Kalamazoo

By plane

• Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International AirportServing Kalamazoo and the surrounding area, offers multiple daily flights to Chicago (on American Eagle) and Detroit (on Delta Connection). Delta also offers two daily flights to and from Minneapolis during the summer.

By car

By train

• Kalamazoo Transportation CenterAmtrak offers service to Chicago and Ann Arbor/Detroit several times daily on the Wolverine Service as well as to East Lansing, Flint, and Port Huron on the Blue Water Service.

By bus

• Western Michigan University

  address: 1903 West Michigan Ave

• Kalamazoo College

  address: 1200 Academy Street

• Kalamazoo Valley Community College

• State Theater

  phone: +1 269 345-6500
  address: 404 South Burdick
  Popular concert venue.

• Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

  address: 314 South Park Street

• Kalamazoo Valley Museum

  phone: +1-269-373-7990
  address: 230 North Rose Street
  Surround yourself with the sights and sounds of the past...Experiment with science and make surprising things happen...Explore the mysteries of weather, the human body, and an Egyptian mummy...Investigate the stories behind artifacts in the collection, and discover a treasure that brings back memories or reveals a new way of looking at history. Free admission; planetarium, theater shows, and interactive space exhibit are extra.

• Theatre Kalamazoo

• Kalamazoo Arts Council

• Kalamazoo Nature Center

  phone: +1-269-381-1574
  address: 7000 N. Westnedge Ave

• Miller Auditorium

  phone: +1-269-387-2300
  address: 1903 West Michigan

• The Kalamazoo Civic

  phone: +1-269-343-2280
  address: 329 South Park Street

• The New Vic Theatre

  phone: +1-260-381-3328
  address: 134 E. Vine Street

• Celery Flats Historic Area

  address: 7335 Garden Lane Portage, MI 49002
  Explore the history of Portage, Michigan. In this location a historical garden, small museum, house, Hayloft Theatre, barn, and church are available to tour. Free to walk around, check the City website for tour hours.

• Sky Zone Kalamazoo

  phone: +1 269-459-9243
  address: 5103 Portage Rd
  - located in Kalamazoo

• Gilmore Car Museum

  phone: +1 269-671-5089
  address: 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
  Prices differ summer and winter as well as those under 17. Active duty military with ID are free.

• Climb Kalamazoo

  phone: +1 269-385-9891
  address: 136 S. Kalamazoo Mall
  Indoor Rock Climbing and bouldering. Good for groups.

• Crossroads Mall

  address: 6650 S. Westnedge
  A 100+ store, two story regional shopping center featuring Sears, Macy's, JCPenney, and Burlington Coat Factory, traditional mall chains, and specialty retailers. Also features a food court with numerous restaurants.

• Southland Mall

  address: Corner of Westnedge and Milham
  A major strip mall over 1 mile long featuring major clothing and specialty stores. Reailers include Old Navy, Kohls, TJMaxx, Charter One Bank, Tuesday Morning, Barnes & Noble, ULTA, OfficeMax, MC Sports, Petco, Hallmark, and numerous bars/ restaurants.

• Maple Hill Pavilion

  address: West Main Street
  A formerly enclosed shopping mall, now a strip mall. Features many big-box retailers, anchored by Target.

• South Westnedge Shopping District

  address: Westnedge Ave. from Cork to Shaver
  Starting at Cork Street in Kalamazoo all the way through Shaver Road, one can find almost anything they need along Westnedge. With 1000+ retailers located in numerous strip malls, Westnedge has it all. From big box retailers to specialty shops, including restaurants, bars, and bakeries, you can get it all here.

• Rasa Ria

  phone: +1 269 381-0788
  address: 1921 W Main St
  The only Malaysian and Indonesian restaurant in Michigan. In fact, it is one of the few ethnic restaurants in Kalamazoo. Reasonably priced and the 'nasi goreng kampung' is a must try.

• West Main Shopping District

  address: West Main St
  A mini version of the Westnedge district, the major chains usually have a location around here.

• Food Dance

  phone: +1 269 382-1888
  address: 401 East Michigan Avenue
  Authentic, eclectic new American cuisine, featuring locally grown produce.

• Saffron

  address: 1710, Suite D, West Main St
  Indian cuisine, in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Sweetwater's Donut Mill

  phone: +1 269 372-3636
  address: 3333 Stadium Drive
  Often voted as one of the best donut shops in America and it's open 24 hours a day!

• Kalamazoo Beer Exchange

  phone: +1 269 532-1188
  address: 211 East Water Street
  A bar with many taps and prices are decided like a stock market based on demand. Occasionally there is a "market crash" and all beers are available for their lowest price.

• Shakespeare's Pub

  address: 241 E Kalamazoo Ave
  A very popular local pub featuring a lively atmosphere, wide selection of beers and typical bar fare.

• Saugatuck Brewing Kalamazoo Pub

  phone: +1 269-382-1905
  address: 140 South Westnedge Ave
  Gonzo's Bigg Dogg Brewing merged with Saugatuck Brewing.

Breweries and Brewpubs

• Bell's Brewery / Eccentric Café & Beer Garden

  phone: +1-269 382-2338
  address: 355 East Kalamazoo Avenue
  Local brews, live music. Bell's was one of the first "micro-breweries" east of the Rockies in the 1980s, and their popular line of ales and stouts are also available in many local bars.

• Gonzo's Bigg Dogg Brewing

  phone: +1-269 382-2739
  address: 140 South Westnedge Avenue
  A relatively new local pub featuring excellent food and featuring beer made with local hops.

• Boatyard Brewing Company

  phone: +1 269 226-0300
  address: 432 East Paterson Street

• Arcadia Brewing Company

  phone: +1 269 276-0458
  address: 701 East Michigan Avenue
  Brewed on site beers and barbecue right on the riverfront.

• Tibbs Brewing Company

  phone: +1-877-762-7397
  address: 402 South Burdock Street

• Olde Peninsula Brewpub & Restaurant

  phone: +1 269 343-2739
  address: 200 East Michigan Avenue

• Rupert's Brew House

  phone: +1 269 337-9911
  address: 773 West Michigan Avenue

• Wax Wings Brewing Co

  phone: +1 269-459-9494
  address: 3480 Gull Road

• Final Gravity Brewing Company

  phone: +1 269-350-5136
  address: 246 N. Burdick

• Brite Eyes Brewing Co.

  phone: +1 269-220-5001
  address: 1156 S Burdick St

• Four Points By Sheraton Kalamazoo

  address: 3600 E. Cork St
  Upscale six-story facility with 149 deluxe rooms. Secure online reservations available at website.

• Henderson CastleOne of Kalamazoo's most notable landmarks.

• Kalamazoo House Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 269 382-0880
  address: 447 W South St
  Bed and breakfast in a beautifully restored Victorian showplace. Free high-speed WiFi, in-room HDTV/DVD, free parking. Romantic rooms with fireplace and double whirlpool, or rooms for the business traveler.

• Quality Inn

  address: 3820 Sprinkle Rd
  Near several restaurants, malls, museums, etc.

• Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

  phone: +1 269 343-3333
  address: 100 West Michigan Ave
  Features a variety of shops and restaurants onsite.

• Stuart Avenue InnA guest house and events center.