Exploring Greater Kalamazoo Archives

6 Great Beaches Near Kalamazoo, MI

Whether you’re in Kalamazoo for its amazing breweries, fantastic restaurants, or interesting museums this summer, you might want to take a break to cool off and go for a swim! Check out these 6 great beaches near Kalamazoo, MI:… Read More

Posted on July 17th, 2019

4 Neighborhoods Worth Visiting Outside Downtown Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is a city of energetic and buzzed-about neighborhoods, each with its own personality. Walk their storied streets, appreciate the independent shops, indulge in locally-owned restaurants and cozy up in their coffee shops and craft beer bars. Below we’ve… Read More

Posted on July 6th, 2019

8 Lesser-Known Parks & Trails To Discover In Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo is spoiled to have so many options when it comes to places to enjoy the great outdoors! Whether you’re a local, or an outdoor enthusiast currently planning your trip, we wanted to highlight a few of the lesser-known nature… Read More

Posted on July 1st, 2019

4th of July in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Celebrate America’s Independence Day in a city bursting with summer activities, restaurants and breweries, and plenty of things to discover—Kalamazoo, Michigan! Learn where to find Kalamazoo’s Fourth of July firework displays and parades along with the restaurants, breweries and … Read More

Posted on June 24th, 2019

Flavor (269)™ – Farmer’s Markets

When summer starts slowly creeping up on us, we can hardly wait to take advantage of all the wonderful things that warmer weather brings! In Michigan, that means an abundance of freshly picked produce, beautiful and vibrant plants and flowers,… Read More

Posted on June 10th, 2019

Downtown Decks & Patios To Discover in Kalamazoo

The various hidden courtyards, gardens and charming decks are one of our city’s best kept secrets. Sip drinks on the Mall, enjoy live music with dinner or slip away from the hustle and bustle of the city to discover… Read More

Posted on June 10th, 2019

6 Unique Date Ideas in Kalamazoo, Michigan

With beautiful scenery, an abundance of arts, culture, activities and great food, Kalamazoo offers countless ideas for the perfect date night! And, because we know that the best date nights begin or end with either drinks or dessert, you’ll find… Read More

Posted on June 6th, 2019

12 Awesome Food-Centric Events in Kalamazoo

Food has a way of bringing people together. What better way to experience Kalamazoo than to sample and savor some of our most local and home-grown flavors? Whether you label yourself a foodie, or you’re just passionate about eating *raises … Read More

Posted on June 4th, 2019

Take a Self-guided Wall Crawl in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Take a mini self-guided wall crawl to admire and pose in front of some of the most Instagrammed murals throughout Kalamazoo! The coolest part about the idea of a Kalamazoo Wall Crawl is that this list doesn’t even skim… Read More

Posted on May 28th, 2019

Meaning of Kalamazoo

When you hear of Kalamazoo for the first time, often the first thing you wonder after hearing it’s a real place, is “what does it mean?” Most locals would be hard-pressed to answer this question, so we’re here to tell… Read More

Posted on April 29th, 2019