In 1900, Kalamazoo was the celery capital of the world!
No kidding. The nearby “mucklands” are perfect for growing celery! In the second half of the 1800s, Kalamazoo was known as paper city. The Bryant Paper Company here in Kalamazoo became the largest Michigan manufacturer of book paper. And by World War II, a score of local mills made Kalamazoothe largest paper producer in the nation.
Featured Businesses, Locations and Attractions
Gilmore Car Museum
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Address: 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060 Phone: 269.671.5089 Website: https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/ |
The largest car museum in North America, dedicated to preserving and spreading the automobile industry’s rich history. |
TnT's Lil Brother's BBQ truck
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Address: 112 E Cork St. Kalamazoo, Michigan (Corner of Cork and Burdick) Phone: 269.532.8621 Website: https://www.lilbrothers.com/ |
Family owned BBQ truck, founded by high school sweethearts Terrance and Tisha |
Henderson Castle
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Address: 100 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006 Phone: 269.344.1827 Website: https://www.hendersoncastle.com/ |
Established in 1895. the historical castle offers food and lodging in one of Kalamazoo’s most elegant homes. |
Twine Urban Winery
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Address: 319 Portage St. Kalamazoo Michigan 49001 Phone: 269.270.3278 |
Founded by Nicole Roché, the first Black Female License Winemaker in Michigan. . |
Kalamazoo Valley Musuem
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Address: 230 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003 Phone: 800.772.3370 Website: https://kalamazoomuseum.org/ |
Hands on museum aimed at families that focuses on science, technology, and history. |
Layla's Cool Pops
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Address: 1336 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 Phone: 269.767.8499 Website: https://laylascoolpops.com/ |
Created, owned and operated by “tennpreneur” Layla. What started as a 4th grade econ project has evolved into a thriving business, and all profits go toward Layla’s Sweets4Homeless Initiative. |
Bell's Eccentric Cafe
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Address: 355 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Phone: 269.382.2332 Website: http://www.bellsbeer.com/ |
With the occasional live music and consistent cheeriness, this pub offers local craft beer and delicious food. |
Air Zoo Aeorospace and Science Museum
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Address: 6151 Portage Rd, Portage, Michigan 49002 Phone: 269.382.6555 Website: https://www.airzoo.org/ |
The Kalamazoo Aviation History Musuem and indoor amusement park is a great entertaining and learning experience for both visitors and residents. |
Confections with Convictions
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Address: 116 W Crosstown Pkway #101, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 Phone: 269.381.3700 |
Founder Dale Anderson previously worked as a counselor for young people in the court system, Dale realized that therapy wasn’t enough to reintergrate them into society. So, he started the business to help them overcome the barrier they faced in becoming succesful members of society. |
Wenke Greenhouse
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Address: 5071 Market St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048 Phone: 269.388.2266 Website: https://wenkegardencenter.com |
Locally owned greenhouse, offers a wide variety of products and a staff equally as passionate as you about gardening. |