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34 W. Jackson Street, Suite 1A
Battle Creek, Michigan 49017
(800) 397-2240 • (269) 962-2240
What’s Inside?
Welcome to Calhoun County!
Our county offers something for everyone - from cities to villages, worldrenowned music to historically significant sites, well-groomed nature trails to a
world-class casino, and mouth-watering food to a multitude of sports. No matter
what you choose, we are sure your visit will be full of memorable good times!
We want to help you plan your perfect getaway! Look through your favorite
sections to discover the treasures found throughout Calhoun County, and then
start exploring those places and events. If you get stuck, our staff at the Welcome
Center is always happy to answer your questions and help you on your way.
Please visit us in the Riverwalk Centre in downtown Battle Creek, at 34 W. Jackson Street, Suite 1A (right across the street from the Festival Market
Square). We look forward to meeting you!
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34 W. Jackson St., Suite 1A
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-962-2240 or 800-397-2240
Our Communities / Maps__ 6-18
Battle Creek
6-11
Marshall12-15
Albion16-17
Albion College 18
Family Fun_____________ 20-23
Binder Park Zoo 22
Flash Flood
23
Adventist Village 23
Fantasy Forest 24
Lodging_______________ 26-28
Culture & Events________ 30-33
for
Foodies & Beer Enthusiasts_34-36
INFO & MAPS
GIFTS
SOUVENIRS
Battle Creek
42.8 square miles
Pop. 51,848
Marshall
5.92 square miles
Pop. 7,038
4.46 square miles
Pop. 8,534
Athens 1.00 square miles
Pop. 1,009
CALHOUN COUNTY
Battle
Creek
Burlington 0.74 square miles
Marshall
Albion
311
Burlington
Pop. 254
Tekonsha 0.69 square miles
Pop. 705
66
Athens
Albion
60
Tekonsha
Homer
Homer 1.42 square miles
Pop. 1,637
Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce
History Buffs___________ 38-41
Cereal History
41
Adventist History 41
Sanitarium History 41
Nature Lovers__________ 42-45
Campgrounds43
Bridge Park
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Sport Fans_____________ 46-48
Golf Courses
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1 Riverwalk Centre, Suite 3A, Battle Creek, MI 49017 • 269-962-4076 • www.battlecreek.org
Marshall Welcome Center
323 W. Michigan Avenue, Marshall, MI 49068 • 269-781-5163 • www.thechambermarshall.com
Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
310 S. Superior Street, Albion, MI 49224 • 517-629-5533 • www.greateralbionchamber.org
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Battle Creek Area Map
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FAMILY FUN
1 M-66 Bowling Alley
2 WELCOME CENTER
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3 Full Blast Water Park
4 West Columbia 7 Cinema
5 Nottke’s Family Fun Center/Bowling
6 Willard Beach
7 NCG Cinemas/Lakeview Square Mall
8 Binder Park Zoo
9 Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
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1 Arcadia Ales Brewing
2 Clara’s-on-the-River
3 Territorial Brewing Co.
4 FireKeepers Casino
CULTURE/EVENTS
1 Binda Performing Arts Center
2 Art Center of Battle Creek
3 What-A-Do Theatre
4 W.K. Kellogg Auditorium
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SPORTS FANS
1 Bedford Valley Golf Course
Hoffman Dr
2 Marywood
Golf Course
3 Custer Greens Golf Course
4 KCC/Tennis Courts
5 Bailey Park
6 Springbrook Golf Course
7 Begg Park / Disc Golf
8 Kellogg Arena
9 Oakland Hills Golf Course
10 Riverside Golf Course
11 Dexter Lake Disc Golf
12 Ceder Creek Golf Course
13 Battle Creek Country Club
14 Cedar Farms Golf Course
15 Binder Park Golf Course
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Southern Exposure Herb Farm
2 Fort Custer Recreation Area
3 Leila Arborteum
4 Irving Park
5 Ott Biological Preserve
6 Historic Bridge Park
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Battle Creek Welcome Center • 34 W. Jackson St. Ste 1A, Battle Creek, MI 49017 • 269-962-2240 or 800-397-2240
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Want to play outside? Bailey
Photos (top to bottom): Field of
Flight Air Show and Balloon
Festival balloon illume, Cereal
Festival, Downtown Farmers
Market, Binder Park Zoo, Cruise
the Gut, Spring into the Arts, and
the BC Linear Path along the
Battle Creek River.
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Family-fun events take flight
early in July with the Field of
Flight Air Show and Balloon
Festival, featuring hot air
balloon launches and plane
demonstrations. Later in July
head to Leila Arboretum for the
Leilapalooza Music Festival
with over 30 bands taking the
stage from a variety of genres.
Also at Leila Arboretum be sure
to explore Battle Creek’s Fantasy
Forest, featuring 25 sculptures
created out of trees.
Feed the giraffes at Binder
Park Zoo - named one of
“America’s Best Zoos”, test
your Lady Luck at FireKeepers
Casino, or keep cool at Flash
Flood at Full Blast, an indoor/
outdoor water park complete
with two 200-foot outdoor water
slides and two 100-foot indoor
water slides. In Battle Creek fun
is served up by the bowlful!
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Helmer Rd
Find out about Battle
Creek’s anti-slavery role at
the Underground Railroad
Sculpture, and how the Seventhday Adventist religion was
established in Battle Creek at
the Historic Adventist Village.
Other interesting historic facts
that make Battle Creek a unique
place to visit can be found at
the Battle Creek Area History
Museum.
Plan on taking some
breathtaking pictures at Historic
Bridge Park, an open air
museum filled with historic
truss bridges brought here from
all over Michigan, paired with
a canoe launch, picnic area,
walking trails and restroom
facilities.
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Known as the “Cereal Capital
of the World”, Battle Creek
celebrates its heritage in a variety
of entertaining and enjoyable
ways. Every June the Cereal
Festival features the World’s
Longest Breakfast Table, where
everyone sits down to a free
community breakfast followed
by an entire day of activities and
events that draw thousands of
participants every year.
Park, a facility that hosts some of
the finest baseball and softball
tournaments, is the perfect
place to enjoy a leisurely picnic
or to release some energy on
the playground. Everyone
can join in the fun on the
fully-accessible Anybodies
Playground. Bike, run, walk,
or roller blade along the Battle
Creek Linear Park that winds
throughout both urban and
rural Battle Creek areas and
enjoy the great outdoors.
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When it comes to good family
fun, Battle Creek brings more to
the breakfast table!
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HISTORY BUFFS
1 Kingman Museum
2 Adventist Historic Village
3 Federal Center
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4 Kellogg House
5 Kimball House Museum
6 Oak Hill Cemetery
LODGING
1 FireKeepers Casino Hotel
2 Holiday Inn Battle Creek
3 McCamly Plaza Hotel
4 America’s Best Value Inn
5 Baymont Inn & Suites
6 Baymont Inn & Suites Downtown
7 Best Western Executive Inn
8 Courtyard by Marriott
9 Econo Lodge
10 Fairfield Inn
11 Hampton Inn
12 Knights Inn
13 Quality Inn of Battle Creek
14 Quality Inn & Suites by Casino
15 Red Roof Inn
16 TownePlace Suites - Coming Soon!
17 Travelodge
18 Greencrest Manor 19 Hometown Inn
20 Kimball Pines Motel
21 Michigan Motel
22 Park Motel
See our website for more information • www.BattleCreekVisitors.org
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Horrock’s Market 235 SW Capital Ave. - 269-966-3200
J.W. Barleycorn’s - Inside McCamly Plaza - 269-969-4797
Malia Mediterranean Bistro 34 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-441-2900
Nina’s Taqueria 248 SW Capital Ave. - 269-969-9448
Pancake House 185 SW Capital Ave. - 269-964-6790
Pastrami Joe’s Deli 80 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-965-8513
Rafaynees 97 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-201-4499
Revolution Arena
(The Rink)
Houston St.
W. Hamlin Ave.
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Barista Blues Café 91 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-968-8430
Brownstone Coffee House 18 1/2 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-964-2233
Clara’s-on-the-River 44 N. McCamly St. - 269-963-0966
Cricket Club 36 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-963-2725
Energy Nook 51 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-660-1699
Griffin Grill & Pub 38 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-965-7206
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River’s Edge 33 N. McCamly St. - 269-317-7357
(coming soon)
Schlotzky’s Deli 14 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-963-2526
Starbucks - Inside McCamly Plaza - 269-963-9686
Subway 10 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-965-6060
Sweet Kreations 95 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-441-7548
Taste of India 215 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-962-9033
Tony’s Chop Suey (delivers) 451 W. Michigan Ave. - 269-964-8138
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Historic Adventist Village
Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce • 1 Riverwalk Centre, Ste 3A, Battle Creek, MI 49017 • 269-962-4076 • www.battlecreek.org
480 W Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI
Open Nov 1st – March 31st
Sun.–Fri. 10am-4pm & Sat. 2pm-4pm.
April 1st – October 31st
Sun.-Fri. 10am-5pm & Sat, 2pm-5 pm
For Appointment - Call 269-965-3000
The recreated 19th century village takes visitors back in time to restored and
replicated buildings. Visitors view history in a restored log cabin, one-room school
house, and other houses and churches of the Adventist pioneers who settled in the
west end of Battle Creek over 150 years ago.
r. John Harvey Kellogg
Discovery Center
Offers a fun learning experience for all ages. Learn about health treatments and
practices of more than a century ago, while discovering the health principles that
made the Battle Creek Sanitarium world famous and how these health principles
led to the invention of the flaked cereals which made Battle Creek, “the Cereal
Capital of the World!”
Groups and Buses Always Welcome (pre-arrangement preferred) Free Parking
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No Charge, Donations Welcome
www.adventistheritage.org
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LINEAR PARK
Exercise your body
Exercise your mind
The Battle Creek
Linear Park
offers unlimited
recreational
opportunities
including walking,
running, biking,
rollerblading, picnicking,
play equipment, fishing
and river access.
The Park’s 25 miles of paved pathway,
winding through wooded areas, open
fields and parks, is perfect for a brisk
jog or a leisurely stroll. The Linear Park
is wheelchair accessible.
Linear fun is for everyone.
LINEAR PARK
Battle Creek Parks and Recreation
(269) 966-3431 • www.bcparks.org
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Battle Creek Farmers Market Association
Local Families, Local Farmers, Local Foods!
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Project FRESH - Bridge Cards Accepted
www.battlecreekfarmersmarket.com
269-746-4648
Member of the Michigan Farmers Market Association
Ask us about
Double Up
Food Bucks!
Indoor/Outdoor Water Park
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Markets held Wednesday & Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm.
May through end of October
Washington Park, Bellevue
Markets held 3:00-6:00pm every Thursday
June through October
www.fullblast.org
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
269-966-3667
35 Hamblin Ave • Downtown Battle Creek
215 W. Michigan Avenue
269-962-9033 | www.atasteofindiabc.com
Mon. - Sat. Lunch Buffet 11-2:30pm Dinner 4:30-10pm | Closed Sun.
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Brass Band of Battle Creek
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Summer Concert
June 6, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
W.K. Kellogg Auditorium
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ON THE RIVER
Food, Spirits & Fun!
44 McCamly St N | Battle Creek
269-963-0966
www.claras.com
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Books - New & Used,
Magazines, Greeting Cards,
Prints, Posters, Gifts, and
much more!
Engage yourself in art
and culture for education,
enrichment and fun!
51 Michigan Ave. W, Suite A, Battle Creek
269-441-2665 • www.battlecreekbooks.com
For Tickets and Information
Visit www.BBBC.net
Take a stroll around the river then
come see us!
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“Where the World’s TOP BRASS Come to Play”
Breakfast,
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Dinner
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Lunch &
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on Tap
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Families Welcome
Welcome
Families
OutdoorSeating
Seating Available
Outdoor
Available
265 East Emmett St., Battle
Creek (269) 962-9511
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OpenMon-Fri,
Mon-Fri, 66 am
Open
am --22am
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Sat, 77 am
Sat,
am -- 22am
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38W.
