In Kalamazoo, you’ll find a unique and exciting city vibe, but with the comfort of warm people, an easy-going pace of life, and stunning countryside. With abundant lakes, trails, and parks and a walkable downtown that boasts the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, there’s a tailored experience for every interest.
When you visit Kalamazoo, you can hike in the morning, grab lunch and a beer at Bell’s Brewery, and catch a show at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre at night, all without spending more than thirty minutes in your car.
Find breathtaking nature just minutes from downtown, with endless opportunities to bike, hike, camp, kayak, golf, and ski. In addition, 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, enjoy big-city excitement with a twist of easy-going comfort.
In Kalamazoo, you’ll find a unique and exciting city vibe, but with the comfort of warm people, an easy-going pace of life, and stunning countryside. With abundant lakes, trails, and parks and a walkable downtown that boasts the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, there’s a tailored experience for every interest.
When you visit Kalamazoo, you can hike in the morning, grab lunch and a beer at Bell’s Brewery, and catch a show at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre at night, all without spending more than thirty minutes in your car.
Find breathtaking nature just minutes from downtown, with endless opportunities to bike, hike, camp, kayak, golf, and ski. In addition, 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, enjoy big-city excitement with a twist of easy-going comfort.
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In 2004 the painted mural inside of the Air Zoo broke the record for world’s largest indoor painted mural. The hand-painted mural measures 25,000 square feet (excludes areas covered by attractions). The mural pays tribute to the history of flight in the Air Zoo’s multi-sensory aviation attraction.
The United Kennel Club, the nation’s second-oldest and second-largest all-breed dog registry, was founded in Kalamazoo in 1898.
Well-known professional athletes, Greg Jennings of the Minnesota Vikings and Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, are both graduates of Kalamazoo Central High School. Jennings is also a proud WMU graduate.
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In Kalamazoo, you’ll find a unique and exciting city vibe, but with the comfort of warm people, an easy-going pace of life, and stunning countryside. With abundant lakes, trails, and parks and a walkable downtown that boasts the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, there’s a tailored experience for every interest.
When you visit Kalamazoo, you can hike in the morning, grab lunch and a beer at Bell’s Brewery, and catch a show at the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre at night, all without spending more than thirty minutes in your car.
Find breathtaking nature just minutes from downtown, with endless opportunities to bike, hike, camp, kayak, golf, and ski. In addition, 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, enjoy big-city excitement with a twist of easy-going comfort.
Available: Café, Restaurant, Bar, Private Dining, Patio Dining, Kids Activities, Gift Shop, Souvenirs
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In 2004 the painted mural inside of the Air Zoo broke the record for world’s largest indoor painted mural. The hand-painted mural measures 25,000 square feet (excludes areas covered by attractions). The mural pays tribute to the history of flight in the Air Zoo’s multi-sensory aviation attraction.
The United Kennel Club, the nation’s second-oldest and second-largest all-breed dog registry, was founded in Kalamazoo in 1898.
Well-known professional athletes, Greg Jennings of the Minnesota Vikings and Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, are both graduates of Kalamazoo Central High School. Jennings is also a proud WMU graduate.