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Kalamazoo is a city in West Central Michigan. The city is home to more than 198,200 people (2020), with 355,000 in the metropolitan area, which includes neighboring Battle Creek. It is the county seat of Kalamazoo County.
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WMU
KVCC
Try out some science experiments and observe some unexpected outcomes. Investigate the secrets of the human body, the weather, and an Egyptian mummy. Explore the histories associated with the collection's items to find a hidden gem that evokes memories or offers a fresh perspective on the past. Planetarium, theater performances, and interactive space exhibit are additional; free entrance.
KNC
Features pine forest and prairie walks, as well as paintings and sculptures from the arboretum with a natural theme.
BACC
The BACC showcases the works of local artists, creates a stage for poets to hone their craft, and produces plays.
SWMLC
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is in charge of 60 acres. Nature walks, snowshoeing, and hiking.
John Milham Park
Large shade trees, a creek, and ballfields can be found in this 49-acre park, which is well-liked for parties and picnics.
3.5-acre park including memorials, sculptures, and fountains. It is decked for the holidays between December and Halloween.
64 acres with a portion of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail and a border to the Kalamazoo River. Mayors' Riverfront Park was established in 2000 as a memorial to the mayors of Kalamazoo.
Spring Valley Park is one of Kalamazoo's largest city parks, spanning almost 186 acres, and is a great spot to take in the local natural beauty and animals. There are three playgrounds for kids, and there are almost three miles of paved paths for runners and walkers. Spring Valley Park is home to several youth sports facilities, including tennis courts, a disc golf course, a baseball diamond, and a soccer field. In addition, there are a number of geocaches hidden throughout the park for guests to find.
In the center of Kalamazoo, close to the Oakland/Winchell and Oakwood Neighborhoods, is 6.47 acres that are home to Woods Lake Park. With its sandy beach, picnic pavilion (complete with six picnic tables), bathrooms, and playground. There is a pleasant walking trail around the lake, and fishing is permitted in selected spots along the beach. Accessible parking is provided in the lower parking lot.
Morris Markin, the creator of the Kalamazoo-based Checker Motors firm, used to own Markin Glen County Park. The west side of Markin Glen opened as a County Park in 1994 after the County purchased the land from the City of Kalamazoo. Beautiful and distinctive natural features can be seen at Markin Glen. Hikers can enjoy a picturesque view of downtown Kalamazoo from the summit of one of the city's highest elevations. The park features a mature beech maple woodland and is also home to a great array of spring flowers. Near Kalamazoo's downtown, this modern campsite with 38 sites is easily accessible.
Celery Flats
Celery Flats is a "park within a park." Celery Flats, a major feature of the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park, has an air station, picnic tables, restrooms, and a lovely outdoor seating area on the north side of Garden Lane. South of Garden Lane is the Celery Flats Historical Area, which features a number of relocated and renovated structures.
Modern museum combines 4D cinemas, flight simulators, and rare planes with entertainment.
A vast museum housing 400 automobiles and motorbikes, along with a refurbished 1941 cafe that is still selling pecan pie.
Zip line, indoor slides, and Ninja Warrior Course.
Indoor rock climbing and bouldering. Good for groups.
The Wings' home ice rink has more than 5,000 seats for events and concerts in addition to an ice-level sports bar.
The Expo Center is near I-94 and US 131 and hosts more than 100 events a year. It has outdoor festival spaces with event camping and climate-controlled indoor display space.
The council hosts the 'Art Hop' on the first Friday of every month. Art Hop is a free event when local artists' work is on exhibit at downtown galleries and shops. Visitors can "hop" between venues to take in the artwork, live music, and the opportunity to chat with the artists. The Park Trades Center, home to the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, Glass Art Kalamazoo, and numerous other studios, is a well-liked location during Art Hop.
International pianists performing pop, jazz, and classical music will be on display at the Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival. Films, musical theater, world premieres commissioned by Gilmore, and free community concerts, will all take place with the piano at its core.
The Northwoods League affiliate Kalamazoo Growlers baseball team plays its home games at Homer Stryker Field in Mayors' Riverfront Park. A number of festivals are held at the field as well as community activities.
