Best hotels around Kalamazoo
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
400 Trade Centre Way, Portage, MI 49002
Located just three miles from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport, this hotel is in a great location for accessing neighboring cities and is just off I-94. Enjoy free wi-fi, flat screen TVs and free parking.
Bay Pointe Inn
11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, MI 49344
Sitting on the Gun Lake waterfront, and just 30 minutes north of Kalamazoo, The Bay Pointe in Shelbyville offers cable TV, an on-site grill restaurant and an indoor pool complete with hot tub, perfect to relax in after a busy day of sightseeing.
Holiday Inn Battle Creek, an IHG Hotel
12812 Harper Village Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Less than 30 minutes away from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport, this Holiday Inn is just off I-94. There’s plenty of amenities included in your booking here, including free wi-fi, free parking, and kids under 12 eat free.
Best restaurants around Kalamazoo
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse
4604 W Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
For a taste of Japan in the center of Kalamazoo, visit Kyoto. Sample gyoza, tempura dishes, soups, sushi, and rolls. Whether you want vegetables, seafood, or meat, the extensive menu with Japanese delicacies offers plenty to choose from.
Clara's on the River
44 McCamly Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Sitting on the North Branch Kalamazoo River, Clara’s serves up a range of delicious meals including nachos, fajitas, pasta dishes, and so much more. There’s something here for everyone at this hearty restaurant.
Old Burdicks Bar and Grill
100 W Michigan Avenue 1st Floor, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Taste some delicious mouth-watering classic American dishes, including buffalo chicken, wings available in a range of flavors, burgers, and so much more. It’s comfort food at its best.
Best attractions around Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
230 N Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
This museum showcases the history of Southwest Michigan, science and technology. There are some great permanent exhibits. See the tranquil rain garden, learn about the stories that have shaped Kalamazoo in the Kalamazoo ‘To You’ exhibit, and experience ancient history in the ‘Mystery of the Mummy’.
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
D Avenue E, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Escape the city life with a visit to the 35-mile Kalamazoo River Valley Trail through Kalamazoo County. The city will be the hub which connects Battle Creek to Lake Michigan and many other popular areas in the state. There are more planned routes which will eventually connect more than 140 miles of trails.
Leila Arboretum Society
928 W Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Spanning 72 miles, you’ll see 2,500 marked trees and plants, Peace Labyrinth, a 6,000-square foot heated greenhouse, a Fantasy Forest, and much more. Visit here for a peaceful walk or a refreshing run surrounded by so much natural beauty.
Image courtesy of Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum, Kalamazoo.