ABOUT KALAMAZOO
Need more information? Give us a call at 800.888.0509; we’ll help you plan the perfect visit. You can also visit our offices in downtown Kalamazoo or the information center in the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. Community information can be found at the front desk of any of our hotels.
Discover Kalamazoo
240 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Telephone: 800.888.0509
generalinfo@DiscoverKalamazoo.com
Kalamazoo County Information
Location: Kalamazoo County is located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, midway between Chicago and Detroit.
Area: 576 square miles
Lowest Point: 700 ft. above sea level
Highest Point: 1,000 ft. above sea level
Time Zone: Eastern
County Population: 250,331
City of Kalamazoo Population: 74,262
City of Portage Population: 46,292
Kalamazoo County Amenities
Over 450 restaurants
83 lakes with public access
69 public parks
22 public golf courses
5 wineries
16 breweries/brewpubs
3 ski resorts
2 state game areas
1 toboggan/winter park
Weather
The climate is pleasant with four distinct seasons, ranging from fall’s vibrant foliage to spring’s lush greenery. Kalamazoo County enjoys lake effect weather which is cooling during the warmer months and provides for milder temperatures during the cooler months.
February: 37 degrees F
May: 73 degrees F
July: 86 degrees F
October: 63 degrees F
Average Annual Snowfall: 70 inches
Weather Forecast: https://wwmt.com/weather
Helpful Information
Currency Exchange:
Chase Bank Locations: locator.chase.com
Fifth Third Bank Locations: 53.com
Public Restrooms in Downtown Kalamazoo
Click here to view the City of Kalamazoo list
Emergency Veterinarian:
Southwest Animal Hospital: 269.382.5228
Police/Medical Care:
Police (non-emergency): 269.337.8994
Emergency – police, fire and ambulance: 911
Ascension Borgess Hospital
1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo
269.226.7000
borgess.com
Bronson Methodist Hospital
601 John Street, Kalamazoo
269.341.7654
bronsonhealth.com
Bronson Family Medicine- Vicksburg Outpatient Center
13326 N. Boulevard, Vicksburg
269.649.2321
bronsonhealth.com
Fishing/Hunting Licenses
Department of Natural Resources
517.373.1204
michigan.org/dnr
