Aunt Peggy in front of the waterwheel 

The Website for Nelis' Dutch Village

Mom and Dad 

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Carved Wedding Shoes 

Customized Wooden Shoes 

Plain Wooden Shoes 

Delftware Vase 

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