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#binderparkzoo #discoverhistory #beyondtheburger Discover the lion pride in Wild Africa at Read about the birth of flaked cereal, the Innovative dining options don’t stop with Binder Park Zoo, along with giraffes you notorious Purple Gang, and the courage delicious burgers, we have scrumptious can feed by hand! Pages 18-19 of Sojourner Truth. Pages 26-31 noodles and more. Pages 32-38 Welcome! LISTING LISTING LISTING Welcome to Calhoun County, where we have something for everyone – even dogs. So what kind of traveler are you? If you’re laid-back and relaxed, we have good food, good beer and good golf. If you want action, there’s skateboarding, kayaking and one tough mountain bike trail. If you want to be inspired, check #top5events #followtheriver #golf Join us for a day of fun at the World’s Parks and rivers criss-cross our area, World-class golf courses are waiting for out our history, murals and architecture. Longest Breakfast Table during our offering you lots of options for playing you to experience the thrill of testing your If you have little ones to entertain, get National Cereal Festival. Pages 41-43 in the great outdoors. Pages 50-51 skills against new challenges. Page 53 hands-on at museums and the zoo. 6 Family Fun 20 Leila Arboretum 56 Shop Your Way Make your adventure memorable, 8 Trip for 2 22 Battle Creek Welcome Center 58 Choose Your Room come to Calhoun County. 10 Art Lovers 23 Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum 61 Get Around 12 Escape with Friends 25 Cornwell’s Turkeyville 62 Maps 14 Doggie Discoveries 46 Places To Go 66 Index

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8 Sticking around the whole day? HOURS The zoo is a must-see.

q Binder Park Zoo Have you ever been up close to a giraffe before? Their big eyes and long lashes make them look sweet, but if you aren’t paying attention, they’ll snatch lettuce right out of your hand. The zoo is a great place for such animal encounters, whether it’s standing face-to-face with a giraffe or watching the bear siblings wrestle. It also includes a carousel, petting zoo, a whimsical train ride, nature paths and a large picnic area. FamilyDepending Fun on how much time you q Battleground Skate Park have, choose your family adventure. Back in the day, it was all about skateboards. Now you’re just as likely to see kids doing tricks on scooters. Battleground has both, with ramps to test skills. If there wasn’t room in your car for a BMX bike, though, don’t worry because the skate park does rentals. To get to Battleground, park at Lakeview Square 4 If you’re here for half a day, Mall near the Barnes and Noble entrance. Go through the HOURS catch some waves. doors, walk past Dunham’s and you can’t miss the big glass wall. q Flash Flood Water Park q Torti Taco More than a pool, Flash Flood has indoor and outdoor If you need food that appeals to kids, preteens Waiting equipment. In the summer, whoosh down the twists and turns and teens, you can’t go wrong with tacos.

of the outdoor slides. If your kids aren’t quite ready for the big Torti Taco is near the zoo and the mall. The food

slides, try the indoor wading pool and play area. is fresh and authentic, with a salsa bar. Teenagers

(or crazy adults) might want to try the super-hot B a q Torti Burrito Challenge. ttl Have a Tasty Lunch eg ro un d Sandwiches are delicious and portable – it makes lunch Sk at e P easy for anyone who has to juggle bags and young ark children. At Barista Blues Café ask for the peanut butter Stay Good morning! and banana sandwich. Across the street, there’s Pastrami See it! overnight Let’s eat and then play some more. Joe’s Deli which serves meaty deli sandwiches. Both Flash Flood Water Park

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Barista Blues Cafe Fla sh F q Pancake House 91 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek lood Wat k er Park Pastrami Joe’s Par At least three generations have made Pancake House a tradition in ace q Mill Race Park ll R 80 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek Mi Battle Creek. Stop by in the morning for pancakes, waffles and French This large green space in the middle of Mill Race Park toast served with a side of bacon or sausage. They know kids can downtown has an eye-catching water feature. 11 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek be fidgety while waiting for pancakes, so grab crayons or another Binder Park Zoo Feel the spray of the waterfall on your face diversion by the hostess stand. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek while checking out icons explaining Battle Battleground Skate Park Creek’s industrial history. The kids, however, q Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum 5775 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek are going to want to go straight to the play Torti Taco There’s still time to play! Head over to Albion for a hands-on museum. 5275 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek structure, which features towers and slides. Kids can build, pretend, experiment and create. It’s aimed at preteen Pancake House The park includes picnic benches. ages and younger, but even older siblings can be engaged in playtime. 185 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum There’s also a room for babies, who might not be able to keep up yet. . 301 S Superior St, Albion

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8 Sticking around the whole day? HOURS Add shopping to your itinerary.

q Shopping A quick drive down East Michigan Avenue will take you from FireKeepers to Marshall. There are lots of quirky downtown shops to discover. You’ll find speciality stores with outdoor gear, TripPlan a romanticFor getaway with your sweetheart.Two stationary, mandolins, plants, toys, natural dog treats, books and more. If you want one of the famous nut rolls from Louie’s Bakery, make sure to come on a day other than Sunday or Monday, when it’s closed. 4 If you’re here for half a day, HOURS check out our history. q Rosé Florist & Wine Room If you see a pink door in Marshall, q Cereal History Exhibit stop to smell the flowers. Rosé is a florist

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Learn about the history of cereal at the Battle Creek Welcome Center. The Wines from Paw Paw. When the weather grows Sh exhibit explains how cereal grew from a kitchen fail to a multi-million-dollar opp colder, warm up with mulled wine by the fireplace. ing in Dow business. The Welcome Center is also the best place to buy Battle Creek A bottle of wine along with some flowers can be a ntown Marshall mementos or to take your picture with Tony the Tiger. good souvenir.

q FireKeepers Casino Hotel The gaming is hot at FireKeepers, with 70 See it! Cereal History Exhibit game tables, a poker room and more than Stay Good morning! 34 W Jackson St, Suite 1A, 2,900 slots. What might be even hotter, overnight Take time for breakfast. Battle Creek however, is the food. Six restaurants FireKeepers Casino Hotel serve some of the best food in 11177 E Michigan Ave,

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8 Sticking around the whole day? HOURS Hit up local galleries.

q Art Center of Battle Creek Local artists have a chance to shine at the Art Center’s rotating exhibits. While you’ll usually see the kind of things expected of an art exhibit, like paintings and photographs, sometimes collectors get in Art Lovers on the act. Action figures or World Fair memorabilia can challenge what you think about art.

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4 If you’re here for half a day, q EastEnd Studio and Gallery HOURS look for our biggest art pieces. Head down Michigan Avenue to Marshall, where you’ll find all kinds of art for sale. If you’re looking for something to hang on a wall or q Color the Creek Mural Tour something to hang around your neck, you’ll find both at EastEnd. The e t t a This yearly festival has generated more than 25 murals in Battle Creek. Artists come from l exhibit space features a different theme every month. i a h all over the United States to create larger-than-life paintings. Our favorites include a tribute c a ic R to Sojourner Truth, a mural of a young girl painting a wall, an abstract prism burst and é af C Battle Creek’s military history. See it!

q ArtPrize Winner Stay Good morning! Start the day Color the Creek Mural Tour overnight Brochure available at the Battle Creek It’s possible you’ve seen photos of A. Lincoln, the giant portrait made with coffee and architecture. Welcome Center, 34 W Jackson St, out of pennies. It won ArtPrize’s public vote in 2017. Trust us, though, Suite 1A, Battle Creek it’s way more impressive in real life. You can see it in all its shiny q Café Rica ArtPrize Winner and 32 Social glory in the Lincoln Room. It’s also a great place to relax and use 32 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek the WiFi, while sipping a coffee from 32 Social. Grab your morning coffee or tea from Café Horrocks Farm Market Rica. The coffee comes from Costa Rica, so 235 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek q Horrocks Farm Market it’s balanced and bright. If coffee isn’t your Horrocks has everything you need to make an epic thing, the herbal teas are smooth, or try a Fantasy Forest charcuterie board: cured meat, cheese, fancy olives, Leila Arboretum, 928 W Michigan chai latte that doesn’t taste like a scented Ave, Battle Creek crackers, berries, dried fruit, fig jam, and mango gummy candle. Cafe Rica has a food menu, too, so bears (not a traditional addition, but trust us, these are good Art Center of Battle Creek grab a bagel or breakfast sandwich. 265 E Emmett St, Battle Creek gummy bears). The aisles are a wonderland of international imports and Michigan brands. It’s the perfect place to stop q Architecture Walk Rafaynee before a picnic lunch. 97 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek

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8 Sticking around the HOURS whole day? Get active.

