Group Friendly Attractions

Air Zoo/Michigan Space Science Center
6151Portage Road
Portage, MI 49002
269-382-6555
866-5AIRZOO
www.airzoo.org
April - December
    10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday - Saturday*
    12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday
January - March
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday - Saturday*
    12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday
Closed Christmas Day. * The Kittyhawk Café and Fly Buy museum store open at 9:00 a.m. Attractions open at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements may be made to open early or remain open late.

• The Air Zoo has grown into the 10th largest non-government aviation museum in the nation. The Air Zoo offers a visit more like a day at a theme park than a trip to a museum. Experience the Wright Brother's first flight and tour the International Space Station or take the controls of a military jet plane, all part of a multi-sensory experience using full motion flight simulators, 4-D theatres and live character actors. A collection of 80 rare aircraft are on permanent collection and thanks to an affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, exhibits and other artifacts are constantly changing. Also, the Air Zoo is home to the National Guadalcanal Memorial Museum and the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame.
• Group Admission Policy: Group rate is available, driver and escort admitted free. Advance reservations are required for group tours.
• Recommended Duration: 2 to 4 hours
• Additional Information: A gift shop and restrooms are located on-site. Building is handicap accessible. Free on-site coach parking. The facility offers catered meals. Restaurant on-site.

Alamo Township Museum
8119 N. 6th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-344-2107
269-344-9579
Please contact the museum directly for current hours and reservations.
The museum was organized in 1969 and is housed in an 1865 Presbyterian Church. Enjoy seeing the Victorian kitchen, parlor, bedroom and other displays offered by the museum. Then visit the barn to see over 200 years of farming, blacksmith, gaslights, Michigan railroad displays and more.

• Group Admission Policy: No charge for admission; contributions accepted.
• Recommended Duration: One hour.
• Additional Information: Restrooms on-site and free on-site coach parking. This attraction is not fully handicap accessible.

The Barn Theatre
13351 State Highway M-96
Augusta, MI 49012
269-731-4121
www.barntheatre.com
Tuesday–Sunday, late-May through early-September, matinees are offered on both Saturday and Sunday.
The theatre is listed on the State Register of Historic Sites as the home of Michigan’s oldest resident summer stock theatre. Located in a charming countryside setting, it offers theatre at its best with plays and musicals featuring Broadway and TV actors such as Kim Zimmer and Tom Wopat.

• Group Admission Policy: Group rate offered for groups of 10 or more. Driver and escort are complimentary. Please contact 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-site coach parking, and concessions in lobby.

Bittersweet Ski Area
600 River Road
Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-2032
www.skibittersweet.com
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Enjoy 16 runs, 6 chair lifts, 6 rope tows, night skiing, full service ski shop, cafeteria, lounge, 2 snack bars, an outdoor grill and ski rental available.

• Group Admission Policy: Group rate is offered. Please contact Bittersweet directly for current rates, reservations and snow conditions.
• Recommended Duration: from 1 hour to all day.
• Additional Information: On-site gift shop, on-site parking, on-site restrooms, catered meals are available.

Celery Flats Interpretive Center & Historical Area
7335 Garden Lane
Portage, MI 49002
269-329-4410
269-329-4518
269-329-4522
Open from May 1 –September 30. Fridays: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Monday–Thursday: By appointment.
Kalamazoo County’s colorful celery heritage can now be relived at the center. From the local artifacts on display to the on-site cultivation of celery, the center demonstrates first hand our county’s Dutch history. In addition to the Interpretive Center, tour the restored one room schoolhouse and an 1800’s house. Enjoy a number of special events planned throughout the summer.

• Group Admission Policy: Group rate is offered, 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.

Echo Valley Winter Sports Park
8495 East H Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
269-344-8599 Ext. 205
www.echovalleyfun.com
The park is open December–February, weather permitting. Please contact Echo Valley directly for current hours and reservations.
Your group will enjoy zooming down the toboggan runs at 60 mph. For those less adventurous souls, the park offers an outdoor ice skating rink with skate rental and a 400-foot inner tube sliding hill.

