Much of Kalamazoo’s small town charm can be found in its hidden gems, from the robust antique and vintage scene to four-season outdoor recreation experiences
Scroll on to discover our top suggestions for places to eat and things to do in the Galesburg and Augusta region of Kalamazoo County.
Read more about some of our small town’s best-kept secrets in our Small Towns Guide.
GALESBURG
WHERE TO EAT
Coffee Klutch offers high-quality coffee and gourmet sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. The coffee is all fair trade, organic and freshly ground.
Gull Lake Distilling Company is a family-owned, locally-sourced craft Distillery, Brewery, and Winery located in Galesburg! They have cornhole leagues every Wednesday, trivia on Thursday and every Sunday you can enjoy Bloody Mary’s and Brunch with The Kitchen at Avalon Farms food truck!
Pizza King is a family-owned and -operated restaurant offering pizza, calzones, pasta, subs, salads, Mexican dishes and munchies. The pizzeria provides catering, delivery and takeout.
Serving up comfort food at its finest, Propspector's Cook House is your home on the road. Stop in for their famous turkey dinners, roast beef dinners, hamburgers, and even Moonshine BBQ pulled pork. Additionally, enjoy ice cream and desserts. Afterwards, make sure to stop in Rockhound Rock Shop, Michigan's Largest Rock Shop!
WHAT TO DO
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- Tour Bell’s Brewery – The Comstock Brewery, home to their 50-barrel and 200-barrel brewhouse, is located on 30 acres in nearby Comstock, a short 7-mile drive from Kalamazoo. Designed to allow guests a first-hand look at the brewing process, fermentation and packaging, tours also include complimentary samples. Most tours last about an hour.
- The Acres – The Acres, also known as Galesburg Country Homes, is a naturalistic residential plat designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Charleston Township, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. While it’s a private neighborhood, you actually can stay overnight in one of these rare architectural gems!
The Great Outdoors
Antique, Vintage & Thrift Shops
AUGUSTA
WHERE TO EAT
Blue Stem Restaurant serves classic, American fare with a delicious modern twist. Located next to the world-class golf course Stoatin Brae, we offer sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, creative cuisine, a full-service bar, an outdoor patio and fireplace seating.
Dig-In Cafe and Catering provides gourmet coffee and comfort food for breakfast and lunch. The family-friendly Cafe offers outdoor seating, group seating, reservations and catering.
Player’s Grill provides classic American food for lunch and dinner. The bar and grill is known for its burgers and offers a huge selection of toppings, condiments and sides.
WHAT TO DO
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- Kellogg Bird Sanctuary – Visitors will see a variety of birds that call the Sanctuary home. Waterfowl, game birds, and raptors are on display year-round. The Sanctuary is a great place for birding, nature photography, and enjoying a walk outside. Pack a picnic and spend the whole day!
- Barn Theatre – Enjoy a show at one of the nation’s oldest Equity resident summer-stock theatres!
The Great Outdoors
While you definitely won’t be able to cover all of the great things to see and do in our small towns and villages in one weekend, don’t forget to check out our Small Towns Guide for your future adventures!
