If hunting for vintage treasures and thrifting local gems is your jam, Kalamazoo is the perfect destination to find carefully curated, unique and rare finds from times gone by. We reached out to our friends at Vintage in the Zoo for their expertise on vintage and thrift shopping in Kalamazoo County…
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John McGivern’s Main Streets visited Kalamazoo to film an episode of their travel show about the main streets of Midwestern communities. Watch the full episode below to discover why out-of-towners tell us that Kalamazoo is nothing like they imagined it to be and yet everything they wanted and…
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Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports hosting a total of 40+ sports events in 2021, which resulted in $15.4 million in estimated direct visitor spending. More than 20,000 youth, amateur, college and professional athletes competed in various sports events and tournaments held throughout the Kalamazoo…
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Kalamazoo's freshwater lakes and rivers make it a paradise for fishers, boaters, and adventure-seekers! The various bodies of water and the surrounding waters will provide plenty of fish to catch and even more memories to bring back long after you leave. Austin Lake View…
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Winter alfresco dining setups are varied in Kalamazoo, but luckily, our chefs and restaurateurs are as creative with their spaces as they are with their food. If you're not particularly the outdoorsy type but you still want to embrace the winter season, consider making reservations for one of the…
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When it comes to sports event planning, Kalamazoo has earned a reputation as the perfect host for sports events of all sizes. Similar to our name, we like to embrace and bring to life the unconventional and eccentric sports throughout our community and esports has taken off full speed. With the…
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Kalamazoo's small shops and local makers are the heart and soul of our city. Check off everyone on your gift list this year at these festive craft fairs, bazaars and artisan markets. In addition to the events below, make sure to browse some of our local gift guides as well! If you know of or are…
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Whether you’re coming in from outside of the city or are already here in town, a mid-winter bed and breakfast stay can be the ideal winter getaway, staycation or treat that you’ve been craving. If you're looking for amenities like king-size canopy beds, huge porcelain soaking tubs, one-of-a-kind…
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To all the parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles and caregivers out there; we see you! You're doing the impossible - working from home while supervising virtual classrooms; homeschooling for the first time; teaching other kids while simultaneously teaching your own kids. These are unprecedented…
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Kalamazoo has an amazing food scene with flavors from around the world. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican dishes, Quekas has some unique offerings and should be a “must visit” stop on your list! Adrian Rojo opened Quekas six years ago at 826 E. Cork St., just on the south end of the city…
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