The most unique dining experience in the area? The authentic 1941 Blue Moon Diner at the Gilmore Car Museum has to be up there! You’ll find amazing Chicago and Coney-style hot dogs, soups and sandwiches, Blue Plate specials, and typical diner fare from a bygone era. Make sure you leave room for a slice of decadent homemade pie or a cone of rich, creamy old-fashioned frozen custard or a Root Beer Float! It's the perfect beginning or ending to a day spent exploring and discovering all the magic that the Gilmore Car Museum has to offer.
If you're looking for a great way to explore the area outdoors and see some gorgeous fall colors, consider an afternoon on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. You'll surely work up a thirst and an appetite while you're at it, so here are 6 Places to Grab a Drink or a Bite to Eat along the KRVT!
Three Reasons The Front Porch of Galesburg is Perfect for Families
1. Plenty of space to play 🤸♂️
2. Great kid-friendly food that adults will love too 🌭
3. Ice cream flights 😋
Many consider the Village Hide-A-Way their favorite small-town bar. The locals go there because the service is great and the drinks are top-notch. They’re known for their Rueben, so we recommend trying it! The vibes are laid-back and casual, making it a great place to watch your favorite sports team. They also have a bar window that's open to the outside, making this the perfect summertime spot!
"Everyone deserves good coffee." - Factory Coffee
If you're looking for a great way to explore the area outdoors and see some gorgeous fall colors, consider an afternoon on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail.
You'll surely work up a thirst and an appetite while you're at it, so here are 6 Places to Grab a Drink or a Bite to Eat along the KRVT!
Soil Friends Farm is a 10/10 fun fall experience! 🍂🎃 Go for the pumpkins, stay for the hard cider, bonfires and taco trucks! 🌮🍺
San Francisco Neveria & Paleteria: Refreshing Mexican Flavors in Kalamazoo
Handmade ice cream and authentic Mexican treats are the perfect match at San Francisco Neveria in Kalamazoo! 🍨🌮
Have you had the chance to try Blue Kitchella yet? From the food to the service to the atmosphere, this new foodie friendly place is awesome. They specialize in delicious gourmet offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with inspired artisan donuts!
Their donuts are phenomenal, but don't pass up the sausage breakfast burrito or the Parmesan truffle fries 😮💨😋
They're located in Portage at 8211 Portage Road.
Add Steinspark Biergarten and Food Court to your Kalamazoo bucket list! 🍻
Three Reasons The Front Porch of Galesburg is Perfect for Families
1. Plenty of space to play 🤸♂️
2. Great kid-friendly food that adults will love too 🌭
3. Ice cream flights 😋
Don't sleep on Cairo's Kitchen, Kalamazoo! They offer authentic Egyptian street food like shawarma, falafel, koshary, baklava and more, but with a modern twist.
They're located downtown off of Rose Street in the Exchange Building.
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If you're looking for a unique outdoor experience or trails, the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery is located just on the outskirts of Kalamazoo County!
Trails and feeding the fish are open year round, at no charge to the public. Along with the nature trail system, the grounds are excellent for bird and wildlife viewing, particularly during migrations.
The Visitor Center is open April - May; Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday, 12 pm to 4 pm. At the visitor center you can enjoy the interpretive facilities featuring an exhibit hall, auditorium, gift shop and much more.
Talk about views 😍🤩
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We’re thankful for all of the memory making opportunities that the holidays bring. ✨
If you’re in town this Thanksgiving, don’t forget that the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is tomorrow evening from 5-7pm in Bronson Park. 🎄🎄🎄
Activities:
- Music & dance performances
- Crafts
- Reindeer from GG Reindeer Farm
- Hot chocolate
- Grinch Tent
- Live painting by Patrick Hershberger
- Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
- sElfie Station
- Kalamazoo Husky Club
- The Children’s Nature Playscape next to Bronson Park will also be open from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be handing out giveaways while supplies last.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from food trucks lined up along the park on South Street including:
- Teresa’s Kitchen
- Coffee Rescue
- Weller Barbecue
- Incredible Kettle
- On the Roll
Just outside of Kalamazoo you can find Harvest Moon Acres Corn Maze & Fun Park! They have a variety of attractions including a 5-acre Corn Maze, Fun Zone, Petting Zoo and Hayrides.
Make sure to grab a wagon to load up on pumpkins, and don’t leave without trying their donuts and hot apple cider!
Verhage's Fruit Farm and Cider Mill is famous for fall fun beginning in September, and that’s also when they are open for weekend activities like their pony rides, apple picking, hay rides and so much more!
You can take a tour on weekdays, where you can see them making homemade unpasteurized cider and donuts. They also make homemade pies, fudge and caramel apples! 🍎🍩🎃
Did you know that when you visit the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary you can purchase buckets of corn 🌽 for $1 to feed the swans, ducks and geese? 🦢🦆
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