Discover Kalamazoo 2010 Group Tour Planner

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141 E. Michigan Ave.

Site 100

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

T 269-488-9000

T 800-888-0509

F 269-488-0050

www.DiscoverKalamazoo.com

[email protected]

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hat you find in Kalamazoo will surprise you.

A vibrant downtown just minutes from expansive nature trails and sandyshores. Top-notch colleges and universities with arts and entertainmentgalore. Big city fun with a small town feel.

And warm, welcoming people who are eager to share all of it with you.

Kalamazoo is an ideal destination for group tours offering attractions,affordable lodging, recreation, dining and shopping for every preferenceand budget.

Our entire community will work together to make your group tour atremendous success. This guide will help you learn more about howaccessible and affordable Kalamazoo can be. Our Midwestern hospitalityand tour expertise will ensure an enthusiastic welcome for you and yourguests.

The Discover Kalamazoo team can provide the complimentary services

to make sure your group visit is exciting and enjoyable. If you dont findthe answers youre looking for in this guide, then please give us a call at800-888-0509.

We feel confident enough to say that after just one visit, youll be back.

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GENERAL

INFORM

ATION

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GENERA L INFORMATIONDiscover Kalamazoo will assist

you in developing a tour and

custom itinerary to meet your

groups specific needs, provide

you with a step-on guide and

much more. If we can help you

with your visit to the Kalamazooarea, please contact us at

800-888-0509 or generalinfo@

DiscoverKalamazoo.com.

TRANSPORTATION

With three airlines serving the

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek

International Airport, daily Amtrak

service and three coach operators

in the area, Kalamazoo is an

accessible group tour destination.

A I R P O R T

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek

International Airport

269-388-3668

The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek

International Airport (AZO) is

served by three major airlines

offering worldwide connections

to major hubs throughout the

Midwest.

M O T O R C O A C h O P E R A T O R S

B & W Carters

1123 King Hwy.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-345-4222

800-536-7000

www.bwcharters.com

Compass Coac 13550 White Creek Ave. NW

Cedar Springs, MI 49319

616-696-0022

800-859-8050

www.compasscoach.net

Indian Trails, Inc.

109 E. Comstock

Owosso, MI 48867(Garage at 1015 E. Michigan,

Kalamazoo)

269-381-9000

800-292-3831

www.indiantrails.com

STEP- ON GUIDE SERV ICE

When touring the Kalamazoo area,you may want to take advantage of

our step-on guide service for a city

tour (for groups staying overnight,

this service is offered at no charge).

To make arrangements, please

contact Discover Kalamazoo at

269-488-9000 or 800-888-0509.

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R E C E P T I V E O P E R A TO R S

Added Touc Receptive

Sharon Koops, CTP 370 Howard Ave.

Holland, MI 49424

616-392-4998

800-831-2342

B & W Carters

Gene Wright

1123 King Hwy.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-345-4222

800-536-7000

www.bwcharters.com

C O A C h S E R V I C I N G

B & W Carters

1123 King Hwy.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-345-4222

800-536-7000

www.bwcharters.com

Indian Trails, Inc.Kalamazoo Garage


Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-381-9000

800-292-3831

www.indiantrails.com

(dumping, washing, fueling)

F U E L S E R V I C E S

BP D Avenue Fuel Plaza

5118 W. D Ave. / U.S. 131

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-383-4424

Citgo

620 N. Grand / U.S. 131

Schoolcraft, MI 49087

269-679-5890

Citgo Raceway

5500 W. D Ave. / U.S. 131

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-345-2017

Galesburg Sell

10305 Miller/I-94

Galesburg, MI 49053

269-665-7226

Kiwis Conveniences

1646 E. W Ave.

Vicksburg, MI 49097

269-649-2800

Sprinkle Road BP

3530 S. Sprinkle Rd.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-383-4431

Borgess Medical Center Bronson Metodist hospital

1521 Gull Rd. 601 John St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-226-7000 269-341-7654

911

EMERGENCY SERVICES

FIRE & POLICE


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K

ALAM

AZOOh

IST

ORY

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KALAMAZOO hISTORYThe Ladies Library

Association was orga-

nized in 1852. It is the

oldest womens club

in Michigan and third

oldest in the U.S. Also,

the Ladies Library

Association building is

the oldest built for a

womens organization

in the country.

O R I G I N O F T h E N A M E

K A L A M A Z O O

Kalamazoo was originally a Native

American name, though its exact origin

has not been pinpointed. Some say it

means the mirage of reflecting river,others say it means bubbling or boil-

ing water.

E A R L Y S E T T L E M E N T S

The earliest residents of the area were

the mound builders, an early race

of Native Americans subsisting on

farming. A number of earthen moundsattributed to these people still exist in

the area. The most prominent one can

be found in downtown Kalamazoos

Bronson Park.

Experts believe the mound builders

were probably taken over by other

Native American tribes who traveled

down from the north. The earliest writ-ten records tell of the Sioux frequently

occupying the region. The Mascoutin

and the Miami also appeared in the

area. At the time of settlement,

Kalamazoo County was occupied by

the Pottawatomi tribe, a branch of the

greater Algonquin people.

In 1680, the first settlers journeyedthrough Southern Michigan, pass-

ing through Prairie Ronde and Climax.

Two traders occasionally did business

in the county more than a century later,

beginning in 1795.

The Treaty of 1795 opened the

Northwest Territory for settlement.

It also set aside a large portion of

what was to be Kalamazoo County for

a Native American reservation, known

as Match-e-be-nash-she-wish. This

may have been the chief gatheringplace of the Pottawatomi. The Treaty of

1821, known as the Chicago Treaty,opened this plot of land to the settlers

and became the basis for many of the

countys land titles.

In 1827, the Native American reservation

was consolidated in the southern end

of Kalamazoo County and the north-

ern end of St. Joseph County. Another

treaty with the Native Americans in1833 arranged the exchange of five

million acres of Native American land

for $40.00 in trinkets and trappings.

The enforcement of the treaty in 1840

required the relocation of Kalamazoos

Native Americans across the Mississippi

River.

In 1829, Titus Bronson built the firstcabin within the modern city limits of

Kalamazoo on Arcadia Creek, west of

the present Westnedge Avenue. A year

later, he built a new cabin on the cur-

rent site of Bronson Park.

The county itself was organized by an

act of the territorial legislature and

approved by the governor on July 3,1830. The town of Bronson was offi-

cially designated the county seat on

May 1, 1831. Five years later, an influ-

ential group of men in town, dismayed

by the apparent eccentricities of Titus

Bronson, had the name of the town

changed to Kalamazoo.


