Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo County, MI

Things to do this weekend in Kalamazoo

Scout analyzed 79 Kalamazoo places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.

Places analyzed

79

Matches

24

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.4 hr

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WL Social House

Central Business District

WL Social House

Upscale spot for wine by the glass or bottle served alongside eclectic tapas in a refined setting.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Roca

Central Business District

Roca

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Jack's Beans

Western Michigan University/KRPH

Jack's Beans

Food
1.3 hr visit
HUB Tavern + Grill

Central Business District

HUB Tavern + Grill

Contemporary, open-timbered hangout with many craft beers, New American dishes, whiskey & a raw bar.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Al Sabo Land Preserve

Outdoors

Al Sabo Land Preserve

Large, scenic preserve featuring wooded areas, meadows & wetlands, plus trails for hiking & cycling.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Kal-Haven Trail State Park

Outdoors

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

Horse, biking & hiking trails run 33 miles through small towns & historic spots in this small park.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Portman Nature Preserve

Outdoors

Portman Nature Preserve

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Milham Park

Milwood

Milham Park

49-acre park featuring big shade trees, a creek & ballfields that's popular for picnics & events.

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Prairie View County Park

Outdoors

Prairie View County Park

210-acre lakeside park offering a swimming beach, dog park, covered picnic areas & athletic fields.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Chocolatea

Crossroad Park

Chocolatea

FoodShopping
45 min visit
HopCat

Central Business District

HopCat

Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offering creative pub fare & brunch items.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Fort Custer Recreation Area

Outdoors

Fort Custer Recreation Area

Ex-WWII training area now a vast park with camping on farmlike terrain plus biking & hiking trails.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Markin Glen County Park

Outdoors

Markin Glen County Park

Former private estate with hiking trails, ball fields, a swimming lake & a 38-site campground.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Brick and Brine

Central Business District

Brick and Brine

Food
1.3 hr visit
The Music Factory

Nightlife

The Music Factory

CocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
University Roadhouse

West Main HIll

University Roadhouse

Casual eatery adjacent to the Western Michigan University campus serving creative American fare.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Factory Coffee - Frank Street

Northside

Factory Coffee - Frank Street

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Water Street Coffee Joint (Downtown)

Central Business District

Water Street Coffee Joint (Downtown)

FoodShopping
45 min visit
The Old Goat Tavern

Arcadia

The Old Goat Tavern

Big, casual American eatery & sports bar featuring lots of TVs, karaoke & Michigan craft beers.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Principle Food and Drink

Central Business District

Principle Food and Drink

Rustic-chic hangout serving bespoke cocktails & elevated comfort grub made with local ingredients.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
The Backyard of Kalamazoo

Food & Drink

The Backyard of Kalamazoo

Food
1.3 hr visit
Kalamazoo Nature Center

Outdoors

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Center with pine forest & prairie trails, plus nature-themed paintings & arboretum sculptures.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Presidential Brewing Company

Food & Drink

Presidential Brewing Company

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
Shakespeare's Pub

Central Business District

Shakespeare's Pub

Creative pub grub, many craft beers & live entertainment in a former fishing rod & reel factory.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit

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