q Kayaking The Kalamazoo River is a fairly smooth ride and you’ll see lots of wildlife. If you don’t mind carrying your kayak down some stairs, start at Ceresco Green. For a long trip – we’re talking about three and a half hours Escap W r e without stops – go all the way to Paddler’s Grove. You can take a ve i Ri th o o break at Historic Bridge Park, which has bathrooms and a kayak launch, Kayak the Kalamaz so it’s easy to get on and off the river. If you’re just looking for a peaceful place to Take a break from the have a picnic, keep an eye out for the sandy rest stop, downriver from Bridge Park. It has tables and is only accessible routine with your favorite people. from the water. Friends q Disc Golf People take their disc golf seriously here, so prepare to be challenged. We recommend Irving Park to start. It’s a nice 4 little green space across from Kellogg Community College and the hospital. Besides the disc golf course, there are HOURS If you’re here for half a day, catch dinner and a movie. walking paths, grills and a Japanese garden. The area is especially beautiful in spring, when trees bloom by the water. But you’ll see people playing disc golf in all seasons, even winter. For more courses, look up Begg Park, Dexter Lake Church, and Leila Arboretum. q Dark Horse Brewing Company Bring your dog (and human friends) to the Beer Garten and sit under the boot tree. Dark Horse is always pushing the q Taqueria San Francisco boundary with craft beer, but if you don’t know where to start, maybe try the good ol’ standby: Crooked Tree IPA. If it’s This Mexican food restaurant is so popular, they have two locations. The OG restaurant is at 691 Capital Ave. S.W. too early in the day for a beer, Dark Horse has a bakery that does a mean pour-over coffee. There’s also ice cream, You can’t leave without trying a mangonada. It’s mango ice cream mixed with magic chili sauce, topped by fruit AND pastries and tea. THEN they stick in a straw covered in spicy tamarind candy. It’s not very hot, more a soothing sweet, salty, spicy, tart q Bogar Theatre combination that is phenomenal. If you’re still not feeling adventurous, there’s a large selection of ice cream, paletas, ll Not every city has been taken over by multiplexes. ha chocolate-covered bananas, elote…we said they have tacos, too, right? ars Go to Bogar Theatre to catch a film in an old- n M ow nt fashioned movie house with all of the high-tech ow D upgrades and comfy seating. It’s within See it! walking distance of Dark Horse. Bonus: Stay Dark Horse Brewing Company Ticket prices tend to be lower. Hang Good morning! It’s time for brunch. 511 S Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall overnight Bogar Theater/Bo-bar out in the lobby to learn the history of 223 E Michigan Ave, Marshall downtown Marshall through photos. Ceresco Green The Bo-bar has places to sit while q Sweetwater’s Donut Mill 315 W Green St, Marshall you eat dinner or drink a beer. Sweetwater’s offers a very important service: Making doughnuts Paddler’s Grove If your movie is about to start, S River Drive, Battle Creek available 24/7. So whether you want a midnight snack, you’re looking for they’ll bring the burger, chicken Historic Bridge Park somewhere to hang out that’s not a bar, or maybe you just want breakfast, tenders and soft pretzels to S Wattles Rd, Battle Creek your theater there’s a doughnut for you. Irving Park seat. 311 East Ave N, Battle Creek q Brunch Taqueria San Francisco 691 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek If you want a late breakfast indulgence on Sunday, try Kitchen Proper in Sweetwater’s Donut Mill Battle Creek or Copper Athletic Club in Marshall. Their menus change 2807 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek m a re every month with exciting new options and creative cocktails. For Kitchen Proper C e c 34 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek I something more traditional, try the buffet at Clara’s on the River. o is c Copper Athletic Club n You can have as much bacon and mini waffles as you want. a r 133 W Michigan Ave, Marshall F

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8 Sticking around the whole day? Downtown Marshall welcomes dogs. HOURS q Go for Walkies Dog parks can be fun, but you need to make sure your human gets exercise, too. There are a lot of trails to visit, such as the Battle Creek Linear Park Trail and the Calhoun County Trailway. The Calhoun County Trailway ends at Historic Bridge Park, and humans like to walk over the bridges. Make sure they’re holding onto the leash so they won’t get lost, and then lead them for a walk along the river or through the woods.

Doggie q State Street Pawfitters Another good place to walk around is historic downtown Marshall. Some people leave out dishes of water in case you get thirsty. While downtown, you have to visit State Street Pawfitters. You’re going to need a leash, mostly so your human can keep you from instantly snarfing down all the snacks you can reach. That’s considered rude. The first thing you’ll notice at Pawfitters is the bins of biscuits DiscoveriesDogs, this article is for you! and chew toys, then the bakery case full of fresh cookies, sausages and duck heads. You’ll be (and until dog Uber is invented, bring your humans, too) begging for a treat, but the store offers more. There are stylish food dishes, toys and beauty products. Humans can buy signs that remind them how wonderful you are, even when you’re trying to yank their arm off to get to the duck heads. 4 HOURS If you’re here for half a day, play fetch! See it! Stay You’re having so much fun, we q Home Run Dog Park Home Run Dog Park overnight think you should spend the night. Bailey Park, 1392 Capital Ave NE, There’s plenty of space to run around in this brand-new park. Hopefully your human has a strong Battle Creek throwing arm, because you’ll want to go the distance when chasing that ball. Speaking of throwing, can you believe humans like to chase baseballs, too? That’s why there’s all of those diamond-shaped q Holiday Inn Express The Scoop 250 S Washington Ave, fields right next to your park. It’s called Bailey Park. Even if you didn’t bring any toys with you, there are Marshall’s Holiday Inn Express welcomes you and your humans. Battle Creek sticks to play with, since the park has trees for shade. Humans are very sensitive to the sun, so make It’s a five-minute drive away from Dark Horse Brewing Company, sure if your human looks overheated, they go sit at one of the tables in the pavilion. where dogs are welcome in the beer garden. State Street Pawfitters 155 W Michigan Ave, Marshall If you need a drink, go to the hydration station. q Palmer House Inn Bed & Breakfast Remember to share nicely! Holiday Inn Express For something more personal, there’s the Palmer House Inn Bed & Breakfast in 329 Sam Hill Dr, Marshall q Albion. The canine hospitality pack includes a bed just for you, treats and a water The Scoop Dark Horse Brewing Co. Get your puppy-dog eyes ready, because you’re going to need them bowl. The owners have two pugs of their own, so they know all of the pet-friendly 511 S Kalamazoo Ave, when you want your human to buy all of the holistic treats at spots in town. The humans do have to pay an extra $15 fee per night for extra Marshall cleaning, but part of that fee is donated to nonprofit animal shelters and dog The Scoop. The store was opened by Dr. Pete VanVranken of The Palmer House Inn Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic. We know you’re not a fan of rescue organizations in Michigan. 108 W Erie St, Albion the Scary Place, but the people there really want you to be q Quality Inn Quality Inn healthy and happy. At The Scoop, your human can get advice 204 Winston Dr, Marshall on all aspects of how to keep you in good shape. Proper nutrition This pet-friendly hotel branch is located in both Battle Creek and Marshall. Just means you don’t have to go to the Scary Place too many times. don’t let your human get the pet-friendly hotel mixed up with Quality Inn & Suites Quality Inn next to the Casino, which does not allow dogs. 2590 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek

