Guidebook for Kalamazoo
Food Scene
O'Duffy's Pub
804 W Vine StBest margarita's in town. A neighborhood favorite.
This is a fantastic choice for any meal. Located above O'Duffy's with a comfortable outdoor deck.
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Cosmos Cucina
804 W Vine StThis is a fantastic choice for any meal. Located above O'Duffy's with a comfortable outdoor deck.
Best pizza in town — and many other wonderful menu choices. The decor is wonderful and so are the owners and staff.
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Martini's Kzoo
832 S Westnedge AveBest pizza in town — and many other wonderful menu choices. The decor is wonderful and so are the owners and staff.
Delicious handmade chocolates with a social impact. What more is there to say. Stop by for gifts to take home!
Confections with Convictions
116 W Crosstown PkwyDelicious handmade chocolates with a social impact. What more is there to say. Stop by for gifts to take home!
The best oatmeal bread you've ever had! A wonderful bakery and cafe with lots and lots of history in Kalamazoo.
Sarkozy Bakery and Café
350 E Michigan AveThe best oatmeal bread you've ever had! A wonderful bakery and cafe with lots and lots of history in Kalamazoo.
Oakwood Bistro
3003 Oakland DrA favorite place for friends to meet
Treat Street
3023 Oakland DrSherman's Ice Cream (a Michigan dairy located in South Haven) and more!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music most nights of the week featuring WMU music students and other local musicians. The food is good too.
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The Union
Live music most nights of the week featuring WMU music students and other local musicians. The food is good too.
Rupert's Brew House
A fun spot popular with locals.
Good beer and great food. The outdoor seating is a bonus
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Saugatuck Brewing Co. - Kalamazoo
200 S Westnedge AveGood beer and great food. The outdoor seating is a bonus
Brite Eyes Brewing Company
1156 S Burdick StGreat place to grab a brew and some food.
Kalamazoo's second oldest bar. Lots of character. Survived prohibition and has been there since.
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The Green Top
250 E Michigan AveKalamazoo's second oldest bar. Lots of character. Survived prohibition and has been there since.
Old Dog Tavern
402 E Kalamazoo AveGreat food, and live music.
Green Door Distilling Co.
429 E North StOne of two distilleries and the only one with a bar.
Kalamazoo's oldest bar (the Green Top might argue that). Fun place with great bands.
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Louie's Trophy House
629 Walbridge StKalamazoo's oldest bar (the Green Top might argue that). Fun place with great bands.
Arts & Culture
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park StMany surprises await you at our wonderful KIA!
Great place to learn about the history of Kalamazoo. Many exhibits and activities for children too!
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I-Museum yaseKalamazoo Valley
230 N Rose StGreat place to learn about the history of Kalamazoo. Many exhibits and activities for children too!
Most concerts are held at Miller Auditorium or Chenery Auditorium. Both are close by. Chenery is within walking distance. Miller is for those who don't mine a 30+ min. walk.
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
359 S Kalamazoo MallMost concerts are held at Miller Auditorium or Chenery Auditorium. Both are close by. Chenery is within walking distance. Miller is for those who don't mine a 30+ min. walk.
Black Arts & Cultural Center
359 S Kalamazoo MallKalamazoo Book Arts Center
326 W Kalamazoo AveTake a class or shop in the gallery. A unique spot right downtown.
Classes and a gallery. Many beautiful things and a fun way to spend an afternoon learning and making. Check the website for availability.
Glass Art Kalamazoo
326 W Kalamazoo AveClasses and a gallery. Many beautiful things and a fun way to spend an afternoon learning and making. Check the website for availability.
Shopping
Handmade Kalamazoo
Wonderful merchandise handmade in Kalamazoo.
We have an amazing Farmers Market in Kalamazoo. A short drive and within biking distance.
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Isitolo sabaFundi baseKalamazoo
1204 Bank StreetWe have an amazing Farmers Market in Kalamazoo. A short drive and within biking distance.
Satellite Records
808 S Westnedge AveA vast collection of LPs and more!
J-Bird Vintage LLC
511 W Vine StHigh quality vintage clothing within walking distance.
Individual dealers share a space. A wonderful hidden gem!
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Kalamazoo Antiques Market
130 N Edwards StIndividual dealers share a space. A wonderful hidden gem!
Kzoo Swift
3415 Ravine RoadGood deals on bikes of all kinds. Independently owned and just a few blocks away.
Kazoo Books
2413 Parkview AveA large selection of used books in great condition!
this is a bookstore & Bookbug - An Independent Bookstore for All Ages
3019 Oakland DrEven if you're not looking for architecturally unique windows or doors, it's a fun place to go and look around.
The Heritage Company Architectural Salvage & Supply
150 N Edwards StEven if you're not looking for architecturally unique windows or doors, it's a fun place to go and look around.
Everything Else
A 10 min. walk for the best view of Kalamazoo! There is a wonderful history to this building that most of us still call East Hall. The moonrise from here is spectacular from autumn through early summer.
Heritage Hall - Home of the WMU Alumni Center on Prospect Hill
625 Oakland DrA 10 min. walk for the best view of Kalamazoo! There is a wonderful history to this building that most of us still call East Hall. The moonrise from here is spectacular from autumn through early summer.
Entertainment & Activities
Nova VR
806 S Westnedge AveA virtual reality arcade within walking distance. Call for an appointment.
Comfy recliners and great movies. Downtown Kalamazoo's only movie theater.
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AMC Portage Street 10 - Kalamazoo
180 Portage StreetComfy recliners and great movies. Downtown Kalamazoo's only movie theater.
Beautiful 1920s theater. Hosts concerts, vintage movies and more. Check the website for more information about what's on schedule during your visit.
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Kalamazoo State Theatre
404 S Burdick StBeautiful 1920s theater. Hosts concerts, vintage movies and more. Check the website for more information about what's on schedule during your visit.
Parks & Nature
Kleinstuck Preserve/Nature Trail
2100 Stearns AveSmall circular trail within walking distance.
Davis Street Park
901 Davis StSmall neighborhood park with a playground, picinic
Bronson Park
200 S Rose StHistoric Bronson Park
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N Westnedge Ave