2013 Visitors Guide

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2013 Visitors Guide

Calhoun
County
2013 Visitors Guide
Battle Creek | Marshall | Albion
www.battlecreekvisitors.org | 800.397.2240
Rides! Exhibits! Fun!!
The Air Zoo features amusement park-style
rides, Full-Motion Flight Simulators, RealD
3D/4D Missions Theater, as well as more than
Air Zoo
50 rare and historic aircraft, plus exhibits
and educational activities.
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...and much much more!
N
Kalamazoo
Exit 78
AIR ZOO
Kalamazoo
Battle Creek
Int’l Airport
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PORTAGE RD.
131
I-94
Kalamazoo Readers’ Choice Awards Voted “Best Place to Spend a Day with
Your Family” and “Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners” three years in a row!
6151 Portage Road • I-94 Exit 78 • Kalamazoo • 269.382.6555 • airzoo.org
FLY HOME. BE HOME.
Safe. Simple. Convenient.
Spacious...
Affordable...
...Comfortable!
BY CHOICE HOTELS
NEXT TO FIREKEEPERS CASINO - BATTLE CREEK
Weekend Casino Shuttle Service
Free Hot Breakfast
Relax With Us
New Rooms
Large Indoor Pool
& Whirlpool
Battle Creek Quality Inn & Suites
Next To The Casino
11081 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-3000 • Toll Free Reservations (877) 964-3577
On-Premise Restaurant & Lounge
Serving Fresh Seafood
With a Cajun Flair
Lunch & Dinner
(269) 964-2514
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United Way advances the common
good by creating opportunities for a
better life for all.
We invite you to be a part of the
change. You can give, you can
advocate and you can volunteer.
UniteditWay
That’s what
means to
LIVE UNITED.
Welcome to
Battle Creek!
Battle Creek, a food science,
innovation-growth community
with sustainable infrastructures
that nurture family friendly,
healthy, and educated lifestyles.
Battle Creek Unlimited
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Only 10 Minutes from
FireKeepers Casino
New
Ask for special casino rate!
Walking distance to the Federal
Center and Kellogg Arena
DOWNTOWN
Amenities Include:
• Complimentary Hot
Breakfast
• Indoor Heated Swimming
Pool
• Free Local Phone Calls
• Free parking
• High Speed Wireless Internet
• ADA Accessible Rooms
• New Bedding
Baymont Inn
• New Mattresses
• 32” LCD Flat Screen in King
rooms
• In-room Coffee Maker, Hair
Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• Meeting Space for up to 30
• Wyndham Rewards
182 W Van Buren • Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 565-0500 • Toll-free: 877-229-6668
www.baymontinn.com • [email protected]
WELCOME
Calhoun County, it’s Battle Creek and
so much more! Here, you’ll discover
three unique communities –
Battle Creek, Marshall and Albion – that
offer all kinds of family activities to enjoy
all day, all week, and all year round.
Battle Creek, world-renowned as the
Cereal City; Marshall, a Historic
Landmark District; and Albion, a
family-friendly college town; make
Calhoun County a destination to
experience. Enjoy the fresh air and
scenic views on one of our many hiking
and biking trails or take a leisurely stroll
down a beautiful river walk.
Explore our great attractions including:
Binder Park Zoo, Cornwell’s Turkeyville
USA, FireKeepers Casino,
Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum, Full Blast Water
Park and so much more!
Or, attend one of our festivals and
events where food and fun naturally
go hand in hand!
Calhoun County, it’s Battle Creek and
so much more!
McCamly Plaza
Located in the heart of downtown Battle Creek, connected to the Kellogg Arena
and across the street from Full Blast’s Family Indoor/Outdoor Water Park.
The hotel offers 239 spacious guest rooms and specialty suites.
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New Sealy Posturpedic Pillow top beds
Upgraded 300 Thread Count Linens
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Complimentary High Speed Internet
Coffee Maker and Cable TV
Over 17,000 sq. ft. of available meeting space
including the 4,000 sq. ft. 16th floor Penthouse Meeting Rooms.
PERFECT FOR ANY GATHERING OR SPECIAL EVENT!
269.963.7050 • Capital Ave. SW • Battle Creek, MI 49017
MEMBER
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THE LINEAR PARK
Exercise your body
Exercise your mind
The Battle
Creek Linear
Park offers
unlimited
recreational
opportunities
Battle
including
a Creek Parks & Rec
fishing deck.
With more than 25 miles of paved pathway,
the park is perfect for a brisk jog or a
leisurely stroll.
And with educational
signage featuring unique
plant, animal, historical and
cultural points-of-interest,
the park in also a resource
for learning more about the
world around you.
Linear fun is for everyone!
THE LINEAR PARK
Battle Creek Parks and Recreation
(269) 966-3431 • www.bcparks.org
Battle Creek/Calhoun County
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Located in Downtown Battle Creek
77 East Michigan Avenue, Suite100
Battle Creek, MI 49017
800-397-2240
www.battlecreekvisitors.org
Monday – Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Battle Creek
When it comes to good, family fun, Battle Creek
brings more to the breakfast table. Known as the
Cereal Capital of the World, Battle Creek
celebrates its heritage in a variety of fun,
fascinating ways!
The Cereal Festival takes place in June and
draws thousands. The event features the World’s
Longest Breakfast Table and is followed by a
day of activities and events. Also, a stop on the
Underground Railroad and home to the Seventh
Day Adventist Religion, Battle Creek proudly
displays sculptures, monuments and museums
that tell the story of its significant past.
Looking for family fun? Events take flight as the
Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival,
featuring hot air balloon launches and plane
demonstrations, returns every July. Later in
the month, head to Leila Arboretum for the
Leilapalooza Music Festival! Over 30 bands
take stage throughout the day from a variety of
genres.
Want to play outside? Bailey Park, a facility that
hosts some of the finest baseball and softball
tournaments, is the perfect place to enjoy a
leisurely picnic or play on the playground
equipment. Or, bike, run, walk or blade along
the Linear Park Pathway and enjoy the great
outdoors.
Explore Binder Park Zoo, named one of
America’s Best Zoos. Test Lady Luck at
FireKeepers Casino. Or, keep it cool at the
indoor/outdoor water park at Full Blast! In Battle
Creek, your options are wide open.
22nd Annual
Cardboard Classic
Sled Race
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Check in: 12:30 PM
Design
judging
begins at 1:30 PM
Albion
Chamber
Downhill races begin after judging
Cardboard
Sled
(In the
event of no snow
or if it is raining
and the race can not be held, we will still
hold the design judging in the pavilion.)
Free event - but participants
must register before 12:30 p.m.
on Thursday, January 24.
No last minute entries accepted.
TheSledRules:
Sleds must be
made entirely of
cardboard. Glue
and tape may be
used to hold the
sleds together, but
no wood, plastic,
Sponsored by:
LJ-0100197674
acle Lake Outdoor Club Inc.
Spect
10 Acres
Of Fun!!
An Interactive Experience for Kids
301 S. Superior, Albion, MI
517-629-8023 • www.kidsnstuff.org
N Stuff
One Kids
Free
Adult
Admission
with purchase of one
child admission $5.00
South Central Michigan’s
Premier Children’s Museum
Children Under 1 Free Open to the Public
Not Valid with any other coupon or offer.
Expires 3/31/2014
CCVG
Hours:
8:30 a.m
1:00 p.m.
• Outdoor Rifle & Pistol Ranges
• Sporting Clays & Trap
• Indoor Pistol Range
• Archery
•Fishing
• 3 gun shoot 3rd
Sunday of each month
April thru October
11450 25 1/2 Mile Road | Albion, Michigan 49224
Phone
Open May - October
(517) 629-5282 or (517) 629-4410
Open Wed. & Sat. June-September
N.R.A. Certified Instructor - Walt Swyers
C.C.W. Classes - By Appointment
Saturday’s only May & October
www.sloc10a.com
Mention this ad for a shooting range discount.
Albion
Nestled between the bustling cities of
Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, and Lansing, Albion
offers visitors open air 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!
Like sporting events? Albion has a world-class
18-hole disc golf course that has been utilized
for national competitions. The nationallyrecognized Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center
features competitive dressage and jumping
events. And, Springport Speedway offers racing
enthusiasts with spirited summer fun.
Like playing outdoors? The Kalamazoo River
meanders through Albion and offers fisherman
and paddlers alike with a great time outside.
Bicyclists can also peddle through Albion on
their way to Concord, Homer, or Marshall.
Have children? Albion’s Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum
offers children education, exploration, and fun
in an indoor environment while Victory Park’s
Jungle Gym is over 100,000 square feet of all
things climbing, sliding, and swinging outdoors.
Interested in history? Self-guided walking tours
take you throughout downtown and Riverside
Cemetery. Gardner House Museum, our
curator of all things Albion, includes
information about the Tuskegee Airmen
from Albion.
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 summer, Victory Park’s Band Shell is
ablaze with live music.
Schulers
Cornwells
Visit SchulersRestaurant.com or call
269.781.0600 to make your reservation today
OPEN DAILY
LJ-0100193839
“Great hotels guests love”
Easily accessible to I-69 and I-94
Minutes from Firekeepers Casino
Hampton
Inn, Available
Marshall
Meeting
Room
Easily accessible to 169 and 194
Minutes from Firekeepers Casino
325 Sam Hill Dr., Marshall, MI 49068
329 Sam Hill Dr, Marshall, MI 49068
Phone & Fax (269) 789-9301
www.hiemarshall.com
LJ-0100134481
Phone (269) 789-0131
Fax (269)781-6233
www.marshallhampton.com
Marshall
Time stands still in Marshall; a beautiful,
Victorian-era community featuring a
picturesque National Historic Landmark
District.
Visitors are welcomed by the Brooks Memorial
Fountain, a grand, white-pillared fountain built
in 1930 and designed after Marie Antoinette’s
garden fountain in Versailles. The fountain
features a fascinating light and water show.
Come stroll tree-lined streets and view the
fully restored Victorian homes, each with a
story to tell. Some of these stories are retold
during Marshall’s ever-popular Historic Home
Tour, or through a different perspective, during
a Marshall Ghost Tour.
Downtown Marshall offers a variety of shops
filled with one-of-a-kind treasures. The busy
downtown is a testament to the passion of the
community to keep this historic gem thriving!
Enjoy a taste of Marshall at one of its many
signature restaurants. Schuler’s, a famous
family-run eatery has been serving guests
from around the country for over 100 years.
Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA, also a family
owned restaurant, boasts a professional
dinner theatre and serves everything turkey!
For the micro-brew fan, Dark Horse Brewing
Company will take the mug with its award
winning brews.
Marshall also features a variety of museums
as well as the Calhoun County Fair, the oldest
county fair in Michigan.
Marshall, a community of small-town charm,
where you’re always welcome!
Historic
Tracy Frantz
Open 7 Days
AWeek for
Lunch &
Dinner
Owner
[email protected]
269-274-5041
Tracys
AD
Tracys Primitive Creations & Soy Candles
2 MILES SOUTH OF FOUNTAIN CIRCLE
Largest Menu Selection inThe Area
Favorite Cocktails • Club Keno
Buy-Sell-Trade
FACEBOOK
269-789-0058
Good Food,Good Drinks,GoodTimes
LJ-0100194102
112 W Michigan Ave
Marshall, Michigan
49068
Calhoun County
Fairgrounds
Marshall, MI
Michigan’s Oldest Continuous Running Fair
11th Annual Cruise to the Fountain
July 6-7
15th Annual Bluegrass Festival
July 26-28
164th Annual Calhoun County Fair
August 12-18
16th Annual Harvest Festival
October 13
Calhoun County Fair
LEAVE YOUR FAVORITE
SHIRT AT HOME.
www.pastramijoes.com
A great place to hold your event
CCAIS Office 269-781-8161
www.calhouncountyfair.org
Spanish-Mediterranean Cuisine
Z A R Z U E L A
Delicious, fresh-made, lunches & dinners
Take Out | Catering | ph: 269-789-9180
Zarzuela
Mon-Thurs. 11am-9pm | Fri. -Sat. 11am-11pm.