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Pick Your Pairing Griffin Grill and Pub for a mule The craft brewing trend proves a pub is more than its beer. Attitude is everything, and craft breweries in Calhoun You’ve heard of the Moscow mule, but what about the County have personalities as strong as their drinks. Here we suggest some pairings for travelers who aren’t just skinny cucumber mule? The Griffin has an entire list of looking for a pit stop, they’re looking for an experience. creative options, with discounts on Mule Monday. SandHill for the Hangover Helper If you’re looking for an over-the-top experience, get the Hangover Helper. It’s a pitcher of Bloody Mary, topped by a giant bacon cheeseburger and garnished with everything from olives to a hardboiled egg. Available on Sundays. American Spirit Coziness Style Mitton Travel Lust Adventure Love Rosé Florist & Wine Room for the wine This flower shop has a wine tasting room with a pairs with fireplace for winter and a patio for summer. They serve pairs with wine from Warner Vineyards. pairs with pairs Clara’s on the River for the spiked milkshakes pairs with pairs with What’s better than a mocha milkshake? A mocha with milkshake with rum and coffee liqueur. Albion Malleable Brewing Co. Albion Malleable Brewing Kitchen Proper for the mimosas Company has the warmth Territorial Brewing Company It wouldn’t be Sunday brunch without a mimosa. of the city’s industrial past, Raise a glass to the motherland Kitchen Proper never settles for ordinary and they keep New Holland Brewing balanced with the bright at this bold brewery with things fresh, like with fall’s cider mimosa. Smooth and notes of future possibilities. undertones of nostalgia. sophisticated, New “Porter” used to be a Even if you’ve never been to Holland Brewing goes Copper Athletic Club for the Curse physically demanding job, Europe, you can crave the Dark Horse Brewing Company down easy. The light- Fans can raise a drink to appease the spirit of former and the workers were German-inspired menu. Dark Horse pairs well with a filled space in Battle Handmap Brewing quarterback Bobby Layne, who is rumored to have known to like dark beer. There’s classic pretzels and sense of adventure, really Creek is just as good For a relaxed taste and down-to- cursed the Lions. It contains Bobby’s favorite scotch. So it’s fitting that AMBC schnitzel, along with bringing out a zest for life. This Grand River Brewery for a date night as a earth finish, Handmap Brewing has calls their porter “American newer trends, such as quirky establishment was once The rich flavors of Grand River Brewery business lunch the essence of Michigan. Look at your JB’s Whiskey Old Style Grill for the spirits Molder.” It honors the iron the popular street food the subject of a reality TV show will soothe anyone looking to come in meeting. The beer right palm and point to the bottom left - JB’s is known for its food and its live music (with an company that put Albion “Dark Horse Nation.” called doner kebab. called from the cold. Warm up with a cocktail garden is open in that’s where you’ll find this new brewery emphasis on rock and country) but it’s also the place to on the map while using Pilsner tops the list of They’re serious about making made with spirits from the distillery. The warm weather. There serving up craft beer and food. Located in try a new whiskey or bourbon. There’s a wall of bottles hops grown by a local mainstay beers, but beer and serious about having food menu is heavy on comfort too: will be more than The Record Box, a renovated historic to choose from. farm. Snack on some you’ll also see lagers and fun. Dark Horse has expanded chronic fries with garlic brown butter beer to imbibe, building on the banks of the fried cheese curds while a rotating list of whatever with sweet treats that will and Balsamic reduction, poutine as plans include Battle Creek River. toasting industries of is currently striking the Lucky Rooster for the cocktails and mocktails please patrons of all ages. covered in Small Town Brown Ale onsite brewing The craft cocktails change with the season. A Black Friday the past and present. gravy, a burger with bacon jam, brewers’ fancy. Even the ice cream and and distilling. runner, anyone? If you want a mixed drink without the bread have beer-infused or mac ‘n’ cheese topped with alcohol, try a mocktail such as the ginger lime fizz. options. Try something pulled pork. Wash it all down new at Dark Horse. with the award-winning Monkey Mouth IPA. Schuler’s Restaurant and Pub for the cosmo Schuler’s changes its specialty drinks all year long, especially going all out for December celebrations. But you can always depend on the Schuler’s Cosmo, which has Absolut Citron, Cointreau, and lime and cranberry juice. See it! Check out the Dining Guide on pages 34-38. 16 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 17 EXPERIENCE

AFRICA Now it’s time to hop on the international tram for a trip to Africa. It’s easy to locate the depot station because of the walkway lined with flags from African countries. Pick up a few words of Swahili in the ranger station and then head out for a wildlife journey on the savanna. Along the shaded Binder Park Zoo walkways, stop at the Twiga overlook, where you’ll come face-to-face with giraffes. They’re always looking for a lettuce treat, so buy a few leaves from Starting as a small roadside attraction in the ’70s, zoo staff. Have your camera ready before approaching the overlook – if Binder Park Zoo is now one of the largest zoos in Michigan. you’re not paying attention, the giraffes will snatch the lettuce right out of From the blue poison dart frog to the reticulated giraffe, your hand! animals are given natural environments large enough

for them to play, learn and be themselves. Imagine waking up in the morning and watching zebras from your porch Wallaroo with a cup of coffee. Binder Park Zoo now has a tented camp, located AUSTRALIA on the edge of the savanna. The white-canvas cabins are available for If you hear someone laughing at you when you enter the zoo, don’t overnight adventures. Whether you have a scout group or a private party, take offense – that’s just the kookaburra. The first animals to greet the program includes animal encounters, games and a night hike. you are from Australia. Everyone has heard of dingoes, wallabies and kangaroos, but what about wallaroos? Watch them hop around in the Farther along, you’ll come to Chai Pride Tea Co. There’s no actual tea, morning. but you’ll be able to see the African painted dog pack on the left, and a AMAZON very vocal lion pride on the right. Keep walking and you’ll pass monkeys Drop by the Discovery Center. The building is located near the zoo jumping in trees and red river hogs rooting around the ground for snacks. entrance. Go through the doors and look to the left – that’s where the Check out the horns on the ankole-watusi cattle at the farm – they have sloths hang out (they even sleep while hanging upside down). It’s also the largest horns on any breed of cattle. That’s the last stop on your safari where you’ll find tiny technicolor frogs and slithery snakes. Binder Park before arriving back at the tram station for departure. Zoo celebrates Reptile Weekend each year at the Discovery Center. Red Panda MICHIGAN Attendees can meet snakes, lizards and tortoises while learning about Once you arrive back from your trip to Africa, it’s time to explore more of them as pets and backyard neighbors. the zoo. Do you hear the train whistle? Head toward the children’s area to ASIA catch a ride on the Z.O. & O. Railroad. This refurbished train has vintage If you spot a hut with colorful flags, you’ve made it to the Himalayas. charm. The tracks go through Michigan woodland, constantly changing From inside, you can encounter Raj, the snow leopard. He is both from the buds of spring to the burnt colors of fall. A train ride provides a majestic and playful, like a house cat but much, much bigger. Another refreshing breeze on hot, golden summer afternoons. popular furry face native to Asia is Tushar, the red panda. Red pandas While it’s discouraged to hop on animals at the zoo, an old-fashioned are arboreal, so you’ll most likely see them lounging in trees. Tushar carousel gives everyone a chance to ride on a cheetah or flamingo. The likes to stick his tongue out at humans. Binda Conservation Carousel features a menagerie of 36 animals, all hand- NORTH AMERICA carved and shining under the lights. Follow bear footprints to a lodge where you can observe three American Black Bear American black bears. These siblings were rescued as cubs in Keep an eye out for special events at Binder Park Zoo. You can bring Dad Alaska. Like a lot of kids, they have a treehouse and want to for craft beer to celebrate Father’s Day, run a 5K through the zoo in June, wrestle. In contrast, the prairie dogs are much smaller, but they try a wine tasting in July, ride your bikes in August or throw one back for are just as much fun to watch. These little rodents are always Bonteboktoberfest. Events help raise money to keep the animals fed and busy finding food, people watching or working on tunnels – if you warm in the winter. see dirt flying out of a hole, it’s due to ongoing construction. Families or other large groups can bring picnic lunches to the shelters, SOUTH AMERICA located outside the zoo, or pick up something to eat at one of the The llamas do not wear pajamas at Binder Park Zoo, but these restaurants located in the zoo. South American pack animals are one of the many domesticated Binder is accredited with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and it is active in mammals that can be found in the petting zoo area aimed at programs to save threatened animals. kids (both the human and goat kind). Look up to spot a dinosaur See it! Binder Park Zoo 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014 above the treeline! (269) 979-1351 • www.BinderParkZoo.org Binda Conservation Carousel 18 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 19 EXPERIENCE

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a shot for Instagram while sitting in the monster mouth or on the tree swing. q q look for Men in Black, too. Black, in Men for look Dinosaur Skeleton SailingKraken! the ShipBeware Clue: KALEIDOSCOPE GARDEN Follow the side road from Fantasy Forest to the