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KA

LAM

AZOOhISTORY

C U LT U R E & E D U C A T I O N

As the size of Kalamazoo County

grew, so did the variety of social and cul-

tural activities. The Kalamazoo Gazette,

the countys earliest newspaper, is one

of the states oldest. Many other paperswere published here in the early years,

including the Kalamazoo Telegraph

(1844-1916).

The countys educational facilities have

always been a source of pride for resi-

dents. In April 1833, the territorial gover-

nor signed legislation authorizing a char-

ter for the Michigan and Huron Institute.Over the years, the Institute evolved into

the well-respected Kalamazoo College.

At present, the county boasts four insti-

tutions of higher learning, including

the states oldest, Kalamazoo College,

along with Western Michigan University,

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

and Davenport University.

Besides excelling in education,

Kalamazoo was the site of Abraham

Lincolns only Michigan speech in 1858.

Lincoln agreed that in light of the slave

controversy in Kansas, the question of

slavery should be not only the greatest

question, but the sole question on vot-

ers minds. Four years later, both the

state and the county supported Lincolnin his successful bid for the Presidency.

The home of Dr. Nathan Thomas in

Schoolcraft served as a stop on the

Underground Railroad. It is estimated

that Dr. Thomas and his wife helped

between 1,000 to 1,500 fugitive slaves

escape to freedom from 1840 to 1860.

C O M M E R C E

A number of interesting products have

been produced in Kalamazoo County. A

brief list includes: Shakespeare fishing

rods and reels, Upjohns Kaopectate,

Kalamazoo Stoves, Bowers Lighters,Checker Motors taxicabs and Gibson

guitars. Kalamazoo was known as

Celery City in the early 1900s and

was the largest producer of celery in the

United States. Currently, the county pro-

duces more bedding plants than any

other location in the United States.

K A L A M A Z O O C O U N T Y F A C T S

Area: 562 square miles

Average Annual Snowfall: 70 in. Average Annual Rainfall: 36.4 in.

Four Cities: Kalamazoo, Portage,

Parchment and Galesburg

Four Villages: Richland, Augusta,

Schoolcraft and Vicksburg

A M E N I T I E S

World class museums

Numerous performing arts venues

Over 300 eating establishments

69 public parks

Multiple public access lakes

More than 10 (or better)

golf courses Four wineries

Three ski resorts

These and many more attractions make

Kalamazoo County a great destination

for any traveler.


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SUG

GESTEDI

TINERARIES

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SUGGESTED ITINERARIESThese itineraries are

samples of what your

group can enjoy

in the Kalamazoo

County area.

For custom itinerary

planning assistance,

please contact a

member of our team

at 269-488-9000

or 800-888-0509.

I T I N E R A R Y 2 :R E A C h F O R T h E S T A R S

DAY ONE:

AM Start te day at te West

Micigan Glass Society.Select activities like glass

blowing, stained glass,mosaics, fused glass or

sandblasting.

PM Spend te afternoon at

te Kalamazoo Valley

Museums Callenger

Learning Center

to experience a ands-onspace mission.

DAY TWO:

AM Wear your iking soeswile you tour te

Kalamazoo Nature Center.

After visiting teir indoor

attractions, it te iking

trails to discover nature inte Kalamazoo area.

PM Visit te Air Zoo to learnabout our nations

istory in aviation. Besure to experience te

sensation of fligt in te

simulator. Overnigt in

one of Kalamazoo Countys

quality otels or motels.

I T I N E R A R Y 1 :I N K A L A M A Z O O

DAY ONE:

AM Enjoy a guided tour and

tasting at te St. JulianWine Company to see ow

award-winning wines andjuices are produced. Visit

Celery Flats Interpretive

Center to learn about ourDutc eritage in te celery

industry and ow it trans-

formed into te bedding

plant industry.

PM Tour te Kalamazoo Valley

Museum to learn aboutoter products tat ave

been produced in Kalamazoo,including te Kalamazoo

Stove, te Gibson Guitar,

te Sakespeare Rod and

Reel, Cecker Cabs and

muc more. Overnigt inone of Kalamazoo Countys

quality otels or motels.

DAY TWO:

AM Tour te Gilmore CarMuseum to see te only

automobiles made in

Kalamazoo over te years.

PM Stroll troug one of teareas largest greenouses

to learn wy we are te

bedding plant capital ofte USA.


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ITINERARY 3:E N J O Y O U R G O O D

N A T U R E

DAY ONE:

AM Visit te Celery FlatsInterpretive Center &

historic Area.

PM Visit te Kellogg BirdSanctuary. Tour teKellogg Dairy Center.

Overnigt in one of

Kalamazoo Countys

quality otels ormotels.

DAY TWO:

AM Enjoy a guided tourtroug one of our

greenouses. Visitte Kalamazoo Nature

Center. Enjoy te Club

Car Restaurant andsop at te Alamo

Depot.

PM Tour and tasting at St.

Julian Wine Company.

ITINERARY 7:M I C h I G A N G A R D E N

P A R T Y

DAY ONE:

AM Arrive in Battle Creek atSouthern Exposure Herb

Farm. Tour the garden

and create a craft with

lunch in the Hog House.

PM After lunch, arrive in

Kalamazoo to visit the

Celery Flats Interpretive

Center. Next, head toWenke Greenhouse.

Then, visit the Kellogg

Manor House for a tour

of the summer home

and gardens of W.K.Kellogg. Enjoy dinner at

the Black Hawk restau-

rant before heading back

to Kalamazoo for the

night.

DAY TWO:

AM Head to Grand Rapids

to tour Frederik Meijer

Gardens & Sculpture

Park. Enjoy lunch at thecafe.

PM Depart for RobinettesApple Haus & Gift Barn.

Travel to Frozen Creek

Floral Farm and Dried

Flower Shop. And then

back to Kalamazoo forthe night.

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GESTEDITINERARI

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ITINERARY 5:h O L I D A Y T O U R

DAY ONE:

PM Arrive in Kalamazoo

in time for lunc. Afterlunc, its off to a

working greenouse

busy growing and sip-

ping poinsettias. Enjoydinner at one of ourlocal restaurants. After

dinner, take in a sow

or concert at one of te

teaters in Kalamazoo.

DAY TWO:AM Travel to Gull Lake

to enjoy a tour of teKellogg Manor house,

wic is beautifully

decorated for te

olidays.

