Plan Your Trip
In Kalamazoo, you’ll find a unique and exciting city vibe, but with the comfort of warm people, an easy-going pace of life, and truly beautiful countryside. With abundant lakes, trails, and parks and a walkable downtown that boasts the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, there’s a tailored experience for every interest. When you visit Kalamazoo, you can go for a hike in the morning, grab lunch and a beer at Bell’s Brewery and catch a show at the historic State Theatre at night, all without spending more than thirty minutes in your car. Downtown Kalamazoo offers nearly infinite things to do: unique shops, affordable, award-winning restaurants, and exciting venues that host nationally recognized acts.
Just minutes from downtown, you’ll find breathtaking nature, with endless opportunities to bike, hike, camp, kayak, golf and ski. The area is known for craft beer, notably Bell’s Brewery, a pioneer in the craft beer industry since 1985. Kalamazoo County is also home to world-class museums and attractions including the Smithsonian affiliated Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum and the Gilmore Car Museum, North America’s largest automobile museum. In Kalamazoo, you get to enjoy big city excitement, with a twist of easy-going comfort.
Spend Spring Break in Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Fun Itineraries
Events
Beginner Crochet 101
Join us for a fun and interactive in-person event where you can learn the basics of crochet! Whether…
Book Talk: The Werewolf at Dusk and Other Stories with David Small
Join the University Libraries for a book talk and launch with award-winning illustrator and writer…
Paint & Sip Wine Glasses
Leave your cares at the door and dive in to the paint party! Sip your favorite Lawton Ridge wine or…
Ten Little Known Facts
Rotating exhibitions that focus on local arts and history are in the lobby at Portage City Hall…
Community Yoga
Beginner-friendly yoga & movement. Everyone is welcome, but these workshops will be intentional…
Taps on Tuesdays
Join for a rotating menu of delicious food along with our student-brewed beers and special pairings…
The California Days of Ralph Waldo Emerson with author Brian C. Wilson: Meet Michigan Authors Series
RCL & the Meet Michigan Authors Committee continues our Spring 2024 series with author Brian C…
The Value of Music Connections: A Book Talk with Dr. Mary Land
Please join Dr. Mary Land, who will present her new book, The Value of Music Connections. According…