W. Michigan
Michigan Ave
38
Ave
(269) 965-7206
965-7206
(269)
www.griffinbc.com
www.griffinbc.com
“Good For What Ales YouTM”
“Good For What Ales You™”
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cool stuff to see
BATTLE CREEK
fun stuff to do
Visit “Events” for up-to-date event details at
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Our Communities
Marshall Area Map
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Enjoy a taste of Marshall
at one of its family-owned
restaurants, including Schuler’s
Restaurant & Pub which
has been serving guests from
around the country for over
100 years and Cornwell’s
Turkeyville USA which boasts
a professional dinner theatre
and serves everything turkey!
For the micro-brew fan, Dark
Horse Brewing Company
takes the mug with its award-winning brews and tasty
wood-fired pizzas.
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CULTURE/EVENTS
1 Franke Centre for the Arts
2 Great Escape Stage Co.
3 EastEnd Studio & Gallery
NATURE LOVERS
1 Baker Bird Sanctuary
2 Grever’s Nature Trails
3 Wilder Creek Conservation Club
4 Brooks Nature Area
See www.paddling.net/launches
Marshall Riverwalk /
Calhoun County Trailway
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24 Arbor Inn
25 Avenue & Townhouse B&Bs
26 Comfort Inn
27 Hampton Inn
28 Holiday Inn Express
29 Howard’s Motel
30 Imperial Motel
31 Marshall Motor Lodge
32 National House Inn
33 The Olde Farmhouse B&B
34 The Way Inn
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Walters Gasoline
Museum
Car and service station
memorabilia.
The largest collection
of magic artifacts on public display in the world!
The largest collection
of U.S. Postal
memorabilia outside
of Washington’s
Smithsonian Institution.
G.A.R. Hall
Governor’s Mansion Capitol Hill School
Emphasizing Marshall’s Built when Marshall
stories and featuring
thought it would be the
items made in Marshall, capital of Michigan!
and military history.
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Zarzuela’s
Hands-on
demonstrations of
the classrooms of
yesteryear.
Olé Amigo
Schuler’s Restaurant & Winston’s Pub (1909)
Marshall Welcome Center • 323 W. Michigan Avenue, Marshall, MI 49068 • 269-781-5163 • www.thechambermarshall.com
US Post Office &
Postal Museum (1933)
G.A.R. Hall Museum
(1902)
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Marshall District Library
Warner’s Wine
Marshall Middle School
Stree
Sister’s
Tavern (soon)
100
Kate’s Diner
P
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Copper
Bar
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Carver Park
Broadway
Grille
Calhoun County
Fairgrounds
Michigan’s oldest fair,
since 1839, includes
Floral Hall (1860), the
Old Maple Grove Church
(1901), and the Houston
School (1836).
High Street
Franke Center for the Arts
Oaklawn Hospital
Bogar Theater
Hamilton Street
Mancino’s
US Postal Museum
Madison Street
American Museum
of Magic (1868)
American Museum
of Magic
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Unique for its wall and
ceiling murals, and
Italianate & Polynesian
architectural styles.
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SPORTS FANS
1 The Medalist
2 MHS/Tennis Courts
3 Marshall Athletic Fields
4 Alwyn Downs Golf Course
5 Marshall Country Club
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FAMILY FUN
1 Marshall Lanes
2 WELCOME CENTER
3 Ketchum Park
4 Calhoun County Fairgrounds
HISTORY BUFFS
1 Honolulu House
2 American Museum of Magic
3 Oakridge Cemetery
Marshall Museums
Mike’s Place
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1 Cornwell’s Turkeyville
2 Backroads Saloon
3 Schuler’s Restaurant
4 Zarzuela’s Spanish Cuisine
5 Dark Horse Brewing Co.
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Marshall also offers a wide
variety of world-class museums
and a community of small-town
charm where you are always
welcome!
Louie’s
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Grand Street
Memorial
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Honolulu House
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Take a Marshall Carriage
ride and either explore the rich
history of this idyllic setting or
hear its spooky ghost stories.
If you want to stretch your
legs, pick up a self-guided
walking tour brochure. Learn
even more history of the area
by participating in the very
popular Historic Home Tour,
which has opened local homes
and museums to visitors every
September for over 50 years.
One experience during the
Home Tour that you won’t want
to miss is the Civil War Ball,
where you can choose to watch,
or dress in period clothing and
make a memory by dancing in
this magical outdoor event.
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The center of town is graced
by the white pillared Brooks
Memorial Fountain. Built in
1930, it is a replica of Marie
Antoinette’s “Temple of Love”
fountain in Versailles and
features a light and water show.
Downtown Marshall offers a
variety of shops filled with
one-of-a-kind treasures and
fascinating collectibles. The
bustling downtown area serves
as a testament to the passion
of a community that keeps this
historic gem thriving.
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Welcome to Marshall, a
National Historic Landmark
District where time stands
still along tree-lined streets
that showcase fully-restored
Victorian homes and gardens.
Walters
Gasoline
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Governor’s Mansion, and Capitol Hill School
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Albion Area Maps
Albion
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HISTORY BUFFS
1 Gardner House Museum
2 Riverside Cemetery
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McClure Park
Harris Field
Holland Park
Albion Parks
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W Erie St
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1 Tomac Woods Golf Course
2 Duck Lake Country Club
3 Albion College Stadium
4 Reiger Park/Tennis Courts
5 Victory Park/Disc Golf/Tennis
LODGING
35 Albion Heritage B&B
36 Courtyard - Coming Soon!
37 Days Inn
38 Palmer House Inn B&B
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1 Voorhees Nature Sanctuary
2 McClure Park
3 Whitehouse Nature Center
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1 Lopez Taco House
2 Cascarelli’s of Albion
3 Gina’s Pizza and Deli
Newburg Rd.
CULTURE/EVENTS
1 Schuler Arts
2 Bohm Theatre
3 Albion College
4 Victory Park Band Shell
5 Ken Shenstone Studio
FAMILY FUN
1 Holland Park
2 WELCOME CENTER/Chamber
3 Kids ‘N Stuff Museum
4 Victory Park Jungle Gym
Hannah St.
Ablionl Chamber of Commerce • 310 S. Superior St., Albion, MI 49224 • 517-629-5533 • www.greateralbionchamber.org
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Photos (top to bottom): Bohm
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Stretch your legs and enjoy
the beauty of Albion, where
everything is close by. Welcome
to Albion!
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Like culture? Albion College
offers live performances
at Goodrich Chapel, free
lectures on campus, artwork
at the Bobbitt Visual Arts
Center, and star-gazing at
the Observatory. During the
summer, Victory Park’s Band
Shell is ablaze with live music.
The Bohm Theatre is a great
place to catch a show.
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Duck Lake
Country Club
121
Finley Dr.
Like playing outdoors?
The Kalamazoo River,
meanders through Albion
and offers both fishermen
and paddlers with a great
time outside. Bicyclists can
cycle through Albion on their
way to Concord, Homer,
or Marshall. Walkers and
joggers will enjoy the paths
Interested in history? Selfguided walking tours take
you throughout downtown
and Riverside Cemetery. The
Gardner House Museum, our
curator of all things Albion,
includes information about the
Tuskegee Airmen from Albion.
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Albion
that follow the river and
also those found within the
Whitehouse Nature Center.
Have children? Young children
visit from all over midMichigan to explore Albion’s
Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum, which
offers a unique indoor play
environment that focuses on
education, exploration, and fun.
Victory Park’s Jungle Gym
is over 100,000 square feet of
all things climbing, sliding, and
swinging outdoors.
Tomac Woods
Golf Course
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Albion has a world-class
18-hole disc golf course that
has been utilized for national
competitions located in Victory
Park. The course includes
open, hilly, and wooded holes,
and challenging water obstacles
along the Kalamazoo River.
The nationally-recognized
Nancy G. Held Equestrian
Center features competitive
dressage and jumping events.
And nearby Michigan
International Speedway offers
racing enthusiasts a track full
of spirited summer fun.
Voorhees Nature
Sanctuary
N. Eaton St.
Nestled between the bustling
cities of Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor,
Lansing and Battle Creek,
Albion offers visitors open air
exercise and a cornucopia of
fun. Albion can be explored on
foot, by kayak or canoe, or by
bicycle. Everything you want to
do today is within a comfortable
distance from everything else.
Welcome to Albion!
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Our Communities
611 E. Porter Street • (517) 629-1000 • www.albion.edu
Albion College is a private four-year liberal arts college,
historically related to the United Methodist Church. Founded
in 1835, Albion College was the first private college in
Michigan to have a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
With 49 majors, concentrations, and pre-professional
programs, Albion gives students the flexibility to forge their
own paths while gaining a true understanding of the world.
q Bobbitt Visual Arts Center
Artwork of nationally known artists.
q Goodrich Chapel
Musical performances and concerts.
q Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center
11039 29-Mile Road South
A 340-acre world-class facility
that offers students more than 50
programs of study.
q Observatory
A refracting telescope that dazzles
onlookers with its precision and view.
q Whitehouse Nature Center
611 E. Porter Street
An 135-acre outdoor education
facility that features 6-miles of
hiking trails. Pick up the brochure
“History Trail - The Land Tells
A Story” at the Albion College
Interpretive Building.
Albion College Piano Festival
Albion College Stats
Nickname: Britons
Colors: Purple and gold
Full-Time Faculty: 105
Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Percentage of Women/Men: 49:51
Students Living on Campus: 90%
Full-Time Undergrads: 1,353
Part-Time Undergrads: 29
Men in Fraternities: 53%
Women in Sororities: 42%
Main Campus: 90-acres
Whitehouse Nature Center: 135-acres
Held Equestrian Center: 340-acres
Charter member of MIAA, since 1888
NCAA Division III and NAA
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
Avg. Home Football Attendance: 2,800
Men in Varsity Sports: 42%
Women in Varsity Sports: 22%
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Late Fall • Albion College Goodrich Chapel • (517) 629-0481
A four-day event showcasing young and very talented pianists from around the
world. This is a festival celebrating the piano, the study and teaching of the
piano, and music as an essential part of education.
CEREAL FESTIVAL • June 10 & 11, 2016
As the birthplace of the cereal industry, Battle Creek is a
community proud of its rich and varied past and recognized
as the “best known city of its size in the country”. Come
celebrate with us starting with a parade on Friday evening
followed by the “World’s Largest Breakfast Table” on Saturday
morning. The Cereal City Run/Walk and Cereal Festival
booths on Saturday will ensure a memorable family outing.
Come and enjoy Downtown Battle Creek festivals!
INTERNATIONAL SUMMERFEST • August 13, 2016
One of the oldest festivals in Battle Creek, SummerFest offers a venue
for cultural and ethnic exchanges. Along with a chance to broaden
awareness of other cultures and history, SummerFest offers a large
selection of international food, entertainment and children’s activities.
INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Nov. 19 - Dec. 31, 2016
Each year downtown Battle Creek is transformed with a beautiful array
of lights. Activities include a Festival Pathway and Fitness Walk, carolers,
dazzling light and music shows each night, a Warming House filled
with activities for children and adults alike, and a holiday extravaganza
(Festival Variety Show).
www.bcfestivals.com
TRANSPORTATION
AIR
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport • azoairport.com
BUS
Local Battle Creek Transit • battlecreekmi.gov/287/Transit
Greyhound Bus • greyhound.com
TRAIN
Albion College
Campus Map
Amtrak (BTL) • amtrak.com
CAR RENTAL
Bobbit Visual
Arts Center
Goodrich
Chapel
Leisure Limos • leisurelimos.com (services Kazoo/BC Airport)
Avis • (269) 962-6982
Enterprise • (269) 962-1555
Budget • (269) 965-5300
Hertz • (269) 979-5500
TAXI
City Cab • (269) 660-8294 Union Cab • (269) 968-6113
Yellow Cab • (269) 965-5161 Kalamazoo Taxi • (269) 978-7226
Observatory
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Family Fun
Family Fun
There are many exciting places for families to explore in Calhoun
County. Unleash your child’s imagination at Kids ‘N’ Stuff
Museum in Albion, or discover the whole world, everything from
earth to space, at Kingman Museum in Battle Creek.
Feed the giraffes in the Wild Africa Exhibit at Binder Park Zoo
(named one of “America’s Best Zoos”) and visit their petting zoo.
Flash Flood at Full Blast, the indoor/outdoor water park, invites
you to cool off during the hot summer months.
