Wisconsin Connection Tours

Michigan

Michigan introduces motorcoach groups to it’s own distinct experiences along Lake Michigan. Board the dune rides that travel the sandy beaches, and browse the small charming waterside towns. In the north you will find the convergence of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron - the Straits of Mackinaw – an area offering an abundance of popular group get-a-ways. Just a bit further north and you are on the shores of mysterious Lake Superior. Michigan offers endless tour ideas that will make your group feel like they have traveled continents.

Holland MI Tulip Time

The 2010 festival will mark the 54^TH anniversary for this program. For these last five decades, Holland has opened its churches and schools and transformed them into restaurants specializing in home-cooked meals for groups of 15 or more. Group meals are typically available for lunch and dinner Monday through the last Saturday of the festival week.

Welcome to Holland, MI an American treasure with a Dutch landscape. Holland embraces the quaint charm of old Europe and the bold excitement of a city bounding into the 21st century. Bearing a striking resemblance to its homeland in the Netherlands.

Tulip Time's world famous Klompen Dancers perform a variety of authentic Dutch dances in full Dutch Costume. Made up of nearly 1400 total dancers, these performances are a must see.

Pick up your Costumed tour guide for a guided tour of the Holland Tulip Festival area. It's a great way to introduce your group the town and the festival. Dutch costumed guides are sure to enhance your group's visit to Holland. The tour typically includes historic areas, city parks, Hope College, a view of the Windmill, Tulip Lanes, downtown Holland and more!

Dutch Village, Family Theme Park & Wooden Shoe Factory

Experience the history and culture of the Netherlands with over 10 acres of beautiful gardens, flower-laced canals and authentic Dutch architecture.

· Dutch Folk Dancing

· Wooden Shoe Carving

· Amsterdam Street Organs

· Museums

· Educational Movies

· Frisian Farmhouse & Barn

· Specialty Shops - filled with gifts from around the world

· The Hungry Dutchman Cafe - featuring Dutch specialty foods

Windmill Island

Wind your way through the historic camp filled with colonial merchants and re-enactors. Learn what Dutch trade items were sought after 200 years ago and shop for your own piece of the past to take home!

Also enjoy...

Over 175,000 tulips!
DeZwaan, America's only 245 year-old working Dutch windmill
Candle carving, gift shoppe and color slide show
Replica of 228-year-old Dutch Inn
Little Netherlands Museum
Free carousel rides
Amsterdam Street Organ

Velders Tulip Farm, DeKlompen Wooden Shoes, Delft Ware Factory and American Buffalo Herd:

· Holland's Only Tulip Farm!

· 3 Attractions...one stop!

· The midwest’s only working Tulip Farm

· The only delftware factory in the U.S.A.

· Michigan's newest buffalo attraction - Free Viewing

· The midwest's best perennial selection

· Free shoe factory tour

· Dutch house and barn

· 5 million tulips

· Over 30 acres of tulips

· 125 varieties of tulips

· Windmills, canals and bridges

· 14,000 square foot gift shop

Volksparade/BLEACHER SEATING included

Holland residents have been keeping with the "Dutch Cleanliness" tradition starting with the white glove inspection performed by the Mayor and City Council. Just prior to the Volksparade hundreds of Dutch-costumed townspeople armed with brooms and pails scrub the parade route clean. The Volksparade features dozens of colorful bands, floats, and more. Participants include our Exhibition Dutch Dance groups who "Klomp" along the route in their authentic turn-of-the-century costumes and real wooden shoes!

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