• Group Admission Policy: Contact Echo Valley directly for current rates. Toboggans and tubes are provided free. Skate rental is an additional charge.
• Recommended Duration: 1 to 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 Cemetery
15501 Dickman Road
Augusta, MI 49012
269-731-4164
Cemetery office is open Monday– Friday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Cemetery is open dawn to dusk daily.
This national cemetery is the final resting place for many war veterans, as well as a number of German Prisoners of War. Learn the history of Ft. Custer Post Cemetery’s growth from a small plot to the nation’s fourth largest veteran burial grounds. The stunning “Avenue of Flags” with over 152 flags is a popular stop.

• Group Admission Policy: Appointments required for group tours. No admission fee.
• Recommended Duration: 45 minutes
• Additional Information: Restrooms on-site, fully handicap accessible, and free on-site coach parking.

Gilmore Car Museum
6865 Hickory Road
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
269-671-5089
www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
Open first Saturday in May –October. Daily: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The museum, rated one of the top ten in the nation with more than 140 restored antique automobiles on display, traces the significant technical developments in automotive transportation. Vehicles range in age from an 1899 Locomobile to a Cadillac prototype for the 21st Century. The collection includes an impressive array of Rolls Royces, Packards, Cadillacs and performance cars. Visit the interpretive center, which is housed in a replica of an old time Shell filling station.

• Group Admission Policy: Contact Gilmore Car Museum directly for current rates. Group rate is available; driver and escort admitted free. Advance reservation required for a guided tour.
• Recommended Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
• Additional Information: The museum is housed in five historic red barns. Gift shop, restrooms and free on-site coach parking are available. Handicap accessible.

Kalamazoo County Parks
2900 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-383-8778
www.kalcounty.com/parks
Memorial Day –Labor Day: Daily: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Call for other times.
All County Parks are open daily with guided tours offered at Scotts Mill County Park. Many special events are planned throughout the year, such as Scottish Festival, the Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire and much more.

• Group Admission Policy: Contact the Parks office directly for current rates and schedules for special events.
• Recommended Duration: Varies per park.
• Additional Information: All parks have restrooms, free parking for coach and are handicap accessible.

Kalamazoo Institute Of Arts
314 South Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-349-7775
www.kiarts.org
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
The Institute was established in 1924, with an emphasis on 20th Century American and German Expressionist art, with more than 2,500 objects displayed periodically. Special temporary exhibits are offered throughout the year.

• Group Admission Policy: There may be a charge for special exhibits, otherwise there is no admission fee. Reservations are required two weeks in advance for guided tour.
• Recommended Duration: 1 hour
• Additional Information: A gift shop and restrooms are located in this fully handicap accessible building.

Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 North Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-381-1574
www.naturecenter.org
Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Major holidays: 1 p.m. –5 p.m.
A non-profit, internationally known education center, voted best in the nation. Explore the Center’s Bug House, award-winning Nature-Up-Close exhibit, the 3-story Tropical Atrium, the Habitat Haven Trail, the Butterfly/Hummingbird Garden and the 1850’s DeLano Farm Homestead. Hands-on exhibits and fun events include maple sugaring, wildflower walks, and an 1800’s Holiday.

• Group Admission Policy: Group rate is available. Minimum group size is 10 and maximum is 60. Free admission for driver and escort. Advance reservation required. Contact the Center for information on guided tours.
• Recommended Duration: 1.5 hours self-guided tour.
• Additional Information: Gift shop and restrooms are located on-site. Free on-site parking. The building is fully handicap accessible and some of the trails are now handicap accessible.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum
230 North Rose Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-373-7990
800-772-3370
www.kalamazoomuseum.org
Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday and holidays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.
The Museum was voted the top small museum in Michigan by readers of Michigan Living Magazine. The Museum offers “Adventure You Can Touch”, celebrating history, science and technology in a highly 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: Free general admission. Fee required for the planetarium, Challenger Learning Center, workshops, and other special programs.
• Recommended Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours depending on areas included in tour.
• Additional Information: Restrooms are located on-site. The building is handicap accessible and coach parking can be arranged.