301 E. Michigan Avenue, Marshall, MI 49068
w w w. z a r z u e l a m a r s h a l l . n e t
Marshall Town & Country
Antiques
11am - 5pm • 7 Days
Antiques,
Town
& Country
Sports
Memorabilia,
AD Movie
Autographed
Memorabilia
... Too much to list
... Too much to see!
151 W. Michigan Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-4642
Visit one of the largest
national historic landmark
districts in the small
urban category in the United
States. Fine dining, antique
and specialty shops,
museums, boutiques and
much more make Marshall
the perfect stop for your
getaway!
www.marshallmi.org
Marshall
The National House Inn
you’re welcome
Franke Center for the Arts
214 E. Mansion St., Marshall
Business Office (269) 789-9677
Box Office (269) 781-0001
National
House Inn
1835
Michigan’s Oldest Operating Inn
Home to the Marshall Civic Players
Bringing you concerts, musicals,
plays, art exhibits and much more.
Come and see what everyone is
talking about.
1835 Stagecoach stop, part of the
Underground Railroad. Fifteen rooms
Williamsburg style & Victorian. Located in
Landmark District at Brooks Towne Square.
(269) 781-7374
www.nationalhouseinn.com
[email protected]
“Building Community Through the Arts”
www.frankecenterforthearts.org
HodgesJewelers
Wine Tasting Room
Historic Downtown Marshall
Custom Design
Bridal
Pre-Owned Rolex & Vintage Watches
We Buy Gold
Loose Diamonds from 1/4 carat to 5 carat
Expert on-site repair
Estate Jewelry
269-789-2345 117 W. Michigan, Marshall
www.hodgesfinejewelry.com
LJ-0100195171
116 E Michigan Avenue, Marshall
Hodges Jewelers
269-781-9128
The Flower Haus
www.theflowerhaus.com
featuring Michigan Wines
from Warner Vineyards of
Paw Paw, MI
Available for
Private Wine
Tasting Parties
Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30
Sat 8:30am-4pm
Sun Noon-4pm
Rosemary Davis, REALTORS
210 West Michigan Ave.
Marshall, MI 49068
Museum of Magic
107 E. Michigan Avenue, Marshall
269-781-7570
www.americanmuseumofmagic.org
(269) 781-9847 Office x131
(269) 274-2574 Mobile
(800) 491-3005 Toll Free
[email protected]
www.4homeseekers.com
REALTOR©
ASP NANCY STULBERG
Conveniently located on the crossroads of I-94 (Exits 110 & 112) and I-69 (Exit 36)
For your free getaway packet call: 1-800-877-5163 or 269-781-5163
Historic
Marshall
you’re welcome
www.marshallmi.org
Unique Gifts & Home Decor
Your Destination For Every Occasion Since 1977
Unique Gifts • The Best Cards • Vera Bradley • Fun Clothing &
Accessories • DaVinci Beads • Wine Accessories • Kitchen Gadgets
• Permanent Christmas Loft • Open 7 Days
1927 Barton Theater Organ played on request
150 W. Michigan Ave, Downtown Marshall
www.molehole.com | (269) 781-5923
Mon - Sat 10-5
Sun 12-4
LJ-0100134539
Shops @ Marshall
AD
100 Exchange St.
269-781-9450
www.quiltsatthemarshallhouse.com
Selected Ladies’
Apparel &
Accessories
156 West Michigan
Marshall, Michigan
(269) 781-9226
East End Studio &
Gallery
“The Right
Direction to Art”
Specialized Customer Service with
Small Town Charm!
Featuring over 40 MI Fine Artists & Artisans
115 W. Michigan Ave. Downtown Marshall 269-789-2379
Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
www.eastendstudiogallery.com
OPEN YEAR ROUND TO SERVE YOU
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Lawn and Garden
Pet Foods and Supplies
Bird Feed and Supplies
Livestock Feed
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2013 Calendar of Events
in Marshall
May 18
May 18-19
May 25-27
May 23-24
May 27
July 4
July 5-6
July 13-14
July 20
July 25-27
Aug. 11-17
Sept. 7-8
Sept. 7
Oct. 12
Oct. 26
Nov. 9 Dec. 2
Dec. 6
Dec. 7-8
Classic Tourism/Hospitality Day in
Marshall
31st Annual Oaklawn Hospitality Classic
10th Annual Mayfaire Renaissance
Festival, Fairgrounds
21st Annual Quilt Show - Stitches in
Time, Middle School
Memorial Day Parade, Downtown
Fourth of July Celebration,
Fountain Circle
12th Annual Cruise to the Fountain,
Fairgrounds
23rd Annual Welcome To My
Garden Tour, Marshall Area
10th Annual Marshall Main Street
Blues Festival, Downtown
8th Annual Pastrami Joe’s World
Reuben Eating Championship
16th Annual Bluegrass Festival,
Fairgrounds
165th Calhoun County Fair
50th Annual Historic Home Tour
12th Annual Marshall Civil War
Ball and Social Event
13th Annual “If These Stones
Could Talk… A Living History
Portrayal”
Children’s Costume Parade
Santa’s Bag Arts and Crafts Show,
Marshall High School
49th Annual Marshall Christmas
Parade, Downtown
Retail Christmas Open House,
Downtown
34th Annual Christmas Candlelight
Walk (reserved tickets only)
311 Spruce Street — Marshall
Located 3 Blocks South of the Fountain
Conveniently located on the crossroads of I-94 (Exits 110 & 112) and I-69 (Exit 36)
For your free getaway packet call: 1-800-877-5163 or 269-781-5163
Kellogg Bird
Sanctuary
This ad good for ONE FREE Childs
daily ticket with the purchase of
ONE Adult full price daily ticket
Grounds open 365 days a year!
See Trumpeter Swans, Hawks,
Owls, Pheasants, Grouse
and Quail while walking our
educational 1 mile paved trail.
Just 15 miles from downtown
Battle Creek.
Not redeemable for cash. May not be combined with any other offer.
Expires: 5/28/2013
Code: BCENQVSIGUD2013
MSU Bird Sanctuary
Admission: Adult $4, Seniors (62+) $3,
Children (2-12) $2, under 2 free
www.kbs.msu.edu/birdsanctuary
W. K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
12685 East C Ave.
Augusta, MI 49012
MayFaire
May 18,19,25,26,27, 2013
Michigan Audobon
LJ-0100193845
HPAARTNY GSTAORRE
THE
Irish Fest
Friday and Saturday, June 28th - 29th, 2013
10
CELEBRATE
YEARS
Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E. Water St.
Downtown Kalamazoo
MUSIC, DANCE, ART, FOOD, DRINK and FUN
Presented by the Irish American Cub of Kalamazoo
www.KalamazooIrish.org
LJ-0100195604
Try Our
Week-End Treats
Corner of
W. Territorial Rd
& N. 31st Street
• Bubble Tea
• Bubble Freeze
269-964-2543
Beer • Wine • Lottery • Groceries
Historic Adventist Village
480 W Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI
Open April 1st - Nov 1st
Sun-Fri – 10am-4pm • Sat – 2-4pm
For Appointment - Call 269-965-3000
istoric Adventist Village
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
A Smart Phone Tour
of Calhoun County
Scan the Code
Take the Tour
Tag Calhoun offers fun, informative and interactive tours of
Calhoun County that you can access on your smart phone
using a QR code reader. The walking tours allow the user to
explore the historical sites throughout the county. Listen to
entertaining stories, browse and upload photos, and learn fun
facts all through your mobile phone.
Explore:
Albion
Athens
Battle Creek
Homer
Marshall
Brooks Memorial Fountain
Fun Facts Check-In
visit: tagCALHOUN.com
Attractions
When you visit Calhoun County, plan
on your schedule being full! There
are activities for all ages and great
places for the family to visit. Calhoun
County is home to Binder Park Zoo,
named one of ‘America’s Best Zoos’.
Children will love the petting zoo as
well as the chance to feed the giraffes
as part of the Wild Africa Exhibit.
Full Blast, the indoor/outdoor water
park invites you to cool off during the
hot summer months! As dinner rolls
around, Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA
is a family favorite! Enjoy their world
famous turkey dinners, attend a
professional dinner theatre
performance and find a one of a kind
Turkeyville souvenir. Before you leave,
don’t forget an ice cream cone with
homemade ice cream!
The kids can explore their imagination
at Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum in Albion.
Or, discover the world from earth to
space at Kingman Museum.
Feel like testing your luck?
FireKeepers Casino offers Las Vegasstyle gaming and a variety of dining
options sure to suit any appetite. For
the history buff in the group, visit the
Historic Adventist Village and Dr. John
Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center
to learn the history and heritage of
Battle Creek and cereal mogul, W.K.
Kellogg.
Explore Calhoun County and
discover the countless attractions for
all ages.
Arcadia Brewing Company
103 West Michigan Avenue
(269) 963-9690
www.arcadiaales.com
Arcadia Ales is Battle Creek's own working
artistic craft brewery and restaurant located in
the heart of Downtown. Internationally
acclaimed for distinctive and innovative
handcrafted ales, the pub/restaurant is
anchored by a wood-fired oven from Naples,
Italy and a Southern BBQ Pit. Superior service
combined with world-class ales and inspired
wood-fired cuisine, welcomes visitors to enjoy!
Open 7 days with brewery tours Saturday
afternoons or by appointment.
Art Center of Battle Creek
265 East Emmett Street
(269) 962-9511
www.artcenterofbattlecreek.org
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
(269) 979-1351
www.binderparkzoo.org
An African adventure awaits you! Discover
spectacular views of wild animals from
elevated boardwalks. Get nose-to-nose with
one of the largest giraffe herds in the country
as you explore Wild Africa and feed a giraffe!
Experience a variety of animals from around
the world all without leaving the country! The
Zoo is a seasonal attraction. The Zoo hosts a
variety of off-season events including the Great
Zoo Boo in October! For more information,
check out the article on page 38.
Carmike Cinemas
5775 Beckley Road
(269) 979-7713
www.carmike.com
View the newest released movies at Carmike
Cinemas, offering 10 screens, located in the
Lakeview Square Mall.
Battle Creek's first choice for sub-run and
classic films. This family-owned, eight screen
multiplex can hold 1,570 movie fans in clean,
comfortable theaters. Affordable ticket and
concession prices are the claim to fame, and
the friendly atmosphere keeps customers
coming back.
Children's Garden at
Leila Arboretum
(269) 969-0270
www.lasgarden.org
The Children's Garden at Leila Arboretum
is a one-acre outdoor learning environment
where children of all ages discover the
wonderful world of plants and their role in
daily life. Open from April through October.
For a small admission charge, the garden
can be reserved for group field trips.
Clara's on the River
44 North McCamly Street
(269) 963-0966
www.claras.com
Clara's on the River is a landmark of
downtown Battle Creek. Clara's is located in
the old Michigan Central Railroad Depot,
featuring the history of Battle Creek, with
each room displaying antiques, stories and
scenic views. The patio is a perfect spot for
summer entertainment, or during the holidays
for gazing at the International Festival of
Lights displays. Enjoy a drink while you
peruse the 17 page menu. Banquet rooms
and special banquet menus are available.
Sunday brunch is always fun!
Downtown Battle Creek
(269) 968-1622
www.downtownbattlecreek.com
The Art Center of Battle Creek presents eight
to ten exhibits per year. Art classes are offered
throughout the year for adults and children as
well as a gift shop featuring Michigan artists.