PM Ten its off to

Soutern Exposure

herb Farm spending

te afternoon creat-ing erb candles, soap

or dressing. Next itsCornwells Turkeyville,

USA for a turkey dinner

and a oliday teaterproduction. Return to

Kalamazoo for a good

nigts sleep.

DAY ThREE:AM Enjoy a guided tour of

Kalamazoo and tendepart for ome.


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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

M AYKALAMAZOO ANIMATION

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL

Te Animation Festival is a

biennial, odd year, event -

considered to be one of te top

animated film festivals in teworld. It features an animated

film competition and a number

of oter events for students,

artists, educators, filmmakers

and te general public.

EVENTS

&F

ESTIVALS

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Kalamazoo County

hosts a number of

festivals and special events

of interest to your

guests. To confirm

the event dates,

please contact a

member of our team at

Discover Kalamazoo:

269-488-9000 or

800-888-0509

M A R C hMAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL

Learn ow to make ome-

made maple syrup at te

Kalamazoo Nature Center.

STULBERG INTERNATIONAL

STRING COMPETITION

Stringed instrument musicians

under te age of twenty com-

pete in tis 33-year-old compe-

tition rewarding excellence in

performance.

A P R I LIRVING S. GILMORE

INTERNATIONAL

KEYBOARD FESTIVAL

A biennial, even year, celebra-

tion of classical and modern

keyboard music. Musicians ave

included Van Cliburn, harry

Connick Jr., Cick Corea and

more.

J U N EKALAMAZOO INSTITUTE

OF ARTS ART FAIR, GREEK

FEST AND DODAh PARADE

Te first Saturday in June is Super

Saturday in Kalamazoo. Enjoyte Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

juried art fair wic attracts

50,000 attendees and artists

from around te country, Greek

Fest, offering Greek food and

entertainment and te wacky

Do-Da Parade.

JULYBLUES FEST

An incredible taste of te Blues -

featuring local and national

talents. Past performers ave

included Susan harrison,

Maggies Farm, Doug Beckman,

Devil in a Wood Pile, Willie King

and Robert Jones.

TASTE OF KALAMAZOO

Eat, drink and be merry as local

restaurants, breweries and

wineries serve up teir best. Te

event also features live music,

cooking and ice sculpting demon-

strations, jugglers, face paintingand more.

BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL

Tis week-long celebration of

African-American artists is eld

at various sites trougout te

County. Enjoy entertainment,

art sows and muc more.


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EVENTS

&FESTIVA

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A U G U S TRIBFEST

Rib cookers from across

te nation will gater in

Kalamazoo for a rib cook-

off. Enjoy te ribs and bigname entertainment wile

elping fund Community

Advocates for Persons Wit

Disabilities.

SCOTTISh FESTIVAL

Learn about Scottis

traditions as clans gater

to offer higland games,

dancing, pipe bands andmuc more.

USTA BOYS

NATIONAL TENNIS

ChAMPIONShIPS

Kalamazoo is te destina-

tion of over four undred

outstanding 16- and

18-year-old boys wo

compete for National

Campionsips in singles

and doubles. Over te past

67 years, Kalamazoo as

osted suc tennis stars

as Jon McEnroe, Andre

Agassi, Artur Ase, Pete

Sampras and many more.

S E P T E M B E RSTREET ROD

NATIONALS NORTh

Tousands of street rods

from across te nation will

gater in Kalamazoo forte National Street Rod

Association Nort event.

View te cars on display,

participate in te Swap

Meet, enjoy te arts and

crafts and muc more.

MIChIGAN WINE &

hARVEST FESTIVAL

Celebrate te arvest of

te grapes in Paw Paw,

Micigan. Test your skills

at stomping grapes, enjoy

live entertainment, sam-

ple te wines and juices,

sop at te arts & crafts

sow, taste festival foods

and muc more.

D E C E M B E RNEW YEARS FEST

A celebration of te arts

wit over 20 entertainers

performing trougout

te event wic climaxes

at midnigt wit a display

of fireworks.

N O V E M B E RFESTIVAL OF TREES

A oliday fantasyland of

decorated trees, wreats

and door decorations.View te gingerbread

ouse village and listen to

oliday entertainment.

MIChIGAN FESTIVAL

OF SACRED MUSIC

Enjoy te music at tis

biennial festival eld in odd

years. Events represent

diverse religious traditions,

promoting mutual respect

and understanding troug

saring te music treasured

by tese traditions.


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ATTRACTIONS

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ATTRACTIONSThis list includes only a

selection of attractions in

Kalamazoo County.

For more information

on these and other

sites of interest, contact

a member of our team

at Discover Kalamazoo

at 269-488-9000 or

800-888-0509

Air Zoo/Micigan SpaceScience Center

6151 Portage Rd.

Portage, MI 49002

269-350-2848www.airzoo.org

Mon.-Sat.: 9 ..-5 ..

Sun.: -5 ..Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas

Eve and Christmas Day

Adventure:

Elite fighter jets poised for action.

Awesome 360-degree full-motion

flight simulators. Indoor amuse-

ment park rides. A breathtaking 4D

theater taking you on a World War

II mission. Were ready for youthe

question is...Are you ready for this

adventure?

history:

With more than 50 historic and

rare aircraft in two buildings, your

group will be amazed when they

see the worlds only remaining

SR-71B Blackbird, a Curtiss P-40N,

one of the best-kept collections of

Grumman Cats and more. The Air

Zoo is also home to the nationally

recognized Guadalcanal Memorial

Museum, the Michigan Aviation

Hall of Fame and the Michigan

Space Science Center.

One of a kind experience:

With the Midwests first 4D the-

atre, full motion flight simulators

featuring WWII aircraft, indoor

amusement park rides surroundedby the Guinness World Record

largest indoor mural and the

Michigan Space Science Center, we

guarantee you wont find another

place like it. In fact, the Air Zoo is

the first museum of its kind in the

world.

Group Admission Policy: Call for

available rates. Advance reserva-

tions are recommended for grouptours.

Recommended Duration:

4 hours for full experience in both

buildings

Additional Information:

Cafe and Fly Buy museum store

are located on site. Buildings are

handicap accessible with ample,

free parking.

Te Barn Teatre

13351 W. M-96

Augusta, MI 49012

269-731-4121

www.barntheatre.com

Tue.Sun., late May through

early-September; matinees are

offered on both Sat. and Sun.

This theatre is listed on the State

Register of Historic Sites as the

home of Michigans oldest resident

summer stock theatre. Located in

a charming countryside setting, it

offers theatre at its best with plays

and musicals featuring Broadway

actors such as Kim Zimmer and

Tom Wopat.