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
12685 East C Avenue
Augusta, MI 49012
269-671-2356
www.kbs.msu.edu/bird_sanctuary/Index.htm
November – April: Daily: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. May – October: Daily: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
A wildlife management and education center that is a year-round sanctuary for native and exotic waterfowl. The center is also home to wild turkeys, pheasants, and birds of prey. Seasonal events include migration in the fall and hatching in the spring. Visit the new Leslie E. Tassell Upland Gamebird Pavilion featuring grouse, pheasants and quail, native Michigan species and birds from around the world, many are rare, threatened or endangered.

• Group Admission Policy: Contact Kellogg Bird Sanctuary directly for current rates, advance reservations are required for guided tours. Minimum size group 10, maximum 60.
• Recommended Duration: 1.5 hours
• Additional Information: Self-guided walking tour. Gift shop and restrooms are located on-site as well as free coach parking. The sanctuary is handicap accessible.

Kellogg Dairy Center
10461 North 40th Street
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
269-671-2356
Daily: 8 a.m.–sunset.
A state-of-the-art research, teaching, and demonstration facility for students of Michigan State University emphasizing production agriculture in harmony with a quality environment. View one person milking 12 cows simultaneously in the Milking Parlor.

• Group Admission Policy: Contact Center directly for current rates and advance reservations, minimum group size is 10 and maximum is 60 people.
• Recommended Duration: 1.5 hours
• Additional Information: Restrooms are located on-site as is free coach parking. The center is fully handicap accessible.

Kellogg Forest
7060 N. 42nd Street
Augusta, MI 49012
269-671-2356
www.maes.msu.edu/ressta/KelloggForest/
Daily: 8 a.m. –sunset.
Over 700 acres on which over one million trees have been planted since its donation to Michigan State University by cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg in 1932. MSU’s Forestry Department conducts research in forest management, seedstock selection, and maple sugar production. 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.

• Group Admission Policy: Group rates available. Advance reservations required at least three weeks in advance for guided tours. Minimum group size is 10 people, maximum is 60 people. Forest tours are not available during winter months.
• Recommended Duration: 1.5 hours
• Additional Information: Restrooms and free on-site coach parking.

Lady Gull Diva
80 E. Gull Lake Drive
Augusta, MI 49012
269-437-3659
Cruise offered from May 1 – October 31. Call for more information.
Enjoy a one to three hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake. This 24’x60’ boat offers an upper and lower deck and for those who wish to avoid the sun, enjoy the view from a window in the enclosed portion of the lower deck. Catered meals are available (breakfast, lunch or dinner). Every Wednesday enjoy the “Ice Cream Cruise” or on Sunday a brunch cruise.

• Group Admission Policy: Call for current rates. Maximum group size is 40. Advance reservations are required.
• Recommended Duration: 1 to 3 hours
• Additional Information: Restrooms and free on-site parking. This attraction is not completely handicap accessible.

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 throughout the year in this state-of-the-art auditorium. Past performances include South Pacific with Robert Goulet, Swing, Fosse, the Oak Ridge Boys Christmas, the Four Tops, Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, Cats and much more! Tours of the theatre are available upon request. Theatre packages are available. Contact Miller Auditorium for upcoming performances.

• Group Admission Policy: Group rates are available, minimum of 20 in group. Complimentary admission for escort and driver when available.
• Recommended Duration: Varies by performance (usually 2 to 3 hours).
• Additional Information: On-site restrooms, fully handicap accessible, and on-site parking available.

Nottawa Fruit Farm
24878 Hwy. M-86
Sturgis, MI 49091
269-467-7719
May 1 – November : Daily: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Located in the heart of Amish Country, the Farm provides an escape to yesteryear for people of all ages. Activities range from hayrides, to fishing contests, to group sings, and much more! They also have a restaurant on-site, a petting farm, fruit stand, bakery and more.