CALHOUN COUNTY
q Geocache Challenge
269-962-2240
www.CacheCalhoun.org
Cross Calhoun County on
the Underground Railroad by
participating in this geocache
challenge. Geocaching is a realworld outdoor treasure hunt.
Players locate hidden containers,
called caches using a handheld
GPS device or smartphone.
BATTLE CREEK
q Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Dr. • 269-979-1351
www.binderparkzoo.org
An African adventure awaits you!
Discover spectacular views of wild
animals from elevated boardwalks.
Explore Wild Africa and get nose-tonose with one of the largest giraffe
herds in the country! Experience
a variety of animals from around
the world. The Zoo is a seasonal
attraction but hosts a variety of off-season events including the
Great Zoo Boo in October.
q Flash Flood at Full Blast!
35 Hamblin Avenue
269-966-3667 • www.fullblast.org
An award-winning family water park
with over 80,000 square feet of fun,
including indoor and outdoor water
parks, a bungee run, refreshments,
and more.
q Kingman Museum
175 Limit Street • 269-965-5117
www.kingmanmuseum.org
The only interactive natural history
museum in southwest/south
central Michigan. Come enjoy a
planetarium show!
q Leila Arboretum
269-969-0270 • www.lasgarden.org
The Kaleidoscope Garden located
in Leila Arboretum is a one-acre
outdoor learning environment where
visitors discover the wonderful world
of plants in an artistic space. Battle
Creek’s Fantasy Forest sculpture
garden showcases trees turned
into beautiful works of art. Great pictures!
q Riverview Rec / Hit ‘em Here
2000 E. Columbia Avenue
269-965-5221
www.riverviewrecreation.com
Indoor and outdoor mini-golf
courses, golf simulators, a 300yard driving range, batting cages,
go karts, bumper boats, video
games, gemstone mining, and
Animaland where you can create
your own stuffed friend.
q Willard Beach/Goguac Lake
Off SW Capital Avenue,
on George B Place
A sandy beach for swimming.
Enjoy the picnic tables and shelters
for a summer family getaway!
Photos this page (top to bottom): Flash Flood at Full Blast, Binder Park Zoo,
Riverview Recreation, Kingman Museum, Kaleidoscope Garden, Fantasty Forest.
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MARSHALL
q Kids Kingdom Jungle Gym
S. Marshall Avenue, just North of
the Calhoun County Fairgrounds
www.thechambermarshall.com
Kids of all ages and abilities can
climb walls, slide and balance
as they play in the “village” that
replicates some of Marshall's
finest architecture. Picnic
facilities and a skate park across
the bridge are also featured.
ALBION
q Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum
301 S. Superior Street
517-629-8023
www.kidsnstuff.org
Built on imagination, powered by
play, Kids ‘N’ Stuff gives the family
a place to play and learn together
with interactive exhibits specially
tailored to early childhood that
span the arts, sciences and more.
Kids can shop in a store just their
size, learn about agriculture, and
experience water table fun.
q Victory Park Jungle Gym
581 Haven Road
517-629-5535
This 10,000-square-foot stateof-the-art children’s castle
playground is located in Albion’s
largest riverfront park. Picnic
facilities, skateboarding area,
band pavilion, and a sledding hill
are also located in the park.
NEARBY
q Airway Fun Center
5626 Portage Road, Portage
269-327-7061
www.AirwayFunCenter.com
Bowling, laser tag, arcade and
go-carts start you out; and then
you can try the mini-golf and
laser maze attractions.
q Capri Drive-In
119 W. Chicago Rd., Coldwater
517-278-5628
www.capridrive-in.com
Treat the kids to a “vintage evening”
- start with dinner at Marshall’s
Hi-Lite Cruiz-In and complete the
night with a first-run movie at a real
drive-in theater at the Capri!
q Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
1698 M-66, Athens • 269-729-4802
www.alligatorsanctuary.com
A place for rescued reptiles and
amphibians with a hands-on and
up-close opportunity for visitors to
observe these animals in a seminatural environment. There are over
35 alligators at the sanctuary.
q Kalamazoo Air Zoo
6151 Portage Road, Portage
269-382-6555 • www.airzoo.org
A highly charged, multi-sensory
atmosphere featuring more than
50 rare and historic aircraft,
amusement park-style rides,
Full-Motion Flight Simulators,
RealD 3D/4D Missions Theater,
as well as historical exhibits and
educational activities.
q Little River Railroad
29 W. Park Ave, Coldwater
574-215-0751
www.littleriverrailroad.com
Act out “The Great Train
Robbery” aboard a fun-filled real
historic steam locomotive.
q Mooville
5875 S. M-66, Nashville
517-852-9003 • www.moo-ville.com
Not your everyday tour… come
see the cows at work in the
barns, the milking parlor, the
bottling plant, the petting farm,
and the ice cream store.
Photos this page (top to bottom): Kids
Kingdom Jungle Gym, Capri DriveIn, Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary,
Kid ‘N” Stuff Museum.
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Family Fun
Family Fun
Feed The Giraffes!
Binder Park Zoo hosts more than 140 species of animals
on 433 acres of wetlands and natural forests. Walking
along the tree lined paths and viewing the authentic
settings, you might forget you are visiting a zoo!
The Historic Adventist Village shares the story of “A People
Who Lived to Honor God.” The Village is a fascinating
three-block experience that includes authentically restored
or replicated buildings featuring the heritage of the Seventhday Adventist Church. The Village is for all ages and is both
interactive and educational.
Binder Park Zoo • 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek
(269) 979-1351 • www.binderparkzoo.org
In 2014, three orphaned Alaskan bear cubs started
exploring their new home at Binder Park Zoo. The two
brothers and their sister are fun to watch as they wrestle
each other and play “King of the Tree Stand”.
As visitors step into Wild Africa, the landscape imitates
a true African savanna. View the zebras, watch as the
monkeys ‘show off’, and then feed a giraffe! The 16 to 20
foot tall animals wander up to the fence to feed right out
of your hand! Don’t worry, they’re harmless. But their long,
black tongues are a little ticklish!
Not only does Binder Park Zoo have unique animal
exhibits, but it also hosts several events each year geared
toward both adults and families - like the 5k Cheetah
Chase and the Zoo Boo.
Historic Adventist Village • www.adventistheritage.org
480 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek • (269) 965-3000
Tour the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center and try
several medical devices from the early 19th Century. Hear the
story of several African-American Adventist pioneers. Learn about
Edson and Emma White, and stories about the Morning Star boat.
On January 12th, 1861, in the Parkville Church, prophet Ellen
White had a vision predicting the Civil War three months before
the first shots were fired! In the remaining years of her life she
experienced over 2,000 visions and dreams of God while living
in Battle Creek. In the replicated 1857 Meeting House you will
hear how the Seventh-day Adventist Church grew from its humble
beginnings in Battle Creek to become a movement that now
numbers over 14 million people worldwide.
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B Review & Herald Publishing House (1855)
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F Log Cabin - David Hewitt Story
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G John & Betsey White (1859-1870)
K Heritage Events Barn
H James & Ellen White (1856-1863)
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Family Fun
Battle Creek’s Fantasy Forest
Leila Arboretum • 928 W. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek
(269) 969-0270 • www.lasgarden.org
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Since the Emerald Ash Borer (an invasive insect from Asia)
arrived in Southeast Michigan in 2002, it has killed more
than 50 million Ash trees across North America. Nearly 7.5
billion Ash trees are still at risk. Around 100 years ago 44 Ash
trees were planted in a grove by the main entrance of Leila
Arboretum. By 2013, all of them were dead.
“Great Hotels Guests Love”
Easily Accessible to I-69 and I-94
Minutes from Firekeepers Casino
During the summers of 2015 and 2016, two dozen tree trunks
were transformed into works of art and Battle Creek’s Fantasy Forest was born. Some sculptures were created using
still-standing tree trunks, and others by using trunks placed on
concrete pads.
These sculptures will join other artworks located throughout
Leila’s 85 acres.The Leila Arboretum attracts thousands of
visitors each year with events like Leilapalooza and Carboretum.
329 Sam Hill Dr, Marshall, MI 49068
Phone & Fax (269) 789-9301
www.hiemarshall.com
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(269) 979-8000
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269.979.2900
269.979.2929
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• Complimentary HOT Breakfast
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• 24-Hour Fitness Facilities
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Please contact sales manager Rhylie Brown at
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Pool, Indoor/Outdoor Handicap Accessible Exercise Facility
Cont. Breakfast Pet-Friendly Business Center
Lodging
Calhoun County has a variety of lodging options - from cozy, family-run bed and breakfasts to larger,
conveniently located inns and hotels - there is something
for every type of traveler!
Are you looking to host a convention, meeting or event? From
room service to event catering, and WiFi to AV presentation
capabilities, lodging is available to meet your needs.
Photos previous page: Courtyard by Marriott/Battle Creek, McCamly Plaza Hotel/Battle Creek, Quality Inn & Suites/Battle Creek, Best
Western/Battle Creek. Photos this page: FireKeepers Casino Hotel/Battle Creek, Holiday Inn/Battle Creek, McCamly Plaza Hotel/ Battle Creek.
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1 FireKeepers Casino Hotel 877-FKC-8777
11177 E. Michigan Avenue www.firekeeperscasino.com B Multi-level pool with whirlpool, sauna & steam room
2 Holiday Inn Battle Creek 12812 Harper Village Drive
888-465-4329 • 269-979-0500 120 R In n n n Free WiFi, Some whirlpool rooms, Room service,
www.holidayinn.com/battlecreek B Outdoor patio & grilling area, Suites, Arcade
3 McCamly Plaza Hotel 50 Capital Avenue SW
888-622-2659 • 269-963-7050 239 R In n n n Free high speed Internet, Room service,
www.mccamlyplaza.com B Connected to Kellogg Arena
SELECT SERVICE
4 America’s Best Value Inn 4775 Beckley Road
888-315-2378• 269-979-1141 60 Out n n
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
5 Baymont Inn & Suites 4725 Beckley Road
800-337-0550 • 269-979-5400 90 In n n n * n Free WiFi, Hot tub by pool, Suites,
www.baymontinns.com/hotel17850*Workout at nearby Minges Creek Athletic Club
Free WiFi, Fridge & microwave
6 Baymont Inn & Suite Downtown 800-337-0550 • 269-565-0500 60 In n n n n Free WiFi, Fridge & microwave,
182 West Van Buren Street www.baymontinns.com/hotel70149Hot tub and salon/spa on premises
7 Best Western Executive Inn 800-780-7234 • 269-979-8506 59 In n n n n Free high speed Internet,
5090 Beckley Road
www.bestwestern.com Fridge & microwave
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8 Courtyard by Marriott 12891 Harper Village Drive
800-321-2211 • 269-979-2900 102 R In n n n Brand New in 2014! Same day dry cleaning,
www.courtyard.com/BTLCY B Free high speed Internet, Suites
9 Econo Lodge 165 Capital Avenue SW
800-221-2222 • 269-965-3976 50 Out nn
www.econolodge.com 10 Fairfield Inn 4665 Beckley Road
269-979-8000
74 In nn n Free high speed Internet, Some hot tub rooms,
www.marriott.com /btlfi Whirlpools in some King rooms
Free high speed Internet
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11 Hampton Inn 1150 Riverside Drive
800-426-7866 • 269-979-5577 64 In n n n n Free WiFi in rooms, Whirlpool in pool area,
www.hamptoninn.com Some rooms have fridge & microwave
12 Knights Inn
2595 Capital Avenue SW
800-843-5644 • 269-964-2600 63 Out n n n www.knightsinn.com Free high speed Internet
13 Quality Inn of Battle Creek 800-424-6423 • 269-965-3201 100 In n n n n n Free high speed Internet, Fridge & microwave,
www.qualityinn.choicehotels.com Some whirlpool rooms available
800-424-6423 • 269-964-3000 91 R n nn Next to casino - daily shuttle service, Suites,
14 Quality Inn & Suites
11081 E. Michigan Avenue www.qualityinn.comBFree high speed Internet, Some hot tub rooms
15 Red Roof Inn 5050 Beckley Road
800-733-7663 • 269-979-1100 116 Out n n n n Free WiFi, Fridge & microwave, Suites
www.redroof.com
16 Towne Place Suites
12917 Harper Village Drive
Opening Fall of 2016!
