The Siberian American: Lake Michigan Circle Tour: Big Red Lighthouse in Holland, Michigan

Monday, January 11, 2016

Lake Michigan Circle Tour: Big Red Lighthouse in Holland, Michigan

One of the lighthouses I was looking forward to seeing on our Lake Michigan Circle Tour was the Holland Harbor Lighthouse, also known as the Big Red Lighthouse. You can’t really beat that cute shape and red exterior. We love using lighthouses and other fun stops to break up driving time, so when we found out the Holland Harbor Lighthouse was only a short distance away from our first destination (Grand Haven), we thought it was an ideal time to see it.


Our visit to Big Red turned out to be anything but ideal. The first way we had looked up to see it turned out to be private property, and we had to turn around to see it from the other side. By the time we got to the beach where we could see the lighthouse, I saw there was a massive storm coming our way (with hail), so we had about five minutes to enjoy the view and take photos. Even so, we still had to pull off on the side of the road before we got to Grand Haven because the storm was so bad. Thankfully, it all worked out, and we got to see a cute lighthouse in the process!


We would love to come back to Holland, Michigan someday to see more of the city, especially the Dutch influences. Holland has the only authentic Dutch windmill operating in the United States, and it would be fun to go up to the top. Nelis’ Dutch Village looks interesting, and I would also love to see the tulips at Veldheer Tulip Gardens.


Catch up on our Lake Michigan Circle Tour Road Trip:

20 comments:

  1. I love this because I'm from Holland :) I literally grew up about 3 minutes from right there! Wish the weather would have been nicer for you!!

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  2. Looks like you had at least a few minutes to catch some great pics! I love this lighthouse it's so unique!

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  3. Glad y'all made it before the storm. That sounds scary!

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    1. It was, but thankfully, it all worked out! I'm just sad we missed seeing more of the city!

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  4. That sucks that the storm hindered your time at the lighthouse, but y'all got some great pictures before it hit! There's just something about lighthouses that I love, they're just so pretty and fun to look at and take pictures of!

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  5. That lighthouse is so cute! I really feel for you with the weather putting a damper on your visit here. We had that happen on our last vacation. It totally changes things.

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  6. Holland sounds so cool! I love lighthouses. I love that this one is red and has the unique shape!

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  7. Such a beautiful place! Love stumbling upon lighthouses <3

    Green Fashionista

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  8. This sounds so relaxing and tranquil. Love the shots you got!

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  9. Wow, what a unique looking lighthouse! So cool

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  10. Such a cute thing to see! I love lighthouses because they have several in Trinidad

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  11. Awe :( At least the weather held out long enough for pictures! What inspired your Lake Michigan Circle Tour?

    Kaitlyn @ Kaitlyn-Danielle.blogspot.com

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  12. This is really familiar! We used to live really close to Holland. It's especially nice to visit during Tulip Time in the Spring!

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  13. oh i'm sorry about the storm! this looks like a super cute lighthouse, and the city itself sounds fabulous. pinning this in case we get to go one day!

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  14. i have never seen this! i've been to Michigan, but not there. what a great place for pics, too!

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  15. omg, SO PRETTY. I have never heard of this either but it looks so pretty and fun to visit. You look gorgeous!!!

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  16. My friend's last name is Holland, her family is from Michigan, and she loves lighthouses...definitely sending this post her way! :)

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