Special events are hosted throughout the year
including summer art festivals and the Holly
Mart at Christmas. Open Tuesday – Friday
10AM-5PM & Saturday 11AM-3PM. Closed
Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Gallery
guides are available upon request.
Cheap Flicks
15375 South Helmer Road
(269) 965-1744
www.cheapflicksonline.com
BATTLE CREEK ATTRACTIONS
Battle Creek
Battle Creek is all about choices - whether
it's what to eat or what to do. Sample
brick-oven-fired pizza, the Reuben sandwich
of which dreams are made of, or the brews
available from beans (coffee) to hops (beer).
Explore the walking/biking path along the
river, a sweet little playground located in a
charming urban park, monuments depicting
the history as well as art from local artisans.
Test ride a high tech bike, buy a new
designer gown, or shop for a piece of jewelry
to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
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Indoor/Outdoor Water Park
Full Blast
www.fullblast.org
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
269-966-3667
Comfort Inn
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2590 Capital Ave. SW.
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Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
Discovery Center
480 West Van Buren Street
(269) 965-3000
www.adventistheritage.org
Located in the Historic Adventist Village, this
is a great interactive family attraction that
offers a fun learning experience for people of
all ages. Visitors experience health treatments
and practices of more than a century ago,
while discovering the divine health principles
that made the Battle Creek Sanitarium world
famous. Open Memorial to Labor DaySunday–Friday: 10AM-5PM,
Saturday: 2PM-5PM (year round).
ETC Arts Studio
157 Capital Avenue NE
(269) 788-6654
www.cirfun.com
The ETC Arts Studio is a vibrant,
multi-faceted art experience for the shopper
looking for a variety of gifts. The Gallery has
over 30 artists with a wide spectrum of visual
arts for sale. This is an inclusive organization
that has activities for people with all abilities.
Open M-F 10am-5:30pm.
Take a night off, and get your Vegas on. You
deserve it. FireKeepers has 2,800 of the
latest slot & video poker games, hand dealt
table games including all your favorites like
blackjack, craps, roulette, a live poker room,
live Bingo and an exclusive high limit area and
VIP lounge. At FireKeepers Casino, your every
move is on the money.
Flash Flood at Full Blast
35 Hamblin Avenue
(269) 966-3667
www.fullblast.org
This year discover more fun than ever before!
Flash Flood at Full Blast, the internationally
award winning family water park has over
80,000 square feet of fun for the entire family.
Amenities include indoor and outdoor water
parks, inflatables, bungee run, trampoline,
food court and more. Open Memorial Day
through Labor Day.
Once Dr. John Harvey Kellogg's Battle Creek
Sanitarium (1903-1942), it became the Percy
Jones Army Hospital (1942-1953). Today it
houses elements of the Defense Logistics
Agency. During its centennial, the building
was renamed for former Percy Jones
patients and Senators Philip Hart, Robert
Dole and Daniel Inouye. Free tours of this
historic, national landmark are available
9AM-3PM (except weekends and holidays)
on a limited basis. Call (269) 961-7015 for
reservations at least one week in advance.
(269) 965-3000
www.adventistheritage.org
This recreated 19th century village takes
visitors back in time through restored and
replicated buildings. Visitors experience living
history in a restored log cabin, one-room
schoolhouse, and the houses of the
Adventist pioneers who settled in Battle
Creek in 1855. Open Memorial to Labor Day,
Sunday-Friday 10AM-5PM Saturday 2-5PM.
Tours are offered by prior arrangements only.
Horrock's Farm Market
235 Capital Avenue SW
(269) 966-3200
www.shophorrocks.com
Select from many fresh fruits, vegetables,
and an exciting array of wine, deli items, and
cheese. Or, visit the ice cream shop, the
seasonal garden center for plants, flowers,
and trees.
Kimball House Museum
(269) 966-4157
www.heritagebattlecreek.org
The Kimball House Museum is a Queen Anne
style Victorian house, built in 1886 as the
family home for three generations of
physicians. Special exhibit rooms focus on
the Battle Creek Sanitarium and Sojourner
Truth. Displays include the pioneer room,
general store and the servant’s quarters.
There is a gift shop and Heritage Battle
Creek will open the House Museum, call for
an appointment. Seasonal family events and
Heritage Monday Night programs are held on
a regular basis.
FireKeepers Casino
11177 East Michigan Avenue
(877) 352-8777
www.firekeeperscasino.com
Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center
74 North Washington Avenue
(269) 961-7015
www.dlis.dla.mil
Fort Custer National Cemetery
15501 West Dickman Road
(269) 731-4164
www.cem.va.gov
Fort Custer National Cemetery is one of 131
National Cemeteries and one of two in
Michigan. It is the final resting place and
national shrine to over 26,000 veterans and
family members. Cemetery grounds open
daily.
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Kingman Museum
175 Limit Street
(269) 965-5117
www.kingmanmuseum.org
Kingman Museum is the only natural history/
anthropology museum in southwest/south
central Michigan. It has a state-of-the-art
Digistar 4 full dome HD planetarium system;
Kingman renovated its mezzanine galleries in
2010. The museum is open Saturday, 1PM5PM. Children $5 / Adults $7
Meyer’s Toy World
72 North Avenue
(269) 963-2768
www.meyerstoy.com
Tour a converted Victorian house filled with
room after room of unique toys and games.
Look at the model trains running
throughout the store. Touch the huge
selection of new and classic toys. Play on
the slides and swings or at the Thomas table.
Laugh and see the latest fun family games!
In the Motorsports area, hop on a scooter or
quad. Kids old and young love Meyer’s Toy
World because of the friendly and
welcoming Fun!
Monument Park
Corner of Division (M-66) and Hamblin
Avenue
(269) 962-2240
Monument Park was created in 1917 and
the first statue was erected to honor cereal
magnate C.W. Post. The stone history tower,
containing historic stones and memorabilia,
dates from the 1930’s. The 12-foot high
sculpture of Sojourner Truth was
dedicated in 1999.
Oak Hill Cemetery
255 South Avenue
(269) 964-7321
Most of Battle Creek's earliest pioneers are
buried in Oak Hill Cemetery including: James
and Ellen White, co-founders of the Seventh
Day Adventist Church and Sojourner Truth,
abolitionist and equal rights campaigner. Also,
W.K. Kellogg, and his brother John Harvey
Kellogg, as well as cereal and marketing
magnete C.W. Post, are buried in Oak Hill.
Gates are open from 8AM-dusk daily. The
office is open 9AM-5PM Monday-Friday.
Sojourner Truth Monument
Corner of Division
(M-66) and Hamblin Avenue
(269) 965-2613
www.soujournertruth.org
The 12-foot high sculpture of Sojourner Truth
was dedicated in 1999. It was designed by
internationally recognized sculptor Tina Allen.
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Southern Exposure Herb Farm
11269 N Drive North
(269) 962-1255
www.southernmoon.com
Southern Exposure invites visitors to stroll
through the lush gardens, experience a quiet
moment in one of the gazebos, or visit the gift
shop located in the preserved and restored
1830's barn. Guests are also welcome to tour
the historic, restored farm buildings located in
the rolling countryside.
Kellogg House Park
1 Monroe Street
(269) 969-2042
The Kellogg House Park is located along the
linear path and on the grounds of the W.K.
Kellog Foundation. Here you will find the
Underground Railroad sculpture and W.K.
Kellogg’s former home.
West Columbia 7 Theatres
2500 West Columbia Avenue
(269) 963-3456
www.gqti.com
This Battle Creek theater has seven screens
for the latest movies presented in Dolby Digital
& DTS sound with stadium seating.
What A Do Theatre
4071 West Dickman Road
(773)744-49037
www.whatado.org
Presenting life-affirming, live, professional
theatre, the What A Do Theatre showcases
performances that reflect and challenge the
values and beliefs of the community. Featuring
contemporary playwrights who express their
voice through dramas of strong humor: dry,
wry or otherwise. Check the website or call for
current show listings.
Willard Library
(269) 968-8166
www.willard.lib.mi.us
Willard Library has more than 220,000 books,
DVDs, CDs and other materials on
collection. Best sellers, genealogy, children’s
story times, family book club, Internet classes,
and other services are provided. The Helen
Warner Branch is located at 36 Minges Creek
Place. Seasonal hours vary, call for details.
W.K. Kellogg Auditorium
(269) 925-9501
The W.K. Kellogg Auditorium is located in
Downtown Battle Creek. The Auditorium hosts
the Brass Band of Battle Creek and many
other musical performances.
American Museum of Magic
(269) 781-7570
www.americanmuseumofmagic.org
Founded in 1978, the museum contains two
floors of artifacts of all the great magicians
of the 19th and 20th centuries. See the only
Magic Museum of its kind in the world. A
separate research center, with an archive of
over a million pieces of magic information, and
a 50,000 volume library is open by
appointment.
Bogar Theater
(269) 781-3511
www.marshallmovies.com
The Bogar Theater is a local favorite movie
theatre and ice cream parlor.
Brooks Memorial Fountain
Downtown Michigan Avenue
(269) 781-5163
www.marshallmi.org
Calhoun County Fairgrounds
720 Fair Street
(269) 781-6377
www.calhouncountyfair.com
The Calhoun County Fairgrounds is home
to Michigan’s oldest fair. Throughout the
year enjoy a variety of different events at the
fairgrounds.
Capitol Hill Museum
602 Washington Street
(269) 781-8544
www.marshallhistoricalsociety.org
Built in 1860, this school was in use for 101
years. It became a museum after being
acquired by the Marshall Historical Society.
Visitors can see a 19th century school room
and children’s toys and games from yesteryear.
Tours by appointment only.
Journey back to a slower time at Turkeyville
USA nestled on a 400-acre farm where
turkey is king. Since 1968 Cornwell’s has
been serving turkey many different ways.
Visit the Country Junction gift shop and
discover unique gifts, the Ice Cream Parlor,
the General Store, the Dinner Theater, and a
variety of events throughout the year. Camp
Turkeyville features modern RV facilities and a
heated pool. Open Daily.
Downtown Marshall
(269) 781-5183
www.cityofmarshall.com
Marshall is one of the most beautiful cities
in Michigan. It's also a storehouse of 19th
century American small town architecture
that has given it status as a National Historic
Landmark District. Come stroll through the
beautifully preserved tree lined downtown
district and discover one of a kind
collectibles, antiques, galleries, clothing,
and more. Grab a bite to eat at one of the
amazing cafes or attend one of the many fun
events scheduled throughout the year.
The Firehouse Pottery Studio
(269) 781-5828
www.thefirehousepotterystudio.com
The Firehouse staff will supply plenty of ideas
to inspire you. Design and paint your own
original dinnerware, tiles, vases, and much
more to compliment any room in your home.
Or create personalized gifts for loved ones,
teachers, coaches, family and friends. The
possibilities are endless!
Franke Center for the Arts
214 East Mansion Street
(269) 789-9677
www.frankecenterforthearts.com
The Franke Center for the Arts, home of the
Marshall Civic Players, provides a wide array
of performances by professionals, special
guest artists, community members and
students. The Franke offers great acoustics,
comfortable seating and great hospitality.
The Brooks Memorial Fountain is a lovely
Greek revival structure built in 1930 which
features a regular evening color light show
mid-May through mid-September. This
Marshall landmark is located at the entrance of
the downtown area, located on what was once
the site of the first courthouse and is at the
exact center of Calhoun County.
Cornwell's Turkeyville USA
18935 15 1/2 Mile Road
(269) 781-4293
www.turkeyville.com
MARSHALL ATTRACTIONS
Marshall
The Grand Army of the Republic
Hall Museum
(269) 781-8544
Built in 1902 as a meeting place for Civil War
Veterans and their sons, the Grand Army of
the Republic Hall is now the archival center
for the Marshall Historical Society and a
Marshall museum. Open June-August,
Saturdays 12PM- 4PM, by appointment
other months.