88INn n n n n 1 and 2 bedroom suites, Fully equipped
www.marriott.com kitchen, High Speed Internet
17 Travelodge 5395 Beckley Road
800-525-4055 • 269-979-1828 59 n n n www.travelodge.com/battle-creek-hotel
Free WiFi, Fridge & microwave
LOCAL
18 Greencrest Manor 6174 Halbert Road
269-962-8633
8 n Bed & Breakfast, Free wireless internet,
www.greencrestmanor.comNext to Marywood Golf Club, In-house chef
269-966-4000
35n n n 19 Hometown Inn 90 N. Division Street
Free WiFi,
Across from Kellogg House Park
20 Kimball Pines Motel 1145 E. Michigan Avenue
269-962-3272
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Free cable and HBO, kitchenettes
21 Michigan Motel 20475 Capital Avenue NE
269-963-1565
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22 Park Motel 1351 W. Columbia Avenue
269-968-7109
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23 Welcome Inn Motel 8004 West M-60, Union City
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# # Rooms
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• 120 finely-appointed guest rooms
• 120 finely-appointed guest rooms
• Cereal City Grill Restaurant & Lounge
• Cereal City Grill Restaurant
Photos this page: Comfort Inn/Marshall,
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MARSHALL
24 Arbor Inn 15435 W. Michigan Avenue
Other Notes
269-781-7772
48 Out n n n www.arborinnmarshall.com Banquets & Weddings
Free WiFi in rooms,
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www.giftdipity.com Walk-in closets, washer & dryer,
Free WiFi and full kitchen •available
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26 Comfort Inn 204 Winston Drive
800-424-6423 • 269-789-7890 60 In n n n n n Free high speed Internet, Hot tub in pool area,
• Complimentary
www.comfortinn.com/hotel/mi307Mini-fridge and microwave in rooms, Suites
27 Hampton Inn 325 Sam Hill Drive
800-426-7866 • 269-789-0131
www.marshallhampton.com
28 Holiday Inn Express 329 Sam Hill Drive
800-465-4329 • 269-789-9301 68 In n n n n n Free WiFi in rooms,
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Free WiFi in rooms,
Kitchenette with sinks and microwaves
National House Inn 32
102 South Parkview
Free WiFi, Backyard garden, Suites,
Fireplace lounge on upper floor
34 The Way Inn B&B
414 W. Mansion Street
4Outn
Free WiFi, full breakfast
269-420-1806
3 Out n n Free WiFi, fridges in rooms,
www.bedandbreakfast.com Some rooms have whirpool tub
ALBION
35 Albion Heritage B&B 517 East Michigan Avenue
517-629-3550
4 n n
www.albionheritage.com
36 Courtyard Albion Downtown Albion
Coming Soon! www.courtyard.com
37 Days Inn 27644 C Drive North
517-629-9411
50 In n n n n www.daysinn.com
Free WiFi,
Hot tubs in some rooms
38 Palmer Inn B&B 108 West Erie Street
517-629-0001
www.palmerhouseinnbnb.com
6nn Jacuzzi in 2 Baths, High speed Internet
Super 9
39
400 B Drive North
517-629-3966
31 n
1 room has jacuzzi and fireplace
Private baths and Free WiFi
Free WiFi
& Lounge
• Indoor Pool
• Fitness Room
• Business Center
• 120 finely-appointed
guest rooms
• Complimentary
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31 Marshall Motor Lodge 20102 E. Michigan Avenue
33 The Olde Farmhouse B&B 269-789-2349
18992 18 Mile Road
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269-781-2841
19n n Weekly rates only, no WiFi
30 Imperial Motel 14978 W. Michigan Avenue
269-781-7374
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29 Howard’s Motel 14884 W. Michigan AvenueSuites available
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In the Heart of all the action, The McCamly Plaza Hotel
is the perfect location to host your next golf outing.
Golfer Amenities Include:
• Deluxe Guest Rooms
• Free Hi Speed Wireless Internet
• Large Flat Screen TVs
• Complimentary Shuttle to Golf Courses
• Walking Distance to Downtown Pubs
and Restaurants
• Complimentary Cooked-to-Order
Breakfast
• On-Site Restaurant open 7 Days a Week
• Indoor Heated Pool and Spa
• Complimentary Valet Parking
• Man Cave Suite Available for Hospitality
Banquets & Weddings
• Indoor Pool
• Fitness Room
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Concentrate on your game, not your hotel!
Call our Golf Coordinator at 269-963-7050
to reserve your package today!
Based on Availability, some restrictions
and blackout dates may apply.
12812 Harper Village Drive • Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-0500
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Culture & Events
Culture & Events
Calhoun County has many unique events throughout the year.
Start out with the Battle Creek Cereal Festival, eating breakfast
with hundreds of your closest friends at the World’s Longest
Breakfast Table. On the 4th of July weekend watch the skies as
the Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival comes to town.
Marshall opens the doors of historic homes and museums
during the Historic Marshall Home Tour, and Albion
celebrates its heritage during the Festival of the Forks!
BATTLE CREEK
q Art Center of Battle Creek
265 E. Emmett St. • 269-962-9511
www.artcenterofbattlecreek.org
Featuring 8-10 exhibits per year.
q Brass Band of Battle Creek
www.bbbc.net
Elite brass and percussion
musicians perform twice a year.
q Bonteboktoberfest
Early October at Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Dr. • 269-979-1351
This one-night event features
regional brews, wines and meads.
q Battle Creek Cereal Festival
June in Downtown Battle Creek
269-420-4031 • www.bcfestivals.com
A parade on Friday night and the
Cereal Classic 5k/10k Run/Walk and
the World’s Longest Breakfast Table
on Saturday morning. Throughout
the day enjoy exciting events, live
bands, and family-fun activities.
q Brownstone Coffee House
18 1/2 W. Michigan Avenue
269-964-2233
A coffee shop displays local artists on
the walls with open mic nights.
q Battle Creek Field of Flight
Air Show & Balloon Festival
q Burgers and Brews Fest
269-962-0592 • www.bcballoons.com
Daily hot-air balloon launches,
night balloon illumes, a dazzling
fireworks display, twilight and
night pyro air show featuring
a jet-powered school bus! Top
civilian air show performers
and military jet demonstrations.
A carnival, crafters, souvenir
booths, special displays, and an
array of food vendors will only
enhance your experience.
July 4th weekend • W.K. Kellogg Airport
q Battle Creek Symphony
W.K. Kellogg Auditorium • 269-963-1911
www.battlecreeksymphony.org
Quality music performed with
Michigan’s longest continuously
running orchestra.
August in Downtown Battle Creek
269-962-4076 • www.battlecreek.org
Who has the best Battle Creek
burger? Come down, eat, and vote!
Enjoy a local craft brew too!
q Carboretum Car Show
June at Leila Arboretum
269-753-8515
Open to all categories of cars,
trucks and motorcycles.
q Corks for Conservation
Late July at Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Dr. • 269-979-1351
Enjoy the Zoo after-hours with live
music, hors d’oeuvres, a silent
auction, live animal presentations,
and wine and beer from several
Michigan based artisans.
Photos this page (top to bottom): Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival,
Leilapalooza, Battle Creek Cereal Festival.
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q Cruise the Gut
August in Downtown Battle Creek
800-397-2240
An old fashioned cruise-in. Cars
are displayed along Michigan
Avenue before and after the
evening cruise.
q Fantasy Forest Art Carve
Mid-June 2016 at Leila Arboertum
www.lasgarden.org
Artists turn trees into beautiful
works of art. Includes live music,
food & beer.
q Festivus
February in Leila Arboertum
www.bcmams.com
A great way to chase away the
winter blues. Included in the
festivities are a cardboard sled
competition and race, a chili
cook-off and and an ugly sweater
competition.
q Spring and Fall into the Arts
May and October
269-962-4076 • www.battlecreek.org
Local artists display their creations
throughout Downtown Battle Creek.
Evenings full of music, art, and
entertainment!
q “Summer Songs in Flower” Battle Creek Area Garden Tour
Tour premier Battle Creek gardens.
q What A Do Theatre
4071 West Dickman Road
269-282-1953 • www.whatado.org
Presenting life-affirming, live,
professional theatre.
MARSHALL
q 4th of July in Marshall
q Post Band
McCamly Park • 269-968-1622
www.facebook.com/
postbandbattlecreek
Performing current music during great performances all
summer long.
q International Summerfest
August - www.bcfestivals.com
Mill Race Park in Battle Creek
269-420-4031
From traditional food and
dancing to entertainment and
art, experience the wide variety
of cultures represented from our
communities.
q Leilapalooza Music Festival
Mid-July at Leila Arborteum
www.lasgarden.org
A free one-day music festival
featuring over 30 musical acts all day
long on a variety of stages.
July 4th at Brooks Fountain Circle
800-877-5163
Start off with the Pet, Bike & Wagon
Parade and Flag Raising ceremony,
then listen to the Marshall Rotary
Club Band before filling your plate at
the Chicken BBQ. Finish it off with an
ice cream sandwich and fireworks.
q Bayberry House Interiors
108 N. Park Ave. • 269-781-4905
www.bayberryhouseinteriors.com
Chalk Paint® workshops.
q Calhoun County Fair
Mid-August • 269-781-8161
www.calhouncountyfair.org
One of Michigan’s foremost agri-attractions and the oldest
county fair in the state, with all
the fun rides and tasty treats you
expect at a fair. Tractor pulls,
demolition derby, animals, crafts,
and entertainment.
Photos this page (top to bottom): Spring into the Arts, Cruise the Gut, 4th of July
in Marshall/Rotary Club Band, Calhoun County Fair.
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Culture & Events
Culture & Events
q Ice, Wine & Blues Fest
q Riverside Crafters Retreat
800-228-4315
www.turkeyville.com
Turkey is King! Enjoy a turkey
dinner while watching a
professional dinner theater. Visit
the Country Junction gift shop, Ice
Cream Parlor, General Store, and
Camp Turkeyville. Come in June to
watch the “Battle For Turkeyville” -
a Civil War reenactment.
q Marshall Bluegrass Festival
q “Welcome to my Garden”
Marshall Area Garden Tour
q Cruise at the Fountain
q Marshall Blues Festival
q Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA
18935 15 1/2 Mile Road
Celebrate the Holiday Season!
q Holiday Parades
Late November
269-420-4031
• www.bcfestivals.com
The Albion Aglow/Parade
Late November
• www.cityofalbionmi.gov
517-629-5533
Downtown Marshall
Early December • 269-781-5163
q International Festival of Lights
Late November - December 31
269-420-4031 • www.bcfestivals.com
Enjoy a beautiful array of downtown lighting
throughout the holiday season! Professional
ice-sculptors, gingerbread competitions, and a
warming house are just a few of the highlights.
q Candle Light Christmas Walk
Early December in Marshall
269-781-8544
www.marshallhistoricalsociety.org
A walking tour of private homes decorated
for the holidays.
q Zoo Lights at Binder Park Zoo
December
7400 Division Drive
269-979-1351 • www.binderparkzoo.org
These special evenings include holiday light
displays, unlimited carousel rides, train rides
and up-close (weather hardy) animal meet
and greets. There are seasonal holiday
refreshments, special activities, holiday stories
and time with Santa around the fireplace.
q Albion Tree Lighting
Late November
Kellogg Center on Albion College’s campus
517-629-0448 • www.albion.edu
Tree lighting, photos with Santa, and a
holiday sing along.
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July 4th weekend • 269-781-8161
Calhoun County Fairgrounds
www.cruiseatthefountain.com
Over 1,000 cars come to the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds and
cruise downtown Marshall!
q EastEnd Studio & Gallery
269-789-2379
www.eastendstudioandgallery.com
Fine art and artisian gifts crafted by
regional artists in a “big city” gallery.
q Franke Center for the Arts
214 E. Mansion Street
269-789-9677
www.frankecenterforthearts.com
Home of the Marshall Civic
Players - providing a wide array
of performances by professionals,
special guest artists, community
members and students.
q Great Escape Stage Company
155 W. Michigan Avenue • 269-781-2700
www.greatescapestagecompany.com
An intimate theatre with outstanding
performances.
q Historic Marshall Home Tour
Weekend after Labor Day
269-781-8544
Exquisite private homes,
businesses, and museums open for
public viewing. You will also find a
craft fair, booths all over town, and
a Civil War Ball.
