Location: Kalamazoo
Top Things to do in Kalamazoo
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids 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. 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.
2. The Final Clue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Walk into an ordinary looking room. Find a message that seems to lead to a clue. You discover that there is a mystery to be solved and you are the one that can do it. However, you have a limited time to find out what it is, 60 minutes to be exact. Can you solve all the riddle, complete the puzzles, find The Final Clue?
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
Overall Ratings
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. 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.
6. Gene the Pumpkin Man
Overall Ratings
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.
7. 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.
8. Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball
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.
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