Kaleidoscope Garden. The enclosed garden is educational for kids and adults alike. Learn – underground thing only

how to grow plants you can eat or check out the many, many varieties of daylilies. None of the aren’t bones Dinosaur Clue: Fantasy Forest Sculpture Park it would be possible without bees, though. That’s why, rising above the garden, is the Bee-Loon sculpture. It shows the different kinds of bees and their life cycle. How sweet! WALKING PATHS Explore the arboretum’s walking paths, which meander through the park. You’ll find treasures such as a native flower garden, gazebo, perennial garden and groves of evergreen trees. If you’re looking for more brisk exercise, the one-mile paved road makes a loop from the entrance. After your walk, take a rest by the fountain. SCULPTURE Fantasy Forest isn’t the only art to find in Leila Arboretum. Travel down the central walkway and you’ll spot what looks like a metallic Stonehenge. It’s a sculpture called Circa. In spring, the nearby magnolia blossoms blush with pink, and in winter, kids navigate their way around Circa on sleds. DISC GOLF For a unique way to explore the arboretum, follow the disc golf course. Bring a disc and test your skill at 18 holes. The course takes advantage of the Indoor/Outdoor Circa Sculpture arboretum’s rolling hills and shaded groves. You’ll start out by the sumac trees and end on Fragrant Hill. The hill offers a scenic overlook and is covered with blooming trees that Water Park look like lacy clouds in spring. KINGMAN MUSEUM Another great view is from the steps of Kingman Museum. It’s especially breathtaking in October, when all of the leaves turn color. If you’re around on the weekend, step inside Kingman Museum. There are hands-on exhibits and a Digistar Open Memorial Planetarium. Day through EVENTS Check the calendar at lasgarden.org for events that go on all year. Festivus uses the arboretum’s hills for a cardboard sled race in February. July brings the epic Labor Day Leilapalooza music festival, with five stages going on full blast. If you have kids, you can’t miss Spooky Science Saturday, which combines hands-on science experiments with candy. www.fullblast.org See it! Leila Arboretum 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 269-966-3667 (269) 969-0270 • www.LASgarden.org 35 Hamblin Ave • Downtown Battle Creek Disc Golf and BC Linear Park path LJ-AT141104_124911 20 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 21 EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE

Battle Creek Kids ‘N’ Stuff Welcome Center Museum Your first stop in Battle Creek should be the Welcome Center. It’s run by the Walk through the front doors of Kids ‘N’ Stuff and there’s a village Calhoun County Visitors Bureau. We’re downtown, in the building with the spread out in front of you. In this village, everything is built low to the ground and made for little hands. Battle Creek and Michigan gifts blue roof. Look for cereal mascots painted in the windows. Willie’s Auto Shop

MAPS & INFO You have questions and we have answers – at least, answers about SCAVENGER HUNT There’s so much to do, kids might not know where to start. For experiencing Calhoun County. Please don’t ask any questions about solving calculus a scavenger hunt, go to the mail truck by the front door. It has letters that needs to be problems. As you enter the door to the Welcome Center, a bell rings and you’ll be greeted delivered to mailboxes placed throughout the exhibits. It’s one way to get acquainted with by staff. You may notice a gold star on our name tags. Those are given to Certified everything the museum offers. Tourism Ambassadors. Besides the Welcome Center staff, there are more than 270 AUTO SHOP The first mailbox is at Willie’s Auto Shop, where a green vehicle is waiting people who been certified in the county. to be fixed. Kids can pull gadgets from the tool box or take a spin behind the wheel GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Once you know where you’re going, take a minute to look at the (although they seem to especially like unraveling the chain and seeing how far it goes). store. We have a lot of great items, curated by our store manager. See the necklaces, It’s not the only grown-up job that kids can explore. There’s a fire station, farm, veterinary hanging by the counter? They have little Michigan ornaments and they’re made by a clinic and credit union. Your Doc McStuffins can use a stethoscope on stuffed animals or Battle Creek artist. Flip through the T-shirts by the stairs. You’ll find cereal mascots, Mitten a PAW Patrol fan can put on a helmet and slide down the fire pole. Love and Battle Creek shirts in all colors and sizes. DRESS UP Speaking of helmets, dress-up clothes are available at The House of Mitchell Kellogg’s and Post souvenirs PHOTO OP Now that you have your souvenirs, take a photo with Tony the Tiger. He’s Costume Shop. Kids can wear whatever strikes their fancy, like a frog outfit with a fedora The House of Mitchell Costume Shop right by the front door, against a backdrop of old cereal boxes. And yes, those are cereals and gladiator shield. Then they can take the stage at the mini-theater, which has curtains that existed at one time or another. There actually were a Kellogg’s Bat Bites Justice and an elevated “catwalk.” If kids are shy, they can still act out stories: The puppet theater Breakfast and Post Corn Crackos. is stocked with characters ready to put on a show. PIN THE MAP Before you leave the store, put a pin in our map board for travelers. The PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD Farm-to-table dining isn’t exactly a buzzword among the Michigan area is bristling with pins, but you’ll also see visitors from as far away as India. toddler set, but they’re going to love gathering their own “food” for dinner. They can drive a tractor cab, feed the stuffed animals in the barn and then fill a basket at the farm stand. CEREAL HISTORY EXHIBIT Once you leave the store, don’t go back to your car yet. Next stop is the Feldpausch grocery store, where plastic food is stacked on shelves. Little Go across the hall, to the Cereal History Exhibit. Here, you can learn how cereal became checkout counters have cranks, so even the conveyor belt works. It’s adorable to watch a worldwide phenomenon. It’s a fascinating story. One part of the exhibit has cereal from – make sure to have your camera ready. After the cart is full and food is paid for, kids can different decades that has been preserved in glass bottles. head back to the kitchen. The table is laid out and ready for dinner to be served. CEREAL FACTS Have you ever begged your parents for a box of cereal to get the prize? WATER TABLE and AIR WALL Kids ‘N’ Stuff isn’t afraid of a mess. Smocks are offered as In marketing, the prize is called a premium, and W.K. Kellogg was the first to engineer it. a precaution against soaked clothing at the water table. Water constantly flows from one end We have a display case of cereal premiums that people have collected over the years. Post cereals at the Cereal History Exhibit to the other, so kids can experiment with floats. Similar to the water table is the air wall. Put a Feldpaush Shopping Center Ever wonder how “Grape-Nuts” got its name, when it contains neither grapes nor nuts? yarn ball in one of the pockets and watch it fly through a crazy contraption made out of tubes. There are two stories about this. One is that C.W. Post called glucose “grape sugar,” and ART ROOM Based on the splatters that cover the table, art can be intense. There’s a the cereal combined that with a nutty taste. The other story is someone thought the cereal variety of mediums to try, such as crayons, chalk and paint. looked like grape seeds, or “nuts.” CONSTRUCTION With so much to do, some activities would be easy to miss. A doll house Tony the Tiger was born in 1952. Designed by Eugene Kolkey, the first design was a is waiting to be decorated with furniture. The Lego room has big bricks, which are easier to Slinky-like tiger with a red bandana. Eventually, Tony got a more muscular update, but use for little hands. For more building fun, follow the rainbow staircase up to Block Mountain. kept the bandana. You can buy your own Tony at the Welcome Center Gift Shop. Elevation: 966 feet. Just about every kind of building material you can imagine is there. CEREAL MASCOT WINDOWS Take a moment to linger outside of the Welcome Center. TODDLER ROOM It may be hard for the younger ones to keep up. Don’t worry, there’s a Some of the mascots on our windows are still famous, such as Fred Flinstone. But do you room especially for them. It has tumbling mats for crawling over, trucks to push, animals know where Bigg Mixx came from? There’s information about each mascot next to the painting. to sit on and toys to stack.

See it! Battle Creek Welcome Center 34 W Jackson St, Ste 1A, Battle Creek, See it! Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum 301 S Superior St, Albion, MI 49224 Cereal mascot windows at the Battle Creek Welome Center MI 49017 • (269) 962-2240 • www.BattleCreekVisitors.org (517) 629-8023 • www.KidsNStuff.org Water Table 22 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 23 EXPERIENCE

Cornwell’s Turkeyville It’s Thanksgiving all year round at Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A. That means family, homemade treats and lots and lots of turkey.