February in Downtown Marshall
269-781-8544
Ice carvings, shopping specials,
wine tastings and live blues music.
3rd week of July • 269-788-2597
Calhoun County Fairgrounds
www.marshallbluegrassfestival.com
Michigan’s largest jamming festival!
Mid-July • 269-209-7979
Downtown Marshall
www.marshallbluesfest.com
A family-oriented music and
entertainment festival with multiple
acts playing throughout the day on
a Michigan Avenue stage. Bring
your lawn chair and enjoy beer,
food, and great blues.
q Marshall Carriage Company/
Marshall Ghost Tours
1000 E. Michigan Avenue
269-781-8818
www.marshallcarriageco.com
Horse-drawn historic tours of Marshall, walking and horse-drawn ghost tours, dinner
carriage cruises, and more!
q Oerther’s
311 W. Spruce Street
269-781-4040 • www.oerthers.com
Fun weekly craft classes.
q Paper & I
269-781-8200 • www.paperandi.com
Scrapbook & paper-crafting classes.
q Quilts at the Marshall House
100 Exchange Street
269-781-9450
www.quiltsatthemarshallhouse.com
Supplies and helpful quilting
classes.
18212 B Drive North
269-420-2724
www.scrapbookriverside.com
A fun weekend getaway for
scrapbooking enthusiasts.
July • 269-781-5434
www.marshallareagardenclub.org
Tour distinctive gardens in Marshall.
ALBION
q Albion’s Red, White & Blue
Cruise In & Fireworks Show
Early July in Downtown Albion
517-629-5533
www.greateralbionchamber.org
Bring your old, crazy, or cool car
to downtown Albion for a free
cruise-in, complete with music,
prizes, and fireworks.
q Albion Walking Tours
www.albionedirectory.com/
walkingtours
Explore Albion public art pieces and
architecture on self-guided tours.
q Cardboard Classic Sled Race
January • 517-629-5533
Victory Park, Albion MI
Build your own corrugated
cardboard sled and enter to win
prizes for your unique design. Then,
take your sled down Victory Park’s
sledding hill and see how it shapes up against the competition.
q Bohm Theatre
201 S. Superior St. • 517-343-2112
www.bohmtheatre.org
An 1920’s architectural landmark,
the Bohm Theatre has recently
undergone a grand restoration
and now shows first-run movies,
live performances and serves as
a new community hub. Fabulous
architectural details!
q Festival of the Forks
September in Downtown Albion
517-629-5533
A joyous community celebration
with art, music, food and fun in
downtown Albion. Throughout the
event, enjoy a classic car show,
bands, a parade and more!
q Ken Shenstone Studio
29005 Albion Rd. • 517-629-5876
www.kenshenstone.com
1 of 3 Anagama-style kilns in the
United States.
q Schuler Arts
1201 Maple Street • 517-629-8293
www.schulerarts.com
Art classes and live pottery firings.
q Victory Park’s Band Shell
581 Haven Road
www.swinginattheshell.com
Attend a free ampitheater concert.
NEARBY
q Barn Theatre
13351 Michigan 96, Augusta
269-731-4121
www.barntheatre.com
Michigan’s oldest professional
Equity summer stock theatre
offering recent Broadway shows.
q Crane Fest
October
22300 15 Mile Road, Bellevue
269-763-3090 • www.cranefest.org
Over 9,000 cranes fly in to Baker
Sanctuary during their annual
migration. Watch the cranes arrive,
then shop at the artist booths and
try some hands-on activities.
Photos this page (top to bottom):
Marshall Blues Festival, Schuler Arts,
Festival of the Forks, Victory Park’s
Band Shell, Ken Shenstone Studio.
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Foodies & Beer Enthusiasts
If you are a “foodie” have no fear, whatever you are craving you are
almost certain to find it “well-done” in Calhoun County. Visitors
have enjoyed Schuler’s Restaurant in Marshall for over 100 years,
and Malia Mediterranean Bistro in Battle Creek is a local favorite.
Arcadia Brewing Company of Battle Creek and Dark Horse
Brewery of Marshall are known nationwide for their fabulous craft
beer - come sit at the bar and drink one right from the source!
BATTLE CREEK
q Addington Hills Café
295 E. Emmett Street
269-965-2233
www.addingtonhillscafe.com
Gourmet breakfast and lunch.
q Antonio’s Mexican
269-965-0154
www.antoniosmexican.com
Homemade Mexican dishes.
q Arcadia Brewing Company
269-963-9690
www.arcadiaales.com
Battle Creek’s own working craft
brewery and restaurant. Internationally
acclaimed for innovative handcrafted
ales. The Arcadia Ales restaurant
features a wood-fired oven from
Naples, and a southern BBQ pit.
World-class ales and inspired cuisine
invite visitors to enjoy!
q Barista Blues Café
91 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-968-8430
Italian-style café serving authentic
fare with a “Greenwich Village” feel.
Stop in on Wednesday nights for a
family-friendly dinner and live music.
Come down anytime for a delicious
iced coffee.
Clara’s, La Cocina Mexicana, A
Taste of India, Nibi/FireKeepers,
Griffin Grill & Pub, Brownstone.
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q Brownstone Coffee House
18 1/2 W. Michigan Avenue
269-964-2233
www.brownstonecoffeehouse.com
A cozy coffee shop that offers
specialty coffees, quiches and
more. Changing art gallery walls
and open mic nights make this a
favorite local destination.
q Clara’s-on-the-River
44 N. McCamly Street
269-963-0966 • www.claras.com
Located in the Historic Michigan
Central Railroad Depot, Clara's
offers a look into the history of
Battle Creek and the railway. Enjoy
a drink while you look over the
17-page menu - you’re sure to find
something scrumptious.
q Continental Pastries & Deli
928 W Columbia Avenue
269-968-7136
www.battlecreekbakery.com
One-stop shop where you can get
a pastry, creative cake, deli-style
lunch including fresh quiche, or a
frozen treat on a hot day.
q Cricket Club
269-963-2725
www.cricketclubbattlecreek.com
Battle Creeks premier dart and
draft beer destination with an
outstanding beer selection of great
Michigan craft beers. Sit on their
balcony after visiting the cigar bar
for a perfectly relaxing evening.
See our Dining Guide for more dining options!
q FireKeepers Casino & Hotel
11177 East Michigan Avenue
877-352-8777
www.firekeeperscasino.com
2,900 of the latest slot & video
poker games, 70 hand-dealt table
games, headline entertainment in
the event center, a luxurious hotel,
and more. Restaurants include:
Nibi’s fresh local fare; Smoke
‘N Fire’s classic American food
with BBQ undertones; the Mijem
Buffet’s seafood, Asian, Italian
and American cuisines; and the
Kabaret’s entertainment - Come
get your Vegas on!
q Griffin Grill & Pub
269-965-7206 • www.griffinbc.com
A classic Irish/English pub
atmosphere and food.
q Hogzilla BBQ Pit
889 W. Columbia Avenue
269-660-6225
www.hogzillabbq.com
Offering real wood smoked
barbeque, sandwiches and sides.
q La Cocina Mexicana
5424 Beckley Rd. • 269-979-8431
869 Columbia Ave. • 269-969-8940
www.lacocinamexicanabc.com
Fresh, authentic Mexican food.
q Malia Mediterranean Bistro
269-441-2900
www.maliafoods.com
Unique, authentic dishes and truly
fresh flavors, all prepared by a
team of culinary experts.
q Mexicali Restaurant
269-963-8188
Specializing in authentic fajitas,
chimichangas, full bar and more!
q Moonraker West Restaurant
269-962-0800
www.moonrakerrestaurant.com
Scrumptious steaks and
sandwiches, and 26 beers on tap!
q Nina’s Taqueria
248 SW Capital Avenue
269-969-9448
Authentic Mexican food made from
scratch every day.
q Pastrami Joe’s Deli
80 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-963-8800
www.pastramijoes.com
Tasty deli sandwiches and pizza.
q Sakura Sushi Bar & Grill
5285 Beckley Rd. • 269-979-0200
www.sakurabestsushi.com
Japanese cuisine including spicy
tuna roll, sashimi, saki, and more.
q Taste of India
215 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-962-9033
www.atasteofindiabc.com
Exotic authentic Indian cuisine.
q Territorial Brewing Company
256 N. Helmer Road
269-282-1694
www.territorialbrewing.com
Brand new in 2014 this up-andcoming brewery features Germanstyle craft beer and food.
q Tony’s Hong Kong
269-965-4848
www.tonyshongkong.com
Large buffet with “kid friendly”
options. Voted “Best Chinese
Restaurant” in BC.
q Wirtz Family Popcorn Store
898 Capital Avenue
269-753-1409
www.wirtzfamilypopcorn.com
Flavored gourmet popcorn.
Photos this page (top down): Arcadia Ales, Smoke ‘n Fire/FireKeepers, Sakura, Malia.
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511 S. Kalamazoo Ave. • 269-781-9940
www.darkhorsebrewery.com
A family owned taproom and eatery
that’s focused on award-winning craft
beer. Don’t forget to try the delicious
mouth-watering fire grilled pizzas and
fresh, tasty sandwiches.
q Hi-Lite Cruiz-In
1005 E. Michigan Ave.
Excellent onion rings and milkshakes.
An old-style drive-in just like teenagers
enjoyed during the 50’s and 60’s!
q Jade Garden
206 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-789-8811
Authentic Chinese cuisine, including a
full buffet for lunch and dinner.
q Kate’s Diner
MARSHALL
q Backroads Saloon
15325 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-781-7091
www.backroadssaloon.com
The largest dance floor in Michigan!
Join us each week for live music along
with an in-house DJ playing all of your
favorite country and classic rock music!
Two bars plus pizza, sandwiches,
burgers, nachos and more!
q Broadway Grille
107 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-781-9200
www.broadwaygrille.com
Home cooking! Burgers, sandwiches,
excellent fish and much more.
q Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA
18935 15 1/2 Mile Road
800-228-4315 or 269-781-4293
www.turkeyville.com
Where Turkey is King! Turkey soups,
turkey reuben, turkey salad, sloppy tom,
turkey burger, turkey noodles, turkey
stir fry, and even turkey tacos! Top off
your meal with a mouth-watering slice of
homemade pie, just like grandma used
to make. Take a pie home for later!
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129 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-781-9577
50’s-style small town diner serving
delicious breakfast and lunch. Look for
the car grille above the door!
q Louie’s Bakery
144 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-781-3542
www.louies-bakery.com
Baking fresh goodies in Marshall since
1952, including award-winning nut rolls
and Starbucks coffee.
q Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub
115 S. Eagle Street • 269-781-0600
www.schulersrestaurant.com
For over 100 years award-winning
Schuler’s Restaurant has given
exceptional food and service in an
historic atmosphere.
q Stagecoach Inn
201 W. Michigan Ave. • 269-781-3571
TVs to watch the game and specialty
burgers and beer to quench your
appetite. Live music on the weekends.
q Wine Tasting at Flower Haus
116 E. Michigan Ave. • 269-781-9128
www.theflowerhaus.com
You’ll find a quaint wine-tasting room
featuring Michigan wines.
q Zarzuela
301 E. Michigan Ave. • 269-789-9180
www.zarzuelamarshall.net
An enticing seasonal menu of SpanishMeditteranean tapas and dinners.
ALBION
q Albion College Café Bon Appétit
Baldwin Hall
517-629-0574
albion.cafebonappetit.com
Emphasis on offerings based on healthy,
locally sourced foods with vegan and
vegetarian options. Includes a full salad
bar, a deli bar, soups, pasta, and dessert.
q Cascarelli’s of Albion
116 S. Superior St. • 517-629-3675
www.CascarellisAlbion.com
Enjoy an authentic Italian dinner or a tasty
pizza - a local favorite!
q Little Red Lunch Box Café
113 E. Michigan Ave. • 517-629-9753
College students say its the best place to
get a “home-cooked” meal away from home.
q Lopez Taco House
205 N. Superior St. • 517-629-2800
Delicious Mexican lunches and dinners.
q Phoenix Restaurant
207 N. Superior St. • 517-629-3080
Smart, casual burgers and bar food.
