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Business and Economics at Hope | Academic Showcase
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With charming downtown Holland, historic on-campus buildings, state-of-the-art facilities and energetic student spirit, each visit to campus brings you closer to fully understanding what the Hope lifestyle is all about.
Hope College is in the heart of Holland, Michigan, a top vacation destination. We’re blocks from downtown 8th Street’s shops and restaurants, and just a few miles from Lake Michigan. This neighborhood gives students, community members and visitors plenty of cultured extracurricular activities to choose from.
We’ve got lots of activities planned for prospective students — Visit Days, Junior Day and custom individual and overnight visits — and admitted students. And we’re always eager to welcome alumni back on campus for Homecoming and Alumni Weekend.
Come for an event, sign up for a personal campus tour, or simply spend the weekend away from home. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re here to help you find it.
- Getting to Campus
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Driving Directions
Plane
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids is 34 miles from Hope College.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 student discount fare finder.Bus
Indian Trails also offers service to Holland's Padnos Transportation Center, located just blocks from campus. - Preferred Hotels
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These hotels have demonstrated excellence in hospitality for parents, alumni and friends. We are pleased to recommend them to you for your next visit.
- Haworth Inn and Conference Center
Located on Hope’s campus - CityFlats Hotel
0.6 miles north of campus - Courtyard Holland Downtown by Marriott
0.6 miles north of campus - Country Inn by Carlson
2.8 miles north of campus - DoubleTree
1.9 miles southeast of campus - Fairfield Inn
3.3 miles north of campus - Hampton Inn
3.2 miles north of campus - Holiday Inn Express
3.4 miles north of campus - Home2 Suites
Discount code: 0560074494
4 miles north of campus - Hyatt Place
21.9 miles east of campus - Residence Inn
3.5 miles southeast of campus - Teerman Lofts
0.5 miles west of campus - The Beach House at Lake Street
6.2 miles west of campus - The State Rooms at Yacht Basin
5.8 miles west of campus - Wickwood Inn
11.5 miles southwest of campus
- Haworth Inn and Conference Center
- Places to Eat
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- Alpen Rose Restaurant and Café
Alpen Rose offers a fresh yet classic approach to European Dining, with award-winning service and pastries. - CitySēn Lounge
Dine at CitySēn Lounge. Need an energy boost? Try fair trade organic coffee at CityBrü Coffee. - Hops at 84 East
Located at 84 East 8th Street in beautiful downtown Holland. A kitchen that creates several delicious entrees, burgers, sandwiches and brick oven pizzas. - Ferris Coffee
Ferris has a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with great conversation, delicious treats baked fresh on site, and a large selection of whole-bean coffee and loose-leaf tea. - Lemonjello’s Coffee
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. - New Holland Brewery
Each bottle of New Holland’s craft beer and artisan spirits captures a flavor, a harvest, a season, a moment in time. - Orange Leaf
Orange Leaf is a self-serve, choose-your-own toppings frozen treat destination unlike any other.
- Alpen Rose Restaurant and Café
- Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
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The Holland CVB is a great resource to help plan your next visit. Visit their website 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.
Bekkering Admissions Office69 East 10th StreetHolland, MI 49423
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admissions@hope.eduHope by the Numbers
- 10 Minute drive to Lake Michigan
The Hope College campus is a short drive from Lake Michigan's beautiful beaches.
- 2ndHappiest Place to Live in America
Holland placed second in the nation for overall well-being in a 2010 report by Gallup and Healthways.
- 500,000+Visitors during Tulip Time
The annual Tulip Time festival celebrates Hollands Dutch heritage with parades, authentic dancing, food and more.
- 3Hours from Chicago
Right across Lake Michigan or a train ride away is the cultural center of Chicago.