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Governor's Mansion Museum
612 South Marshall Avenue
(269) 781-5260
www.marshallmi.org
Currently the home of Mary Marshall Chapter
of the Daughters of the American Revolution,
the Governor’s Mansion was built in 1839
with hopes it would become the Governor’s
home if Marshall were selected as the state
capitol. The Governor’s Mansion is open to
the public Sundays from 1:00PM – 5:00PM,
Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Historic Barton Theatre Organ
Mole Hole of Marshall
(269) 781-5923
www.molehole.com
The Historic Barton Theatre Organ plays
music all year at the Mole Hole in Marshall.
Originally purchased for the Garden Theatre
in 1927, this organ has been entertaining
customers since 1977.
Historic Walking Tours
Marshall Area
(269) 781-5163
www.historicmarshall.org
Marshall, a community abundantly rich in
history with diverse and beautiful
architecture, offers guests a variety of
walking tours. This tour brochure gives brief
descriptions of some of the community’s
most significant structures and highlights the
area included in the National Historic
Landmark District. Brochures available
through out the day at the Marshall Area
Chamber of Commerce office, 424 E.
Michigan Ave. Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM.-4:30PM,
and seasonally Sat. 10AM -3PM.
The Honolulu House Museum
107 North Kalamazoo Avenue
(269) 781-8544
The Honolulu House Museum was built in
1860, by the first U.S. consul to the
Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands. The exterior
architecture is a blend of Italianate, Gothic
and Polynesian. The interior features
paint-on-plaster wall and ceiling paintings
restored to the splendor of the 1880’s,
including period furnishings and authentic
replicas of the carpets. Open May 1st to
October 31st, daily, noon to 5PM. Off
season by appointment.
Marshall Carriage Company
(269) 781-8818
www.marshallmi.org
Come experience Marshall from a horse drawn
carriage as you escape the hustle and bustle
and slow down to days gone by. A full service
carriage company available within the city of
Marshall only. Weather permitting, call for
times.
Marshall Ghost Tours
(269) 781-8818
www.hauntedmarshall.com
Take a leisurely 90 minute stroll by some of
Marshall's most haunted homes and buildings
to hear the stories of a past untold until now!
Be amazed at how many of the charming
streets possess more than the daylight hours
can show. This is certainly a part of Marshall's
past that guests won't want to miss so plan
to bring a camera! There are so many tales
from beyond certain to create an evening full
of storytelling and intrigue, compliments of the
knowledgeable and friendly guides.
Marshall Historical Society
107 North Kalamazoo Avenue
(269) 781-8544
The Marshall Historical Society is dedicated
to preserving, protecting, and promoting the
heritage of Marshall, Michigan. It owns three
museums; the Honolulu House, the Grand
Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Capitol
Hill School. As the leader in local historic
preservation and education, the Society
sponsors entertaining events for the entire
family—from the “granddaddy of Midwest
home tours” to a festive Candlelight Walk to
custom designed tours for groups of any size.
Marshall Postal Museum
(269) 979-2719
www.marshallmi.org
Discover a wonderful collection of Postal
memorabilia housed in the Marshall Post
Office. This unique museum shows how life
has changed in the past century and a half.
The magical artifacts on display are the largest
collection in the United States. Six rooms and
annex building with mail buggies and vehicles
house the display. Tours available by
appointment only.
Marshall Town Hall
(269) 781-5183
www.cityofmarshall.com
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This stone barn was built in 1857 and was
operated as a livery stable and station for a
stagecoach company. It was later rebuilt and
restored into Marshall’s Town Hall.
Riverside Inn
Scrapbooking Retreats
18212 B Drive North
(269) 420-2724
www.scrapbookriverside.com
Michigan’s oldest operating inn, the National
House was built in 1835. The Inn was
completely restored and re-opened in 1976 as
a bed and breakfast establishment.
This is a unique and fun weekend getaway
for the scrapbooking visitor. Hosted
weekends include: five delicious meals,
endless snacks, freshly baked treats, and
beverages (coffee, tea, soda). Registration
can be completed online or by calling.
Oakridge Cemetery
614 Dibble (near Homer Rd)
(269) 781-7895
www.marshallmi.org
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub
115 South Eagle Street
(269) 781-0600
www.schulersrestaurant.com
Developed in 1839, the Oakridge Cemetery
is the second oldest operating cemetery
in Michigan. Michigan’s first U.S
Representative, Issac Crary; Michigan’s first
female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,
Mary Coleman; the innovators of the Michigan
School System, Crary and Abner Pratt; and an
escaped slave whose friends’ and protectors’
law suit helped to cause the Fugitive Slave Act
of 1856 (which caused the civil war), Adam
Crosswhite are all buried here. A self-guided
walking tour brochure is available at the
Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce.
The award-winning Schuler's Restaurant &
Pub has been welcoming guests since 1909.
Exceptional food, service and atmosphere
are found in the dining room and pub. Enjoy
fresh baked bread or purchase private label
wine, crackers and cheese. Traditional
Sunday brunch buffets on selected dates
and Sunday supper menu available weekly.
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102 South Parkview
(269) 781-7374
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ALBION ATTRACTIONS
Albion
Albion College Observatory
606 E. Cass
(517) 629-1000
Erected in 1883, Albion College’s
refracting telescope still dazzles onlookers
with its precision and view.
Albion's Historic Walkway
Historic Commercial District
(517) 629-5533
www.greateralbionchamber.org
Walk through the historic heart of the city
using a self-guided tour map which
interprets sites and landmarks. Maps are
available for a small fee at the Gardner
House Museum and the Greater Albion
Chamber of Commerce.
Bobbitt Visual Arts Center
Albion College Campus
611 East Porter Street
(517) 629-1000
www.albion.edu/art
The Bobbitt Visual Arts Center features the
works of nationally known artists and is
located on Albion College's campus.
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Cherry Creek Cellars
2199 North Concord Road
(517) 531-3080
www.cherrycreekwine.com
For over 100 years, four generations of
Burtkas have been making wines in this
country. Based on European roots, it was
the goal to create a boutique winery that
made a few excellent wines, using old world
hand crafting. Cherry Creek invites you to
visit their winery and tasting room and to
linger awhile to visit with the family and taste
the fruit of their efforts in this intimate setting.
Downtown Albion
(517) 629-5510
www.albiondda.org
Downtown Albion is a state commercial
historic district with one of the few remaining
brick main streets in the state. The
Kalamazoo River bisects the central
business district and is accessible for
canoeing close by. Shopping, eating, and
family entertainment are available in this
friendly downtown. During the summer and
fall months enjoy the Farmer's Market.
Gardner House Museum
509 South Superior Street
(517) 629-5100
www.forks.org/history
This 1875 Second Empire-style Victorian
mansion is now the home of the Albion
Historical Society. Restored and complete
with period furnishings, it is open Mother's
Day through September. Saturday and Sunday
hours are from 2PM – 4PM. Groups and
interested visitors can call for additional hours
or appointments.
Goodrich Chapel
201 N. Ingham St., Albion College
(517) 629-1000
Located on the Albion College campus
Goodrich Chapel offers musical performances
and concerts throughout the year.
Holy Ascension Orthodox Church
810 Austin Avenue
(517) 629-6345
www.orthodoxchurchalbion.org
This historic church was built in 1916 by
Albion's Russian community, shortly after the
turn of the century, as they worked at the
Albion Malleable Iron Company.
Kids 'N' Stuff Museum
(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. Exhibits span
the arts, sciences and more. Open year-round
and great for children ages 0-10.
Ken Shenstone Studio
29005 Albion Rd.
(517) 629-5876
www.kenshenstone.com
Watch pottery being wood fired in an anagama
style kiln. Ken Shenstone’s studio is recognized as only one of three anagama style kilns
in the United States. Pottery is also available
for sale.
Michigan Historic Site: Mother’s Day
Reiger Park, 200 E. Erie St.
Albion is Home to Mother’s Day and the site
where it originates is marked.
Riverside Cemetery
(517) 629-2479
Listed in the State Register of Historic Sites,
the first burial occurred in 1837. The cemetery
reflects Albion’s ethnically diverse population
including natives of Italy, Lithuania and Poland.
This is the final resting place of people, of
state and national significance, including State
Senator Warren G. Hooper. His case was one
of the most famous unsolved murder mysteries
in Michigan in the late 1940’s. Self-guided
tours/maps are available at the Greater Albion
Chamber of Commerce.
Schuler’s Arts
1201 Maple St.
(517) 629-8293
Sleeping Bear Winery &
Taste of Michigan Store
2110 North Concord Road
(517) 531-7777
www.sleepingbearwine.com
Sleeping Bear Winery and Taste of Michigan
Store takes a fun approach, and a passion for
local Michigan fruits and products, and turns
it into a wonderful experience for all who visit.
Offering a wide variety of wines from classic
French style Cabernets to fruity Red Current
and the sweet Honey Dew, all wines are
available for a free tasting. Visitors can also
sample several of the other Michigan Made
Products in the Taste of Michigan Store and
staff can build the perfect Michigan gift basket.
Sweet Seasons Orchard
15787 Allman Rd.
(517) 524-8535
Apples, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries in
season. Sweet Seasons is also a bakery and
offers jellies and jams. Hayrides and other fun
activities available.
Athens
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is a place for all
reptiles and amphibians to find a safe haven
and receive the proper care needed to live
out their lives safely and securely. The mission
of Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary & Zoological
Gardens is to inspire and educate people to
care for the environment by providing fun and
educational experiences that lead to
understanding the natural world.
East Leroy
Zukowski's Meadowview Farms
4698 H Drive South
(269) 979-4190
www.zmfarabian.com
Zukowski's Meadowview Farm offers a wide
range of equine activities for all ages and
abilities. Services include private riding lessons
in every discipline, birthday parties, camps,
training, showing, boarding, and above all a
safe and fun learning environment for everyone
to enjoy. The training instruction produces
national champions, and the lesson program
is nationally recognized. Beautiful facility, riding
trails, indoor heated riding arena, show barns,
and more. Zukowski's is a wonderful equine
adventure.
Tekonsha
Harvey's U-Pick
2651 15 Mile Road
(517) 767-3408
www.harveysupick.com
Fresh delicious produce in-season including:
hand snapped asparagus in May, U-Pick and
picked strawberries in June, raspberries from
July - October, blueberries in July and August,
pumpkins in the fall and chestnuts from
September - December. Call for hours and
crop availability.
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
1698 M-66
(269) 729-4802
www.alligatorsanctuary.com
At the Wonder Why Alpaca Farm visitors will
find a farm full of energy and excitement
regarding all aspects of the alpaca industry
especially education and fiber arts. The farm
is located on 30 acres just minutes from I-94.
This includes beautiful pastures to raise alpaca
along with the Chicken of Wonders. Services
include breeding, sales and education
including farm tours, on site events and
seminar. Visit the farm and experience the
Wonder of Alpacas.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Attend art classes in a variety of mediums and
watch live pottery firings. Artwork is also
available for sale.
Wonder Why Alpaca Farm, LLC
1996 E Drive South
(269) 979-0552
www.wonderwhyalpacafarm.com
Station 66
4588 D Drive South (M-66)
(269) 979-5766
Locally owned and operated, the store carries
made-in-Michigan products. Products include:
fresh fruits and vegetables, ice cream, jams,
freshly ground peanut butter, maple syrup,
donuts and a variety of other tasty treats. The
store is open seasonally, call for hours.
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We Hide, You Seek
CACHE CALHOUN - Adventure is Out There
Adventure is out there and the Calhoun
County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) invites
you to find it! The CCVB launched the
geocaching challenge, Cache Calhoun,
in 2011 and challenges you to
participate each year as new caches
are included.