Indoor/Outdoor
Water Park
q Kaptain’s Korners
20985 27 1/2 Mile Rd. • 517-857-4700
Something for everyone - salads, pizza
and daily specials. Fish fry on Friday
nights and superb crab soup.
NEARBY
Open Memorial
Day through
Labor Day
q Station 66
4588 D Drive South (M-66), East Leroy
269-979-5766 • www.Station66bc.com
Specializing in Michigan-made products
and local produce. Try the ice cream and
homemade donuts!
Photos this page (top to bottom): Dark
Horse Brewery, Schuler’s Restaurant.
See our Dining Guide for more dining options! • www.BattleCreekVisitors.org
LJ-AT141104_124911
q Dark Horse Brewing Company
www.fullblast.org
269-966-3667
35 Hamblin Ave • Downtown Battle Creek
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History Buffs
History Buffs
Calhoun County enjoys a rich history filled with inventions and
innovations. Not only was breakfast cereal born in Battle Creek,
the Seventh Day Adventist religion was too. Discover their history,
and how they are related, at the Historic Adventist Village.
The American Museum of Magic is known around the world as
a storehouse of the secrets of magic, and the contents of the U.S.
Postal Museum are second only to the Smithsonian - both of these
museums are in Marshall.
Learn about the connection between Albion and the notorious
Purple Gang on a self-guided walking tour.
BATTLE CREEK
q Ft. Custer National Cemetery
15501 W. Dickman Road
269-731-4164
www.cem.va.gov
One of two National Cemeteries in
Michigan.The final resting place to
over 26,000 veterans and family
members. The Avenue of Flags is
composed of 152 American flags
located along the entrance drive,
and an additional 50 flags are
arranged in a semi-circle at the head
of the thoroughfare, representing
each state.
q Hart-Dole-Inouye
Federal Center
74 N. Washington Avenue
269-961-7015
In 1876 this building was Dr. John
Harvey Kellogg’s Battle Creek
Sanitarium and the birthplace
of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, then it
became the Percy Jones Army
Hospital from 1942 to 1954, and
today it houses elements of the
Defense Logistics Agency.
Photos this page (top to bottom): Ft. Custer National Cemetery, John Harvey Kellogg Discovery
Center, Historic Adventist Village,
Sojourner Truth Monument, Oak Hill Cemetery.
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q Battle Creek Walking Tours
34 W. Jackson St. • 269-962-2240
www.battlecreekvisitors.org
Self-guided walking tours are
available at the Battle Creek
Welcome Center.
q Historic Adventist Village
480 W. Van Buren Street
269-965-3000
www.adventistheritage.org
A 19th century restored village. The
John Harvey Kellogg Discovery
Center is an interactive family
attraction where visitors experience
health treatments and practices from
more than a century ago.
q Kellogg House Park and
Underground Railroad
Sculpture
1 Monroe Street • 269-968-1611
This former residence of W.K.
Kellogg sets in a park-like setting
with beautiful trees, flowers and
lawn. A great place for pictures!
q Kimball House Museum
196 NE Capital Ave. • 269-965-2613
www.heritagebattlecreek.org
See historic exhibits in this Queen
Anne-style Victorian house.
q Monument Park and the
Sojourner Truth Monument
Division (M-66) and Hamblin Ave.
269-962-2240
www.battlecreekvisitors.org
Features the C.W. Post statue, the Stone History Tower, and the
Sojourner Truth Monument.
q Oak Hill Cemetery
255 South Avenue • 269-964-7321
Burial place of Battle Creek’s
pioneers.
MARSHALL
q American Museum of Magic
269-781-7570
www.americanmuseumofmagic.org
The American Museum of Magic
houses the largest collection of
magic artifacts on public display in
the United States.
q Brooks Memorial Fountain
Intersection of Michigan and
Kalamazoo Avenues
269-781-5163
A lovely Greek revival structure
featuring a color light show in the
evenings.
q Capitol Hill School
602 E. Washington Street
269-781-8544
Visitors can see a 19th century
school room and children’s toys
and games from yesteryear.
q G.A.R. Hall
269-781-8544
The Grand Army of the Republic
Hall contains war artifacts and the
Marshall Historical Museum.
q Governor’s Mansion Museum
612 S. Marshall Avenue
269-781-5260
A ‘hands-on’ way to experience life
from the pioneer days.
q Historic Barton Theatre Organ
Mole Hole of Marshall
269-781-5923
www.molehole.com
The Historic Barton Theatre Organ
plays music all year.
q Honolulu House Museum
107 N. Kalamazoo Avenue
269-781-8544
Spectacular paint-on-plaster walls,
and ceilings restored to the splendor
of the 1880’s.
q Marshall Walking Tours
Marshall Welcome Center
269-781-5163
www.historicmarshall.org
Marshall offers guests a variety of
walking tours, including historic, at
the Welcome Center.
q Marshall Historical Society
107 N. Kalamazoo Avenue
269-781-8544
Custom designed tours, any group size.
q National House Inn
102 S. Parkview • 269-781-7374
www.nationalhouseinn.com
Michigan’s oldest operating inn.
Explore the gift shop.
q Oakridge Cemetery
614 Dibble (near Homer Rd.)
269-781-7895
The second oldest operating
cemetery in Michigan. A self-guided
walking tour showing notable
tombstones is available at the
Marshall Welcome Center.
Honolulu House, American Museum
of Magic, Barton Theater Organ,
Brooks Fountain.
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History Buffs
History Buffs
q U.S. Postal Museum
269-979-2719
The largest collection of U.S.
Postal memorabilia outside
of Washington’s Smithsonian
Institution.
q Walters Gasoline Museum
269-789-2562
Gasoline artifacts and Marshall
area memorabilia.
ALBION
q Albion’s Historic Tours
517-629-5533
www.albionedirectory.com/
walkingtours
Learn more about Albion on a
self-guided tour. Tours include The
Historic Markers Tour, Downtown
Historic Heart of the City Tour, The
Purple Gang Tour, and several
Riverside Cemetary Tours.
q Gardner House Museum
509 S. Superior Street
517-629-5100
www.albionhistoricalsociety.org
A local history museum. Learn
about Julie Calhoun Blakey and
how Mother’s Day originated in
Albion in the late 1800’s. Explore
the exhibit on the three Tuskegee
Airmen from Albion, and the
workshop where everyting was
crafted by hand, and much more!
q Holy Ascension Orthodox
Church
NEARBY
q Blair Historical Farm
Museum
Homer Historical Society
505 Grandview, Homer
517-568-3116
Enjoy historical displays of what
farm life was like in pioneer times.
Battle Creek is known as a city made of innovators
and chance-takers. From the founders of a religion, to
courageous Underground Railroad conductors, to the
magnates that created the nation’s cereal empire, Battle
Creek has changed the world!
q Gilmore Car Museum
ADVENTIST HISTORY
Hickory Corners
269-671-5089
gilmorecarmuseum.org
It’s about more than cars, it’s
an amazing experience for
everyone! See America’s Signature
Collection of vintage cars, shown
in entertaining and encompassing
exhibits.
q Tombstone Tour & Town
Tales
Late September
Burr Oak Cemetery, Athens
595 V Drive South
5 blocks west of the blinker light
Includes notable figures speaking
on their lives, including Dr. Homer
Stryker who was born and is
buried in Athens.
q W.K. Kellogg Manor House
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive,
Hickory Corners
269-671-2160
Tours provide information
about the life of W.K. Kellogg,
interesting details of this 1920’s
house, and information about the
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station.
810 Austin Ave. • 517-629-6345
www.orthodoxchurchalbion.org
This historic church was built
in 1916 by Albion’s Russian
community.
Photos this page (top to bottom): U.S. Postal Museum, Albion’s Historic Purple
Gang Walking Tour, Walters Gasoline Museum, W.K. Kellogg Manor House,
Gilmore Car Museum
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Battle Creek History
After October 22, 1844 there were many disappointed
Millerites, a religion that firmly believed that the second
coming of Jesus Christ would occur on that day. Many
people gave up their beliefs when the date passed with no
event, but others went back and studied the scriptures to find
out what went wrong.
A new church, the Seventh-day Adventists, was formed in
1863 in Battle Creek with the help of their prophet Ellen G.
White, her husband James, and Joseph Bates.
The Adventists believed that the
date Miller had decoded from
the Bible was correct, but that
it had been misinterpreted. The
year 1844 was not when Christ
would return to Earth, instead,
it was when he would enter the
tabernacle in Heaven and start
the judgment of both the living
and the dead.
Ellen
Whiteclaimed to have experienced over 2,000 visions
Ellen G.
White
and dreams of God while living in Battle Creek. She became
a prolific writer in an effort to preserve and spread her
message, producing more than 5,000 magazine articles and
50 books during her lifetime. “The Great Controversy” is her
most famous book. More can be learned about the early
Adventists and Ellen White at the Historic Adventist Village.
Higher education and healthy diets are at the core of the
Adventist faith, and they have built many hospitals, clinics,
schools, and colleges.
CEREAL HISTORY
In 1867, along with nine other men, John Preston Kellogg
signed the Articles of Incorporation for the Health Reform
Institute, which would later become the Battle Creek
Sanitorium (the “San”). The Institute was founded utilizing
the principles of the Adventist beliefs - avoidance of meat,
Dr. John Harvey
Kellogg and Will
Keith Kellogg
alcohol, and sugar, and embracing vegetables, grains and
exercise - helping people suffering from gastrointestinal
troubles back to good health.
In 1876, the San hired a new medical director,
John Preston’s son, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. Dr. Kellogg and his brother, William Keith, were
working on developing new foods for the San when a
happy mistake occurred. They were called away from an
experimental wheat mixture, and when they returned it
had become dry and stale. Since they were working on
a tight budget, they decided to complete the process of
rolling out the sheets of dough. The dough turned into
flakes, and the brothers discovered that by adding milk
they had a tasty breakfast cereal that soon became a hit.
Several years later, W.K. Kellogg bought the rights to
the cereal and started his own company, producing and
marketing Kellogg’s Corn Flakes.
C.W. Post had been a patient at the San and was thankful
for the new heath he experienced after following the San
diet. Post was a born marketer, and soon started his own
business with products that he developed. Others jumped
onto the cereal bandwagon, too, and soon there were over
100 cereal companies in Battle Creek! Today only three
remain - Kellogg’s, Post, and the former Ralston.
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORY
The Underground Railroad was
established before the Civil War as a
way for slaves to escape to freedom.
Battle Creek was a main stop, due to
its central location and large amount
of anti-slavery beliefs.
Sojourner Truth was not active in
the Underground Railroad, but her
Sojourner Truth
message helped convince our nation
to free the slaves and give them new rights. Battle Creek
is proud to be the home of the Sojourner Truth and
Underground Railroad Monuments.
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Nature Lovers
Nature Lovers
Formed from the retreat of glaciers at the end of the last ice age, the
landscapes found in Calhoun County contain rolling hills, forests,
lakes and streams. For a quick escape, take a stroll on the Albion or
Marshall Riverwalks, or enjoy the Battle Creek Linear Park.
Take time to walk the paths of the Historic Bridge Park and
Leila Arboretum, both in Battle Creek, and Brooks Nature Area
in Marshall, for a more intimate woodland experience. Nearby,
explore the Baker and W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuaries.
CALHOUN COUNTY
q Diving Adventures
347 N. Helmer Rd., Battle Creek
www.sassdive.com • 269-488-7570
Join the dive group for a diving
adventure in an area lake.
q Kanoe the Kazoo
269-978-4606
www.kalamazooriver.org
From May through September
various floats are offered on
stretches of the Kalamazoo River
for both experienced and beginning
canoer and kayakers.
q Treasure Hunting
www.CacheCalhoun.org
www.geocaching.com
www.letterboxing.org
Geocaching and Letterboxing are
real-world outdoor treasure hunts.
Players locate hidden containers,
called caches (pronounced
“cashes”), using a handheld GPS
device or smartphone.