KSO
Established in 1921, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is the leading musical institution in Southwest Michigan.
Featuring small ensembles playing contemporary and traditional music.
Grand theater with performances by renowned touring bands, events, and concerts since it debuted in 1927.
The compact size and cozy cabaret-style seating of this theater, which is accessible to Kalamazoo's downtown, together with a concession that offers a selection of hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages, all contribute to the theater's distinctive ambience.
On the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo.
Renowned center for the performing arts with acting classes, comedies, dramas, and musicals.
Grand theater with performances by renowned touring bands, events, and concerts since it debuted in 1927.
The Farmers Alley Theatre is a professional ensemble-based non-profit performance organization committed to presenting fresh and well-liked works in an exclusive and small-scale environment in Downtown Kalamazoo.
Local events, including talent shows, plays, comedies, recitals, lectures, travelogues, and music and dance performances. Built in the 1920s as a part of the old Central High School.
The well-kept 27-hole Eastern Hills Golf Club is located on a 220-acre plot of land at the intersection of G Avenue and 27th Street, northeast of Kalamazoo. Practice areas, a full service bar, power golf cars, and a pro shop are among the amenities. There are three different nines on the course.
Situated on 130 acres near the picturesque Milham Park, the difficult 18-hole, par 72 Milham Park Golf Course is situated on the southern outskirts of Kalamazoo. A sizable, multi-award winning pro shop, a snack bar, a full liquor bar, power golf cars, and practice areas are among the amenities.
Red Arrow is a one-mile walking course that offers a wide range of short-game skill practice and plays swiftly. The par 29 riverside course is a delightful leisure option within a short distance from Kalamazoo's downtown. This flexible layout, which offers plenty of parking and the option to rent clubs on-site, challenges time-pressed, seasoned golfers while also catering to younger players and seniors.
The course has lovely layout.
The 18-hole "Crestview" course measures 6,241 yards from the longest tees for a par of 70. The Crestview golf course was created by Duane Anson and debuted in 1964.
1,710 yards of beautifully groomed fairways and greens at Grand Prairie Golf Course (GPGC). Together with meals, non-alcoholic drinks, a well-stocked pro shop, and first-rate service, this executive golf course has nine holes.
The newest park in Kalamazoo County is the River Valley Trail. The 10-foot-wide, paved asphalt trail is open for use without charge. It's a multiuse route for leisure and non-motorized transportation.
The sole Indonesian and Malaysian eatery in Michigan. Indeed, it is among the limited number of ethnic eateries in Kalamazoo. Fairly priced and definitely worth trying is the "nasi goreng kampung."
Serves Northern Indian food in a quiet, white-tablecloth setting, including a lunch buffet.
For those who adore doughnuts, Sweetwater's Donut Mill in Michigan is a well-liked attraction. This restaurant serves a delicious selection of freshly baked donuts.
Local Mexican restaurant franchise with a relaxed atmosphere that serves tacos, tostadas, burritos, and house sauces. Also located at 1502 S. Westnedge and 248 S. Kalamazoo Mall.
Large restaurant in a renovated early 1900s factory, serving well-sourced food and alcoholic beverages.
Wineloft
Elegant location offering wine by the glass or bottle along with a variety of tapas in a classy atmosphere.
Beautiful American-Italian cuisine, a sophisticated atmosphere, and lakefront terrace seating make this upscale grill popular.
(Inside Radisson Hotel)
An elegant setting featuring an outside patio serves American comfort cuisine and alcohol. Located also at 5076 Sports Dr.
Lively bar including a sports room, patio seating, TVs, and standard pub fare along with regional brews.
Pizza, Greek and American cuisine, and live music are served at a lively pub that also hosts weekly salsa dances.
This hip spot for carefully chosen wines & rustic European fare has tables arranged around a lively kitchen.
Rustic-chic hangout providing custom cocktails & upgraded comfort cuisine prepared with local ingredients.
Calm, environmentally conscious coffee shop serving sandwiches, baked products, and espresso.
