This is a place where you can be fully alive. Our picturesque, historic campus is just blocks from award-winning downtown Holland and just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches.

You really have to see it for yourself!

  • A sailboat glides through the water near the bright red Holland Harbor Lighthouse, also known as "Big Red," during sunset. People are gathered on the pier to the left, enjoying the scenic view. The sky is a soft gradient of pink and purple, and the lighthouse is adorned with an American flag.
  • A vibrant field of red and orange tulips with a traditional windmill in the background under a clear blue sky, showcasing the picturesque and historic campus of °µÍøTV near downtown Holland and Lake Michigan beaches.
  • A view of downtown Holland, MI, showcasing a charming street lined with historic buildings, shops, and parked cars. Trees with yellowing leaves line the sidewalk, and people are seen walking and enjoying the picturesque setting.
  • A sandy beach with people walking along a paved path next to Lake Michigan. A red lighthouse with an American flag is visible to the left, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
  • A person sits and looks at a sailboat on the water during a vibrant orange sunset, framed by the walls of a tunnel.
  • A lively street scene in downtown Holland, Michigan, showing people walking along a sidewalk lined with shops and trees. A historic clock tower with a green roof rises in the background, adding to the picturesque setting.
  • A vibrant downtown street in Holland, MI, with people walking and sitting on benches in front of charming storefronts like Frances Jaye. The foreground features a lush garden bed with green foliage and bright pink flowers.
  • People enjoying an outdoor cafe surrounded by vibrant purple and pink tulips, with blooming white trees and a bustling downtown Holland street in the background.
  • Crowds of people walk through an outdoor market on a sunny day in downtown Holland, Michigan, near °µÍøTV. The market features numerous stalls with tents, and banners reading "Eighth Street Market Place" are visible overhead. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant.
  • Three students wearing °µÍøTV sweatshirts are sitting on swings at a sandy beach with Lake Michigan in the background. They are smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
  • Two people smile and look through a store window displaying a variety of colorful candies in downtown Holland, near °µÍøTV.
  • A group of five students, casually dressed, gather and converse on a brick structure in a vibrant downtown area with shops and greenery in the background. Bright flowers and autumn foliage add to the picturesque setting.
  • Three students stand and sit on a blue-railed pier on a sunny day, looking out toward Lake Michigan.
  • People walking, biking, and pushing strollers along a scenic waterfront path in downtown Holland, Michigan, with views of buildings, trees, and Lake Michigan in the background.
  • White tulips bloom in the foreground with a charming downtown street of Holland, MI, featuring historic buildings and storefronts, slightly blurred in the background.
  • A crowded beach with people swimming, playing, and relaxing on the sand. Residential buildings and green trees are visible in the background under a clear sky.
  • Three students walking on a sunny sidewalk in downtown Holland, Michigan, near °µÍøTV. They are holding coffee cups and engaged in conversation, with outdoor seating and other pedestrians in the background. Trees and storefronts line the street.
  • Two people swinging on a swing set on a sandy beach under a clear blue sky, with the sun shining brightly. The vast expanse of the beach stretches out towards the horizon where it meets the lake.
Getting to Campus

Driving Directions

Plane
(GRR) in Grand Rapids is 34 miles from °µÍøTV.

Airport Shuttle
Hope offers airport shuttles to and from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) at the below times:

From campus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport:

  • 4 a.m.
  • 8 a.m.
  • 12 p.m.
  • 6 p.m.

From Gerald R. Ford International Airport to campus

  • 5 a.m.
  • 9 a.m.
  • 1 p.m.
  • 7 p.m
Students who are interested in securing an airport shuttle need to contact their admissions rep or call the Admissions Office (616.395.7000) no later than two weeks prior to their flight.


Amtrak
Amtrak offers daily service from Chicago to Holland's Padnos Transportation Center, located just blocks from campus. Save 15% on travel throughout the Midwest when you book through Amtrak’s .

Bus
also offers service to Holland’s Padnos Transportation Center, located just blocks from campus.

Preferred Hotels

These hotels have demonstrated excellence in hospitality for parents, alumni and friends. We are pleased to recommend them to you for your next visit.


Stay at the while visiting campus.
Nestled at the heart of downtown Holland and °µÍøTV’s lively campus, Haworth Hotel embraces our vibrant community. Fresh, versatile spaces, on-site catering, and superior service allow us to host a diverse range of events, conferences, and gatherings, alongside comfort for our visitors, students, or faculty members.

Other Area Hotels:


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Places to Eat

  • Head over to Biggby Coffee in the lobby of the Haworth Hotel to try one of their specialty drinks or baked goods without ever having to leave Hope’s campus.

  • City Delicatessen’s extensive menu allows for everyone to find their favorite lunch combo. Choose from the list of fresh sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and pizzas.

  • From Chicago-style deep dish to stone-fired thin specialties, Crust 54 offers a range of delicious pizzas and a great indoor and outdoor environment to enjoy.

  • Located at 84 East 8th Street in beautiful downtown Holland. A kitchen that creates several delicious entrees, burgers, sandwiches and brick oven pizzas.

  • Located at 61 9th Street, Lemonjello’s Coffee provides coffee, music and community. Along with standard muffins, cookies and scones, Lemonjello’s offers a number of gluten-free, vegan and organic products.

  • Known for their craft beer and appetizers, New Holland Brewery’s menu offers flavors that match perfectly for any season of the year.

  • Peachwave is a self-serve, choose-your-own toppings frozen treat destination unlike any other.
  • The Windmill Restaurant
  • Located at 28 W 8th Street, The Windmill Restaurant offers a Dutch influence to traditional American cuisine. Wake up early to beat the crowd for breakfast or pop in for lunch at this diner-inspired restaurant. 

  • 205 Coffee Bar offers a wide selection of specialty coffee and beverages alongside their famous waffles. The atmosphere lends itself as a perfect meeting place or study spot.
Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Holland CVB is a great resource to help plan your next visit. for information about staying, playing, eating and shopping in Holland. Reach them by phone at 800.506.1299 or with a short walk from campus to 78 E. 8th Street.

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ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Bekkering Admissions Office69 East 10th StreetHolland, MI 49423

P. 616-395-7850

F. 616-395-7130