BATTLE CREEK
q Calhoun County Trailway
www.calhouncountytrailway.org
A 6-mile non-motorized pathway for
the enjoyment of nature starting at
the Memorial Bridge on Verona Road
(which connects to the Battle Creek
Linear Path), winding through the
Ott Biological Preserve and Kimball
Pines Nature area and ending up
at Historic Bridge Park. Part of the
North Country National Trail.
q Friendship Park
Capital Ave NE on the river
An ampitheater where music groups
perform during the summer. Site of
a riverfront mural.
E. Michigan Avenue
269-966-3431 • www.bcparks.org
A mill race is a narrow, swift and
powerful channel (or sluice) of
water that turns a water wheel,
producing power. The mill race
honored at this park powered many
local businesses. While here, enjoy
the beautiful waterfall, public art,
shady picnic areas and playground
equipment.
q Ott Biological Preserve
E. Michigan Ave., Emmett Twp
269-781-9841
300-acres of green space with
two lakes, trailways, and natural
habitats.
q Irving Park
311 N. East Avenue • 269-966-3431
Disc golf is the sport of choice at
Irving Park. The park also offers
a small pond, picnic area, and
Japanese garden.
q Kellogg House Park
1 Monroe Street
W.K. Kellogg’s former home
now sits in a park-like setting
with beautiful trees, flowers and
lawn. The Underground Railroad
Sculpture can be found here.
q Leila Arboretum
A 72-acre arboretum featuring
a picturesque fountain, themed
floral gardens, children’s garden,
gazebos, a pavillion, sculptures, a
peace labyrinth, a disc golf course,
and rolling hills perfect for winter
sledding. Come for a casual stroll or
run the one- or two-mile loop.
q Battle Creek Linear Park
Throughout Battle Creek
269-966-3431 • www.bcparks.org
Over 22 miles of paved pathway,
perfect for walking, running and
biking. The trail features unique
plants, animals, and historical and
cultural points-of-interest.
Photos this page (top to bottom): Paddler’s Grove, Calhoun County Trailway,
BC Linear Park, Mill Race Park.
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q Mill Race Park
q Paddler’s Grove
From Beadle Lake Road and turn
left onto S. River Drive
Water fun, including fishing,
kayaking, boat launch, and more.
q Woodland Park & Preserve
Helmer Road, south of Lakeview H.S.
www.woodlandparkbc.com
With 5 miles of trails, visitors enjoy
this rustic green preserve all year.
MARSHALL
q Brooks Nature Area
18 1/2 Mile Road on Stuart Lake
cityofmarshall.com/departments/134
2.3 miles of maintained trails with
a relatively flat terrain and a variety
of habitats to enjoy.
q Canoe, Kayak, and Tube Rental
Marshall Recreation Department
900 S. Marshall St. • 269-781-5166
marshallrec.com
Carry your rental to the nearby
boat launch site and staff will bring
you back to your vehicle later, if
needed (during business hours).
q Grever’s Nature Center
Verona Road
www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd
90 acres of hiking trails.
q Ketchum Park
Montgomery St. off Marshall Ave.
Kid’s Kingdom is the park’s large
wooden play structure, and the
skate park, are favorites. The park
also has two shelters for picnics.
q Marshall Riverwalk
Pearl Street to Stuart’s Landing
269-781-5163
The 1.6-mile boardwalk consists of
both elevated and paved pathways
along with five pedestrian bridges,
canoe launches and scenic
overlook areas. Wooded pathways
follow both Rice Creek and the
Kalamazoo River. Part of the North
Country Trail.
q Southern Exposure
11269 N. Drive North • 269-962-1255
www.southernmoon.com
Stroll through the lush gardens.
q Stuart’s Landing
Just east of S. Marshall Ave.
on Homer Road
Picnic areas and a gazebo that
overlook the Kalamazoo River.
The park includes a band shell for
concerts and serves as a starting
point for the Marshall Riverwalk.
q Wilder Creek Conservation Club
19833 D Drive South
269-962-8069
www.wildercreekconservationclub.org
A 60-acre wildlife habitat with
raised wooden trails, viewing
platforms and panoramic views.
q Voorhees Sanctuary
24 Mile Road at O Drive
www.michiganaudubon.org/
conservation/sanctuaries/voorhees
A 40-acre wildlife sanctuary is a
favorite among bird watchers.
Leila Arboretum, Friendship Park,
Kellogg House Park.
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Nature Lovers
Nature Lovers
ALBION
q Albion City Parks
517-629-1000
Eight of the city’s fifteen parks
are located along the Kalamazoo
River. Park activities include canoe
put-ins, fishing, picnicing, hiking,
bicycling, ice skating, basketball,
tennis courts, and more!
q Albion River Trail
A 10-14 foot wide paved trail to run,
walk, rollerblade or bicycle. The
trail is 1.6 miles and stretches from
Victory Park to Harris Field.
q Holland Park
517-629-2479
An inter-generational gathering
place that includes play equipment
for all ages (including seniors!),
basketball courts, a picnic shelter
and tables, and historic information.
q Reiger & Victory Parks
517-629-2479
Adjoining parks that offer
swimming, beach play, and fishing
in the summer and ice skating
in the winter. Changing/warming
house, handicapped accessible,
waterfall and boat launch.
q Whitehouse Nature Center
611 E. Porter Street
An 135-acre outdoor education
facility that features 8-miles of
hiking trails.
NEARBY
q Baker Bird Sanctuary
21145 Fifteen Mile Rd., Bellevue
269.223.9984 • 269-763-3090
bakersanctuary.org
An 898-acre Sandhill Crane
sanctuary with two groomed trails
for hiking and cross-country skiing.
A self-guiding brochure, available
at the Doty Nature Shelter, helps
identify flowers on a mile-long trail.
Baker Bird Sanctuary is the site of
the annual CraneFest.
q Fort Custer Recreation Area
5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta
269-731-4200
www.michigan.gov/dnr
Three lakes, high rolling meadows,
wetlands and abundant woods with
28-miles of hiking, biking and horse
trails. Camping facilities including
rustic cabins. Activities include
swimming at Eagle Lake beach,
picnic shelters, disc golf, hunting,
fishing, mountain biking and crosscountry skiing.
q Homer Linear Park
A beautiful and quiet bicycle trail
that begins near Grist Mill park,
goes under the M-60 bridge, and
continues along the Kalamzoo River.
q W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
12685 East C Avenue, Augusta
269-671-2510
www.birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu
Enjoy a 3/4 mile paved walking
path that takes visitors through the
grounds to enjoy spotting many
of the wild and captive birds that
make their home here. While here,
also visit the bookstore and the
Overlook Museum.
Calhoun County offers many options
for visitors who wish to embrace
the great outdoors during their visit.
Most campgrounds offer access to a
lake or pool for fishing and play, and
many offer special activitites that will
appeal to children.
Camp Turkeyville RV Resort
18935 15 1/2 Mile Road Marshall
269-781-4293 - 128 Sites
www.campturkeyville.com
Fort Custer Recreation Area
5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta
269-731-4200 - 219 Sites
www.michigan.gov/fortcuster
Hideaway Hills Campground
21901 Collier Ave., Battle Creek
269-962-1600 - 200 Sites
Lighthouse Village RV Resort
1001 24 Mile Road, Homer
517-568-4343 - 788 Sites
Potawatomi Recreation Area
1117 Bell Road, Union City
517-278-4289 - 124 Sites
Quality Camping, Inc.
5775 Old US 27 South, Marshall
517-767-4161 - 252 Sites
North Country Trial Association
Chief Noonday Chapter
269-327-3589
The North Country National Scenic
Trail is represented in southwest
Michigan by the Chief Noonday
Chapter, linking trails from Barry
County through Calhoun County.
Photos this page (top to bottom): Marshall Riverwalk, Marshall Riverwalk/
Boat Launch, Albion City Parks/Kalamazoo River, Albion City parks, Baker Bird Sanctuary.
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CAMPGROUNDS
Rockey’s Campground
19880 27 1/2 Mile Road, Albion
517-857-2200 - 62 Sites
www.rockeyscampground.com
Tri Lake Trails
219 Lyon Lake Road, Marshall
269-781-2297 - 272 Sites
Historic
Bridge Park
14930 9 Mile Road
Emmett Township
www.calhouncountyroads.com/
parks/historic-bridge-park
A unique park that is also an open
air museum whose focus is on
historic truss bridges that have
been moved to and restored within
the park. The park allows metal
truss bridges that have become
insufficient for their original location
to be preserved for their historic
and aesthetic value. The park
also features a historic stone arch
railroad overpass. Historic Bridge
Park is the first of its kind in the
entire United States. In addition to
providing the historic bridges for the
enjoyment of visitors, Historic Bridge
Park is a fully functional park, with
running water restroom facilities,
picnic and playground areas, and
paved trails for the enjoyment of
pedestrians and bicyclists.
Each bridge features a plaque
explaining its original location and
use. Restoration was carried out
with the goal of maintaining as much
of the the original bridge material as
possible, and exactly replicating any
parts that required replacement. For
example, during restoration, failed
rivets on the bridges were replaced
with rivets, not modern high strength
bolts. The bridges in Historic Bridge
Park represent some of the best
metal truss bridge restoration work
to be found in the country.
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Sport Fans
Sport Fans
Battle Creek is home to the Michigan High School Athletic
Association (MHSAA) State Finals in several sports. Bailey Park
hosts some of the finest baseball and softball tournaments in
the country. Come and root for your favorite team! The Kellogg
Arena is constantly buzzing with trade shows, concerts, and sport
tournaments. The Rink is a premier ice arena with open skate
opportunities, and bicycling is a popular Calhoun County activity.
BEGG PARK, 503 Military St.,
Battle Creek 269-965-2354
18 Basket holes • Concrete tees
q Marshall Athletic Fields
www.cityofmarshall.com/
departments/134
Find baseball/softball diamonds,
a football field, playground and
several sand volleyball courts.
COLD BROOK PARK, 14467 E.
MN Ave., Climax 269-746-4270
24 Mach 3 holes • Concrete tees
q Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center
This area is a golfer’s dream! There are 13 golf courses in our
county that will challenge not only the beginner, but also the most
advanced player. Have you tried disc golf? With all of the courses
around Calhoun County, this fun and new sport is waiting for you!
DEXTER LAKE CHURCH,
1555 E. Michigan Ave., Battle
Creek 269-968-8026
9 Chainstar holes • Dirt tees
Calhoun County is your destination for sports and recreation!
FT. CUSTER RECREATION
AREA, 5163 Fort Custer Dr.,
Augusta 269-731-4200
24 Chainstar holes • Rubber tees
q Bailey Park
1392 NE Capital Ave., Battle Creek
269-966-3431
A multi-use 80-acre park
featuring four full-sized
baseball stadiums, two
quadra-plex softball/baseball
diamonds, four sand volleyball
courts; a playground, twelve
shuffleboard courts, picnic
area and boat launch. Located
along the BC Linear Path.
q BC Bombers Baseball Club
Bailey Park • 269-962-0735
www.battlecreekbombers.com
2011 World Series Champions and
a member of Northwoods League,
the country’s premier summer
collegiate baseball league.
q BC Coyote Football
Harper Creek High School
12677 Beadle Lake Rd, Battle Creek
269-213-4975
www.battlecreekcoyotes.com
An adult amateur team raising
awareness and money for local
families impacted by cancer.
Kellogg Arena/Volleyball, Kellogg
Arena/Gymnastics, Bailey Park,
Bailey Park Complex.
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q Disc Golf Courses
q BC Family YMCA
269-963-9622
www.ymcabattlecreek.org
Day passes available.
q BCycle
battlecreek.bcycle.com
Various types of bicycles are
available for rent at 3 downtown
locations: Kool Community Center,
Kellogg Community College, and the
Riverwalk Centre. Rent a bike at one
location and return it at any location.
q Collegiate Sports
Albion College Britons:
www.albion.edu/sports
Kellogg Community College
Bruins: www.kellogg.edu/athletics
Western Michigan University
Broncos: www.wmubroncos.com
q Crystal Farms Equestrian
15203 C Drive South, Marshall
269-317-3910
www.crystalfarmsonline.com
Equestrian fun, including lessons.
q Custer Cyclery
104 N. Augusta Drive, Augusta
269-731-3492 • www.custercyclery.com
Mountain, Road, Lifestyle, Fat, CX,
Comfort, Kids - sales & service.
