The windmill was great to see and the ladies did a phenomenal job educating us. The rest of the park was not worth seeing in my opinion. The organ is on a time loop so if you’re not near it you will miss it or have to wait. There were greeters at the entrance but that was all we saw. The bridge needs a little TLC. The big wooden shoe is not close to get a photo with. Due to being around water just know there are geese and watch your step as there is nothing that can be done about the geese. I would have like to had someone there at the mini village area to give some story to it as it is just a self guided walk through. The store/gift shop had some great cheese to sample. The gift shop had plenty of your kissing Dutchmen, blue plate ware and of course wooden shoes. They had a variety of gadgets to purchase that are in all budgets. Not a lot for the 8 yr old we had. I think that even being allergic to bees I would have had a better time when the tulips were in bloom. I hate leaving a negative review but for $42 to have 3 under 15 and 2 adults it was higher than it should have been since there was not much to see/do and no activities.
My friend and I went here after realizing that the Dutch Village thing was just rides, petting zoos, and mini-golf (and it didn't appeal to us). Being in our forties, the costumed Dutch girls suggested we go see the Windmill Gardens. When you're right, you're right lol. You don't think about a street organ or a windmill being that fascinating until you actually see it. We thought it was pretty neat! Of course, this isn't the time of year for tulips (which I didn't initially realize. I had no idea what their lifespan was like and that they wouldn't be there). There wasn't much to see in that regard, but going up in the Windmill was really neat and worthwhile. The gift shop had lots of cool stuff too and I bought more than I thought I would. There were also some areas (in the only building that had a bathroom) that played videos that talked about the windmill. We used that time to sit and cool off as well (it was super hot outside). I would definitely want to take the rest of my family to see this place!
Worth seeing even when it is not tulip season. We really enjoyed visiting the authentic windmill. Great setting to take a walk too!
Dutch design wind mill that still grinds grain when the wind is 15-20mph. Visit and climb the steps to the many levels inside and engage the guides for an explanation of the mechanics of the mill.
Gardens and ponds and geese to wander. Buildings to explore a video history of the construction and operation of the wind mill. Sadly we were too late for the tulips but many other flowers in bloom.
This was a lovely excursion to see the working windmill. The movies were simple but informative. They are on loops. The grounds are beautiful. We were there after tulip time, and the other flowers were gorgeous. Such a treat. Nice walk on a mild day to the windmill. The carousel horses are for children only (including teen), but adults can sit on the benches on the carousel. Only ride every half hour, one time. We did not take in any other parts of the island. Lovely place!
