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What to do and see in Kalamazoo, Michigan (MI): The Best Nature & Parks
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.
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1. Lillian Anderson Arboretum
2. 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.
3. Markin Glen County Park
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Milham Park
5. Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By DeputyDe - Kalamazoo, United States
The north part of this trail is very challenging to one and all....but especially to bikers!! Very very hilly and curvy. After you get through that it is pretty straight with just a couple surprise hills here and there!! This trail is paved and has a divided line painted on it. It goes past the Kalamazoo Nature Center and Markin Glen County Park!!
6. Al Sabo Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Maps18908999547
visiting our daughter on the west coast of Michigan we took a hike through the trails. It's a casual and well-maintained trail and a great spot for a fall hike. The park was particularly busy, but the weather was perfect and I would expect nothing less on a day like that.
