Holly's Guidebook
Attraction
Any place that is listed in this category is unique to Kalamazoo.
If you’re a libationist/zythophile/hophead, you already know that Bell’s Brewery is located in Kalamazoo, MI. It is a must see for anyone who is a beer enthusiast visiting or traveling through Kalamazoo!
62 locals recommend
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo AveIf you’re a libationist/zythophile/hophead, you already know that Bell’s Brewery is located in Kalamazoo, MI. It is a must see for anyone who is a beer enthusiast visiting or traveling through Kalamazoo!
Largest auto museum in North America! Known for their classic and vintage automobiles.
66 locals recommend
Gilmore Car Museum
6865 W Hickory RdLargest auto museum in North America! Known for their classic and vintage automobiles.
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum
6151 Portage RdAn aviation museum and indoor amusement park.
Louie’s Trophy House is a local favorite since it opened in 1918. Also one of Kalamazoo’s oldest bars.
12 locals recommend
Louie's Trophy House
629 Walbridge StLouie’s Trophy House is a local favorite since it opened in 1918. Also one of Kalamazoo’s oldest bars.
The Beer Exchange is a very unique place indeed. With noteworthy food, they are most known for how they showcase their beers on tap. Their menu, displayed similarly to a stock exchange ticker, shows current beer prices that reflect the current demand of said beer. Pretty cool!
19 locals recommend
Kalamazoo Antiques Market
130 N Edwards StThe Beer Exchange is a very unique place indeed. With noteworthy food, they are most known for how they showcase their beers on tap. Their menu, displayed similarly to a stock exchange ticker, shows current beer prices that reflect the current demand of said beer. Pretty cool!
The Barn Theatre is Michigan’s oldest summer stock theatre. Dana Delaney, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Wopat, Becky Ann Baker, Barbara Marineau, Lauren Graham, Marin Mazzie, Melissa Gilbert, Kim Zimmer and Jennifer Garner have all performed at the Barn Theatre.
8 locals recommend
The Barn Theatre
13351 Michigan 96The Barn Theatre is Michigan’s oldest summer stock theatre. Dana Delaney, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Wopat, Becky Ann Baker, Barbara Marineau, Lauren Graham, Marin Mazzie, Melissa Gilbert, Kim Zimmer and Jennifer Garner have all performed at the Barn Theatre.
Built in 1929, the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is Michigan’s oldest “civic”, or community, theatre.
6 locals recommend
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
329 S Park StBuilt in 1929, the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is Michigan’s oldest “civic”, or community, theatre.
Built in 1895, you will be captivated by the beauty of this Queen Anne style castle. The history of the Henderson Castle is fascinating.
Henderson Castle
100 Monroe StBuilt in 1895, you will be captivated by the beauty of this Queen Anne style castle. The history of the Henderson Castle is fascinating.
With a hands on environment, this museum is a must see for all ages!
39 locals recommend
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
230 N Rose StWith a hands on environment, this museum is a must see for all ages!
Bowling, arcade, high ropes course, laser tag, go karts, mini golf, escape rooms and more!
25 locals recommend
Airway Fun Center
5626 Portage RdBowling, arcade, high ropes course, laser tag, go karts, mini golf, escape rooms and more!
One of Michigan’s oldest theaters and one of the last remaining movie palaces in the country.
16 locals recommend
Kalamazoo State Theatre
404 S Burdick StOne of Michigan’s oldest theaters and one of the last remaining movie palaces in the country.
Shopping
The Kalamazoo Mall was the first outdoor pedestrian mall in the United States.
9 locals recommend
Mall Plaza
157 S Kalamazoo MallThe Kalamazoo Mall was the first outdoor pedestrian mall in the United States.
Food scene
Opened in 1983, and is now considered a staple in Kalamazoo.
7 locals recommend
Sweetwater's Donut Mill
3333 Stadium DrOpened in 1983, and is now considered a staple in Kalamazoo.
A spot for you to take your date! You won’t be disappointed!
18 locals recommend
Principle Food and Drink
230 S Kalamazoo MallA spot for you to take your date! You won’t be disappointed!
Latitude 42 Brewing Company
6101 W Main StGreat local eatery that’s also a brewery.
Zooroona Restaurant
1710 W Main StMiddle Eastern menu and teas.
Hunan Gardens
Sichuan recipes and Chinese beers.
Anna's House
4700 Stadium DrA favorite for breakfast.
Nonla Burger - Drake Rd.
Very simple menu, but what they have, is SO good!
Crow's Nest
816 S Westnedge AveA favorite of Kalamazoo!
La Piñata
Very good authentic Mexican food.
Jac's Cekola's Pizza - Kalamazoo
Really good ma and pop shops for pizza!
Lake Burger
Really good burgers!
Bilbo's
3307 Stadium DrAnother local pizza place.
Sightseeing
With 180 acres of diverse habitats & unique wildlife, you can enjoy Mother Nature and her beautiful creatures with trails, interpretive tours.
17 locals recommend
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
12685 E C AveWith 180 acres of diverse habitats & unique wildlife, you can enjoy Mother Nature and her beautiful creatures with trails, interpretive tours.
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
Kalamazoo River Valley TrailStretches 22 miles and is suitable for walkers, joggers, & bikers.
Covering more than 1,100 acres you will discover the beauty Kalamazoo nature and wildlife have to offer.
31 locals recommend
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N Westnedge AveCovering more than 1,100 acres you will discover the beauty Kalamazoo nature and wildlife have to offer.