A bar with numerous taps where prices are set according to demand, much like in the stock market. Occasionally there occurs a "market crash" and all beers are available for their lowest price.
A well-liked neighborhood tavern with a bustling ambiance, an extensive beer selection, and standard bar cuisine. Sophisticated pub fare, an abundance of specialty beers, and live acts amid a former fishing rod and reel factory.
Contemporary, open-timbered hangout with several craft beers, New American meals, whiskey & a raw bar.
Simple, vintage tavern that attracts a laid-back clientele for beer, cocktails, bar bites, and sports on TV.
Brewpub featuring lots of woodwork, a huge beer selection, and inventive pub grub and brunch cuisine.
LFG is a bar and restaurant serving video games, cuisine, and beverages.
A rustic and quirky refuge including live music, pool, ping-pong, and bar food and beverages.
Live music and local breweries. In the 1980s, Bell's was among the pioneer "micro-breweries" east of the Rockies. Their well-liked range of ales and stouts can be found in numerous local establishments.
One Well Brewing offers hand-crafted beers and provides a forum for creative people to share ideas, art and culture
This boutique hotel is housed in an ornate 1895 estate and is within a 5-minute drive from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
David Lilienfeld House
A historically significant 1878 Victorian-era hotel that has been restored. Free parking, free high-speed WiFi, and free HDTV/DVD in each room. Business travelers may choose accommodations with double whirlpools or romantic rooms with fireplaces.
This straightforward B&B, which dates back to 1886, is located 1.3 miles from South Kalamazoo Mall and 14 minutes' walk from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
This elegant bed and breakfast is located in a bright home among eateries in Downtown, 3 miles from Western Michigan University, and 11 minutes' walk from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Suburban region featuring Milham Park golf course, picnic areas, airport lodging, and casual dining.
Suburban region featuring Milham Park golf course, picnic areas, airport lodging, and casual dining.
Cultural center with theaters and artisan breweries, as well as interactive exhibits at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
Located off of I-94, the informal meeting hotel is 3 miles from Woods Lake Park, 5 miles from Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and 2 miles from Asylum Lake Preserve.
This modern hotel is located along I-94, 8.9 miles from Kalamazoo's downtown and 7.5 miles from the city's airport, Battle Creek International.
Located in a verdant residential neighborhood along US-131, the informal motel is 4 miles from the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum and 11 miles from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
This laid-back all-suite hotel is located half a mile off I-94 in a green residential area; it's 7 miles from Western Michigan University and 8 miles from the Air Zoo museum.
This casual all-suite hotel is located 8 miles from the Air Zoo aviation museum and 3 miles from the Miller Auditorium.
This straightforward hotel is located along Interstate 94, 8 miles from the Air Zoo aircraft exhibit and 9 miles from the Kalamazoo Valley exhibit.
Retailers in the vicinity include Harding's Marketplace, Walmart SuperCenter, Meijer, Menards, Lowe's, Kohl's, Aldi, and shadow anchors Target and Dunham's Sports.
Starting at Cork Street in Kalamazoo all the way through Shaver Road, more than 1000 retailers in numerous strip malls: big box retailers, specialty shops, restaurants, bars, and bakeries.
Open on Saturdays from May through November outside. Additionally open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June through October. To find out the hour variation, visit the website. Open on Saturdays from late November through April for a Winter Market at 1157 Bank Street, across the street.
The first pedestrian mall in the United States, located in the heart of Kalamazoo, offers a range of food and shopping options.
In support of the Kalamazoo Public Library.
A two-story regional shopping center with over 100 businesses that includes niche shops and classic mall chains including Burlington Coat Factory, Macy's, JCPenney, and Sears. includes a food court with a variety of eateries.
A large strip mall spanning more than a mile, including upscale apparel and specialty shops. Old Navy, Kohls, TJ Maxx, Tuesday Morning, Barnes & Noble, Ulta, Office Depot, Petco, Hallmark, and a host of pubs and restaurants are among the retailers.
By car
Kalamazoo lies on the I-94 roughly mid-way between Chicago and Detroit. US Highway 131 connects the city with Grand Rapids and resort areas further north.
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