Things To Do
Downtown Kalamazoo Mall
The Kalamazoo Mall is the main area of downtown Kalamazoo that includes lots of boutique stores, coffee shops, and restaurants. Some of our favorites that we recommend checking out: Beowoof (fun pet supplies and the owner is our friend), Earthly Delights at Amy Zane's (boutique), Caffe Casa (coffee), Climb Kalamazoo (climbing gym!), The Hub (pub-fare), La Familia (tacos and more), Bee Joyful (zero waste shop), and Rocket Fizz (pop and candy shop).
Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Yankee Springs is one of Michigan's beautiful state parks. Hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and a number of lakes for viewing, swimming, and paddling. You will need a recreation pass to enter/park (you can buy these online or on-site at the park).
Bookbug & this is a bookstore
The perfect place to cozy up with a book, get some Kalamazoo merchandise, find books, games, and trinkets for all ages, and support a local bookstore! This is one of absolute favorite places to visit in Kalamazoo whether it's for a date night, shopping for gifts, or grabbing a cup of coffee.
Plainwell Ice Cream Co
We LOVE ice cream and Plainwell is the best around!
One Well Brewing & Arcade
One Well is a hit with adults and kids! This is one of our favorite Kalamazoo haunts. Good beer & hard cider, yummy food, and a bunch of pinball, arcade, and board games to entertain everyone. Gluten free food options available here.
Asylum Lake Preserve
This is one of our favorite hiking trails in the Kalamazoo area. Dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they are on a leash.
Lillian Anderson Arboretum
This is where we went on our first date! Beautiful trails through the woods. Dogs are allowed on a leash. This trail system is owned and maintained by Kalamazoo College (where Jess works).