Nelis' Dutch Village, Michigan, United States
4.0 (1.035 reviews) Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #7 in Ottawa County Amusement & Theme Parks
Family fun and a great value
A visit to Nelis' Dutch Village is like a step back into the Netherlands of over 100 years ago on a day when a festival came to town. Watch old Dutch craft demonstrations and the klompen dancers (and join in on the fun with our Dutch dance lessons.) Taste 22 kinds of Dutch cheeses, enjoy beautiful Dutch architecture and listen to the joyful sounds of the Golden Angel street organ. Admission includes unlimited rides on the Ferris wheel, carousel, Dutch chair swing ride, and a number of other fun play activities for small children. Our newest attraction is the Pirate Balloon Battle, where water balloons are launched at ships in defense of a pirate attack. Also enjoy unique shopping for Dutch gifts and souvenirs, tasty food in the Dutch cafe and pub, fresh-made fudge, and yummy ice cream. If you have young kids along, plan on 3 to 4 hours at a minimum.
Address
12350 James St, Holland, MI 49424-8613
Mobile
Website
http://www.dutchvillage.com
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 18:32
User Ratings
4.0 based on (1.035 reviews)
Reviews
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3Lulu S 5:00 PM May 20, 2022
Couple hours of family fun
Family day visit, First time here. Small but plenty to do and see. Kids will like it....Rides and animals and small little activities. Watching the dancers was quick but entertaining. We had a good time here. I would suggest to allow 3-4 hours and bring lots of money because it's not cheap.
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3195508Anonymous 5:00 PM Aug 20, 2022
Good Visit on a Cloudy Day
This is a quaint but dated homage to the Dutch experience in Holland. We visited on a cloudy Sunday. We were unable to time our visit to see any of the demonstrations and it might be better if they were offered on a more continuous basis. There were rides and a petting zoo which were a big hit with the grandkids ages 5 and 7. They were provided with a coupon to make a free waffle which they enjoyed. Naturally the waffles were prepared in the gift shop and restaurant. We tried the Dutch coffee drinks, weakly brewed. Also the bathrooms were atrocious. There was no toilet paper or hand towels in the women's bathroom and I was unable to find a staff person to report this to. Overall, this place is fine for a cloudy day but could use an infusion of cash for an update.
