Location: Portage
Top Things to do in Portage
Top Restaurants in Portage
Top 10 Things to do in Portage, Michigan (MI)
Portage is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 46,292 in the 2010 census. It is the smaller of the two main cities included in the Kalamazoo-Portage Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 326,589 as of 2010.
Restaurants in Portage
1. The Pantry On Tap Oil and Vinegar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Time to add more flavor to your life? Come and visit the Pantry on Tap Oil and Vinegar store in Portage. We feature 36 extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars fresh from the tap. Stop by and experience our tasting table where you can sample all of our premium infusions. The Pantry on Tap also has a large selection of dips and dressings that will be sure to engage your taste buds, as well as numerous organic bulk spices, seasonings, and specialty salts. Stop in to the Kalamazoo area's gourmet specialty shop! We are not just a store, but a flavor experience. Located on South Westnedge in the Portage Plaza. Just north of Centre Street near Chocolatea. Taste and see!
2. Centre Spa and Wellness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
“Find your Centre” at the new Centre Spa and Wellness, the premier destination day spa and salon in Southwestern Michigan. Our 5,850 square-foot upscale spa and salon features a wide array of services, for both everyday needs and luxury indulgences. All in a relaxing environment of extraordinary guest service, delivered by a team of expert stylists, aestheticians and therapists.
3. Portage Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Local vendors and a variety of fresh foods. The Portage 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.
4. Lakeview Park
5. Air Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 591 reviews
From rare and historic to inspiring artwork and exhibits, there's always something new to discover at the Air Zoo. The Air Zoo is a world-class, Smithsonian-affiliated aerospace and science museum with over 100 air and space artifacts, inspiring interactive exhibits, full-motion flight simulators, indoor amusement park rides, a theater and over 100 education programs! Spend the day exploring aviation, engineering, science, technology, math and art in both of the exciting and unique Flight Centers. Make sure to take the shuttle to the Flight Discovery Center where visitors have the opportunity to climb in training cockpits, geek out over the intricacies of aerospace technology and engines, and see a nationally recognized restoration program! Volunteers are busy, 7 days a week, restoring two WWII aircraft recovered from the bottom Lake Michigan. It's a must see! Both centers are included in admission and are open 360+ days a year. Come imagine, explore and discover at the Air Zoo!
Reviewed By peabodo
In a nutshell: - Entertainment for all ages - 2 hour minimum, 4 hours better. Aviation/ history fanatics could easily spend a whole day here - Check if guided tours are available, and check out interactive exhibits like the movie theater and virtual reality - There is a restoration center, in addition to main building exhibits We were two adults with limited time, so we did not get to see everything. A kind gentleman offered us a tour, which we will definitely take advantage of next time. We were very impressed with what we did have time for, and will definitely be back to see more! Aesthetically, the museum is gorgeous! Every wall surface is painted with beautiful murals. The exhibits are easy to follow and read, and everything is spotlessly clean. You are able to get right up close to all the planes and see them from all angles. You can basically run through the exhibits from the early days of aviation all the way up to modern times, with a heavy emphasis on WW2 (please don't ever change that!). There are a number of detailed exhibits that discuss women and African Americans in aviation also, which was much appreciated! We stopped to see the ten minute movie about the Kalamazoo Gal, and next time hopefully will be able to see the longer film! There are amusement rides for small children, and also what looked like virtual reality or flight simulators. We are so glad we stopped in, even just briefly, and will definitely be back! Thank you to all the kind staff; we look forward to our next visit! Keep up all the great work!
6. Airway Fun Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
"We are a Family Entertainment Center for all ages! We have something for Everyone! We Create FUN! Spark™ Augmented Reality Bowling on the first 6 lanes, VIP Private Bowling Suite, 3 Sided Climb Wall, Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Ropes Course, Escape Rooms, Painting with a Twist, Virtual Reality, Gyroscope, Laser Tag, Bowling, Taproom with Awesome Food, Huge Game Room with over 70 Games! Kid's Birthday Parties, Adult Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Sports Team Parties, Grad Bashes, Post Prom, Lock-Ins, Family Parties, Reunions
Reviewed By DavidLur
Craft beers, bowling, go carts, ropes course with a zip line, awesome arcade games , escape rooms, mini-golf, ....this place is our favorite!!!!
7. Jac's Cekola's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By djpuppysdad - Kalamazoo, United States
I have been to both locations noon and night. Lots of choices for food and a well stocked bar. Lunch has been always the buffet which has more than just pizza and salad depending on the day. The pizza is thin crust with good portions of toppings. I have basically had the entire menu and never had a bad experience. Appetizers (jacked up shrimp) are very good and sandwiches are good. Service has always been good...but then I have never been there when they were slow so wait staff and kitchen had plenty to do. Prices are a tad more than the fast food joints but better food and atmosphere. Outdoor seating on nice weather days are a plus.
8. Jungle Joe's Family Fun Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
9. Escapology
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
"Escapology is a new attraction specializing in world-leading live escape games. We have 7 different themed rooms. Groups of up to 6 players are challenged by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and pick locks that will free them from the game room. You have 1 Hour. Do you have what it takes to escape?"
Reviewed By Hypoxia93
Escapeology portage was a lot of fun, the puzzles range from so simple you way over think it to so hard you don’t have a clue how some people figure it out. The staff was awesome we had game master Daniel and he did an absolute great job, we have already made plans to return!
10. Bishop’s Bog Preserve Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By S6778PKbobh
This bog was one of the noteworthy sites in Clarence and Florence Hanes's "Flora of Kalamazoo County" (1947). It's a beautiful place that harbors the rare orange fringed orchid, at least three kind of carnivorous plant (northern pitcher plant and two species of sundew), pink ladyslipper orchids, and more. I've walked the boardwalk for many years--and yes, when the bog is saturated, you'll get wet feet and probably wet pants from getting squirted, as others have noted. In drier periods you won't have that problem, but wear water shoes and shorts when the place is waterlogged. After all, it's a *wet*land. Don't let a little water stop you from enjoying this little gem while you still can. It is being invaded on the east side by dense stands of glossy buckthorn, and I have noticed significant changes since I first began visiting there fifteen or twenty years ago. Last time I was there, two years ago,* the trail was overgrown and appeared not to have been maintained. But I just read a more current and hopeful writeup here from this year, so hopefully my last experience was just a fluke, not a sign of disinvestment by the City of Portage. This bog is unique, and it deserves to be fought for, not surrendered to invasive species. __________ * The question below, "When did you visit?" doesn't provide an adequate date range. So, sorry, I lied. My last visit was in August 2018.