Geocaching is the outdoor sport, or
game, of searching for hidden objects
by using GPS coordinates. The
challenge offers visitors and residents
the opportunity to discover landmarks
and significant places in Calhoun
County.
In 2012 the CCVB worked with local
geocachers to include their caches
in the challenge, with new caches,
locations and puzzles. The course was
comprised of ten different caches,
organized in three different levels: easy,
medium and difficult.
For 2013, the CCVB is once again
partnering with local geocachers as
well as Groundspeak, the official
organization of geocaching; their
website, www.geocaching.com, lists all
caches worldwide.
The 2013 Cache Calhoun course will
include all new caches, challenges and
locations. The course is set up for the
beginner and the seasoned cacher.
Whether only driving through town,
staying for a while, or residing in
Calhoun County, everyone is invited
to take this outdoor challenge and find
one, or all, of the caches. Each cache
is placed near or at a significant spot in
Calhoun County’s history and culture.
The new course will be available in the
spring of 2013. For more information or
to download or request a copy of the
brochure, visit www.CacheCalhoun.org
or call the CCVB at 800.397.2240.
Sports & Recreation
Battle Creek has become the
home to high school sports. It
is the home to Michigan High
School Athletic Association
(MHSAA) State Finals in volleyball,
baseball, wrestling and softball.
Battle Creek’s Bailey Park also
hosts some of the finest
baseball and softball tournaments
in the country.
The Kellogg Arena, located in
Downtown Battle Creek, is
constantly buzzing with trade
shows, concerts, and its
professional basketball team, the
Battle Creek Knights. The Kellogg
Arena is also home to wrestling,
basketball and volleyball
tournaments throughout the year.
Interested in parks or playgrounds
for the kids? Calhoun County is
home to Historic Bridge Park,
Linear Park, Mill Race Park and
more. Victory Park, located in
Albion, has a state-of-the-art
playground complete with castle
motif along the riverfront. The
parks are equipped with
playground equipment and areas
for a family picnic.
Your Personal Best--Local 2013 Runs
- Marshall’s Museum Oaklawn Hospitality Classic, May
Run through historic Downtown Marshall and get a sneak peek into
the city’s past! Stay afterwards and tour the many unique museums
for free!
- Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase, June
This 5K course has a variety of surfaces including asphalt, brick,
boardwalk, crushed rock, and grass. There is a combination of up
hills, down hills, tight turns and flat stretches throughout the course.
Native Michigan woodlands are in abundance along with a wide
variety of zoo animals to catch your eye.
- Cereal City Classic, June
This annual event utilizes the Linear Path. Leaving the YMCA and
traveling east on VanBuren, the 5K will make a turn and return on the
Linear Path, the 10K will join the Linear Path and proceed to Bailey
Park, turn around and return on the Linear Path. The course is shady
and flat, you’ll love the scenery and your time.
- Homer Hogstravaganza 5K, August
Join Homer’s summer celebration and take part in their 5k! After the
race, enjoy a parade, music and fireworks!
- Summer in the City 5K, August
Join friends and family for the third annual Summer in the City 5k
Run and 1mile Fun Run. The USATF certified course is fast and
flat so runners have a great opportunity to achieve a new Personal
Record. Alternatively, have fun walking the course and enjoying the
scenery alongside the Battle Creek river.
- Albion Festival of the Forks Run, September
Start the morning off with a run through downtown Albion.
Afterwards, enjoy the exciting activities at Albion’s Festival of the
Forks.
- Bakers Dozen Beer Run, September
Starts in downtown Marshall at Louie’s Bakery (don’t forget your
complimentary donut!). Runners will pass historic homes in Marshall
before heading out to the country roads. You’ll finish at Dark Horse
Brewing Company where racers receive $3 pints all day.
- Kellogg’s Dig ‘Em Dash 5K, October
Line up in front of Kellogg’s World Headquarters in downtown Battle
Creek and wind your way through the cereal city! Be on the look out
for all of your favorite Kellogg’s characters. Participants enjoy
goodies provided by Kellogg’s. All proceeds benefit the United Way.
- Road Hawg Classic, November
Run at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base and experience a
view that not many people get to see! Gallop down the same stretch
of runway that C-21 Aircraft taxi on every day. This is a mostly paved
and challenging course with a bridge that adds a hill for the 10K
runners!
Visit www.runcalhoun.org for run dates!
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Battle Creek
Bailey Park
1350 Capital Avenue NE 49017
269-966-3431
Boasting more than 80 acres, this multi-use
park features three full-sized baseball
stadiums, including the 5,000 seat C.O.
Brown Stadium; two quadra-plex softball
diamonds, four sand volleyball courts; a
playground and 12 shuffleboard courts.
Battle Creek Bombers Baseball Club
(269) 962-0735
www.battlecreekbombers.com
The Battle Creek Bombers, 2011 World
Series Champions, are a member of the
prestigious Northwoods League, the
country’s premier summer collegiate baseball
league. The Northwoods League offers
the highest level of competition to the best
college baseball players each summer. The
Bombers play a 35-game home schedule at
C.O. Brown Stadium, located in Bailey Park
Admission prices start at $4 with complete
food & beverage concessions available each
night.
Battle Creek Family YMCA
(269) 963-9622
www.ymcabattlecreek.org
The Battle Creek Family YMCA is committed
to building strong kids, strong families, and
a strong community. Offering fitness,
wellness, nutrition, and aquatics
programming for adults and children, as well
as a variety of other programming. Teen,
adult, and family day passes are available.
Battle Creek Knights Basketball
One McCamly Square
(269) 965-5001
www.ibaball.net & kelloggarena.com
The Battle Creek Knights are Battle Creek's
own Professional Basketball Team going into
their 8th season. Come on out to watch
some serious hoops at the Kellogg Arena.
Historic Bridge Park
14930 Wattles Road
(269) 781-9841
www.calhouncountyroads.com
Historic Bridge Park, is a unique park whose
focus is the historic truss bridges that have
been moved and restored within the park. This
allows truss bridges to be preserved for their
historic and aesthetic value. This park is the
first of its kind in the United States. It is a fully
functional park, with bathroom facilities, picnic
areas, and paved trails for the enjoyment of
pedestrians and bicyclists. It is located on the
banks of the Kalamazoo river with a boat and
canoe launch. Call for additional river access
points.
Fort Custer Recreation Area
5163 Fort Custer Drive
(269) 731-4200
www.michigandnr.com
This recreation area has three lakes, the
Kalamazoo River, high rolling meadows, soggy
wetland and abundant woods. There are 28
miles of hiking, biking and horse trails. 219
modern campsites, 2 mini cabins, and 3 rustic
cabins. Activities include Eagle Lake beach,
picnic shelters, disc golf, hunting, fishing,
mountain biking and cross country skiing
areas. Park hours Monday-Sunday
8:00AM-10:00PM
Highland River Adventures
(269) 339-0771
www.highlandriveradventures.com
Highland River Adventures offers kayak rental
and guided kayaking tours to the public.
Hit‘em Here
1790 East Columbia Avenue
(269) 965-5221
www.riverviewrecreationincandhitemhere.com
Hit‘em Here has fun for the entire family! Enjoy
the driving range, batting cages and miniature
golf courses. Heated covered tees, indoor golf
simulators and pro gift shop. Open year round.
Kellogg Arena
1 McCamly Square
(269) 963-4800
www.kelloggarena.com
Consisting of over 30,000 square feet, the
Kellogg Arena proves to be flexible space and
able to accommodate a variety of events.
Events include sports, concerts, trade shows,
meetings and more. The combination of small
town hospitality, mixed with big city
capabilities, provides the opportunity for
events the whole family can enjoy!
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Leila Arboretum
(269) 969-0270
www.lasgarden.org
The 72 acre Leila Arboretum features more
than 2,000 trees, a grand entrance with a
picturesque fountain, themed floral gardens,
gazebos, sculptures, paved pathways, sitting
benches, a peace labyrinth and rolling hills
perfect for winter sledding. It's the ideal setting
to enjoy nature or gather with family or friends
to celebrate a special event. Come for a casual
stroll or run the one or two mile loop. Open
daily dawn to dusk.
Linear Park Pathway
Throughout Battle Creek
(269) 966-3431
www.bcparks.org
M-66 Bowl
19794 North M-66
(269) 962-9597
www.m66bowl.biz
At M-66 Bowl, visitors can find everything a
bowler needs, regardless of their experience
or average. There are 56 beautifully maintained
lanes with state of the art electronic scoring.
M-66 is one of Battle Creek's premiere
bowling establishments offering a snack bar,
three lounges and a full-line pro-shop.
Mill Race Park
East Michigan Avenue
(269) 966-3431
www.bcparks.org
Constructed in 1991, the park commemorates
the historical mill race which powered the
village’s first industries. The mile-long channel
was dug by a group under the direction of
town founder Sands McCanrla.
Nottke’s Family Fun Center is a newly
remodeled state of the art facility. With 56
lanes, and ample parking, Nottke’s Family
Fun Center is one of the largest bowling
centers in Michigan. Enjoy the best state
of the art cosmic light show in MI. Visit the
sports bar with interactive golf, pool tables,
and dart boards or the full-service restaurant, three large group rooms, two lounges,
arcade, or pro shop.
Ott Biological Preserve
Arlington Street off Michigan Avenue
(269) 781-9841
www.calhouncountyroads.com
The Ott Biological Preserve is 300 acres of
green space located just east of Battle Creek
in Emmett Township. This county park
contains natural habitats that have been
shaped extensively by glaciers. Two lakes as
well as rustic trail ways exist within the park
boundaries. Open 8AM-9PM
Revolution Arena
75 Houston Street
(269) 339-8488
www.therevolutionarena.com
The Revolution Arena, located in Downtown
Battle Creek, is Battle Creek’s premier ice
arena. The arena features a 85’ x 200’ sheet
of ice, four dressing rooms, seating for 1,000
spectators and skate sharpening. Open
skate is available.
Riverview Recreation
2000 East Columbia Avenue
(269) 963-5838
Go-Karts, Michigan's largest man-made
bumper boat pond, mini-golf, and snack
bar are available year round. Visit the video
arcade, game room, birthday party room and
new 9 hole indoor mini golf with waterfall.
Check out Animaland - where you can buy,
stuff, and dress your own special animal
friend! Group rates and birthday packages
are available.
This is a unique concept of developing the
natural waterways and parks by linking them
together with a continuous 25 mile pathway.
Enjoy bicycling, jogging, walking, roller-skating,
picnicking, fishing and canoeing in beautiful
surroundings. Open daily 5:30AM to 1/2 hour
after sunset. Free travel brochure available at
the Calhoun County Visitor Bureu.
Nottke's Family Fun Center
775 West Columbia Avenue
(269) 963-9121
www.nottkes.com
Krystal Falls Golf Land
15190 Helmer Road
(269) 964-4000
The family can enjoy 18-holes of fun, outdoor
mini-golf! Hungry? Enjoy a snack from the
concession stand.
Willard Beach and Park
George B Place off Capital Avenue SW
(269) 966-3431
www.bcparks.org
Willard Beach and Park is a beautifully
landscaped park on scenic Goguac Lake
with a wide swimming beach, bath house,
picnic grounds and a large rented pavilion.
Seasonal hours vary, call for specific hours.
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Windsong Stable
11666 Sonoma Road
(269) 979-4621
www.windsongstableinc.com
Windsong Stable is a premier hunter,
jumper, and equitation facility, established in
1984. The stables offer a full range of
services including, boarding, training,
lessons, sales and showing. Windsong
Stable host horse shows recognized by the
Michigan Hunter Jumper Association and
the Lake Effect Horse Show Association.
