Around Town

Hang out down town!

Visit various downtown shops and cafes in Holland. Explore Lake Macatawa. Ride the amtrack from Holland to Detroit and to Chicago. Also Grand Rapids is less than a ten minute drive away.

go to the lake, shop downtown

Centered in Holland, Michigan, Hope College offers bounds of opportunities to get involved in to feed your need for fun. Whether it's going to the beach at Holland State Park, singing in Nykerk, pulling in one of the largest tug-of-wars, or hanging with friends at Good Time Doughnuts, there's never a lack in something fun to do at Hope College.

Hope basketball has a huge student section. We are recognized for our high attendance at sporting events. The student activities committee holds movies and events each week for students to enjoy. There is always something going on at Hope.

I don't have a car on campus, so I tend to hang out with friends on campus. We also walk downtown to Lemonjello's or JP's (the two coffee shops closest to the school), and late at night (after mdnight), Good Time Donuts is open within walking distance for a sweet snack. There are lovely parks around campus as well, and 8th street is filled with lots of quaint shops, including the Peanut Store and Kilwin's, which both sell candy. Yum.

There are plenty of student groups on campus. Chances are, if you like doing something, there is a group for it somewhere on campus.

With the beach 10 minutes away, Grand Rapids 30 minutes away, and downtown Holland in walking distance there is always something to do! Whether the sun is shining or there is snow on the ground you will never be without something fun for entertainment.

Hope has lots of events and activities- from movies to concerts to game nights. There are also a few coffee shops around where live music is frequent. You can also go to the beach or Grand Rapids if you've got a friend with a car. However, most businesses and restaurants in town close early and aren't open on Sundays, so making your own fun is a plus.

Get involved with campus traditions. Nykerk and the Pull are two of Hope's oldest traditions. They provide great ways for freshman and sophomores to get involved.