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Our holiday trip
Day 17

A VISIT TO HOLLAND...........................................Michigan that is:)

We spent a day at the Dutch Village, in Holland, Michigan. It reunited us with our roots, and gave us the opportunity to sample and enjoy many Dutch foods and treats. We also met a number of students from Holland who worked in the village during the summer. (They all came from the same area in Holland as our FT Riet:):) )

The Dutch Village located on US 31 began as a retail outlet for bulbs and souvenirs. The first year that they were open, many visitors traveling north stopped at their new Dutch Market. The next year they added a cafe so visitors could enjoy Dutch specialty foods while they shopped. Every winter after that they added either a new building or attraction. Currently there are 30 structures in the Dutch Village, with architecture representing different provinces in the Netherlands. Costumed klompen dancers, street organs, a carousel, carillon bells, heirloom quality gifts, souvenirs, and many other Dutch treats await visitors..

All through the Village life size statutes depict old fashned Dutch customs and/or professions.

Cheese market carriers