Windsong Stable prides itself on
dedicated horse care, individual client
attention and maintaining the beautiful
barns and grounds.
Marshall
Marshall Lanes
(269) 781-3125
www.mlanes.com
Marshall Lanes is a state-of-the-art 16-lane
bowling center. It prides itself on a clean,
safe, and intimate atmosphere that makes
it perfect for corporate gatherings, class
reunions, birthday parties, and other special
events.
Marshall Riverwalk
Downtown Marshall
(269) 781-5163
www.marshallmi.org
The 1.6 mile boardwalk consists of both
elevated and paved pathways. There are
five pedestrian bridges, canoe launches and
scenic overlook areas. Wooded pathways
follow both Rice Creek and the Kalamazoo
River and provide a wonderful opportunity to
view wildlife in its natural habitat.
Wilder Creek Conservation Club
19833 D Drive South
(269) 962-8069
www.wildercreekconservationclub.org
Wilder Creek’s sixty-acre wildlife habitat
with raised wooden walks, trails, viewing
platforms and panoramic views provide a
unique setting devoted to the protection and
enhancement of Michigan’s natural
resources through education and the
promotion of quality outdoor recreation.
Albion
Albion Shuffle Board Courts
Reiger Park, 200 E. Erie Street
(517) 629-5535
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Albion’s Reiger Park has 12 new shuffle board
courts, with seating and desks for recording
scores. Open dawn to dusk.
Albion Disc Golf Course
Victory Park • 591 Haven Rd
(517) 629-5533
The 18-hole course is located in Albion's
picturesque Victory Park and features a
combination of open, hilly & wooded holes,
and challenging water obstacles along the
Kalamazoo River. The course has concrete tee
pads and Chainstar goals.
Homer Lanes
6055 M-99 N
(517) 568-3300
Homer Lanes provides bowling fun for everyone. Enjoy a birthday party, Cosmic Bowling,
game room, play area and good food and
spirits. Open bowling daily.
Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center
Albion College
11039 29 Mile Road South
(517) 629-0836
www.albion.edu/heldcenter
The Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center is home
to the Albion College equestrian program and
offers services to community members of all
experience levels. Lessons are available on
site in dressage, hunt seat, and jumping. The
Held Center offers international certification
for future equestrian professionals through the
British Horse Society. It also hosts multiple
horse shows and clinics throughout the year,
as well as a summer camp for young riders.
Springport Motor Speedway
23849 30 Mile Rd.
www.springportmotorspeedway.com
Springport Motor Speedway is a 3/8th mile,
high-banked, oval short track located
northwest of Springport, Michigan.
Victory Park Jungle Gym
581 Have Road
(517) 629-5535
www.ci.albion.mi.us
This 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art
children's playground, with castle motif, is
located in Albion's largest riverfront park.
Picnic facilities are available.
Whitehouse Nature Center
Albion College • 611 East Porter Street
(517) 629-0582
www.albion.edu/naturecenter
The 135 acres, is owned and administered by
Albion College as an outdoor education facility.
Features include 6 miles of hiking trails,
oak-hickory and floodplain forests, extensive
marsh and swamp lands bordering the east
branch of the Kalamazoo River, a wildlife
habitat improvement area, managed tall-grass
prairie, an arboretum of Michigan trees and
shrubs and 34 acres of farmland for
experimental plantings and other research
projects. Nearly 400 species of plants have
been collected and over 160 species of birds
cited in the area.
Yardage
Slope Rating
Par
Course Rating
Holes
Bedford Valley
23161 Waubascon Road (269) 965-3385
18
72
6915 73.9 131
Binder Park
7255 B Drive South
(269) 979-8250
27
72
6650 72.6 130
Cedar Creek
14000 Renton Road
(269) 965-6423
18
72
6467 70.4 124
Cedar Farms
12111 N Helmer Road
(269) 979-7277
18
61
3179 N/A N/A
Custer Greens
5500 Armstrong Road
(269) 968-7398
9
34
2380 N/A N/A
Marywood 21310 N Avenue
(269) 968-1168
18
72
6418 71.7 129
Oakland Hills
11619 H Drive North
(269) 965-0809
18
72
6327 71.5 N/A
Riverside
245 Columbia Ave East
(269) 964-0291
18
72
6064 N/A N/A
1225 S Kalamazoo Ave
(269) 781-3905
18
72
6207 6805 N/A
(269) 789-4653
18
72
6950 74.7 139
14824 26-1/2 Mile Road (269) 629-8241
18
72
6283 N/A N/A
1600 Avenue A
(269) 441-7529
9
36
3232 N/A N/A
9044 R Drive South
(269) 765-2232
18
72
5905 65.1 104
Battle Creek
AREA GOLF COURSES
Public Golf Courses
Marshall
Alwyn Downs
The Medalist
15701 N Drive North
Albion
Tomac Woods
Springfield
Springbrook
Union City
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Motherless bear cubs
find Home at Binder Park Zoo
Binder Park Zoo’s newest addition,
three Alaskan black bear cubs, marks
a sizable increase in cute and cuddly
within Calhoun County.
The cubs, two male and one female,
were discovered by Alaskan
government officials. The absence of
a mother was most likely the result
of poaching. Poachers worldwide
illegally hunt black bears, greedily
hoping to capitalize on their internal
organs and claws, both of which are
fundamental ingredients in Asian folk
medicine.
Alaskan officials discovered and
rescued the cubs immediately,
temporarily housing them at the
Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. That’s
when Alaskan wildlife officials
contacted Binder Park.
“Of course we immediately agreed
to assist in rescuing these orphans
by providing a home where they
would not only be well cared for,
but well received by our
supportive community,” said
Binder Park CEO,
Diane Thompson.
The cubs, only six months old
upon arrival, promise to add some
playfulness and livelihood to a zoo
already booming with exciting
exhibits and activity. While traversing
the park, visitors may stop at the
Savanna to feed the giraffes or
visit the zebras, giving them only a
glimpse of the 140 different species
featured at Binder Park.
Along with exquisite animal sightings,
Binder Park features many occasions
for both adults and families. Events
include the Cheetah Chase on June
22nd, the Kid’s FUNfari on July 13th
and Howl-A-Palooza on October
5th, to list a few. The zoo is a great
destination for both locals and visiting
families looking to make amazing
memories. For more information visit
- Farmers Market in Calhoun County
Open May-October
Albion Farmers Market
211 Market Place, Albion MI
Market Master: Amy DeShon
(517) 629-5533
Hours: Wed & Sat 8:30 – 1 PM
Project Fresh, WIC, and Senior Project Fresh
accepted
Athens Farmers Market
Wilson Park
Athens, MI 49011
Market Master: Donald Mihalus
Phone: 269-729-4846
Hours: Friday - 2:00PM - 6:00PM
Homer Farmers Market
109 East Leigh Street (M-60)
Homer, MI 49245
Market Master: Jeff Daglow
Phone: 517-736-4440
Hours: Saturday - 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Marshall Area Farm Market
Corner of Michigan Avenue and
Hamilton Street
Marshall, MI 49068
Market Master: Jane Dadow
Phone: 269-781-2728
Hours: Saturday - 8AM - 12PM
VA Hospital Farmers Market
5500 Armstrong Road
www.battlecreekfarmersmarket.com
Hours: Monday - 11AM - 1PM
Project FRESH accepted
EBT/Bridge Cards accepted
Battle Creek Farmers Market
Festival Market Square at the corner of Jackson
and McCamly Street
Market Master: Brigette Leach
Phone: 269-746-4648
www.battlecreekfarmersmarket.com
Festival Market Music Series every Wednesday
Hours: Wednesday -9AM -1PM
Saturday - 9AM - 1PM
City of Springfield Farmers Market
503 Military Avenue
Springfield, MI 49037
Market Master: Kris Vogel
Phone: 269-965-2354
www.springfieldmich.com
Hours: Wednesday - 2:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday - 8:00AM - 1:00PM
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EVENTS & FESTIVALS in
CALHOUN COUNTY
With an amazing array of events throughout the
year, Calhoun County offers a spectacular venue
for the entire family.
Every June, the Battle Creek Cereal Festival
(June 7-8, 2013) is an event that celebrates the
City of Battle Creek and features the World’s
Longest Breakfast Table. Events take place
throughout the weekend to celebrate a
community proud of its rich and varied past.
The event includes a parade, all day concerts,
healthy living activities, food donation
opportunities for the Food Bank and
informational tents. The many facets of Battle
Creek’s heritage are celebrated including: the
birthplace of the cereal industry; the home of
former slave abolitionist Sojourner Truth;
Seventh-Day Adventist visionary; Ellen White;
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg who transformed
healthcare in the nineteenth century and cereal
industry magnates, C. W. Post and W.K
Kellogg.
Marshall, Michigan-home of beautifully restored
store-front facades, great antiques and historic
icons-promises a weekend full of music, food
and fun during the Marshall Main Street Blues
Festival (July 27, 3013). Dance the night away
on a great wood dance floor, enjoy amazing food
or just sit back and listen to “the Blues” in an
ambience like none other.
Spring into the Arts (May 17, 2013) and its sister
event, Fall into the Arts! (October 18, 2013) Art
walks take place in downtown Battle Creek.
Artists from Calhoun County and beyond
welcome visitors to walk from business to
business to discover amazing crafts, fine arts,
photography, jewelry, lampshades and art pieces
you may never expect to see.
The Calhoun County Fair (August 11-17, 2013)
has all the fun rides and tastes you hope– plus
the oldest fair building in the state. Watch the
Hometown Idol or Marshall's Cruise to the
Fountain and enter your fair photos for the
contest!
Classic cars, bands and a parade are just a
few of must sees at The Festival of the Forks
in downtown Albion (September 20-21, 2013),
but the true celebration is within Albion’s rich
heritage. Since 1967, the festival has been
held each year in celebration of the founding of
Albion---the creativity and diversity of a small
mid-western community with a strong loyalty for
its people and its future.
What a show! The renowned Battle Creek Field
of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival promises
to WOW you (July 3-7, 2013). Every summer,
dozens of balloons fill the sky over Battle Creek,
offering an extraordinary sight. Your jaw will drop
when you witness the raw and amazing power
of today’s military aircraft, an all-star aerobatic
review, salutes to our soldiers and veterans, and
spectacular aerial feats. But it doesn’t stop
there. You will certainly want to stay for the
amazing concert & nightly entertainment lineup
that is always brought to Center Stage.
Closing out the year, make sure to bundle up and
join in the festivities during the annual
International Festival of Lights (November 23,
2013) in downtown Battle Creek. You won’t
want to miss the beautiful array of lighting
throughout the holiday season, the professional
ice-sculptors furiously carving their creations for
all to see or the gingerbread “art” which is too
pretty to eat.
Throughout the county you will find endless
activities to enjoy for a day or weekend. Bring
your entire family and explore what has made
Calhoun County a must-see event destination.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Events & Festivals
JANUARY
22nd Annual Cardboard Classic Sled
Race:
January 27 12:30 – 5 PM
Victory Park, Albion MI
(517)629-5533
Build your own corrugated cardboard sled and
enter to win prizes for your design. Then, take your
sled down Victory Park’s sledding hill and see how
it shapes up against the competition. Join us for
a fun filled whacky day in Albion. Rules apply, call
the Chamber for further information.
APRIL
Opening Day at Binder Park Zoo:
April 20
Binder Park Zoo
(269) 979-1351
Binder Park Zoo opens for the season on Earth
Day! Discover why Binder Park Zoo is rated
‘One of the nation’s top zoos!’ The park is open
through September.
