PARCHMENT & COMSTOCK
We’re multicultural and urban, yet down to earth and homegrown. A city rich with creative energy, where our sense of adventure extends from the outdoors onto your plate.
Parchment & Comstock Itineraries
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McGonigles Irish Pub
McGonigles is a casual Irish pub with an extensive beer selection serving comfort food such as breakfast, burgers, and fish and chips.
Bow in the Clouds Preserve
Bow in the Clouds is a sprawling nature conservation site with woods & wetlands, wildlife, walking paths & a boardwalk.
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Grab Donuts from Renzema's Bakery
All items are freshly made by hand each night. Renzema's still has the best doughnuts in town, and we offer hamburger buns, sub buns, and breads that "make" the sandwich!
Bike the KRVT or Drive to Markin Glen County Park
Markin Glen Park has a pictorial sandy beach perfect for kids and plenty of shallow areas. While you’re there, check out the biking trails through mature beech-maple forest and a walking trail lined with spring flowers that leads to a picturesque view of Kalamazoo from the top of a hill.
Head Back in to Town For Dinner at Bangkok Flavor
Bangkok Flavor is an authentic Thai restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, the perfect ending to a busy day on the trails. Some of the most raved-about menu items include peanut noodles, curry Pad Thai, and curry fried rice!
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Fred McLinden Nature Trails
Popular for hiking and cross-country skiing, the 1.7-mile loop is an easy trail, perfect for a nature break!
Lunch from Buen Provecho
Get classic Mexican fare, including corn tamales, huaraches, fajitas, and many house and weekly specialties.
Kindleberger Park
Head to Kindleberger Park and enjoy the walking paths, garden, gazebo, and playground areas. Catch live music during the Summer Concert Series on Sundays, and mark your calendar for the annual Kindleberger Summer Arts Festival to enjoy live theatre productions in the park!
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