IRVING PARK,
155 Walters Ave., Battle Creek
24 Mixed holes • Mixed tees
LEILA ARBORETUM, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle
Creek 269-969-0270
18 Arroyo Vortex holes • Concrete tees
q The Rink
75 Houston Street, Battle Creek
269-245-1779 • 231-290- 0816
www.bcbruinshockey.com
A 85' x 200' ice skating rink. Open
skate, lessons, and sticks & puck.
The Rink is home to the NA3HL
West Michigan Wolves.
q Sports Forum at Full Blast
35 Hamblin Avenue, Battle Creek
269-966-3667 • www.fullblast.org
Basketball, volleyball, floor hockey,
indoor track, and fitness center.
Day passes available.
q Team Active Bicycle Shop
22 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek
269-962-7688 • www.teamactive.com
One of Michigan's premier cycling
shops, carries some of cycling's
best brands.The staff are involved in
the cycling community and ride with
friends, family and customers.
VICTORY PARK, 503 Military St.,
Battle Creek (269) 965-2354
18 Chainstar holes • Concrete tees
q Excalibur Paintball & Airsoft
10580 Gorsline Rd, Battle Creek
269-963-3925
www.bcsplat.com
Over 40-acres. Operation: Zombie
Hunt takes place in October.
q Kellogg Arena
1 McCamly Square, Battle Creek
269-963-4800
www.kelloggarena.com
A 30,000-square-foot flexible
space able to accommodate a
wide variety of events including
sports, concerts, trade shows,
meetings, and more. Connected to
McCamly Plaza Hotel.
Albion College • 517-629-0836
11039 29 S Mile Road, Albion
www.albion.edu/heldcenter
Equestrian education and lessons.
q Windsong Stable
11666 Sonoma Road, Battle Creek
269-979-4621
www.windsongstableinc.com
Premier hunter, jumper, and
equitation facility.
q Zukowski’s Meadowview Farms
4698 H Drive South, East Leroy
269-753-5026 • www.zmfarabian.com
Horse training, lessons, birthday
parties and more!
Kellogg Arena/Showstoppers, Team
Active mural, Albion College Basketball,
Nancy E. Held Equestrian Center.
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Golf Courses
Bedford Valley - BATTLE CREEK
Riverside - BATTLE CREEK
Host to the Club Car Michigan Senior Open, Bedford Valley is one of
Michigan’s most frequent Championship sites. The classic design is
known locally as “The Big Course” and has huge greens, large bunkers,
and fairways lined with mighty oaks. Golf Digest - 4.5 stars.
A challenging and fun track for all! Designed by W. Bruce Matthews and
Jerry Matthews and is always well manicured. There are 5 sets of tees
on each hole that allow for a great challenge and a lot of fun for all skill
levels. Known for it’s excellent greens and great location. A “must play”!
Binder Park - BATTLE CREEK
Springbrook - BATTLE CREEK
Binder Park features rolling hills, natural ponds and wildlife areas.
This well maintained course winds through tree-lined fairways
where you can see some of Binder Park Zoo. Rated by USA Today
as “The Best Value in Michigan”.
The picturesque Springbrook Golf Course is surrounded by
Nature.It’s topography rolls through majestic hardwoods,
along streams and around ponds. A great course for
beginners and children.
1600 Avenue A, Battle Creek | 269-441-7529
H 27 P 36|36|35 Y 6,885 R 71.5 S 131
H 9 P 36 Y 2,945 R 69.0 S 131
Cedar Creek - BATTLE CREEK
Alwyn Downs - MARSHALL
A course that is always in top shape. Designed by Robert Beard,
there are 4 sets of tees on each hole, which make this course
very enjoyable for all skill levels. “The Creek” has 5 par-threes,
and 5 par-fives that keep it exciting.
Established in 1933 and located in historic Marshall, Michigan,
right next to Brooks Field Airport. This is a well maintained
course that’s easy on the pocketbook, and the friendly staff will
keep you coming back.
14000 Renton Rd, Battle Creek | 269-965-6423
1225 S. Kalamazoo Avenue, Marshall | 269-781-3905
H 18 P 72 Y 6,885 R 70.4 S 124
H 18 P 72 Y 6,207 R 68.5 S N/A
Cedar Farms - BATTLE CREEK
The Medalist - MARSHALL
This course is short and is made up of mostly par 3s with a few
par 4s. A nice course for kids and beginners because there are
4 tees on every hole. Overall, I recommend Cedar Farms for
practicing your short game around the green.
This premier championship golf course is nestled on 275 acres of mature
hardwoods and pristine wetlands. With 5 sets of tees, this challenging &
picturesque golf course can be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities. Site of
several statewide championships and US Amateur qualifiers.
12111 N Helmer Road, Battle Creek | 269-979-7277
H 18 P 61 Y 3,179 R N/A S N/A
15701 N Drive North, Marshall | 269-789-4653
H 18 P 72 Y 6,970 R 74.7 S 139
Tomac Woods - ALBION
A short course, good for practicing par 3s and par 4s.It’s an easy
course to play, not a lot of out of bounds and no water unless you
overshoot the ninth green by 20 yds.Playing at this course supports
the Veterans and keeps it open for future Veterans.
The front nine is more open with undulating greens, requiring a little
extra line evaluation. Stone fence rows, built when farmers cleared the
fields in the mid-19th century, divide and outline the course. Woods, a
meandering creek, and scenic wetlands present occasional challenges.
14827 26-1/2 Mile Road, Albion | 517-629-8241
Marywood - BATTLE CREEK
Turtle Creek - UNION CITY
Founded in1926 and designed by gifted architect Maurice McCarthy.
Golfers face a variety of tests throughout the course, from dramatic
elevation changes, to pristine ponds, to forest-lined fairways. Recently
redesigned to add challenge to today’s technology.
A very enjoyable “Regulation Eighteen” course to play. Not overly
difficult but there are a few tough holes. Course is very well
maintained and features all the hallmarks of Michigan golf. Designed
by Rex Spoort, the golf course opened in 1965.
21310 North Avenue Battle Creek | 269-968-1168
9044 R Drive South, Union City | 517-765-2232
H 18 P 72 Y 7,074 R 73.9 S 135
H 18 P 72 Y 5,528 R 66.2 S 105
Oakland Hills - BATTLE CREEK
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11619 H Drive North, Battle Creek | 269-965-0809
Designed and built by George Vello Nickolaou. There are water
features on two out of every three holes like the front-nine. The
course’s growing reputation as being challenging but fair... and
always offering a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
H 18 P 72 Y 6,631 R N/A S N/A
EASY Golf Getaways at Michigan Southern Swing • 1-877-MI-SWING • www.MISouthernSwing.com
CROSS CALHOUN COUNTY ON THE
Underground Railroad!
CacheCalhoun.org
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Learn interesting facts along the way and
feel what it was like to be a fugitive on the run
during this one-of-a-kind experience.
INFO/MAPS
SOUVENIRS KELLOGG’S
34 W. Jackson St. • Suite 1A
(800) 397-2240 • (269) 962-2240
Find clues with each cache, use them
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Index
Advertisers & Attractions
A Taste of India............................................. Ad-11, 35
Albion College..................................16, 17, 18, 36, 46
Albion Festivals............................................16, 32, 33
Albion River Trail..........................................16, 17, 44
American Museum of Magic...............................13, 39
Arcadia Brewing Company.......................................34
Art Center of Battle Creek............................ Ad-11, 30
Backroads Saloon....................................................36
Bailey Park...........................................................6, 46
Baker Bird Sanctuary................................................44
Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce.........Ad-37
Battle Creek Books............................................. Ad-11
Battle Creek Farmers Market.............................Ad-10
Battle Creek Festivals...................6, Ad-19, 30, 31, 32
Battle Creek Linear Park............................6, Ad-9, 42
Battle Creek Welcome Center........................3, Ad-49 Bedford Valley Golf Club..............................48, Ad-49
Berkshire Hathaway...........................................Ad-52
Binder Park Zoo........1, Ad-2, 6, Ad-25, 20, 22, 30, 32
Bohm Theatre.....................................................16, 33
Brass Band of Battle Creek..........................Ad-10, 30
Brooks Nature Area..................................................43
Calhoun County Fair...........................................13, 31
Capri Drive Inn..........................................................21
Cascarelli’s of Albion Restaurant..............................36
Clara’s-on-the-River Restaurant...................Ad-10, 34
Cornwell’s Turkeyville...................Ad-9, 12, 32, 36, 45
Courtyard by Marriott, Battle Creek..............Ad-25, 26
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary....................................21
Dark Horse Brewing Company...........................12, 36
Disc Golf...................................................................47
Discover Kalamazoo...........................................Ad-51
Fairfield Inn, Battle Creek.............................Ad-25, 26
Fantasy Forest..........................................6, 20, 24, 31
Firekeepers Casino & Hotel..................Ad-5, 6, 26, 35
Fort Custer National Cemetery.................................38
Fort Custer Recreation Area...............................44, 45
Frank Center for the Arts........................13, Ad-15, 32
Full Blast!.................... 6, Ad-10, 20, Ad-25, Ad-37, 47
Gardner House Museum....................................16, 40
Geocache...............................................20, 42, Ad-49
Gilmore Car Museum...............................................40
Golf Courses.............................................................48
Great Escape Stage Company...........................12, 32
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Griffin Pub & Grill..........................................Ad-10, 35
Hall of Toys.........................................................Ad-10
Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center ............................38
Historic Adventist Village................6, Ad-9, 23, 38, 41
Historic Bridge Park..............................................6, 45
Holiday Inn, Battle Creek..............................26, Ad-29
Holiday Inn Express, Marshall......................Ad-25, 28
Honolulu House Museum.............................12, 13, 39
Kalamazoo County Expo Center........................Ad-19
Kellogg Arena...........................................................47
Kellogg Community College...............................Ad-49
Kellogg House Park............................................38, 42
Kids N Stuff Museum..............................16, Ad-19, 21
Kimball House Museum............................................38
Kingman Museum.....................................................20
Knight’s Inn, Battle Creek.............................Ad-25, 27
Lakeview Square Mall..........................................Ad-9
Leila Arboretum..................................6, 20, 30, 31, 42
Malia Mediterranean Bistro.......................................35
Marshall Festivals.........................................12, 31, 32
Marshall Riverwalk...................................................43
McCamly Plaza Hotel, Battle Creek.............26, Ad-29
Moonraker of Marshall Restaurant.....................Ad-15
National House Inn, Marshall.......................12, 28, 39
North Country Trail...................................................44
Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek...............................39
Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall...................................39
Ott Biological Preserve.............................................43
Pastrami Joe’s Deli................................. Ad-11, 13, 35
Quality Inn & Suites, Battle Creek..................Ad-4, 27
River’s Edge Popcorn......................................... Ad-11
Riverview Recreation & Hit’em Here........................20
Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub...........................1, 12, 36
Southern Exposure Herb Farm.................................43
Southern Swing Golf Getaways................................48
Territorial Brewing Company................................... 35
Tibbits Opera House...........................................Ad-37
U.S. Postal Museum ..........................................13, 40
Victory Park, Albion..........................16, 17, 21, 33, 44
What-A-Do Theatre..................................................31
Whitehouse Nature Center.................................16, 44
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary........................Ad-37, 44
W.K. Kellogg Manor House..........................Ad-37, 40
Zarzuela’s Restaurant........................................13, 36
Traveling with Pets
Traveling with your pet can create
its own set of problems. What hotels
are pet friendly? Where can they get
some exercise?
Please refer to the charts in the
Lodging section (pages 26-28) to
see which hotels will accommodate
your pet. It is always advisable to call
ahead of time to find out the specific
pet policy of your hotel - some hotels
may say they are pet friendly, but
only for small dogs or certain breeds.
The Humane Society of South
Central Michigan has a free BARK
PARK for some unbridled play time.
The park features a large fenced-in
area, a cooling pool, and walking
trails. See www.hs-scm.org/dogpark
for rules and more information.
The ALBION DOG PARK is also
ready for some off-leash play time.
It’s open from dawn to dusk every
day, at the corner of Bidwell and
Division Streets.
Most other Calhoun County parks
and trails are open to leashed dogs,
as long as you follow park/trail rules
and clean up after your canine friend.
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