MENU First thing you’ll notice is the cafeteria-style line. Before you grab a tray, though, Turkey dinner with all the fixin’s take a moment to appreciate the marvelous menu. Cornwell’s is committed to its concept: Turkey everything. You’ll find the traditional turkey dinner, just like Great-Grandma Cornwell made for her family and the farmhands. There’s also turkey pot pie, turkey salad MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS sandwiches and a turkey burger. Things start to get wild, though, when you get into menu Let the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau help you plan your items you can’t find anywhere else, such as the Sloppy Tom, turkey stir fry and grilled cheese with smoked turkey. next meeting or event and you will experience true hospitality! DESSERT No laminated booths at Turkeyville – only wood tables, like the kind you’d find Calhoun County is large enough to have the facilities and at Grandma’s house. Before you sit down, make sure to have a plan for dessert. In the technology that you need, but small enough so that you know spirit of Thanksgiving, Cornwell’s has great pie, which you can pick up by the slice when you order your meal. There’s also an ice cream parlor and Michigan fudge. that YOU are the most important customer. TURKEYS! After filling up with food, wander around the building. You might spot some Call today to receive the Meeting Space Guide for more farm turkeys wandering around, too. While they’re tame, they will not want to take a selfie details and helpful information. 1-800-397-2240 with you. Your best bet is to get a photo with the big tom turkey in the ice cream parlor. Turkeyville pie for dessert He’s carved from wood, so he doesn’t mind if you put your arm around him. GIFT SHOP Have spare change jingling around in your pocket? The coin-operated piano LINEAR PARK is just waiting to clang out a tune. There’s also a model train that zooms around a little Turkeyville landscape. If you’re at the model train, the gift shop is just around the corner. Exercise your body When the Turkeyville bakers are at work in the kitchen, the air smells like cinnamon and sugar. It’ll put you in the mood for the shop’s bakery section. A fan favorite is the Exercise your mind breakfast bread. Someone had the genius idea of cutting up pie and baking it in a loaf of bread. It makes amazing French toast. The Battle Creek Linear Park Browse decorations for the holidays or stock up your pantry with jams and pickles made offers unlimited by Cornwell’s. Don’t miss the old-fashioned candy counter. If you want to send turkey to recreational a friend, the postal service will appreciate it when you pick up canned turkey at the gift Calhoun County is pleased to be opportunities shop instead of putting meat and mashed potatoes into a box. There’s less leaking gravy part of the nationally-recognized including walking, that way. Ice Cream Parlour Certified Tourism Ambassador program. running, biking, rollerblading, picnicking, DINNER THEATRE If you’re looking for an extra-special experience, Cornwell’s serves play equipment, fishing Throughout our region we have specially and river access. dinner and a show throughout the year. Eat at the buffet and then enjoy a presentation trained Ambassadors that will provide you with that’s part theater, part concert. The program rotates through the year, but there’s exceptional customer service. The Park’s 25 miles of paved pathway, everything from old hymns to classic hits. Each holiday season features an original winding through wooded areas, open Christmas musical written by the theater director. Look for the Gold Stars! fields and parks, is perfect for a brisk RV RESORT Camp Turkeyville is a getaway for weekend warriors. The RV resort has www.CTAnetwork.com jog or a leisurely stroll. The Linear Park full hook-ups for vehicles. Kids will love the splash park pool, while adults can lounge in is wheelchair accessible. the swimming pool. Bring your fishing rod for an afternoon by the pond. There’s a camp Linear fun is for everyone. store for all your snacks and supplies, even firewood. Each site has a fire pit, so you can sit around the flames at night, roast marshmallows and maybe swap some stories. LINEAR PARK Battle Creek Parks and Recreation See it! Cornwell’s Turkeyville 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068 (269) 966-3431 • www.bcparks.org (269) 781-4293 • www.Turkeyville.com Camp Turkeyville RV Resort 24 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 25 HISTORY

“I prescribed zwieback for an old lady, and she broke her false teeth on it. She demanded that I pay her ten dollars for her false teeth. I began to think that we ought to have a ready- cooked food which would not break people’s teeth. I puzzled over that a good deal.” — Dr. J.H. Kellogg

INNOVATORS Early Industry Adventist History The waterfall at Mill Race Park in Battle Ellen White was a prophet and leader for the Creek creates a pretty backdrop for photos, Seventh-day Adventists. She and her family but it’s also a reminder of why a city is here moved to Battle Creek in 1855 and ten years in the first place. later, she shared a Christmas Day vision: The Adventists should create a health institute. People have always built around waterways, and Battle Creek was no different. The Adventists were ahead of their time in convergence of two rivers attracted promoting exercise, fresh air and plant-based government surveyors. They were working diets for health. In 1866, the Western Health near the water when two Potawatomi natives Reform Institute opened and grew into the came to ask for food. The surveyors ran Battle Creek Sanitarium, run by Dr. Kellogg. them off and made a note of the encounter It attracted people from all over the world. by simply writing “Battle Creek” on the map they were making. Invention of Cereal Underground Railroad Sculpture It was land speculator Sands McCamly who Battle Creek is the Cereal City and that’s bought the water rights and built a millrace because of two brothers who didn’t clean up between the rivers. Like an early version their mess in the kitchen. of a generator, the millrace provided power Dr. J.H. Kellogg and W.K. Kellogg were for businesses in the village. Battle Creek Discover Our History cooking with wheat when they had to abandon became an industrial city and shipped it before the process was finished. They left out farming equipment, printing presses, the wheat mixture out, so it was stale by the bicycles, cigars and more. time they returned. Hoping it would still make dough, they ran the If history is your jam, then Calhoun County is the wheat through rollers: what came out was thin place for you. We are rich in people and stories. flakes. Once cooked, the flakes became cereal. In 1898, wheat was traded for a new ingredient From the bravery of Sojourner Truth to the and Kellogg’s Corn Flakes were born. lawlessness of the Purple Gang, here are some of the C.W. Post started his own health food places that honor the past. company. The first thing it sold was Postum, a caffeine-free coffee substitute. He then branched into Post Grape Nuts and a flake cereal that was eventually called Post Toasties. The food innovation caught on quickly. In the early 1900s, there were more than 100 cereal companies in Battle Creek. Nowadays, it’s back to the first two: Kellogg Company and Historic Adventist Village Post Consumer Brands. 26 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 27 RISK TAKERS a lantern as people enter through a doorway into safety, while Erastus Hussey and Harriet The Purple Gang Tuskegee Airmen Tubman stand side by side. The two never met, but both played roles in helping African The Purple Gang were the most merciless Segregation kept African-Americans from Americans escape slavery. crooks in Detroit during Prohibition. When their full potential during World War II. In someone made even Al Capone nervous, then 1940, though, a ban against African-American you know they had a tough reputation. military pilots was finally dismantled and Sojourner Truth It’s suspected the gang was part of the St. training began at the Tuskegee Army Air Field Sojourner Truth was a woman of Valentine’s Day Massacre. In 1945, the gang’s in Alabama. The program trained around 1,000 extraordinary abilities. She escaped slavery in leader and his brother were convicted for the black airmen and employed African-American her 30s, but had to leave most of her family murder of Senator Warren G. Hooper. men and women as staff and instructors. behind. When her son was illegally sold to a plantation in Alabama from New York, Truth Albion was a convenient meeting point for Four of the Tuskegee Airmen settled in Albion found a lawyer and successfully sued for the smuggling booze from Detroit to Chicago. after the war. They were: Robert Chandler, freedom of her son. She was the first black When alcohol became legal in 1933, the Grover Crumsby, Finis Holt, and Richard woman to win against a white man in court. Sojourner Truth Monument statue Purple Gang ran a very efficient bank-robbing Weatherford. You can learn more about them operation from an Albion junkyard. There was and their experiences at the Gardner House In her 40s, she started speaking out in “Look at me! Look at my arm! I have even a custom-built bulletproof car. Museum. public for equal rights. She chose the name ploughed and planted, and gathered into “Sojourner Truth” for herself. She used her barns, and no man could head me! words to fight for abolition and women’s And ain’t I a woman? RESILIENCE suffrage. Her autobiography, dictated to a I could work as much and eat as much Underground Railroad writer because Truth had never learned to read or write, was a bestseller. as man – when I could get it – Calhoun County was a hub for African said African Americans were not people in It was the 1850s when Truth joined her and bear the lash as well! Americans who were escaping slavery. the eyes of the law, and they should be treated And ain’t I a woman? as property even if they managed to free daughters in Battle Creek. The next decade Adam Crosswhite and his family had settled themselves from enslavement. would bring a Civil War and then the work of I have borne five children, and seen most to live in Marshall, until one night, when helping African Americans find employment all sold off to slavery, and when I cried slave catchers arrived to kidnap them. The Crosswhite returned to Marshall after the after emancipation. out with my mother’s grief, none but city’s residents arrested the men, and the Civil War and you can find his grave at family was able to escape to Canada. Oakridge Cemetery. Truth returned to Battle Creek and died in Jesus heard me! And ain’t I a woman?” 1883. She’s buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. — Sojourner Truth The Federal Court was not happy and fined Sarah and Erastus Hussey were conductors the citizens. This was one of the deeds that on the Underground Railroad in Battle Creek. led to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which The Quaker store-owners helped an estimated See It! Purple Gang Walking Tour Map 1,000 people find freedom. Erastus became a Mill Race Park Albion Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, 310 S Superior St, Albion state senator and in 1854 he wrote and passed 11 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek Stone History Tower Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit the Personal Liberty Law. It made it illegal Gardner House Museum, 509 S Superior St, Albion to capture freedom seekers in Michigan and Monument Park, corner of Division St and Hamblin Ave, Battle Creek Oakridge Cemetery take them back to slavery. After that, what Historic Adventist Village and Kellogg Discovery Center 411 Champion St, Battle Creek 614 Homer Rd, Marshall happened to the Crosswhites – and many other Hussey Historical Marker African-Americans who thought they had Oak Hill Cemetery 255 South Ave, Battle Creek 77 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek found safety – was no longer legal. Cereal History Exhibit and Battle Creek Welcome Center Underground Railroad Monument 34 W. Jackson St, Suite 1A, Battle Creek W.K. Kellogg House gardens, 1 Monroe St, Battle Creek Underground Railroad Monument W.K. Kellogg House Sojourner Truth Monument Located by the Battle Creek River is a bronze 1 Monroe St, Battle Creek Monument Park, corner of Division St and Hamblin Ave, Battle Creek statue that depicts Sarah Hussey holding up Visitors aren’t allowed inside, but you can walk through the Sojourner Truth mural gardens around the house. Adam Crosswhite photo credit: SeekingMichigan.org Corner of Michigan Ave and Capital Ave, Battle Creek

