Nelis' Dutch Village theme park is now closed for the 2011 season. Use the dates at the right to mark your calendar and plan your 2012 spring visit! Our glorious tulips will provide a spectacular welcome. Use our web-site to preview your visit.

Our theme park has many sights, sounds and activities that reflect a Netherlands Village from over 100 years ago. Each year we add new attractions.

Nelis Dutch Village 2012 Season
PREVIEW weekend is April 21-22, 2012
Nelis Dutch Village OPENS
for the 2012 SEASON on April 28, 2012

New for 2011
Miniature farm animals
 We have: a horse and colt, mama pig with piglets, a donkey and a long haired cow. Children are delighted with these cute animals. Come see and create some great pictures and memories.
Girl with mini pony
Colt is approx. 24" tall.
Mom is approx. 36" tall.
Pump'nGo Cars
New in 2010 -
Petal Pumper cars
Popular Chicago area KiddieLand is closed and one of its best rides has a new home in our park. These self operated Petal Pumper cars are popular with little kids. Their faces beam as they make their own car go round the track. A great photo op!
 former Kiddieland sign
Total make-over for 2011
"Old Dutch Cheese Making and Cheese Tasting"
Cheeese Making
Cheese Making
Preparing Cheese Tasting Samples
The Dutch love their cheese. Over the ages, the Dutch have become well known throughout the world for their high quality cheese. Gouda cheese is a Dutch favorite. Nelis' Dutch Village, using vintage 19Th century equipment, has recreated a typical farm house cheese making operation producing our own Gouda cheese. From cow's milk to finished cheese wheel, visitors can see the whole process. Afterward our Gouda can be sampled as well as other types of cheese from around the world.
Added in recent seasons:
new collage



walk our goat
 
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How is Delftware Made?
In this presentation, our staff will help you understand the details of "real delftware". You'll become acquainted with the techniques used for molding, hand painting, firing and glazing of real delftware. Also reading and interpreting markings will be discussed.

 
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