Group Admission Policy: Group

rate offered for groups of 10 or

more. Driver/escort complimenta-

ry. Please contact the Barn Theatre

directly for current rates. Advance

reservations required.

Recommended Duration: 2 to 2.5

hours

Additional Information: Restrooms

on-site, handicap accessible,

cocktail lounge, free on-sitecoach parking and concessions

in the lobby.


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This information was

correct at time of printing

but is subject to change.

Please call the attraction or

Discover Kalamazoo before

your visit to obtain the

most up-to-date

information.

ATTRACTIONS

Bittersweet Ski Area

600 River Rd.

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-2032

www.skibittersweet.com

Mon.-Thu.: 10 ..-10 ..

Fri.: 10 ..-10:30 ..

Sat.: 9 ..-10:30 ..Sun.: 9 ..-10 ..

20 runs, six chair lifts, four rope

tows, wonder carpets, night skiing,

ski shop/rental, cafeteria, lounge,

snack bars, and outdoor grill.

Group Admission Policy: Please

contact Bittersweet directly for

current group rates, reservations

and snow conditions.

Recommended Duration: from 1

hour to all day

Additional Information: Gift shop,

on-site parking, restrooms and

catered meals are available.

Celery Flats Interpretive Center &

historical Area

7335 Garden Ln.

Portage, MI 49002

269-329-4522

Open from May 1 -September 30.

Fri.: 12 ..-5 ..

Sat.: 10 ..-7 ..

Sun.: 12 ..-5 ..

Mon.Thu.: By appointment.

Relive Kalamazoo Countys colorful

celery heritage. From the artifacts

on display to the on-site cultivation

of celery, explore our Dutch history.Tour a one room schoolhouse, an

1800s house, or enjoy a number

of events planned throughout the

summer.


rates, free admission for driver

and escort. Advance reservations

are required for a guided tour.

Minimum group size 10.

Recommended Duration: 1.5 hours

Additional Information: The center

is fully handicap accessible,

restrooms and free on-site

coach parking.

Eco Valley Winter Sports Park

8495 E. H Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49004

269-349-3291

www.echovalleyfun.com

Sat.: 10 ..-8 ..

Sun.: 12 ..-6 ..

Enjoy zooming down the toboggan

runs, an outdoor ice skating rink

with skate rental and a 400-foot

inner tube hill.

Group Admission Policy: Call Echo

Valley for current rates. Toboggans

and tubes are free. Skate rental is

an additional charge.

Recommended Duration: 1-8 hours

Additional Information: The park

has a warming lodge with fireplace,

restrooms and snack bar. Free

on-site coach parking is available.

Fort Custer National Cemetery15501 Dickman Rd.

Augusta, MI 49012

269-731-4164

Cemetery office is open Mon.- Fri.

from 8 ..-4:30 .. Cemetery is

open dawn to dusk daily.

Ft. Custer Cemetery is the nations

fourth largest veteran burial

grounds. The stunning Avenue of

Flags with over 152 flags is apopular stop.

Group Admission Policy:

Appointments required for group

tours. No admission fee.


45 minutes

Additional Information: Restrooms,

handicap accessible and free

off-site coach parking.


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ATTRACTIONS

Gilmore Car Museum

6865 Hickory Rd.

Hickory Corners, MI 49060

269-671-5089

www.gilmorecarmuseum.org

Open first Sat. in May through

the last Sun. in October.

Daily: 9 ..-5 ..

Weekends: 9 ..-6 ..

Antique Automobile magazine has

called the Gilmore Car Museum

one of the top five car museums

in the nation - with nearly 200

automobiles, ranging from an

1899 Locomobile to the classic

Duesenberg, the elusive

Tucker 48, the Model T andmuscle cars of the 60s and 70s.

Situated on a 90 acre park-like

setting, youll discover historic

red barns, an 1890s train depot,

a 1930s gas station, a working,

authentic 1940s diner and a

vintage Disney movie set.

Group Admission Policy: Contact

the museum directly for current

rates. Group rate is available; driverand escort admitted free. Advance

reservation required for step-on

welcome and overview.

Recommended Duration: 2.5 to

3 hours

Additional Information: The

museum is housed in several

historic buildings. Gift shop, food

service, restrooms and free on-site

coach parking are available. Handicapaccessible.

Kalamazoo Institute Of Arts

314 S. Park St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-349-7775

www.kiarts.org

Tue.-Sat.: 10 ..-5 ..

Sun.: 12 ..-5 ..

Closed Mondays and some holidays.

A premiere visual arts museum/

school, offering exhibitions,

events and programs. The

Institute was established in

1924, with an emphasis on 20th

Century American and German

Expressionist art - temporary

exhibits are offered throughoutthe year.

Group Admission Policy: There may

be a charge for special exhibits;

otherwise, there is no admission

fee. Advance reservations are

required for guided tour.


Additional Information: A gift shop

and restrooms are located in this

fully handicap accessible building.

Kalamazoo Nature Center

7000 N. Westnedge Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-381-1574

www.naturecenter.org

Mon.-Sat.: 9 ..-5 ..

Sun.: 1 ..-5 ..

Major holidays: 1 ..-5 ..

The Kalamazoo Nature Center

is housed on over 1,100 acres of

diverse habitat just 10 minutes

north of downtown Kalamazoo.

This site has a 200-acre pioneer

farm, a beech maple forest, 11

miles of trails, interactive exhibits,

hummingbird/butterfly garden and

three-story tropical sun/rain room.

Group Admission Policy: Grouprate is available. Minimum group

size is 10. Free admission for driver

and escort. Advance reservations

required.

Recommended Duration: 2 hours

self-guided tour.

Additional Information: Free park-

ing. Building with gift shop and

restrooms. Handicap accessible

building and select trails.

The Kal-Haven Trail,

originating in Kalamazoo,

provides a unique

experience for hikers,

bicyclists, nature lovers,

equestrians, snowmobilers

and cross-country skiers.

You will pass through small

towns and villages, cross

bridges and see points of

historical interest, all

while touring Michigans

beautiful countryside.

Many of the towns along

the way to South Haven

(where the trail ends) offer

food and lodging.


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ATTRACTIONS

The familiar old yellow taxicabs

were produced in Kalamazoo

by the Checker Cab Company

until production stopped

in 1983.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum

230 N. Rose St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-373-7990

800-772-3370

www.kalamazoomuseum.org

Mon.-Thu. and Sat.: 9 ..-5 ..Fri.: 9 ..-10 ..

Sun. and holidays: 1 ..-5 ..

