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.
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.
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.
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.
Kalamazoo is home to four breweries, one of them being the oldest brewery in Michigan, and with the addition of five new breweries, there will be plenty of options to quench your thirst. Check out our guide of all the breweries, wineries and distilleries in our area code (269), it’s what we like to call The Spirit of 269.
Perhaps nowhere is the combination of big city energy and small town feel more evident than in our lodging choices. Choose a sophisticated 4-star hotel with a 4-star restaurant, a Victorian bed and breakfast or pitch a tent under the stars. Stay downtown, on a golf course, in a historic neighborhood or a country setting.
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.
Located midway between Chicago and Detroit, Kalamazoo is the ideal location for your next getaway. Hop on Amtrak in downtown Chicago and step off in Kalamazoo putting you within steps of museums, galleries, boutique stores, live performance theatres, locally sourced restaurants, festivals, wineries and microbreweries.
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