Explore Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo, the county seat, anchors Kalamazoo County in southwest Michigan — a hub of higher education, craft brewing, and community generosity. Discover the communities, local businesses, outdoor adventures, restaurants, events, and hidden gems that make Kalamazoo County unique.
Communities
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Kalamazoo, the county seat, is home to Western Michigan University and a vibrant downtown. Portage is the county’s other major city, while Vicksburg, Galesburg, Richland, Schoolcraft, and Climax offer small-town and village life around the county.
Discover Kalamazoo County
🍽️ Restaurants
From Kalamazoo’s celebrated restaurants and craft breweries to hometown favorites in Portage, Vicksburg, Galesburg, Richland, Schoolcraft, and Climax, find local dining favorites throughout the county.
🏨 Lodging
Hotels in Kalamazoo and Portage, inns and bed-and-breakfasts in the county’s villages, and stays near Western Michigan University.
🌲 Outdoor Recreation
Paddle the Kalamazoo River, explore the Kalamazoo Nature Center, and enjoy the county’s parks, trails, and lakes.
🛍️ Local Businesses
Shop local and support the shops and services of Kalamazoo, Portage, Vicksburg, Galesburg, Richland, Schoolcraft, and Climax.
📅 Events
Kalamazoo’s festivals and farmers markets, Western Michigan University events, and community celebrations throughout the county each year.
⭐ Hidden Gems
Discover places that locals love — from the Kalamazoo Promise’s legacy of community generosity to Bell’s Brewery’s hometown roots and the county’s quiet nature trails.
Featured Communities
From Kalamazoo, the county seat and home of Western Michigan University, to the growing city of Portage and the friendly villages of Vicksburg, Galesburg, Richland, Schoolcraft, and Climax, Kalamazoo County’s communities each offer their own character.
Help Build Kalamazoo County
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