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Finial Window in the ROOF TYPES WINDOW TYPES Pediment Cornice Gable Hipped Mansard Gambrel Queen Anne Palladian Arched Gothic Arch Bargeboard or Vergeboard Pediment ARCHITECTURAL EQUATIONS (triangle { Bracket held up by Sidelight Transom Crown Molding columns) Fanlight Casement Fascia It doesn’t matter if you are in a residential neighborhood or a downtown street, solve these equations and you’ll win architectural knowlege! Cornice Molding { Frieze Dormer

Stylized, Imitates a Greek Wide entablature Multi-pane windows, Smooth Art Greek geometric temple with a (horizontal band above columns) window in pediment walls with Deco symmetrical facade over a recessed entry (triangular piece Revival sharp edges decorative Reeding or fluting around created with pilasters embellished with pilasters above columns) and a linear elements doors and windows and columns, usually and a heavy transom and elegant sidelights appearance (think zigzags and (sample shows fluting with chevrons) bulls-eye corner) 303 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall white to imitate marble (horizontal band above doorway) (tall windows beside door) The Milton, Battle Creek

Stately and permanent Elaborate ornamentation from: Source: Wikipedia Gothic lancet Steeply pitched roofs feel created with Beaux- with front-facing triangular pediments cornices arched windows Porches Gothic symmetry and order, Arts gables decorated with (pointed arches) over on at least Revival incorporating light ionic or corithian columns quoins (say “bow arts”) delicate wooden trim windows, doors, 2 sides colored masonry walls called virgeboards or ballustrade (railings) balconies and porches and a flat roof Battle Creek City Hall bargeboards 318 W Mansion St, Marshall

Quoins Monumental and Park Drug Store, Albion Heavily bracketed Central front entrance Second Overall, a rectangular Return cornice (corners have ornate building with cornices, towers, with pronounced mass with a (short horizontal extension Colonial decorative a full-story mansard dormer windows, Empire decoration, including on each end of the bottom masonry symmetrical facade Revival roof showcasing and a clear simple, heavy doric of the cornice) blocks made that may also include patterened shingles deliniation columns, and pilasters of a different side porches on either Palladian windows material) (some look like scales) between floors (decorative rectangular column with shutters or both sides that protrudes from a wall) 423 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall Wide, overhanging Think Steeply pitched hip roof eaves with a low- “Frank Lloyd Cube/rectangular Looks like a castle or fortress Bold, heavy half-round Prairie pitched hip roof Wright” with floor plan with a large mass and heavy, arches around doorways Romanesque straight lines and rough stone or brick walls and windows Revival Often a noticable Rows or bands walls, and a focus difference in multi- of windows Asymmetrical facade Towers or projecting bays Kellogg House, Battle Creek story heights on nature 222 W Mansion St, Marshall

Simple cube or box shape Offset front entry Steeply Pyramidal, always 2 stories high with in an otherwise Four Timber-framed revival pitched roof hipped roof with Large wall chimney Tudor minimal decoration symmetrical square construction usually wide eaves and Asymmetrical Full-width front porch design with half-timbers and 1 1/2 to 2 stories Revival design with column supports central dormer stucco or masonry- Square footprint 317 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall and wide stairs veneered walls Sweeping Normandy-type tower 1159 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek front gable

Small, cozy house Low-pitched sloping Preference for blank walls TYPES OF COLUMNS Porch or veranda Tuscan Doric Ionic Corinthian that was widely roof with deep eaves Grand building Greek Neo with wide Bungalow popular across and exposed rafters with simple columns classical columns or piers geometric (especially the US in the early Gables that project to Block foundation forms doric) 1900s 10 Hillcrest, Battle Creek front and side Marshall Post Office

2 or 3 storied cube with Wide, overhanging Large wrap around Gables that Tall, narrow arched windows a low-pitched roof and eves with Italianate Exuberance of ornamentation. porch or veranda project to front Queen elaborate wrap-around ornamental Square cupola or tower Heavy use of decoration in with turned posts and side Anne porch, or a small front cornice and large, and decorative Bay or projecting windows shingles, filigree, window Towers porch with decorative decorative paired shapes, multi-colored paints brackets and 181 NE Capital, Battle Creek Etched glass Italianate double columns or single brackets 419 W Mansion St, Marshall spindlework Colored glass