Closed Easter, Thanksgiving,

Christmas Eve and Christmas

The Museum was voted the top

small museum in Michigan by read-

ers ofMichigan Living magazine.

The Museum offers Adventure

You Can Touch celebrating his-

tory, science and technology in ahighly interactive, hands-on way.

It features a Digistar Theatre and

planetarium; simulated missions to

space via the Challenger Learning

Center; a 2,300 year-old mummy;

an interactive history gallery and

the Science in Motion gallery.

Group Admission Policy: No admis-

sion charge to the museum. Fee

required for the planetarium, theChallenger Learning Center, and

movies or concerts. Call for rates.

Recommended Duration: 1.5 to 3

hours depending on areas included

in tour.


are on-site. The building is handi-

cap accessible and coach parking

can be arranged.

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

12685 E. C Ave.

Augusta, MI 49012

269-671-2510

November-April:

Daily: 9 ..-5 ..

May-October:

Daily: 9 ..-7 ..

A wildlife management and educa-

tion center, including a year-round

sanctuary for native and exotic

waterfowl. Also home to wild tur-

keys, pheasants, and birds of prey.

Seasonal events include migration

in the fall and hatching in the spring.

Visit the Leslie E. Tassell Upland

Gamebird Pavilion featuring grouse,

pheasants and quail, and birdsfrom around the world, many are

rare, threatened or endangered.


Kellogg Bird Sanctuary directly for

current rates, advance reservations

required. Minimum size group 10.


Additional Information: Self-guided

walking tour.Gift shop and rest-rooms are located on-site as wellas free coach parking. The sanctu-

ary is handicap accessible.

Kellogg Dairy Center

10461 N. 40th St.


269-671-2507

Daily: 8 ...

A state-of-the-art research, teach-

ing, and demonstration facility

for students of Michigan State

University emphasizing production

agriculture in harmony with a qual-

ity environment.


Center directly for current rates

and advance reservations.

Minimum group size is 10.



are located on-site as is free coach

parking. The center is fully handi-

cap accessible.


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ATTRACTIONSGlenn Miller made famous

the song Ive Got a Gal in

Kalamazoo. The students at

Kalamazoo College decided

we needed a real Gal in

Kalamazoo and voted Sara

Wooley that Gal. Sara traveled

around the country represent-

ing Kalamazoo at Bond Drives

and USO dances.

Kellogg Forest

7060 N. 42nd St.

Augusta, MI 49012

269-671-2356

Daily: 8 ..-

Over 700 acres on which more than

one million trees have been planted

since its donation to Michigan State

University by cereal magnate W.K.

Kellogg in 1932. MSUs Forestry

Department conducts research in

forest management, seedstock

selection, and maple sugar produc-

tion. The Kellogg Forest offers

a Forest Homes, Havens and

Hideaways tour, Tree Identification

tour and a tour of the Sugar Bush

during maple syrup season. All tours

are about a three-quarter mile walk.


rates available. Advance reservations

required at least three weeks in

advance for guided tours. Minimum

group size is 10. Forest tours are not

available during winter months.



and free on-site coach parking.

Kellogg Manor house

3700 E. Gull Lake Dr.


269-671-2416

www.kbs.msu.edu/manor_house

Mon.-Fri.: 8 ..-5 ..

A 1926 Tudor style mansion over-looking Gull Lake. Beautifully

restored home of W.K. Kellogg;

used by the military during WWII

and now part of Michigan State

University. Tours of the house, gar-

dens, lunch and teas in the Manor

House are offered.

Group Admission: Contact Kellogg

Manor House directly for current

rates and reservations. Advancereservations required. Driver and

escort are free.

Recommended Duration: 1 hour

Additional Information: Restrooms,

gift shop, catered meals and on-site

parking are available. The home is

handicap accessible.

Student programs available.

Lawton Ridge Winery8456 Stadium Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-372-9463

www.lawtonridgewinery.com

Mon.-Sat: NOON-6 ..

Sun.: NOON-5 ..

Warm days and cool nights allow the

Lawton Ridge grapes to mature with

the proper balance of sugar and

acidity, giving crispness to theirwhites and depth and complexity to

their reds.


current rates. Advance reservations

are required.

Recommended Duration: 1 hour


available on-site. Handicap

accessible.


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ATTRACTIONS

Even a simple stroll

through downtown

Kalamazoo can be an

architectural education.

Several commercial

and public buildings,

including City Hall,

possess the crisp

geometry and sur-

face ornaments of

Art Decoan eclectic

design style born

during the Jazz Age.

Kalamazoo is also home

to a cooperative

neighborhood designed

by Frank Lloyd Wright

in the late 40s. The

entire community is rich

in history, culture and

beauty.

Miller Auditorium

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

269-387-2312

www.millerauditorium.com

Contact the Auditorium for

specific performance times.

Enjoy Broadway productions,

concerts and performances in this

state-of-the-art auditorium. Tours

of the theatre are available upon

request. Theatre packages are

available.


rates are available, minimum of 20

in group. Complimentary

admission for escort and driverwhen available.

Average Duration: Varies by

performance (usually 2-3 hours).

Additional Information: On-site

restrooms and parking, fully

handicap accessible.

Nottawa Fruit Farm

24976 Hwy. M-86

Sturgis, MI 49091 269-467-7719

www.nottawafruitfarm.com

May 1-October 31

Daily: 8 ..-6 ..

Located in the heart of Southern

Michigans Amish Country, the

Farm provides an escape to

yesteryear for all ages. With its

spacious grounds, all types of

age-appropriate activities areoffered - ranging from hayrides,

fishing contests and much more!

On-site restaurant, petting farm,

fruit stand, bakery and more.

Group Admission Policy: Varies

with activities, call for current

rates.

Recommended Duration: Varies

with activities, advance reserva-

tions are required.

Peterson & Sons Winery

9375 E. P Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49048

269-626-9755

www.naturalwine.net

Mon., Fri. &Sat.: 10 ..-6 ..

Sun.: -6 ..

Enjoy a tour and tasting at a

winery offering wine with true fruit

taste and made without the use of

chemicals or preservatives. Only

the best hand-picked and sorted

Michigan fruit, plus a lot of time

and personal care, go into this

winerys product.


current rates. Advance reservationsare required and maximum group

size is 40.

Recommended Duration: 1 hour Additional Information: This winery

is not fully handicap accessible.

Restrooms and free coach parking

on-site are available.

St. Julian Wine Company

716 S. Kalamazoo St.Paw Paw, MI 49079

269-657-5568

800-732-6002

www.stjulian.com

Mon.-Sat.: 9 ..-5 ..