• Group Admission Policy: Varies with activities, call for current rates.
• Recommended Duration: Varies with activities, advance reservations are required.
• Additional Information: On-site parking, restrooms available, gift shop, handicap accessible.

Peterson & Sons Winery
9375 East P Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-626-9755
www.naturalwine.net
Monday, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: noon–6 p.m.
Enjoy a tour and tasting at a winery that offers wine with true fruit taste and is 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 winery’s product.

• Group Admission Policy: Call for current rates. Advance reservations are 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 South Kalamazoo
Paw Paw, MI 49079
269-657-5568
800-732-6002
www.stjulian.com
Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday: noon –5 p.m.
The last winery tour is at 4:30 p.m. Open 361 days per year.
Michigan’s oldest and largest winery produces award-winning premium wines and champagnes. Tour the winery to see how these award-winning wines are produced. Then, enjoy sampling wines in the tasting room.

• 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.

Timber Ridge Ski Area
87500 23rd Street
Gobles, MI 49055
269-694-9449 or
800-253-2928
www.timberridgeski.com
Contact Timber Ridge directly for snow conditions and hours.
Fifteen groomed slopes, 100% snowmaking, four chair lifts, five surface tows, night skiing, ski and snow board rentals.

• Group Admission Policy: Contact Timber Ridge directly for current rates and compli-mentary policy. Advance notice required.
• Recommended Duration: All day or evening.
• Additional Information: Restaurant, gift shop, restrooms, and parking on-site. Handicap accessible.

Underground Railroad House
613 East Cass Street
Schoolcraft, MI
269-679-4304
269-323-1434
Open by appointment only and advance reservations are required.
Step back in time and visit the home of Dr. Nathan Thomas, the first 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.

• Group Admission Policy: Contact Underground Railroad House directly for current rates and reservations.
• Recommended Duration: 1 hour
• Additional Information: On-site coach parking available. This attraction does not have a restroom open to the public and is not handicap accessible.

W.K. Kellogg Manor House
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
269-671-2416
www.kbs.msu.edu/manor_house
Daily: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Advance reservations required.
On the grounds of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, the Manor House stands as a testament to the philanthropic legacy of cereal maker W. K. Kellogg. Built in the mid-1920’s, the English Tudor-revival house overlooking Gull Lake was the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg. After being recently restored to historical accuracy, the Manor House is now open for guided tours and during the Christmas season, each room is decorated for the holidays.

• Group Admission: Contact W.K. Kellogg Manor House directly for current rates and reservations. Driver and escort are free.
• Recommended Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
• Additional Information: Restrooms, gift shop, catered meals and on-site parking are available. The home is handicap accessible.

Wolf Lake Fisheries Interpretive Center
34270 County Road 652
Mattawan, MI 49071
269-668-2876
April through October: Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. November through March: Call for hours.
Stroll through the Interpretive Center, see some of the fishing gear our forefathers used, learn how fish are raised to stock our waterways, and enjoy the stocked ponds and demonstrations.

• Group Admission: There is no charge for this attraction. Reservations are required one month in advance for a guided tour.
• Recommended Duration: 1 hour
• Additional Information: Restrooms and free on-site parking are available.

Sporting Events

From professional baseball, hockey and soccer to collegiate football, basketball, and more, Kalamazoo offers a full schedule of exceptional sports.

Professional Sports

Kalamazoo Kingdom Soccer
269-226-2000
www.kalamazookingdom.com

Kalamazoo Kings Baseball
269-388-TEAM
www.kalamazookings.com

Kalamazoo Wings Hockey
269-349-9772
www.kwings.com

Kalamazoo Xplosion Arena Football
866-975-6331
www.kzooxplosion.com

College Sports

Western Michigan University
269-387-8092
www.wmubroncos.com

Kalamazoo College
269-337-7082
www.kzoo.edu

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
269-372-5395
www.kvcc.edu