Holland, Michigan: Dupe for The Netherlands

Holland, Michigan, embraces Dutch culture like nowhere else in the U.S. Head to Windmill Island and you'll find an authentic Dutch windmill, a Dutch street organ, and a hand-painted carousel gifted by the City of Amsterdam. Each spring, the island dazzles with a display of over 150,000 colorful tulips planted in themed beds, rivaling the fabulous Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. 

Visit the Holland Museum for a crash course on the local Dutch connection and watch talented craftspeople hand-paint authentic blue and white delftware at the De Klomp Delft factory.  

Stay: Once a family residence, Dutch Colonial Inn is a cozy bed and breakfast filled with flowery, lacey décor.