Sun.: -5 ..

Last winery tour is at 4:00 ..

Open 361 days per year. Michigans

oldest and largest winery produces

award-winning premium wines,champagnes and juices.

Group Admission Policy: Group rate

is available. Advance reservations

required.

Recommended Duration: 1.5 to

2 hours

Additional Information: Gift shop,

restrooms, handicap accessible and

on-site parking.


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Tempo Vino


Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-342-WINE (9463)

www.vintnerscellarwinery.com

Mon.-Wed.: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Thu.-Sat.: 11:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.Closed Sunday

Located in downtown Kalamazoo,

this quaint winery offers red, white,

blush, dessert and seasonal wines.

Group Admission Policy: Call ahead

for groups and for up to date tast-

ing information.

Recommended Duration: 20-30

minutes.

Additional Information: Handicapaccessible.

Underground Railroad house

613 E. Cass St.

Schoolcraft, MI 49087

269-679-4129

Open by appointment only and

advance reservations required.

Step back in time and visit the

home of Dr. Nathan Thomas, thefirst doctor in Kalamazoo County.

Listed on the National Register of

Historic Places, this home was a

safe house for over 1,000 slaves on

their way to freedom.


the Underground Railroad House

directly for current rates and

reservations.

Recommended Duration: 1 hour Additional Information: On-site

coach parking available. Handicap

accessible. This attraction does not

have a restroom open to the public.

West Micigan Glass Society

436 N. Park St.

Studio 209 A

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-552-9802

www.wmglass.org

Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.The Glass Society sponsors public

events designed to increase the

community awareness and expo-

sure to glass art- offering work-

shops in glass blowing, lampwork-

ing, stained glass, mosaics, fused

glass and sandblasting.


the West Michigan Glass Society for

current rates. Group projects,demonstrations and tours are

available. Call for reservations.

Recommended Duration: Depends

on group size and program selected

Additional Information: Handicap

accessible.

Wolf Lake Fis hatcery

Visitor Center

34270 County Rd. 652

Mattawan, MI 49071

269-668-2876

Call for hours. Closed Monday.

The Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor

Center is dedicated to providing

visitors with the opportunity to

learn about fish, their life cycles,

habitats and vital role they play in

our aquatic ecosystem.

Group Admission: Reservations are

required one month in advance for

a guided tour. Free admission.

Recommended Duration: 1 - 2 hours


and free on-site parking are

available. Student programs.

Nature, education and

art are embodied in

Kalamazoos numerous

museums and

attractions. Your group

can experience

priceless paintings and

sculptures, learn about

the evolution of

aviation and

automobiles, embrace

the beauty of lush

gardens and observe

wildlife in their natural

settings.


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Your group tour can

easily incorporate a visit

to any one of three area

casinos located close

to Kalamazoo.

AREACASINOS

Firekeepers Casino

11177 Michigan Ave.

Battle Creek, MI 49014

877-FKC-8777 (877-352-8777)

www.FireKeepersCasino.com

Open 24 hours/7 days a week

With 2,680 slots, 78 action-packedtable games, a 12-table poker

room, shopping and five res-

taurants to suit every taste and

budget, your group will truly enjoy

their stay at Firekeepers - just 30

minutes east of Kalamazoo.


Firekeepers in advance for reserva-

tions and current group package

details. Recommended Duration: 4 hours

Additional Information: Free


Four Winds Casino Resort

11111 Wilson Rod.

New Buffalo, MI 49117

866-4WINDS1 (866-494-6371)

www.fourwindscasino.com

Open 24 hours/7 days a weekThe odds are in your favor when

you visit the Four Winds Casino in

New Buffalo - just 1 1/2 hours from

Kalamazoo. 3,000 of the most

sought-after slots, table games

and World Poker Tour Poker Room.

Dining and entertainment galore!

Group Admission Policy:

Contact Four Winds in advance

for reservations and current grouppackage details.


4 hours

Additional Information:

Free on-site coach parking is avail-

able.

Gun Lake Casino

OPENING 2010

www.gunlakecasino.com

Open 24 hours/7 days a week

Just 20 minutes north of

Kalamazoo, Gun Lake Casino

will be the newest in West

Michigan - combining 1,200

popular slot machines and

36 gaming tables with cookin

bands and acts, fantastic food

and real hospitality.


the casino in advance for reserva-

tions and current group package

details.

Recommended Duration: 4 hours Additional Information: Free


AREA CASINOS


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RESTAURANTSThese restaurants

welcome Group Travel

business. Please contact

Discover Kalamazoo for

a complete restaurant

listing.

Applebees

5990 Gull Rd.

Kalamazoo, MI 49048

269-343-2192

On-site parking, handicap accessi-

ble, advance reservations required.

Bilbos3307 Stadium Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

269-382-5544

www.bilbospizza.com

Pizza, pasta, subs. No reserva-

tions. On-site parking. Handicap

accessible. Seating for 240.

Bravo!

5402 Portage Rd.

Portage, MI 49002

269-344-7700

www.bravokalamazoo.com

Italian/American cuisine. Handicap

accessible, on-site parking,

advance reservations, group menu

available.Carrabbas Italian Grill

5690 S. Westnedge Ave.

Portage, MI 49002

269-381-0607

www.carrabbas.com

Seating up to 25, handicap

accessible.

Club Car Restaurant6225 W. D Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-342-8087

Midwestern cuisine, on-site park-

ing, group menu available, advance

reservations required, handicap

accessible, seating for groups up

to 300.

Cosmos Cucina804 W. Vine St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

269-344-5666

www.cosmoscucina.com

Contemporary oasis offering

affordable gourmet cuisine.Seating for up to 100, handicap

accessible, advance reservations.

Epic Bistro

359 S. Kalamazoo Mall

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-342-1300

www.millenniumrestaurants.com

Wood-fired pizzas, small plates,and signature dishes. Advance

reservations.

Fieldstone Grill

3970 W. Centre St.

Portage, MI 49024

269-321-8480


The menu is comprised of dishes

emulating this locations field-to-plate mentality. Seating for up to

100, on-site parking, group menu

available.

Food Dance Cafe


Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-382-1888

www.fooddancecafe.com

Authentic, eclectic new Americancuisine. Advance reservations

required, on-site parking, seating

up to 110. Handicap accessible,

group menu available.


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Many restaurants offer

discounted and/or

complimentary meals

for the group tour escort

and/or driver. Please ask

the individual restaurant

for their current policy.