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Many Burmese refugees have made Battle Creek their home, and they’ve brought their culture and recipes. Burmese food has been influenced by nearby countries, such as India, China and Thailand. Try tea leaf salad or a curry at Shwe Mandalay Burmese Cuisine. BeyondBeyond thethe BurgerBurger Finish with the subtle sweetness of milk tea and rice cake. Cry “opa!” at D’nicio’s Parlor. The diner serves Get a taste of the world American fare such as Coney dogs and ice cream sundaes, in Calhoun County. but the star of the show is the Greek food. Setting cheese on fire may sound dangerous, but the cooks at D’nicio’s are experts. Saganaki is a creamy, smokey cheese that creates a fireball right next to your table. There’s also moussaka, spinach pie, gyros and more. Polish off a bowl of noodles at Umami Ramen. With a fusion of Japanese, Thai and Korean, you can customize your own bowl exactly how you want it. Make it spicy with kimchi and garlic or keep it vegan with miso and mushroom. Bring a big appetite, because the servings are generous. If you’re in the mood for a Guinness, step down to Griffin Grill & Pub for a good time. Did you know Spain invaded Ireland? They didn’t stick around, but now you can start a pub meal with Black Irish Dip, which has roasted garlic, cheese and pesto. For an entree, try fish and chips, bangers and mash or shepherd’s pie. Style is what you get at Sakura Sushi Bar & Grill. Sushi rolls are served with splashes of color and zest. Try a locally inspired house special, such as the Battle Creek roll with shrimp tempura, crab salad, avocado and spicy mayo. If you want fried rice more than seafood, go across the street to Kume Hibachi & Steakhouse. Diners sit around a sizzling grill while the cook puts on a show. Lucky Rooster got its name from an old Italian story about a rooster thwarting an assassin. On the menu, you’ll find dinner entrees fit for a Medici. There’s seafood spaghetti, chicken marsala and pesto tortellini that can be ordered with a glass of wine. Umami Ramen Go Mediterranean at Zarzuela. Zarzuela is the name of the restaurant, as well as a dish they serve: fried potatoes seasoned with cayenne pepper, tomatoes and red wine vinegar. Pick a variety of tapas to share, such as baked goat cheese and stuffed dates. Lopez Taco has been serving authentic Mexican food in Albion since 1975. See why it’s been a favorite for locals and college students for such a long time. You really can’t go wrong with a crunchy taco and a fruity Shwe Mandalay Sakura Sushi Bar & Grill Lucky Rooster Zarzuela Jarritos soft drink. 32 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 33 RESTAURANT ADDRESS PHONE RESTAURANT ADDRESS PHONE BATTLE CREEK Dacey’s Taphouse 11177 E Michigan Ave (FireKeepers Casino) 877-352-8777 SIT-DOWN DINING Dolphin Lounge 681 Capital Ave SW 269-964-2550 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill 5775 Beckley Rd (Lakeview Sq Mall) 269-979-8619 Griffin Grill & Pub 38 W Michigan Ave 269-965-7206 Arlene’s Truck Stop 4647 W Columbia Ave 269-964-8908 JB’s Whiskey Creek 3905 W. Dickman Rd 269-965-4511 Asian Buffet 5700 Beckley Rd 269-753-1887 Handmap Brewing 15 Carlyle St. Big Boy 2183 W Columbia Ave 269-968-0492 McGonigle’s Pub & Grill 915 E Emmett St 269-660-1298 Bob Evans 5421 Beckley Rd 269-979-4144 Mega-Bev 5570 Beckley Rd 269-979-9463 Captain Luey’s Calabash Seafood 181 E Columbia Ave 269-964-8865 Miller’s Time Out 13261 S. Helmer Rd 269-965-7790 Cavoni’s Pizza and Grinders 5424 Beckley Rd, Suite D 269-979-1673 Moonraker Restaurant & Lounge 14490 Beadle Lake Rd 269-962-7779 Cereal City Grill 12812 Harper Village Dr (Holiday Inn) 269-979-0500 New Holland Brewing 64 W Michigan Ave Chili’s Bar and Grill 6123 B Drive N 269-979-8527 Saints Again 517 E Michigan Ave 269-753-0053 Clara’s-on-the-River 44 N McCamly St 269-963-0966 Spanky’s Tavern 1414 W. Michigan Ave 269-963-6004 Core Bistro 3111 W. Michigan Ave 269-963-9916 Territorial Brewing Company 1600 Avenue A 269-282-1694 Cracker Barrel 4765 Beckley Rd 269-979-3900 DELI & CAFÉ Denny’s 4785 Beckley Rd 269-979-1402 Barista Blues Café (Italian) 91 W Michigan Ave 269-968-8430 D’Nicio’s Parlour (Greek) 1275 E Columbia Ave 269-962-9001 BC Subs (Big City Subs) 638 SW Capital Ave 269-962-0364 Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant 5445 Beckley Rd 269-979-8662 Bronson Battle Creek Cafeteria 300 North Ave 269-245-8000 Finley’s American Grill 140 E Columbia Ave 269-968-3938 Coney Island Café & Grill 962 Capital Ave NE 269-788-0467 The Fire Hub 175 S. Kendall St 269-753-0065 The Corner Café 170 Beadle Lake Rd 269-964-8093 Friends & Co. 1055 W. Columbia Ave 269-963-2614 Horrock’s Farm Market 235 SW Capital Ave 269-966-3200 Gato’s Bar & Restaurant (Caribbean-Mexican) 883 North Ave 269-965-0445 Jersey Giant Subs 1791 W Columbia Ave 269-224-3006 Golden Dragon (Chinese) 906 NE Capital Ave 269-968-7159 Jimmy John’s 5568 Beckley Rd 269-979-2699 Hogzilla BBQ Pit 889 W. Columbia Ave 269-660-6225 Jimmy John’s 25 Capital Ave SW, 269-969-3966 Homespun Restaurant (Brunch) 210 E Columbia Ave 269-962-5323 Lake’s Sunrise Café 117 E. Coolidge Ave 269-965-1606 Ichimi Sushi Bar & Grill 2550 SW Capital Ave, Suite 150 269-883-6427 Lil’ Chef Café 2245 W Columbia Ave 269-963-0392 Kitchen Proper (Upscale Italian) 34 W Michigan Ave 269-753-1550 Lux Café 2587 SW Capital Ave 269-660-3157 Kuma Hibachi Steak House 5420 Beckley Rd 269-719-2790 Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 2171 W Columbia Ave 269-660-2277 La Cocina Mexicana 5424 Beckley Rd 269-979-8431 Panera Bread 2810 SW Capital Ave 269-719-8887 La Cocina Mexicana 869 Columbia Ave 269-969-8940 Pastrami Joe’s 80 W Michigan Ave 269-963-8800 Los Aztecas Mexican Grill & Bar 12644 Harper Village Dr 269-441-0080 Schlotzsky’s Deli 14 W Michigan Ave 269-963-2526 Lucky Rooster (Italian) 1299 E Columbia Ave 269-224-2000 Schlotzky’s Deli 94 S 20th St 269-964-8677 Mijem Buffet 11177 E Michigan Ave (FireKeepers Casino) 877-352-8777 Schlotzsky’s Deli 6044 B Dr N 269-979-2340 Mr. Don’s 341 N. 20th St 269-968-2231 Subway 5195 Beckley Rd 269-979-0484 New China Moon Restaurant 590 W. Columbia Ave 269-964-2021 Subway 6020 B Drive N (WalMart) 269-979-5441 Nibi (Upscale American) 11177 E Michigan Ave (FireKeepers Casino) 877-352-8777 Subway 6405 B Drive N (Meijer) 269 753-1500 Nina’s Taqueria 248 SW Capital Ave 269-969-9448 Subway 7586 B Drive N 269-979-1668 Old China Super Buffet 2580 SW Capital Ave 269-963-8888 Subway 2191 W Columbia Ave (Meijer) 269 964-8034 Pancake House (Brunch) 185 SW Capital Ave 269-964-6790 Subway 590 W Columbia Ave 269-968-1083 Pasche’s Seafood Kitchen 11081 E Michigan Ave 269-964-2514 Subway 4200 W. Dickman Rd 269-966-6884 Qdoba Mexican Restaurant 5335 Beckley Rd 269-979-5208 Subway 2718 W. Michigan Ave 269-963-4126 Rafaynee’s Southern Cuisine 97 W Michigan Ave 269-201-4499 Subway 10 W Michigan Ave 269-965-6060 Red Lobster 2565 SW Capital Ave 269-968-1448 Subway 1325 NE Capital Ave 269-969-0433 Ritzee Hamburgers 1463 W. Michigan Ave 269-964-4701 Subway 15551 11 Mile Rd (Citgo) 269-968-3127 Riverside Golf Club 245 E Columbia Ave 269-964-0291 Uncle Dogs (and Wings) 643 Capital Ave SW 269-223-7648 Ruby Tuesday 6083 B Drive N 269-979-8310 VeggZ Café (Vegetarian, Seasonal) 35 Hamblin Ave 269-245-2542 Sakura Sushi Bar & Grill 5285 Beckley Rd 269-979-0200 PIZZA Shwe Mandalay (Burmese) 451 W Michigan Ave 269-753-1702 Domino’s Pizza 2545 SW Capital Ave, Suite 110 269-589-6612 Smoke ‘N Fire (BBQl) 11177 E Michigan Ave (FireKeepers Casino) 877-352-8777 Fatso’s Pizza & Grinders 13506 Beadle Lake Rd 269-339-3813 Station 66 (Seasonal, Sandwiches) 4588 D Drive South (M-66) 269-979-5766 Fox’s Pizza Den 12898 Beadle Lake Rd 269-979-9869 Taqueria San Francisco 691 SW Capital Ave 269-660-0616 Happy’s Pizza (Downtown Delivery) 1180 W Columbia Ave 269-964-4444 Taqueria San Francisco #2 595 W Columbia Ave 269-963-8188 Hungry