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Overview
Welcome to the land of rolling hills, sparkling clear lakes,
stellar recreation, and stunning entertainment. With a diverse
and rich community culture, Kalamazoo County is an ideal destination
offering attractions, lodging, recreation, dining, and shopping
for every preference and budget.
With more than 3,000 hotel rooms - ranging from an intimate bed
and breakfast inn to a four-diamond, world-class
convention hotel - this scenic year-round community
offers a renovated, vibrant Art Deco downtown,
historical neighborhoods, outstanding museums and
theaters, over 20 area golf courses, three ski resorts, four wineries,
and multiple lakes with public access.
Our entire hospitality community will work together
to make sure that your visit is exciting and enjoyable.
Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors
Bureau
141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Telephone: (269) 488-9000
Toll-free: (800) 888-0509
Fax: (269) 488-0050
marketingweb@discoverkalamazoo.com
Kalamazoo Regional
Chamber of Commerce:
(269) 381-4000
Travel Michigan Statewide Information:
(888) 78-GREAT
Information Radio Station:
Tune to AM530 for weekly and ongoing events
in Kalamazoo County during your visit.
Information
Line:
For up-to-date information on what’s happening in and around
town, call the Visitor Information Line toll-free at (800) 888-0509
to speak to one of our friendly information specialists, Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time or call after
hours to listen to the after-hours event information
line.
Visitor Information:
To obtain visitor information or maps, contact
the Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800)
888-0509, visit our visitor information centers located at 141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 100 or the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
Airport. Or visit any of our hotels’ front desk brochure
racks for information.
Kalamazoo Store:
“
Yes, There Really is a Kalamazoo” and “Discover Kalamazoo” souvenirs
are available at the Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, Kalamazoo Store, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Browse through our gift shop, community
brochure racks, or watch our visitor video
to discover what the region has to offer. Visit
our on-line Kalamazoo Store to view available souvenirs.
Kalamazoo County is located in the heart
of the Great Lakes region, midway between
Chicago and Detroit at
the intersection of I-94 and US131.
Area: 576 square miles
Lowest point: 700 ft. above sea level
Highest point: 1,000 ft. above sea level
• Over 300 eating establishments
• 83 lakes with public access
• 69 public parks
• 22 public golf courses
• 4 wineries
• 3 ski resorts
• 2 state game areas
• 1 tobogganing park
The climate is pleasant
with four distinct seasons of the year ranging
from fall’s
vibrant foliage to spring and summer’s lush greenery. Kalamazoo
enjoys lake effect weather which is cooling during
the warmer months and provides for a milder
temperature during the cooler months.
May: 72 degrees F
July: 85 degrees F
October: 63 degrees F
February: 35 degrees F
Average Annual Snowfall: 70 inches
Weather: www.wwmt.com
Kalamazoo County: 238,603
City of Kalamazoo: 77,145
Eastern Standard
Police (non-emergency): (269)337-8994
Emergency police, fire and ambulance: 911
Borgess
Medical Center
1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo
(269) 226-7000
www.Borgess.com
Bronson Methodist Hospital
601 John St., Kalamazoo
(269)341-7654
www.bronsonhealth.com
Bronson Vicksburg Hospital
13326 N. Boulevard, Vicksburg
(269)649-2321
Kalamazoo is home to 277 churches, synagogues
and mosques. For a complete list of area
houses of worship, contact the Kalamazoo County
Convention & Visitors
Bureau at (269) 488-9000. Click here to download
a list of places to worship.
Department of Natural Resources
(517)373-1204
www.michigan.gov/dnr
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