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What to do and see in Kalamazoo, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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. West Michigan Beer Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
West Michigan Beer Tours offers public and private tours of the great breweries located throughout West Michigan. Our unique tours will allow our clients to meet the owners and brewers of their favorite breweries, tour their facilities, and safely enjoy their award winning beers.
2. Kalamazoo Brew Bus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
The Kalamazoo Brew Bus is a hop on hop off bus route. For ten dollars you can visit five different breweries on the route (and a sixth on request). You may also check out many other locations that are in walking distance. The bus arrives at each location every 30 min on a constant route. If you are looking for an easy, guided way to navigate the Kalamazoo Brewery scene, then the Brew Bus is for you. We also offer private tours.
3. Confections with Convictions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 91 reviews
Kalamazoo's only shop making hand crafted truffles and other confections exclusively from Fair Trade, organic certified chocolate. Chocolatier Dale Anderson's original recipes contain fresh local fruits, honey, and maple syrup. Vegan and gluten free options are always available. Closed Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Reviewed By learning12 - Kalamazoo, United States
I like to buy these creative, delicious handmade chocolates as gifts. The business supports a good cause featured in the article "Dale Anderson Shows Young Offenders a Path to a Sweeter Life" in the Christian Science Monitor
4. Green Door Distilling Company
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Green Door Distilling Co. is an award-winning distillery located in Kalamazoo Michigan. We focus on unique and adventurous spirits. Connecting people, connecting with spirits, connecting with community.
5. 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.
6. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Overall Ratings
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.
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. 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.
9. Milham Park
10. 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.
