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Getaway to Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nowhere is the combination of big city energy and small town feel more evident than in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a community that combines energy and innovation with friendliness and an easy-going attitude. A vibrant Art Deco downtown sets the stage for quality dining, unique shops and galleries, and live entertainment. In Kalamazoo, you're never far from lakes, outdoor recreation, festivals and world-class attractions. Come experience the big city benefits and small town feel that is Kalamazoo.

    

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Let's Go - Kalamazoo

Let\'s Go - Kalamazoo
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Let’s go to town, let’s raise our expectations and prepare to be delighted. Let's go to Kalamazoo and savor this big, little city, in Southwest Michigan. There is always something to see and do in every hour of every day.

Kalamazoo Style Stroll

Kalamazoo Style Stroll
The Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites in downtown Kalamazoo.

Photo courtesy of Discover Kalamazoo

Rave Theatre

Rave Theatre
What do you feel like doing today? Want to scale a 30-foot climbing wall, race a go-cart, visit a skate park or perhaps just unwind with a tub of popcorn and the latest adventure flick? We've got you covered. Photo courtesy of Downtown Kalamazoo

The Union

The Union
Indulge in the flavor of Kalamazoo - sample our food. With over 450 restaurants, the combination of eclectic dining options and creative chefs ensures that when you've finished your meal, you're warmed to the soul. 
Photo courtesy of Michael Buck

Yarrow Golf and Conference Resort

Yarrow Golf and Conference Resort
Kalamazoo offers the perfect golf experience at any of our over 20 courses. With more than ten 4 Star or better courses all located within one hour of downtown, you can swing on by for the perfect mix of venues for instruction and play.
Photo courtesy of Yarrow Golf and Conference Resort

Kalamazoo Farmer's Market

Kalamazoo Farmer\'s Market
Wherever you are in the county, a farmer's market or orchard is not too far away. From spring until late fall, you can find local growers with their canopies and colorful displays of freshly-harvested fruits and vegetables in parks and along winding roads.

Photo courtesy of Discover Kalamazoo

Milham Park

Milham Park
Whether your idea of a good time is meandering down a wooded trail, biking to the sandy beaches, sailing across the water or gliding down a snow-covered run, Kalamazoo offers plenty to get outdoors and enjoy nature's playground.
Photo courtesy of Discover Kalamazoo

Gilmore Car Museum

Gilmore Car Museum
Nature, history, education and art are embodied in Kalamazoo’s museums and attractions.  Experience priceless paintings and sculptures, learn the evolution of aviation and automobiles and see gardens and wildlife in natural settings. 
Photo courtesy of Ron Porritt

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo
The place with the memorable name is brimming with things to see and do. World-class museums, ethnic festivals, top-notch arts, entertainment, unique culinary flavors, wineries, microbreweries and a vibrant downtown scene.
Photo courtesy of Ron Porritt

Downtown Kalamazoo

Downtown Kalamazoo
Our vibrant Art Deco downtown, eclectic shopping venues, surrounding malls and retail outlets offer visitors a wide selection of stores to find that perfect reminder of your trip to Kalamazoo or even a gift for the folks back home. Photo courtesy of Michael Buck

Monaco Bay

Monaco Bay
When the sun goes down, we give you plenty of reasons to stay up. After-hours establishments from uptown chic to down-home country. You can dance, drink and dine in style, and there will be tales to tell the folks back home.
Photo courtesy of Reedy Corporation

BluesFest in Kalamazoo

BluesFest in Kalamazoo
All year 'round Kalamazoo buzzes with activity. So, no matter when you visit, you can be sure there's no lack of things to do. Music of all types fills the air; roars of excitement rise from sports events and ski slopes; art shows, festivals, and special exhibits bring smiles and keep you coming back for more.

Photo courtesy of Discover Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Intermodal Transportation Center

Kalamazoo Intermodal Transportation Center
Kalamazoo is located almost exactly in between Detroit and Chicago, making it the perfect spot for a spontaneous getaway.

Photo courtesy of Discover Kalamazoo

Tempo Vino Winery

Tempo Vino Winery
Visit our local vineyards and sample award-winning wines and juices. Concoct your own vintage and design the perfect label. Introduce your friends to a host of specialty brews or bring back a childhood memory with homemade root beer.
Photo courtesy of Ron Porritt

Kalamazoo Festival

Kalamazoo Festival
You'll be surprised that a community of our size has so many first-class attractions. Look at all there is to see and do.  It's everything you'd expect to find in bigger communities. Visit Kalamazoo and be front row-center for the time of your life.
Photo courtesy of Fran Dwight
    

Experience Kalamazoo

Accommodations
Perhaps nowhere is the combination of big city energy and small town feel more evident than in our lodging choices. Choose a room or suite in a sophisticated 4-star hotel with a 4-star restaurant. Or a gorgeous Victorian bed and breakfast that takes you back to another era. Pitch a tent under the stars and tell ghost stories. Stay in the midst of downtown, on a golf course, in a historic neighborhood or a country setting. Whatever your lodging preference, you'll find it in Kalamazoo.

Events 
All year 'round Kalamazoo buzzes with activity. So, no matter when you visit, you can be sure there's no lack of things to do. Music of all types fills the air; roars of excitement rise from sports events and ski slopes; art shows, festivals, and special exhibits bring smiles and keep you coming back for more. With so much always happening, it's a good idea to book your calendar now.

Outdoor Recreation 
Kalamazoo is a mecca for outdoor fun. Take a ride along a bike path, or kick it up a notch on some of the most challenging mountain bike trails in the state. Enjoy a leisurely paddle down the river, or try your hand at landing the “big one” with a guide service.

Attractions 
Kalamazoo is bursting with unique attractions and adventures that will keep you busy morning, noon and night. Start your adventure at a one-of-a-kind museum like the Air Zoo or Gilmore Car Museum, take in a concert or play at one of our ten live performance theatres or enjoy browsing one of the many galleries that make up our community.  

Nightlife 
Having a martini with the girls, searching for a great dance spot, or looking for the perfect Happy Hour? Kalamazoo has some of the best bars, clubs and nightlife in Michigan.

Foodie Tours 
To get a real sense of the flavor of Kalamazoo, you obviously have to sample our food.  Being located in the region that leads the state in agriculture has its advantages, and the creative chefs leading Kalamazoo’s culinary scene are utilizing fresh, locally grown and produced ingredients to create amazing cuisine.  

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