MAY
Spring into the Arts: May 17
(269) 968-1622
For one evening, local artists display their art
pieces throughout Downtown Battle Creek. From
painters to sculptures, musicians to
sidewalk-chalk artists, the evening is full of art
and entertainment! Art works are available for
sale and a sampling of beverages and snacks
are available from location to location.
20th Annual Mayfaire Renaissance
Festival:
May 18-19, 25-27
(269) 382-6120
www.mayfaireren.com
Visitors are immersed in the renaissance era
and are encouraged to join in on the fun at a
traditional renaissance marketplace! Throughout
the event, enjoy four stages of non-stop quality
family entertainment with music, comedy and
dance. See the thrills and chills of full armored
combat! Eat like a king and feast on delicious
food and refreshing beverages!
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JUNE
Battle Creek Cereal City Festival:
June 7-8
(269) 420-4031
www.bcfestivals.com
The Cereal City Festival is an event celebrating the
Battle Creek community and its rich and varied
past. A parade kicks off the festival on Friday, June
8th and fun continues with the Cereal City Classic
5k/10k run and the World’s Longest Breakfast
Table on Saturday morning. Throughout the day
enjoy exciting events, bands and activities!
Art Hop & Historic Homes Tour:
June 15
Downtown Albion
(517) 629-5533
Take a tour bus ride around Albion to view historic
homes and unique architecture then meander
from downtown store to downtown store and view
Albion’s artists showcasing their art throughout
our community. Enjoy a summer day in Albion and
view our beautiful community.
JULY
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show
& Balloon Festival:
July 3-7
W.K. Kellogg Airport
(269) 962-0592
www.bcballoons.com
Get ready for five action-packed days at the Field
of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival! 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 “Field of Rock” from center stage
will shake the sky! A carnival, crafters, souvenir
booths and special displays and an array of food
vendors will only enhance spectator’s experience.
Albion’s Red, White & Blue Cruise In
& Fireworks Show:
July 3 5 – 9 PM
Downtown Albion
(517)629-5533
Begin celebrating the Independence Day holiday
the day before the 4th in downtown Albion. Bring
your old, crazy, or cool car to downtown for a free
cruise in, complete with music and prizes. Just
before dusk, continue the fun at the Kalamazoo
River with Albion’s fireworks display.
Celebrate Independence Day in Marshall!
Festivities begin with the ‘Celebrate America’
parade at 10:00 a.m. Then, witness the annual flag
rising, listen to the patriotic sounds of the Marshall
Community Post Band and enjoy a traditional
chicken dinner; it’s a true Independence Day
celebration!
Leilapalooza Music Festival
July 27
Leila Arborteum
www.facebook.com/leilapalooza
Battle Creek’s one day music festival is a free event
featuring musical acts all day long on a variety of
stages. It’s a not to miss event!
Marshall Blues Festival: July 27
Downtown Marshall
(269) 781-5163
www.marshallbluesfestival.com
Experience great blues music and great food at
the 9th Annual Marshall Main Street Blues Festival!
Throughout the day enjoy the musical stylings of a
mixture of talented blues artists. The festival also
features delicious food vendors and a variety of
beverages in the beer tent.
AUGUST
An old fashioned cruise-in, Cruise the Gut,
welcomes vintage car owners and car enthusiasts
to downtown Battle Creek. Car owners proudly
display their vehicles along Michigan Avenue
before and after the evening cruise.
International Summerfest: August 10
Mill Race Park – Battle Creek
(269) 420-4031
www.bcfestivals.com
From traditional food and dancing, to
entertainment and art, experience the wide variety
of cultures represented throughout the Battle
Creek area! The International Summerfest features
performers such as belly dancers, martial art
masters and more!
165th Calhoun County Fair:
August 11 -17
(269) 781-8161
www.calhouncountyfair.org
One of Michigan’s foremost agricultural
attractions, the Calhoun County Fair has all the fun
rides and tastes you hope to find at the fair.
50th Annual Historic
Marshall Home Tour:
September 14-15
Marshall Historical Society
(269) 781-8544
www.marshallmi.org
The 49th Annual Historic Home Tour offers
exquisite private homes and businesses for
public viewing and enjoyment. In addition to
the homes on tour, the tour showcases seven
historic museums that cover diverse
specialties including: Civil War memorabilia, a
restored antique post office, Michigan’s largest
collection of magic memorabilia and more!
Tickets are available in advance.
Festival of the Forks:
September 20-21
Downtown Albion
(517) 629-5533
www.festivaloftheforks.org
The Festival of the Forks is a joyous community
celebration with art, music, food and fun in
downtown Albion. The festival celebrates the
founding of Albion, located at the fork on the
Kalamazoo River. Throughout the event, enjoy a
classic car show, bands, a parade and more!
OCTOBER
Fall into the Arts: October 18
(269) 968-1622
For one evening, local artists display their art
pieces throughout Downtown Battle Creek. From
painters to sculptures, to musicians and more,
the evening is full of art and entertainment! Art
pieces are available for sale and a sampling of
food and beverages are available from location
to location.
Crane Fest: October 12-13
Kiwanis Youth Area– Bellevue
(269) 763-3090
www.cranefest.org
Cruise the Gut: August 10
(269) 397-2240
SEPTEMBER
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Marshall’s Fourth of July Celebration:
July 4
Downtown Marshall
(269) 781-5163
www.marshallmi.org
Over 9,000 cranes fly in to Baker Sanctuary
once a year! Witness this extraordinary event as
they slowly begin to arrive around 4:00 PM, with
the largest numbers of cranes arriving between
5:00PM. and sunset. A wildlife art show and sale
will take place from noon until sunset. Other
activities include guided nature walks,
educational presentations, and hands-on
activities.
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EVENTS & FESTIVALS
NOVEMBER
Albion College Piano Festival:
November 8 – 11
Albion College Goodrich Chapel
(517) 629-1000
www.albion.edu
Showcasing young and very talented pianists
from around the world, this four day event
features musicians aged 7 – 18. Cash prizes
and awards are presented to the very best in
each division.
Albion Aglow:
November 18
Downtown Albion
(517)629-5533
Join Santa in Albion for the Albion Aglow
parade. After the parade, Santa will visit with
children at Kids N Stuff Museum and hear their
wish lists.
International Festival of Lights:
November 23- 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 highlighted events. A complete event
listing is available at www.bcfestivals.com.
DECEMBER
Marshall Christmas Parade:
December 2
Downtown Marshall
(269) 781-5163
www.marshalllmi.org
Discover the holiday season the old fashioned way
in historic Downtown Marshall. The parade features
more than 100 entries including: bands, floats, horses,
marching units, and, of course, Santa Claus, to help
usher in the holiday season.
Holiday Parade: November 23
(269) 420-4031
www.bcfestivals.com
Kick off the holiday season with the annual
Holiday Parade in the heart of downtown
Battle Creek. The parade features exciting and
traditional holiday entries that such as floats,
classic cars, bands, clowns, and community
walking groups.
Cereal City Festival
June 7 ~ 8, 2013
Battle Creek, Michigan, a
community proud of it's rich and
varied past and recognized as the
"best known city of its size in the
country" offers an interesting array
of heritage to our visitors. We invite
you to join us as the community
celebrates our City and explores
the many faces of our heritage
including the birthplace of the cereal
industry, the home of former slave
and abolitionist Sojourner Truth,
Seventh-day Adventist visionary
Ellen White, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
who transformed health care in
the nineteenth century and cereal
industry magnates C. W. Post
and W. K. Kellogg. The festival
is kicked off with a parade
on June 8. Join us as we
celebrate this rich heritage
with activities for the entire
family.
Candle Light Christmas Walk:
December 7-8
Downtown Marshall
(269) 781-5163
www.marshallmi.org
The Marshall Historical Society’s Christmas
Candlelight Tour is a highly personalized walking tour of
five private homes decorated for the holidays. The tour
is approximately 1.5 miles. Tickets are sold in advance
and a limited number are available.
International Festival
of Lights
Come and enjoy
Nov. 23 ~ Dec. 31, 2013
the festivities in
Each year Battle Creek is
transformed
into a beautiful array of
tra
Downtown lighting.
Activities include a Festival
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and Fitness Walk, carolers,
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International
SummerFest &
Black Arts Festival
August 10, 2013
activities for children and adults
alike, beautiful Ice Sculptures and
a celebration of our international
diversity. Our downtown restaurants
and retail welcome our visitors
to drop in to warm up - enjoy a
cup of hot chocolate, dinner and
shopping. It may be cold outside,
but Battle Creek comes with a
Warm Heart!
One of the oldest Festivals in Battle Creek, the
International SummerFest promotes cultural and
ethnic exchange for the enrichment of all who
visit. Along with a chance to broaden awareness
of other cultures and history the SummerFest
offers a large selection of international food,
entertainment and children's activities.
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Dates are subject to change. Visit www.bcfestivals.com for more information.
Or contact, Deborah Owens, Festival Manager
Phone: (269) 420-4031 or Email: [email protected]
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Accommodations
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 comfort!
Whether traveling for business
and looking for a quiet place
to work and an easy place to
connect, or a leisure traveler
looking to be in the middle of
the activities, there are
amenities and options available
for every traveler.
Looking to host a convention,
meeting or event? From room
service to event catering, and
WiFi to AV presentation
capabilities, lodging is available
for your needs!
So, rest assured, Calhoun
County has a comfortable,
enjoyable, and welcoming
place for you to stay!
Baymont Inn & Suites
4725 Beckley Road, 49015
269-979-5400 Toll Free: 877-229-6668
www.baymontinns.com
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Baymont Inn & Suites Downtown
182 West Van Buren Street, 49017
269-565-0500 Toll Free: 877-229-668
www.baymontinns.com
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Best Western Executive Inn
269-979-8506 Toll Free: 800-780-7234
www.bestwestern.com
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Comfort Inn
2590 Capital Avenue SW, 49015
269-965-3201 Toll Free: 800-424-6423
www.comfortinn.com
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Econo Lodge
269-965-3976 Toll Free: 800-221-2222
www.econolodge.com
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Fairfield Inn
269-979-8000
www.marriott.com/btlfi
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel
11177 Michigan Ave, 49014
877-FKC-8777
www.firekeeperscasinohotel.com
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Greencrest Manor
6174 Halbert Road E., 49017
269-962-8633
www.greencrestmanor.com
Hampton Inn
1150 Riverside Drive, 49015
269-979-5577 Toll Free: 800-426-7866
www.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Battle Creek
12812 Harper Village Drive, 49014
269-979-0500 Toll Free: 800-465-4329
www.holidayinn.com/battlecreek
Hometown Inn
90 North Division, 49017
269-966-4000
Howard Johnson
269-979-1100 Toll Free: 800-272-6232
www.howardjohnson.com/15049
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Internet Available
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant on Site
Pets Allowed
Exercise Facilities
Continental Breakfast
Handicap Rooms
Pool
Number of Rooms
60
America’s Best Value Inn
269-979-1141 Toll Free: 800-466-8356
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
ACCOMMODATIONS
BATTLE CREEK
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McCamly Plaza Hotel
269-963-7050 Toll Free: 888-622-2659
www.mccamlyplaza.com
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Park Motel
1351 West Columbia Avenue, 49015
269-968-7109
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Travelodge
269-979-1828
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Michigan Motel
20475 Capital Avenue NE, 49017
269-963-1565
Battle Creek Quality Inn & Suites
11081 East Michigan Avenue, 49014
269-964-3000 Toll Free: 800-424-6423
www.qualityinn.com
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MARSHALL
Arbor Inn
15435 West Michigan Avenue, 49068
269-781-7772
www.arborinnmarshall.com
The Avenue Bed & Breakfast
269-781-8144
www.giftdipity.com
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Comfort Inn
204 Winston Drive, 49068
269-789-7890 Toll Free: 800-424-6423
www.comfortinn.com/hotel/mi307
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Hampton Inn
325 Sam Hill Drive, 49068
269-789-0131 Toll Free: 800-426-7866
www.marshallhampton.com
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Holiday Inn Express
329 Sam Hill Drive, 49068
269-789-9301 Toll Free: 800-465-4329
www.hiexpress.com/marshall
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Howard's Motel
269-781-4201
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Internet Available
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant on Site
Pets Allowed
Exercise Facilities
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Knights Inn
269-964-2600 Toll Free: 800-843-5644
www.knightsinn.com
Handicap Rooms
Kimball Pines Motel
269-968-6339
Pool
Number of Rooms
ACCOMMODATIONS
BATTLE CREEK
Rose Hill Inn
1110 Verona Road, 49068
269-789-1992
www.rose-hill-inn.com
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The Townhouse Bed & Breakfast
269-781-8144
www.giftdipity.com
2
Albion Heritage Bed & Breakfast
517-629-3550
www.albionheritage.com
4
Belmont Manor
611 E. Porter Street, 49224
517-629-0318
www.albion.edu/dining/lodging
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Days Inn
27644 C Drive North, 49224
517-629-9411
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Palmer Inn Bed & Breakfast
108 West Erie Street, 49224
517-629-0001
www.palmerhouseinnbnb.com
6
Super 9
400 B Drive North, 49224
517-629-3966
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Bar/Lounge
The Olde Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
18992 18 Mile Road, 49068
269-789-2349
Restaurant on Site
15
Pets Allowed
National House Inn
102 South Parkview, 49068
269-781-7374
Exercise Facilities
8
Marshall Motor Lodge
269-781-2231
Handicap Rooms
18
Pool
Number of Rooms
Imperial Motel
269-781-2841
ACCOMMODATIONS
MARSHALL
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UNION CITY
Welcome Inn Motel
8004 West M-60, Union City 49094
517-741-8201
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Brew Tour
Experience the brew
The Calhoun County area is home
to three of the most prestigious and
famous microbreweries in the state of
Michigan. The holy trinity of brew,
comprised of Arcadia Ales, Bell’s
Brewery and Dark Horse Brewing Co.,
is a major attraction to the area. The
three breweries, each unique in their
own way, provide an escape from
boring dinner dates and average nights
out. Beer enthusiasts from around the
Midwest are invited to experience all
three of the breweries as a part of the
brew hop tour, coordinated by the
Calhoun County Visitor’s Bureau.
