Discover the future of arts and culture in Kalamazoo. Join us on an after-dark tour of West Michigan’s hot spots, led by Jess Ivey, Lead Vocalist for Last Gasp Collective. From black-owned cocktail bars to intimate performance spaces where you can catch late-night live music, here’s where to find your vibe in Kalamazoo.
Discover Kalamazoo
You'll find breathtaking nature just minutes from downtown, with endless opportunities to bike, hike, camp, kayak, and ski. The area is known for craft beer, notably Bell's Brewery, a pioneer in the craft beer industry since 1985. Kalamazoo County is also home to world-class museums and attractions, including the Smithsonian-affiliated Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum and the Gilmore Car Museum, North America's largest automobile museum. In Kalamazoo, you can enjoy big-city excitement with a twist of easy-going comfort.
What is there to do in Kalamazoo?
The city of Kalamazoo features a variety of museums to explore such as the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Black Arts and Cultural Center, and Kalamazoo Nature Center. Downtown Kalamazoo is home to the nation's first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall.
What is Kalamazoo known for?
Kalamazoo is known as the birthplace of Gibson Guitars, Checker Taxi Cabs, and Bell's Brewery. Kalamazoo County is known to be home to the world's largest indoor painted mural located inside the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum.
Where is Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo is located in southwest Michigan halfway between Detroit and Chicago and directly south of Grand Rapids.
What county is Kalamazoo in?
Kalamazoo resides in Kalamazoo County.
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