Discover Kalamazoo

240 W. Michigan Ave. 49007

Choose Kalamazoo for your next meeting!

Why Kalamazoo? If you’re looking for a unique setting to host your meeting or event, Kalamazoo has you covered, indoors and out. We’re experienced in a variety of types of events and have everything from traditional hotel banquet spaces, to festival sites and stadiums, charming patio spaces, elegant theatres, and even the opportunity to gather next to a rare SR-71 Blackbird at the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum. Discover Kalamazoo has expert planners ready to help you find your perfect venue and make your planning hassle-free. True hospitality is second nature here as we work to create a custom, memorable experience for you and your attendees. Holding a meeting in Kalamazoo means plenty of options for your attendees’ downtime along with great local vendors to elevate your event. Downtown Kalamazoo boasts the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian mall, complete with unique restaurants, breweries, shops, DIY experiences, and live entertainment. Not far from downtown are some of the most bucket list worthy attractions, including the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum, Kalamazoo Nature Center, and Gilmore Car Museum---North America’s largest automobile museum---to name a few. Location Kalamazoo occupies a strategic location for meetings, conventions and events. Located in the southwest part of Michigan, Kalamazoo is within a two-hour drive of Detroit or Chicago and an hour drive from Grand Rapids or Lansing. A short 30-mile drive from downtown Kalamazoo will have you standing on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. Meeting Facilities Kalamazoo has thousands of square feet of meeting space, breakout rooms and exhibit space. We can accommodate groups from three to 3,000 in our area hotels, specialty properties and attractions. What to do In Kalamazoo, you’ll find a unique and exciting city vibe, but with the comfort of warm people, an easy-going pace of life, and truly beautiful countryside. With abundant lakes, trails, and parks and a walkable downtown that boasts the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, there’s a tailored experience for every interest. When you visit Kalamazoo, you can go for a hike in the morning, grab lunch and a beer at Bell’s Brewery and catch a show at the historic State Theatre at night, all without spending more than thirty minutes in your car. Downtown Kalamazoo offers nearly infinite things to do: unique shops, affordable, award-winning restaurants, and exciting venues that host nationally recognized acts. Just minutes from downtown, you’ll find breathtaking nature, with endless opportunities to bike, hike, camp, kayak, golf, and ski. The area is known for craft beer, notably Bell’s Brewery, a pioneer in the craft beer industry since 1985. Kalamazoo County is also home to world-class museums and attractions including the Smithsonian affiliated Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum and the Gilmore Car Museum, North America’s largest automobile museum. In Kalamazoo, you get to enjoy big city excitement, with a twist of easy-going comfort.

Distância do aeroporto

  • Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

    5 milhas do centro da cidade


Atrações locais

Air Zoo

Museu
6 mi. de distância
The Air Zoo's Family-Friendly Attractions Offer Year-Round, Indoor Fun for All! Voted the "Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners" and "Best Place to Spend a Day with Your Family" two years in a row, the Air Zoo features amusement park-style rides, full-motion flight simulators, the Midwest's first RealD 3D/4D Missions Theater, as well as more than 50 rare and historic aircraft, plus exhibits and educational activities. Looking for a unique venue for your special event? The Air Zoo is an increasingly popular choice for business meetings, corporate outings, fundraising programs, parties, weddings and other special events. From laid-back barbecues to the holiday office party, your event at the Air Zoo is one that is sure to be remembered.
6151 Portage Road
Portage, MI, US 49002

W.K. Kellogg Manor House

Ponto de referência histórica
17 mi. de distância
Former estate to cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg and his wife, Dr. Carrie Staines Kellogg, the Manor House was built on the highest point overlooking Gull Lake in 1925-1926. Restored to its original grandeur in 2000, the Manor House is now used to host events sure to create memories to last a lifetime. Weddings and conferences are welcome at the Manor!
3700 East Gull Lake Drive
Hickory Corners, MI, US 49060

Gilmore Car Museum

Museu
15 mi. de distância
Let the Gilmore Car Museum be the backdrop for your next meeting, wedding, reception or special event. With 90 acres of manicured grounds, carefully restored historic structures, and over 350 exceptional vehicles, your friends, business associates, and guests will enjoy an unforgettable occasion.
6865 Hickory Road
Hickory Corners, MI, US 49060

West Michigan Glass Art Center

Recreação
1 mi. de distância
A non-profit art organization located in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, the mission of the West Michigan Glass Art Center is to teach, create and promote glass art and artists. They teach glass art classes and programs to adults and youth in glassblowing, kiln casting, cold working, and flame working. Planning an office party, company outing or a team building exercise? West Michigan Glass Art Center has a large space with individual classrooms for meetings and activities. They'll work with you to create a program that meets your needs and budget requirements for your group.
326 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, US 49007

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Museu
1 mi. de distância
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is a nonprofit art school and museum. Since 1924, the institute has offered art classes, exhibitions, lectures, events, activities and an impressive permanent collection. The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts' mission is to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan. Endless team-building possibilities exist at the Kirk Newman Art School. This is a wonderful opportunity for your team to work together in a relaxed studio atmosphere with an experienced artist/instructor on either individual art pieces or a group work of art.
314 South Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI, US 49007

Miller Auditorium

Teatro
3 mi. de distância
Miller Auditorium is the premier performing arts venue in West Michigan, and features live concerts, comedy events, family shows and touring productions straight from Broadway. If you are in Kalamazoo and want an evening of fun and entertainment, come out and see a show! There are two ways to take advantage of group savings at Miller: 1. Event Advantage A program for large companies, Event Advantage is free and convenient to use. The Miller Auditorium Group Sales staff will design an e-mail message tailored especially to your company. You send the e-mail message out to your staff offering great discounts on the most popular shows. They are directed to a secure internet link, where they can purchase tickets individually. Tickets are processed and delivered to the address supplied by the purchaser. It’s free, easy and a great benefit to offer your employees! There is no deposit required with use of Event Advantage. There is a minimum total order requirement of 20 tickets, but this is rarely a problem. 2. Group Sales Organize a group of friends, co-workers, family, students or any other group of 10, 15, 20 or more (depending on the show) and save up to 15% on tickets! For groups larger than 30, some shows offer a 20% discount.
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, US 49008-5344

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Recreação
9 mi. de distância
Get away from it all without going far away! The Kalamazoo Nature Center is a not-for-profit organization located in Kalamazoo, Michigan whose mission is to inspire people to care for the environment by providing experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world. Whether you are looking to get away for an hour or all day, your corporate team will appreciate a visit to the Kalamazoo Nature Center. You'll enjoy meeting rooms with beautiful views of Cooper's Glen and old growth Beech-Maple forest. You can choose from five different rooms or plan an outdoor event in a variety of settings. All of this is just a ten minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo! Vision Statement: The Kalamazoo Nature Center will be internationally recognized as the premier source for environmental information, education and research to achieve a world respectful of its surroundings.
7000 North Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI, US 49009

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