Guidebook for Kalamazoo
Food Scene
Great hip spot to hang out, great coffee, food
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Water Street Coffee Joint (Downtown)
315 E Water StGreat hip spot to hang out, great coffee, food
Food Dance Restaurant
401 E Michigan AveAmazing food with locally sourced food. Fantastic.
Amazing beer selection, great burgers and bar food, live music on weekends, great patio
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HopCat - Kalamazoo
300 East Water StreetAmazing beer selection, great burgers and bar food, live music on weekends, great patio
Bimbo's Pizza
338 E Michigan AveFun food, long time Kalamazoo staple
Black Owl Cafe
414 Walbridge StSuper close, cool funky vibe
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous - Bell's Brewery and Eclectic Cafe - full menu, great beer, awesome vibe
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Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo AveFamous - Bell's Brewery and Eclectic Cafe - full menu, great beer, awesome vibe
Kalamazoo Antiques Market
130 N Edwards StFun vibe, huge selection, great outdoor space
Fantastic outdoor space, great open bar, great food, live music
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Arcadia Brewing Company Kalamazoo
701 E Michigan AveFantastic outdoor space, great open bar, great food, live music
The Wine Loft
161 E Michigan AveGreat wine selection, casual, upscale atmosphere
Old school eclectic bar, live music, great outdoor party space, decent pub-style food
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Old Dog Tavern
402 E Kalamazoo AveOld school eclectic bar, live music, great outdoor party space, decent pub-style food
Parks & Nature
Asylum Lake Preserve
3836 S Drake RdBeautiful place to walk, ride, whatever - lovely spot
Great trails, hiking - it's about 10 minutes away, but lovely
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Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N Westnedge AveGreat trails, hiking - it's about 10 minutes away, but lovely
Arts & Culture
Wonderful collection - check out the Chihuli in the entry!
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park StWonderful collection - check out the Chihuli in the entry!
Great theatre, music, dance, art - Fine Arts are all in one area on campus. wmich.edu/theatre
Western Michigan University/KRPH
Great theatre, music, dance, art - Fine Arts are all in one area on campus. wmich.edu/theatre
Miller Auditorium
1341 Auditorium DrTouring productions
Great Planetarium with laser shows, great museum, excellent local displays
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I-Museum yaseKalamazoo Valley
230 N Rose StGreat Planetarium with laser shows, great museum, excellent local displays
Shopping
Earthly Delights
132 S Kalamazoo MallCool, funky shop
PFC Natural Grocery & Deli
507 Harrison StNatural foods, specialty items, hot bar, deli
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Portage Street 10 - Kalamazoo
180 Portage StreetDowntown - close - great place
Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water StTons of concerts, festivals, etc.
Shopping, restaurants, Wellspring Dance, Black Arts Cultural Center, fun spaces to hang out.
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Mall Plaza
157 S Kalamazoo MallShopping, restaurants, Wellspring Dance, Black Arts Cultural Center, fun spaces to hang out.