Location: Kalamazoo
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Kalamazoo, Michigan (MI)
Kalamazoo, Michigan may be most famous for its unique name, but it actually has much more to offer. Home to research oriented Western Michigan University, as well as major industrial and pharmaceutical corporations, Kalamazoo is famous for innovation. The immense Air Zoo features restored historic aircraft, a flight simulator, a 4-D theater and the Michigan Space Science Center, with 17,000-square-feet of exhibits dedicated to everything space related, from Moon Rocks to Russian space suits.
Restaurants in Kalamazoo
1. Farmers Alley Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
2. Kalamazoo Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
Kalamazoo's original farmers market featuring over 100 vendors weekly. The Kalamazoo Farmers Markets mission is to connect customers and market businesses through honest relationships & support community and local economies through a thriving market culture. Everyone is welcome. We accept SNAP benefits, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Market FRESH coupons.
Reviewed By 435randyd - Kalamazoo, United States
We look forward to the fresh locally produced produce at the Farmer's Market. Unlike in some communities where there are perhaps a dozen farmers or less offering wares, the Banks Street Market has dozens, plus an assortment of artisans offering a variety of items and foods locally produced. The market is a thriving, busy and, crowded area on Saturday mornings. Most of the vendors are repeat vendors from year to year and it is easy to form informal friendships and customer relationships with them.
3. Kalamazoo Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisL872 - Niles, United States
We were blessed with a beautiful fall day to get introduced to this wonderful site. A large variety of trails (would recommend #6) and the trails are well maintained and even the ones classified as difficult can be hiked with a bit of determination. The visitor center is also worth visiting, especially if you have children with you. The gift shop is quite good, especially the selection of books. Do considered visiting both sides of the center. The other side is more rustic, but one section along the wetlands has magnificent hardwood trees that reach to the sky. Only recommendation is that you watch the map carefully as sometimes it seems the signage along the trails don't match exactly with the map. Bring a compass to help. There is an admission, but the price is well worth the experience you'll discover.
4. Kalamazoo Valley Museum
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4.5 based on 309 reviews
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum features exhibits on science, technology and the history of Southwest Michigan. The Museum is currently open limited hours with registration. Please visit our website for more information and to register.
Reviewed By monicah149
How many places are FREE anymore? This place has something for everyone in the family - history, hands-on activities for the kids, rotating exhibits to always bring you back, and a planetarium. Every time we go, we discover something new. A favorite place for our multi-generational family
5. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
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4.5 based on 179 reviews
A visual arts museum with 11 galleries featuring 3-4 loaned exhibitions and permanent collection galleries focused on American art. Free and family programming includes a first-Friday Art Hop, monthly Art Detectives gathering on the 2nd Saturday of the month; and a Friday Teen Night. A family gallery offers hands-on fun for children 2 and up, with a black light corner, book nook, mechanical drawing "robots", pegboard art-making, a drawing walli, even a n antique communication device: a typewriter!
Reviewed By 642katey
11 years ago, I had a first date at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. We had an amazing time and long story short, are about to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and the 2nd and 8th birthdays of our children. It is a gorgeous facility. The exhibits are always excellently curated and thought-provoking. They offer fantastic programming for all audiences including children and families. We also LOVE the annual Art Sale in December. It is the perfect spot to find unique gifts. We are so lucky to have such an gem located right here in the heart of our community.
6. Markin Glen County Park
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By yogamoe
Great campground, very clean and it is nice to be able to walk around lake. It is close to everything in Kalamazoo.
7. Lawton Ridge Winery
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
We offer wines in a variety of styles from our gold medal winning Two Handed Red to our "dessert in a glass" Late Harvest Vignoles. We pride ourselves in making food friendly wines for every palate from grapes grown in our vineyard in Lawton Michigan. Stop in our tasting room for a warm welcome, a comfortable atmosphere and a sampling of our hand crafted wines. Cheers!
Reviewed By GerrryS
We had a great tasting experience here on a Sunday afternoon in February. The staff person, Noe, did a great job educating us about the different wines. He was very friendly and helped make our visit much more enjoyable. The wines here are our favorite in the Paw Paw-Kzoo area, both in terms of flavor and value. We will definitely be back. Love their traminette! Thank you, Noe!
8. Gene the Pumpkin Man
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By monicah149
Gene has been a staple for our autumn adventures for 4 generations. He greets everyone like they're an old friend - with a smile and a free cook book with pumpkin recipes. Open areas make it easy for large groups to wander in wonder.
9. Miller Auditorium
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By alphatazmaniac2020 - Grand Blanc, United States
Amazing auditorium and show! Easy to get to and great concessions! Seats are great and can see the entire show...
10. Kalamazoo State Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
The State Theatre has been a fixture in downtown Kalamazoo since 1927. The original founder of the theatre was Colonel William Butterfield. John Eberson was the renowned architect who designed the theatre. In line with theatre design conventions of the era, the idea was to create a unique atmospheric effect. The early roots of the theatre were found in the Vaudevillian tradition of performance. Many acts that frequented the State Theatre included opera, dramas, big bands, ballet, dance reviews, stage shows and movies.
Reviewed By KatimusPrime
I have seen everything from Folk to Elctronica here. Always worth it and the drinks are not too expensive.
