If you want and need fresh locally grown food, go to Visser, the service is great and the ambiance…read moreof the business is friendly family. Only one girl was there, and the place was busy. She was polite, friendly and helpful, happy that everyone was there. All of my produce was available and fresh. Visser Family Farm is highly recommended,

On our visit to Lake Michigan, we wanted to visit a U-Pick farm. We were delighted to learn that it…read morewas strawberry season and Visser Family Farms was a short 10 minute drive from where we were staying! It started to sprinkle rain as we pulled up to park, but that clearly didn't stop people from picking strawberries as we saw a family walk away with baskets and baskets of strawberries. The girl at the U Pick Stand was the sweetest walking us through the different types of baskets to choose from, the cost, and the process before we were set free to pick our berries! There were SO many strawberry fields and so many good juicy strawberries to choose from! My toddler, my husband, and I had a blast even in the rain! My only regret was not picking more because when I finally ate one - it was quite frankly one of the best strawberries I've ever had. On our way back to the car, we noticed the blueberry farm. They looked like they were almost ready for blueberry u-pick season and sure enough, a week later they were open! I wanted to see what they had in their little market, so we pulled up front and I saw they had strawberry donuts for sale! I grabbed half a dozen and both my husband and I devoured one as soon as I got back in the car. The next few days, I air fried them to reheat them and they were EVEN BETTER. So fluffy, airy, and full of strawberries! We can't wait to come back in the future.

Honestly, such a fun stop on a short trip! My family and I…read morehad recently visited Holland with another family. We decided to do the most touristy thing you could do in Holland: blueberry picking. I am so glad we did because we had a blast! We went in the morning when it wasn't super hot yet and didn't have to pay anything to enter. We were given small buckets and instructed to pick in a certain field. And we were off! After about 30-45 minutes, we had all filled our small buckets with bright blue blueberries. After we made our way back to the main facility, our buckets were weighed and we paid. The total came out to about $15ish per family. After they had boxed up our blueberries, we decided to check out the gift shop. It was filled with fun blueberry gifts and even a cafe serving everything blueberry! This was such a fun experience and I'm glad we got to try it!

We visited in mid August, what happened to be their last weekend of blueberry picking. We'd only…read morebeen blueberry picking in Holland one other time and it was at a different farm. But it was already closed for the season. So we were so happy to find this location! We went shortly after they opened. We approached the table on their patio and they offered us a bucket and instructed us where to pick. There were only a handful of other people there, so we hand plenty of space to ourselves. At first I was disappointed because the berries were super tiny, which made me worry they would be tart. But they weren't! They were the sweetest, most delicious blueberries!! We took our little boy and he had THE BEST TIME. Blueberries are his absolute favorite, so I'm pretty sure this was a dream come true! We only picked about a half pound, but that seemed like so much! While I was waiting in line to weigh and buy, there were other people arriving to buy pre-picked. They'd buy HUGE crates - enough to last them through the winter. Mmmmm! The people here were extra sweet and friendly. So stop and have a chat after picking. You can also pick up a blueberry donut and get a cone of blueberry soft serve.

What a great place. We went in the middle of the festival week, a few days too late for a lot of…read morethe tulips. had great time and was amazed at the types of tulips! I could post some of the 463 photos and videos i took, but why? They are already posted by thousands of others. Plan your visit. Go the early part of festival week to see all in bloom...

We stopped by the first Saturday of Tulip Time festival, right around noon. While it was packed,…read morethere was plenty of space to enjoy what felt like an endless quantity of tulips in full bloom with hundreds of varieties and colors. When we first entered, we were a bit disappointed as it was a small patch of garden that was quite crowded with people taking photos (family photos, graduation photos, the works...), but once we turned the corner to the massive field of flowers, it took my breath away. This place was fantastic to view tulips and experience the magic of being amongst a field of flowers, and we were so excited to have the opportunity to order bulbs to plant in our own garden from the varietals we saw in the gardens. Note: restroom facilities and food options are quite limited during peak season, so plan accordingly!

nice and cozy spot! I love their blueberry donuts, and i got a blueberry latte which was perfect…read morefor a rainy day the place may be pretty busy though because it is a hot spot of holland

In the Dutch town of Holland, Michigan, there is a little café where the color blue feels less like…read morea shade and more like a way of life. Bowerman's on 8th is a love letter to the humble blueberry, written in the language of warm lattes, fresh pastries, and shelves overflowing with jars that seem to bottle summer itself. As someone with a dairy allergy, coffee shops can sometimes feel like places built for everyone else. But here there was kindness in the details--different milk options, thoughtful choices, and the feeling that everyone should be able to enjoy a good cup of coffee. Traveling from out of state, this was one of the places I circled on my map, hoping reality would match the stories. Somehow, it was even better. The blueberry latte was the kind of drink that slows time. Bright and refreshing, sweet without trying too hard, tasting like a morning walk through a Michigan orchard after the rain. Around me were cases filled with treats and shelves stacked with jams, syrups, and every blueberry creation imaginable, each one carrying a little piece of the region's soul. There is something beautiful about a place that chooses one simple thing and perfects it. Bowerman's does not merely sell coffee--it celebrates harvests, local traditions, and the quiet joy of gathering around a table. You leave with a warm cup in your hands, a bag of blueberry treasures under your arm and a feeling of satisfaction. Some places are worth the drive. Some are worth the hype. Bowerman's on 8th is both.

Cute little candy shop right downtown in Holland. Definitely something for everyone, including…read moreimported chocolates and treats, plenty of jelly/ gummy candy, and toasted nuts. The staff was very friendly and offered help several times. The shop is tiny, and was crowded during the tulip festival and I'd like to come back during a non-peak time so I could browse more. The spicy chocolate covered peanuts were DEFINITELY as described and packed a punch!

Cool store. Pricey but quite the selection. Easy to get overwhelmed when looking. I probably…read morewould've purchased more but felt rushed and a little uncomfortable.

Great ambiance with a lovely canopy of trees for natural shade while shopping the shade garden…read morearea. Well cared for and large assortment of beautiful plant materials, both woody landscape and perennials. Many unusual species and specimens! A plant lovers dream!

My favorite garden shop. Unique things for my garden, and the staff are always nice and helpful…read morewith any garden and plant questions.