RESTAURAN

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Gallagers Eatery & Pub

4210 Stadium Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

269-372-3600

www.gallaghereatery.com

Upscale family dining and an Irish

sports pub. Advance reservations

required, on-site parking, seatingup to 120.

Great Lakes Sipping Co.4525 W. KL Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

269-375-3650

American cuisine, handicap accessi-

ble, advance reservations required,

group menu available, on-site park-

ing, seating up to 50.

Ground Round3939 Stadium Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

269-375-9300

www.groundround.com

American cuisine, handicap acces-

sible, advance reservations request-

ed, group pricing available, on-site

parking, seating up to 230.

Martells

3501 Greenleaf Blvd.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

269-375-2105


Fun and casual service with stun-

ning views. Advance reservations

required. On-site parking, handicap

accessible.

Mi Rancito Restaurant

3112 S. 9th St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-375-5861

Mexican cuisine. Seating for 100+,

advance reservations required, on-

site parking, group menu available.

Monaco Bay Piano Bar & Grill


Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-384-6044

www.monacobay.biz

American cuisine. Seating up to

100, on-site parking, handicap

accessible.

Nottawa Fruit Farm

24976 Hwy. M-86

Sturgis, MI 49091

269-467-7719

www.nottawafruitfarm.com

Enjoy a picnic buffet or a picnic

basket on a private farm, with

outdoor seating up to 175 or indoor

seating up to 375. Handicap

accessible, on-site parking.

Old Country Buffet

5220 W. Main St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-344-0229

www.buffet.com

Large variety of food, and youre

always welcome to seconds.

Banquet room available. Handicap

accessible, on-site parking.

Old Burdicks Bar & Grill

100 W. Michigan Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-343-0032

2747 S. 11th St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-372-1596

www.oldburdicks.com

Located inside the Radisson Plaza

Hotel and Holiday Inn West. Group

menu available, advance

reservations required, handicap

accessible, on-site parking avail-

able.


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Olde Peninsula Brewpub &

Restaurant


Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-343-BREW (2739)

American cuisine and fresh brewed

beer made on-site. On-street park-

ing, advance reservations required.

Outback Steakouse

4320 S. Westnedge Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

269-342-4329

www.outback.com

Australian steakhouse restaurant.

On-site parking, group menu

available, handicap accessible.

Pasta Pasta

762 W. Main St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

269-345-6755

www.pastapastakalamazoo.com

Casual Italian dining. Seating up to

53, on-site parking, handicap

accessible.

Perkins Family Restaurant

3810 E. Cork St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-383-0650

Family dining. Handicap accessible,

seating for 100+, banquet room

available for 60, on-site parking,

driver and escort complimentary.

Rykses Restaurant5924 Stadium Dr.Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-372-3838

www.rykses.com

Specializing in Dutch bakery items,

group menu , on-site parking.

Sakespeares Pub

241 E. Kalamazoo Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007269-488-7782

www.shakespearespub.com

American cuisine. Seating up to 40,

on-site parking, handicap

accessible.

Te Union

125 S. Kalamazoo Mall

Kalamazoo, MI 49007269-384-6756


American dishes with a twist.

Seating up to 125, handicap

accessible.

Teo & Stacys4311 S. Westnedge Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

269-388-3455

5225 Portage Rd.

Portage, MI 49002

269-345-3000

Greek/American cuisine, group

menu available, on-site parking,

handicap accessible, advance

reservations required, driver and

escort complimentary.

T G I Fridays

5650 W. Main St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-349-6010

www.fridays.com

Seating for up to 60, advance res-

ervations required, meal allowance

available per 25 paid meals, on-site

parking, handicap accessible, group

menu available.

Websters Prime Steakouse

100 W. Michigan Ave.Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-343-4444 www.webstersrestaurant.com

Inside the Radisson Plaza Hotel,

AAA Four Diamond Award winner.

Seating for groups up to 80, group

menu is available.


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The Lake Michigan Shore

Wine Trail runs from the

lakeshore east to

Kalamazoo - producing

a wide variety of nationally

acclaimed wines. Visit

www.miwinetrail.com for

details.

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Wild Bull

139 S. Edwards St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-978-8451

www.wildbull.biz

American cuisine. Group menu.

Reservations recommended.

Seating for up to 300. On-site busparking.

Zazios


Kalamazoo, MI 49007269-384-2650www.zazios.com

Italian cuisine. Located inside the

Radisson Plaza Hotel, seating for

groups up to 100, handicap acces-

sible, group menu available.

Bells Brewery, Inc.355 E. Kalamazoo Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-382-2338

www.bellsbeer.com

Mon.-Wed.: 11-12 ..

Thu.-Sat.: 11-1 ..

Sun: -12 ..

Olde Peninsula Brewpub &Restaurant200 E. Michigan Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-343-BREW

Mon.-Tue.: 11 ..-11 ..

Wed.Sat.: 11-12 ..

Lawton Ridge Winery

8456 Stadium Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-372-9463

Mon.-Sat.: 12 ..-6 ..

Sun.: 12 ..-5 ..

Peterson & Sons Winery

9375 E. P Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49048

269-626-9755

www.naturalwine.net

Call for times.

St. Julian Wine Company

716 S. Kalamazoo St.

Paw Paw, MI 49079

269-657-5568

800-732-6002

www.stjulian.com

Mon.-Sat.: 9 ..-5 p..

Sun.: -5 p..

Tempo Vino Winery260 E. Michigan Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-342-9463Mon.- Wed.: 11 ..-6 p..

Thu.- Sat.: 11 ..-8 p..

Sun.: Closed

Warner Vineyards

706 S. Kalamazoo St.

Paw Paw, MI 49079

269-657-3165

Mon.Sat.: 10 ..-5 p..

Sun.: -5 p..

ChEERS!!Experience the avor of the Kalamazooarea with a unique handcrafted beer

or wine.


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ACCOMMODATIONSKalamazoo County was the

Celery Capital of the World

in the early decades of last

century. Celery touted

as fresh as dew from

Kalamazoo was shipped

throughout the U.S.

Baymont Inn & Suites

2203 S. 11th St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-372-7999

877-229-6668

www.baymontinns.com

One complimentary room with15 paid rooms. On-site, compli-

mentary parking. Free continental

breakfast. Free WiFi and use of

nearby fitness center.

Best Western hospitality Inn

3640 E. Cork St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-381-1900800-528-1234

www.bestwestern.com

One complimentary room per 25

paid rooms. Baggage handling

offered at $6 per bag. On-site

complimentary parking available.

Free continental breakfast, fitness

center, business center and WiFi.

