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6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Battle Creek That You Shouldn't Miss
Known as "Cereal City," Battle Creek, Michigan is home to both the Kellogg and Post corporations. These two companies have left their mark on the city, building both office buildings and local attractions. The Leila Arboretum, part of Battle Creek's 7,000 acres of parkland, was created by the widow of CW Post, founder of Post Cereals. Post himself had been inspired to go into the cereal business after a visit to the now-historic Battle Creek Sanitarium, which was then run by John Kellogg.
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1. Binder Park Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 524 reviews
Reviewed By Judpma012 - Hermosa Beach, United States
This was a great visit. We took our grandkids ages 11 and 9, along with 5of their friends. Plenty to see. Plenty to do. Feed animals, ride a train, ride over to Africa exhibit on a tram. The Africa exhibit is large with free roaming animals. Feeding the giraffe of course was special. Price is in line with other attractions of this kind. We spent about 4 hours total, with lunch. Zoo is very clean and not so large that you can't work your way around.
2. Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Due to COVID-19 the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center is closed until further notice. Located just west of downtown Battle Creek, this recreated 19th century village takes visitors back in time through reenactments, restored and replicated buildings to tell the story of a people who lived to honor God. Visitors experience living history in a restored log cabin, one-room schoolhouse, and the houses of the Adventist pioneers who settled in the west end of Battle Creek in 1855. Sunday – Friday from 10am to 4 pm, Saturday from 2pm to 4 pm. Call ahead for an appointment. Admission by donation. We are closed the follow Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day.
3. Historic Bridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By FrankD834 - South Bend, United States
This was my destination while on a fall color road trip. This was a photograph day and this park is an excellent place to get the camera out and walk around. I believe there are 5 historic bridges, including the one you drive under when entering the park. You climb up some stone steps to get to that one. There is also a tunnel, a creek that runs under most of the bridges, an interesting sculpture, a nice children's playground, picnic area, and boat launch area. You can also count the I-94 bridge over the river and the modern bridge at the boat launch if you'd like. There is also a wooden bridge you drive over at the edge of the parking lot. Lots of bridges! The fall color was peaking the day I was there and it made for some excellent pictures. Worth a stop, especially if you are into history.
4. Horrock's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By pquinn19 - Buffalo, United States
What a cool market and greenhouse nursery. The produce section was outstanding. There is a huge walk in meat and dairy section, gourmet cheese section, pizza and sushi section, an entire flavored olive oil section, imported can goods, an outstanding coffee section where you can help yourself to a complementary cup of java, and a great bar if you want to shop and enjoy a craft beer while you shop! Great wine and craft beer section! There's a lot more too! You have to see this. What an amazing place!
5. Full Blast
6. Kingman Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
This natural history museum has great programs for kids and a planetarium.
