Planning a Date Night in Holland, MI
Holland is such an enchanting town for the perfect date night, and we're here to help you plan it!
Holland is known for it’s quaint but busy downtown area, it’s sunsets and views of Big Red, and the countless local businesses you’ll find there making for the perfect date night destination!
Activities
There’s tons to do in Holland and activities for all! Whether you like going on a hike by the beach, playing mini golf, or learning about Dutch heritage and traditions, there’s an activity for anyone, and here are some of our favorites:
Restaurants
Holland is full of local treasures when it comes to restaurants! From Mexican cuisine to classic favorites, there are plenty of options!
- Taco + Bar
- Beechwood Grill
- Reservoir Holland
- Waverly Stone Pub
- Poquito
- Windmill Restaurant
- Boatwerks
- Seventy-Six
- HopCat Holland
Visit our Holland Community page for a list of other restaurants and cafes!
Breweries/Drink spots
Breweries drink places are a great place for great conversation and also have events like trivia and live music a lot of the time. Here are a couple of our favorites in Holland:
Coffee shops
Coffee shops are definitely a fan favorite when it comes to dates, especially first dates if you’re looking for something a bit more casual, and Holland is filled with amazing coffee shops.
Share all of your date night adventures with us on social media by tagging The Local Element Lakeshore @local.lakeshore!
Want to learn more about the Holland community and Holland living? Check out our community page down below!
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