Best Western Kalamazoo Suites

2575 S. 11th St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-350-5522

www.bestwestern.com



offered. On-site, complimentary

parking available. Complimentarybreakfast.

Candlewood Suites

3443 Retail Place Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49048

269-270-3203

www.candlewoodsuites.com


paid rooms. On-site, complimen-tary parking.

Clarion hotel

3600 E. Cork St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-385-3922

800-252-7466

www.clarionhotel.com

One complimentary room with25 paid rooms. Baggage handling


complimentary parking. On-site

bar/lounge and restaurant. Newly

renovated!

Comfort Inn - Downtown


Kalamazoo, MI 49007269-384-2800

800-228-5150

www.choicehotels.com

In the heart of Kalamazoos

Central Business District -

minutes from college campuses.

Close to shops, restaurants, parks

and entertainment. One

complimentary room with 20paid rooms. Complimentary

parking and continental breakfast.

Country Inn & Suites

1912 E. Kilgore Rd.

Kalamazoo, MI 49002

269-382-2303

800-456-4000

www.countryinns.comOne complimentary room with

15 paid rooms. Baggage handling


complimentary parking and hot

breakfast. Refrigerator and

microwave in all rooms.


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U.S. News & World Reports

annual ranking of American

colleges and universities

includes Western Michigan

University, located in

Kalamazoo, as one of the

nations top-100 public

universities.

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Fairfield Inn-East

3800 E. Cork St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-344-8300

800-228-2800

www.marriott.com/fairfieldinn

Complimentary parking on-siteand complimentary continental

breakfast.

Fairfield Inn-West

6420 Cracker Barrel Blvd.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-353-6400

877-253-6400

www.fairfieldinn.com/azofwIndoor pool open 24 hours,

complimentary breakfast and

wireless internet. Free guest access

to Bronson Athletic Center. Bus

parking and baggage handling

arranged on a case by case basis.

Gull Lake Inn12500 M-89Richland, MI 49083

269-731-4131

877-GULLLAKE

www.gulllakeinn.com

One complimentary room with

10 paid rooms. Baggage handling

offered at no charge. On-site,

complimentary parking. Indoor

pool. Complimentary continentalbreakfast. Golf and ski packages

available.

Gull Lake Ministries

1988 Midlake Dr.


269-671-5155

800-350-2442

www.gulllake.org

Complimentary room policyarranged on case by case basis.

Free on-site parking. Continental

breakfast available with advanced

notification. On-site lakeside

dining room. Facility includes

bowling alley, indoor climbing wall

and gym, outdoor ropes course,

basketball/tennis courts, and

ziplines.

hampton Inn - East

1550 E. Kilgore Rd.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-344-7774

800-426-7866

www.hamptoninn.com

One complimentary room with

12 paid rooms. Complimentaryon-site parking. Indoor pool.

Complimentary continental

breakfast and WiFi.

hampton Inn & Suites - West

5059 S. 9th St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-372-1010

www.hamptoninn.comComplimentary on-site parking.

Baggage handling offered at $6

per bag. Complimentary

continental breakfast.


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ACCOMMODATIONS holiday Inn Express & Suites

3630 E. Cork St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-373-0770

800-HOLIDAY

www.basshotels.com/hiexpress

Complimentary room with30+ paid rooms. Baggage han-

dling offered at $1 per bag.

Complimentary on-site parking.

Free use of WiFi, business center

and fitness center.

holiday Inn West

2747 S. 11th St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-375-6000

800-HOLIDAY

www.holidayinnkz.com

Complimentary room policy

varies. Baggage handling offered

at $1 per bag. Complimentary

on-site parking. Full service facil-

ity with restaurant, bar and grill.

Large Holidome recreation facilitywith pool. Recently renovated.

Motel 6

3704 Vanrick Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-344-6649

800-466-8356

www.motel6.com

Baggage handling offered. Free

Wi-Fi, HBO and laundry. Handicap

accessible and non-smoking rooms

available. On-site parking. Group

rates available.

Radisson Plaza hotel and Suites


Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-343-3333

800-444-3344

www.radissonkz.com

AAA rated Four Diamond hoteland Four Diamond restaurant.

Baggage handling offered at $3

per bag. Several restaurants

on-site. Full and continental

breakfast available. Indoor pool.

Fitness center. Free high-speed

internet in all rooms and on-site

business center. Parking available

nearby.

Red Roof Inn East

3701 E. Cork St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-382-6350

800-843-7663

www.redroof.com

One complimentary room

with 15 paid rooms. Group ratesavailable. Handicap and

non-smoking rooms available.

On-site parking.

Red Roof Inn West


Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-375-7400

www.redroof.comOne complimentary room

with 15 paid rooms. On-site,

complimentary parking.


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Residence Inn by Marriott

1500 E. Kilgore

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-349-0855

800-331-3131

www.residenceinnkalamazoo.com

Complimentary room policyvaries with group. Free on-site

parking. All rooms are

fully furnished suites with

kitchens. Complimentary high

speed internet and hot breakfast.

Staybridge Suites

2001 Seneca Ln.

Kalamazoo, MI 49003

269-372-8000

www.staybridge.com/kalamazoo

Complimentary room for every

15 rooms. Free on-site

motorcoach parking. Fully

equipped kitchen in every room,

full breakfast buffet, free high-

speed internet, and complimen-

tary laundry facilities. EveningSundowners offering a light

dinner, free local phone calls,

24-hour business center, 24-hour

convenience center, pool, hot tub,

and fitness center.

Super 8 Motel

618 Maple Hill Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-345-0146

800-800-8000

www.super8.com

One complimentary room per

10 paid rooms. Non-smoking

and handicap rooms available.

Baggage handling offered.

On-site parking. Wireless internet.

Complimentary breakfast.

TownePlace Suites

5683 S. 9th St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-353-1500

800-257-3000

www.marriott.com

Complimentary room policyvaries. Free on-site parking. All

rooms are fully furnished suites

with kitchens. Complimentary

high speed internet and hot break-

fast. Access to 24 hour Get Fit fit-

ness center. Free local phone calls.

Value Place

1653 S. 11th St.Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-372-6300

www.valueplace.com

Complimentary room policy

varies. Free limited on-site

parking. Full kitchen in each room.

Yarrow Golf & Conference Resort

10499 N. 48th St.Augusta, MI 49012

269-731-2090

800-563-4397

www.yarrowgolf.com



offered. On-site parking. Golf and

Bed & Breakfast packages

available. Restaurant on site.

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Suite 100

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T 800-888-0509

F 269-488-0050www.DiscoverKalamazoo.com

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