Flowers, Canals and Rembrandts, OH MY!
Sunset in HaarlemJoin us now to check out just a few of the fantastic reasons why you should take a Holland Bike Tour. As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers and, yes, indeed they do. Holland is in full bloom during the springtime and provides some splendid scenery as you pedal along from one location to the next. Blankets of daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips create a path of color and floral scents as you ride along the path on two wheels. Keukenhof boasts one of the world’s most beautiful gardens, in operation for almost 65 years! They feature so many flowers, colors, and patterns, that you and your camera will have a field day. Various flower shows and markets will entertain you as you stroll through the local varieties and take in the bouquets.
While the flowers of Keukenhof are pretty amazing, the rest of the attractions in Lisse are no less marvelous. Take a tour through the Keukenhof Castle and check out the park across the way. You can also visit the small and interesting Museum de Zwarte Tulp to learn about how the tulips are planted and grown. Definitely a neat stop after basking in the view of the rows upon rows of tulips at the Keukenhof gardens.
Once you have taken in some of the beautiful spring flowers you should definitely stop by the beach at Scheveningen. This seaside resort originated as a shipping village and has since been separated into three different parts. Haven is the area where fishing boats still arrive and it continues to be operated as a port. There are some chic restaurants and shops in this area for you to enjoy. Dorp is the area where fisherman used to come in and, although there isn’t much left to see there now, it is still worth checking out. Then there is Bad, the area where people like to come and enjoy the soft sandy beach area and soak up some sunshine. This area also attracts a fun array of nightlife as well.
Once you have had your share of flowers and beachside festivities, you should take a quick ferry ride to the sleepy island village of Kaag. A location heavily focused on water activities is, of course, a great place to get in some aquatic adventures. Kaag is also a town that is very relaxed and mellow where you can just sit back and enjoy the nice weather. Once you feel like you just couldn’t get any more tranquil, it’s time to shift gears a bit and head to “The Nine Streets.” This is one of the most popular shopping areas where you will find designer fashion boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, gift shops, specialty businesses and, of course, some fantastic bars and restaurants.
Before heading out of this floral and relaxing little slice of paradise you must take in at least some of the arts. As the birthplace and home of Rembrandt, Leiden is a 17th century town rich in character. It’s no wonder he was such an incredible artist, with all of the inspiration that surrounded him! You simply must see some of his works and what better place than where it all began! Many other great artists came from these parts as well, so even if you aren’t a huge Rembrandt follower, there are still many other works that you might enjoy. No matter what entices you to take a Holland Bike Tour, you will hopefully take some time to enjoy the arts, the sunshine, the canals and windmills, as well as breathe in some of the fresh floral scents of the countryside.
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