This behind-the-scenes opportunity
allows participants to experience the
entirety of the breweries. Tourists can
see how their favorite microbrews are
made, discuss brewing with owners
and employees themselves, and enjoy
samples from each establishment.
Arcadia Ales, located on West Michigan
Avenue in Battle Creek, was
established in 1996. Arcadia specializes
in the production and sale of
handcrafted British-style ales. The beer
is made in small batches with authentic
British equipment, allowing the end
product to reflect the trustworthy and
deliciousness that Brits have enjoyed
for over 250 years.
Located just off the campus of
Western Michigan University, Bell’s
Brewery was founded by Larry Bell in
1985. The brewery has increased its
barrel capacity by over 3,700 percent
since its first year of business in 1986.
Bell’s was the first brewery in Michigan
to feature an on-site pub, with it’s
opening in 1993.
Dark Horse Brewing Co. features
Crooked Tree India Pale Ale, Amber Ale
and Raspberry Ale, accompanied by
fresh food from their pizza ovens.
The Dark Horse’s most frequent
customers may join the “Mug Club”, a
club in which every sixth mug is only 50
cents. An award winning brewery, the
Dark Horse manages, despite its large
turn-out, to continue to hand-fold and
stock each six-pack produced.
After a long day of beer tasting and
touring the county area, tourists are
accommodated with an over night
hotel stay in Battle Creek. Participants
receive commemorative glasses from
each brewery, as well as other brew
- related giveaways. Participants also
receive lunch, dinner and transportation
throughout the brew experience.
This all-extensive brew hop tour was a
hit in 2012 and limited space will be
available in 2013.
Visit brewcalhoun.org for more
information about the tour and 2013
registration.
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Try Our Mojitos
595
95 W. Columbia, Battl
Battle
ttle
e Creek
C
963-8188
Mexicali Group Page
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TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE
LJ-0100195334
A City Cab
269-660-TAXI
A City Cab
(8294)
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24 Hour Service
Try the
BEST
fajitas
in town!
www.mexicaliofbattlecreek.com
Mon-Thu 1am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm
BEER • WINE • COCKTAILS
Campgrounds
Camp Turkeyville RV Resort
18935 15 ½ Mile Road, Marshall 49068
(269) 781-4293
www.turkeyville.com
128 Sites
Fort Custer Recreation Area
5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta 49012
(269) 731-4200
www.michigan.gov/fortcuster
219 Sites
Hideaway Hills Campground
21901 Collier Avenue, Battle Creek 49017
(269) 962-1600
200 Sites
Lighthouse Village RV Resort
1001 24 Mile Road, Homer 49245
(517) 568-4343
788 Sites
Potawatomi Recreation Area
1117 Bell Road, Union City 49094
(517) 278-4289
124 Sites
Quality Camping, Inc.
5775 Old US 27 South, Marshall 49068
(517) 767-4161
252 Sites
Rockey’s Campground
19880 27 ½ Mile Road, Albion 49224
(517) 857-2200
www.rockeyscampground.com
62 Sites
Shady Bend Campground
15320 East Augusta Drive, Augusta 49012
(269) 731-4503
www.shadybendcampground.com
62 sites
Tri Lake Trails
219 Lyon Lake Road, Marshall 49068
(269) 781-2297
272 Sites
Holiday Inn
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LJ-0100190974
Welcome
to Beckley Road
Open 7 DAYS A WEEK
5285 Beckley Road, Suite 6
ON I-94
MSG
www.sakurabestsushi.com
Tel: 269-979-0200 • Fax: 269-979-0300
LUNCH:
Mon.-Fri.: 11:00am-2:30pm
Sat.: 12:00noon-2:30pm
Exit 97
Battle Creek
• FREE Bear Bites Breakfast
• FREE High Speed Internet
• 7 miles to Fire Keepers Casino
• Pets Welcome
• Extended Stay Available
DINNER:
Mon.-Thurs.: 4:00pm-10:00pm
Fri.: 4:00pm-11:00pm
Sat.: 2:30pm-11:00pm
Sun.: 12:00noon-9:00pm
5395 Beckley Road • Battle Creek, MI 49015
c i na
C o i ca na
La Mex
Corona Cove Happy
Hour - 3 pm 8 pm
(Beckley & Columbia Location)
269-979-1828
Authentic
Mexican
Restaurant
Enjoy Lunch Specials
Every Monday - 99¢ Tacos
Sunday • Kids Under
12 yrs 1/2 price
Mon-Thu 11:00-10:00 pm • Fri-Sat 11:00-10:30 pm • Sunday 11:00-9:00 pm • (for both locations)
5424 Beckley Road Battle Creek,
869 W. Columbia Ave BC,
MI 49015
MI 49015
269-979-8431 lacocinamexicanbc.com • Complete menu
269-969-8940
“Southwest Michigan’s Largest Beverage Selection”
“Four Convenient Locations to serve you”
5570 Beckley Rd. • Battle Creek MI • 269-979-WINE
106 Redfield Plaza • Marshall MI • 269-781-0646
7921 Oakland Drive • Portage MI • 269-323-8466
Just minutes from FireKeepers
Ju
ep
Casino
• Free High Speed Internet
• Free Hot Breakfast
• Free Local & Long Distance Calls
• In-Room Coffee Brewers
• In-Room Hair Dryers
• In-Room Iron/Ironing Board
6619 West Main • Kalamazoo, MI • 269-250-9021
LJ-0100190141
*20% Off
Rack Rate
• Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• Free Wireless High Speed Internet
• Indoor Pool & Spa • Jacuzzi Rooms
• Pets Allowed • Microwave/Fridge in all Rooms
(269) 979-5400
[email protected]
4725 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek
*Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid for special events.
LJ-0100187529
With this ad
Just Minutes from Several Top-rated
Golf Courses,
Kellogg Arena, Binder
Mega-Bev
Park Zoo & Shopping!
M37
BATTLE CREEK, MI
BECKLEY
M66
69
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5050 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek
1-94 at Capital Ave., Exit 97
94
269-979-1100
YOUR “MINI-GETAWAY” FROM THE PACE OF URBAN
LIFE AWAITS YOU AT HISTORIC STUART MANOR.
Come join us for a drink
in our warm &
friendly atmosphere
Enjoy the high quality of service, relaxing atmosphere and memorable moments with
family and friends as only teas at Stuart Manor can provide.
We also offer the perfect location and catering for company and private celebrations.
Celery Flats Historical Area • Portage, Michigan
Call 269-329-4522 • www.portagemi.gov
as it should be
LJ-0100135651
LJ-0100195743
FAIRFIELD INN BATTLE CREEK
4665 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek, Mi 49015
(269) 979-8000 or (800) 228-2800
www.fairfieldinn.com/btlfi
642 Capital Ave. SW
269-963-5147
▸ Free Hot Breakfast ▸ Indoor Pool & Whirlpool
▸ High Speed Internet ▸ Game Room
• Complimentary Deluxe
Continental Breakfast Buffet
▸ Microwave/Refrigerator
▸ Laundry Service
▸ Free internet
▸ Free local calls
▸ In-room coffee brewers, iron/ironing boards
& hair dryers
• Indoor Pool and Whirlpool
• Complimentary Wireless
High-Speed Internet Access
• 24 Hour Fitness Room
• On Site Guest Laundry Facility
5090 Beckley Road
Battle Creek, MI
I-94 at Capital Ave., Exit 97
(269) 979-8506
LJ-0100187525
We’ll make your home
uniquely your own …
furniture
• rugs • accents • complimentary design service
Stewart & Company
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downtown kalamazoo
472 west michigan avenue
269.343.4689 • stewartandcompanyfurniture.com
that’s where great doctors
are easy to find
Borgess
Ad
We believe you deserve excellent care no matter where you live.
That’s why Borgess offers first-class primary care right in your
neighborhood. So, you’ll feel better faster, without traveling far
from home.
Connect with a Borgess doctor today.
PhysicianFinder.Borgess.com
(269) 226.8135
A member of Ascension Health®
Riverview Recreation
Go Karts • Bumper Boats • 3 Mini
Golf Courses • Gemstone Mining
• Gatting Cages • Golf Simulators
• Driving Range • Covered Tee’s
• Souveniors • Gift Shop
OCTOBER 6, 2013
$1.00 Off Any Admission
One coupon per person
Not Valid with any other coupon or offer
Expires September 30, 2013
Open Year Round - (269) 963-5838
1790-2000 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek
www.fullblast.org
An Interactive
Experience
for Kids
10% OFF
Total Bill
(excludes alcohol,
beverages, and any other
offers)
Expires 12-31-2013
*See our ad on page 58
301 S. Superior, Albion, MI
517-629-8023 • www.kidsnstuff.org
One Free Adult Admission
with purchase of one child admission $5.00
South Central Michigan’s Premier Children’s Museum
Children Under 1 Free - Open to the Public Not Valid with
any other coupon or offer.
Expires 3/1/2014
CCVG
(269)
COOL THINGS
TO DO IN AREA CODE 269
The 269 area code
is an area that
Discover Kzoo
Ad
effortlessly combines
energy with an
easy-going attitude.
You’re never far from lakes and other
outdoor recreation, festivals and
world class attractions in area code 269.
And best of all, we have
hundreds - two hundred and sixty nine
to get you started - of cool things to do.
Go to DiscoverKalamazoo.com
to plan your visit.

2013 Visitors Guide

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