Howie’s (Downtown Delivery) 189 E Columbia Ave 269-962-5400 Thai Flavor 2245 W Columbia Ave, Ste 105 269-969-3998 Hunt Brothers Pizza 1051 North Ave (C-Store) 269-965-8707 Tony’s Hong Kong Restaurant 174 E. Columbia Ave 269-965-4848 Jet’s Pizza (Downtown Delivery) 590 W Columbia Ave 269-565-0800 Torti Taco 5275 Beckley Rd 269-224-6941 Little Caesar’s Pizza 698 SW Capital Ave 269-788-9320 Umami Ramen (Asian Fusion) 215 W Michigan Ave 269-224-3264 Little Caesar’s Pizza 805 NE Capital Ave, Ste B 269-282-1359 PUBS & CLUBS Papa John’s Pizza (Downtown Delivery) 533 W Columbia Ave 269-965-7272 Brady’s Pub 408 N. 20th St 269-282-0133 Pennfield Pizza 1432 NE Capital Ave 269-964-9465 Buffalo Wild Wings 5775 Beckley Rd (Lakeview Sq Mall) 269-979-9464 Pizza Hut 5401 Beckley Rd 269-979-1900 Cricket Club 36 W Michigan Ave 269-963-2725 Pizza Hut 1449 W. Michigan Ave 269-965-3700 34 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 35 RESTAURANT ADDRESS PHONE RESTAURANT ADDRESS PHONE Pizza Hut Wingstreet 20 E Columbia Ave 269-966-8900 McDonald’s 1085 NE Capital Ave 269-965-4226 Pizza Hut Wingstreet (Downtown Delivery) 724 NE Capital Ave 269-962-2999 OT’s Up-N-Smoke BBQ 450 NE Capital Ave 269-963-7777 Pizza Parlor 3301 W. Michigan Ave 269-224-3099 Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits 91 E Columbia Ave 269-964-8324 Pizza Sam’s 1282 E Columbia Ave 269-963-6118 Quick Bitez BBQ 145 W Columbia Ave, Suite 501 269-753-1373 Sir Pizza 198 Vale St 269-963-5553 Saku Japan 5775 Beckley Rd (Lakeview Square Mall) 269-979-0329 Steve’s Pizza 447 N. Bedford Rd 269-963-1189 Speedy Chick 1876 W. Michigan Ave 269-964-2343 Volcano Pizza 148 W Columbia Ave 269-962-6071 Steak ‘N Shake 5990 Beckley Rd 269-979-8866 SWEETS Taco Bell 5560 Beckley Rd 269-979-9151 Continental Pastries & Deli 928 W. Columbia Ave 269-968-7136 Taco Bell 821 SW Capital Ave 269-965-4650 Cool Mamma’s Ice Cream 928 W Columbia Ave 269-209-8712 Taco Bell 2169 W Columbia Ave 269-339-0138 Dairy Queen (Seasonal) 283 Main St 269-224-6192 Taco Bell 1307 NE Capital Ave 269-965-7921 Pennfield Ice Cream & Coffee Shop 956 Capital Ave NE 269-282-1398 Wendy’s 929 W Columbia Ave 269-964-4912 Pursley’s (Miller Ice Cream) 2497 Capital Ave SW 269-962-7426 Wendy’s 1428 NE Capital Ave 269-288-0155 Simply Sensational Berries 80 W Michigan Ave 269-719-9820 MARSHALL Spanky’s (Plainwell Ice Cream) 1414 W. Michigan Ave 269-963-6004 SIT-DOWN DINING Sweetwater’s Donut Mill 2807 SW Capital Ave 269-979-1944 115 Restaurant & Truck Stop 14547 22 1/2 Mile Rd (I-94, Exit 115) 269-781-9616 COFFEE & SMOOTHIES Applebee’s Grill & Bar 1205 W Michigan Ave 269-781-9699 32 Social 32 W Michigan Ave 269-243-8201 Broadway Grille 107 W Michigan Ave 269-781-9200 Ambitious Nutrition 2245 W Columbia Ave Suite 110 269-274-4845 The Club Restaurant 51 Lyon Lake Rd (Marshall Country Club) 269-781-1182 Barnes & Noble Café 5701 Beckley Rd (Lakeview Sq Mall) 269-979-8060 Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA 18935 15½ Mile Rd 269-781-4293 Biggby Coffee 5466 Beckley Rd 269-223-7508 Denny’s Classic Diner 804 Old US 27 N 269-789-0304 Biggby Coffee 35 W Jackson St 269-753-1280 Free Range Pancake House 15421 US Hwy 27 N 269-999-6388 Biggby Coffee 1395 Capital Ave NE 269-753-1164 Jade Garden (Chinese, Buffet) 206 W Michigan Ave 269-789-8811 Biggby Coffee 1125 E Michigan Ave 269-223-7760 Kate’s Diner 129 W Michigan Ave 269-781-9577 Biggby Coffee 1101 W Columbia Ave 269-719-2031 The Medalist Grille 15701 N Drive N (The Medalist) 269-789-4653 Café Rica 62 E. Michigan Ave 269-274-1695 Oyé Amigo’s (Mexican) 307 E Michigan Ave 269-781-7770 Energy Nook 51 W Michigan Ave, Ste C 269-660-1699 Outside the Box Wellness Café (Vegetarian) 136 W Michigan Ave 269-558-4054 Epic Nutrition Smoothie Bar 2545 Capital Ave SW, Suite 130 269-275-1114 SandHill 11401 17 Mile Rd 269-789-0058 Five Lakes Chocolate & Coffee Co. 6405 B Dr. N (Meijer) 269-651-7677 Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub 115 S Eagle St 269-781-0600 Gapi Coffe & Sweets 11177 E Michigan Ave (FireKeepers Casino) 877-352-8777 Yin-Hai Restaurant (Chinese) 1102 W Michigan Ave 269-781-7888 Mango Healthy Fruit & Food 5475 Beckley Rd, Suite 160 269-753-1554 Zarzuela (Spanish Tapas - Mediterranian) 301 E Michigan Ave 269-789-9180 Mango Healthy Fruit & Food 2245 W Columbia Ave, Suite 102 269-883-6981 PUBS & CLUBS Starbucks Coffee Company 5997 Beckley Rd 269-979-3918 Bo-Bar 223 E Michigan Ave (Bogar Theatre) 269-781-3511 Tropical Smoothie Café 5466 Beckley Rd, Suite A 269-589-6040 Copper Athletic Club 133 W Michigan Ave 269-588-8222 FAST FOOD & TAKEOUT Dark Horse Brewing Company 511 S Kalamazoo Ave 269-781-9940 Arby’s 2195 W Columbia Ave 269-965-9030 Grand River Brewery 101 W Michigan Ave 269-727-9311 Arby’s 2597 SW Capital Ave 269-964-8994 Mega-Bev 106 Redfield Plaza 269-781-0646 Arby’s 619 North Ave 269-964-6224 Mike’s Place 116 W Michigan Ave 269-789-0775 BC Burger 615 SW Capital Ave 269-969-3748 Rosé Florist and Wine Room 116 E Michigan Ave 269-781-9128 Burger King 4840 Beckley Rd 269-979-9370 The Stagecoach Inn 201 W Michigan Ave 269-781-3571 Burger King 2167 W Columbia Ave 269-968-0538 Winston’s Pub 115 S Eagle St 269-781-0600 Burger King 673 SW Capital Ave 269-964-0646 DELI & CAFÉ Burger King 979 E Michigan Ave 269-965-8276 Pastrami Joe’s 105 N Jefferson St 269-781-8800 Burger King 1500 W. Michigan Ave 269-969-0908 Subway 15423 N US 27 269-781-9444 Burger King 575 North Ave 269-963-7828 Subway 104 Winston Dr 269-789-1546 Checkers 1600 W Columbia Ave 269-964-4340 Warman’s Party Store & Deli 908 E Michigan Ave 269-781-8845 Chicken Coop 1180 E Columbia Ave 269-962-2973 PIZZA Culver’s 5074 Beckley Rd 269-288-2728 Dominos 912 W Michigan Ave 269-248-3700 Drumstick 916 North Ave 269-965-5239 Five Star Pizza 104 W Michigan Ave 269-789-0090 Great Wall (Chinese) 1525 W. Michigan Ave 269-964-6888 Hungry Howie’s 15252 Old US 27 N 269-781-3555 KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken 1149 W Columbia Ave 269-963-2563 Little Caesar’s Pizza 1101 W Michigan Ave 269-781-6800 KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken 1405 NE Capital Ave 269-962-5121 Little Caesar’s Pizza 15861 W Michigan Ave (Kmart) 269-781-2227 Long John Silver’s 817 SW Capital Ave 269-963-6200 Pizza Hut 1114 W Michigan Ave 269-781-9161 McDonald’s 812 W Columbia Ave 269-964-2578 Rollo’s Mancinos 113 E Michigan Ave 269-781-0018 McDonald’s 1160 E Michigan Ave 269-965-2101 SWEETS McDonald’s 2593 SW Capital Ave 269-965-1141 Dark Horse Creamery 511 S Kalamazoo Ave 269-248-6171 McDonald’s 6079 B Drive N 269-979-8515 Grandma’s Toys & Treats 146 W Michigan Ave 269-209-0993 McDonald’s 2593 Capital Ave SW 269-965-1141 Ice Cream Dream (Seasonal) 1112 W Michigan Ave 269-781-6160 McDonald’s 1695 W. Michigan Ave 269-964-2486 Louie’s Bakery 144 W Michigan Ave 269-781-3542 36 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 37 Harbor Little Freight Caesars Timeless RESTAURANT ADDRESS PHONE Long John Furnishings Silver’s Side Track Ice Cream (Seasonal) 403 S Kalamazoo Ave 269-781-7623 Schlotzky’s Family Fare Deli COFFEE & SMOOTHIES Kate’s Planet Supermarket Discount New Fitness Biggby Coffee 1110 W Michigan Ave 269-781-4806 Dollar Continental Lakeview Taco Bell Tree Liquor China Dark Horse Commons 515 S Kalamazoo Ave 269-248-6171 Pastries & Deli Aldi Moon Subway Body Shop Walgreens Starbucks Coffee Company 15900 W.Michigan Ave (Family Fare) 269-781-8962 Ollie’s Cool Mamas McDonalds Dollar Happy’s Bargain Ice Cream Taqueria Papa Lake Corona Pizza Hut The Brew @Serendipity 108 W Michigan Ave 269-781-8144 General Pizza Bowlero Smoke Shop Outlet San John’s Adventure CVS VIP Nutrition 123 Redfield Plaza 269-589-1545 La Cocina Fun Pizza Outdoors Friends Wendy’s Center Francisco Pharmacy FAST FOOD & TAKEOUT Mexicana #2 Boat KFC Biggby & Co. Superior Zap Zone Arby’s 1310 W Michigan Ave 269-781-7226 Coffee Cadillac Escape Access Hardee’s 18720 Partello Rd 269-781-9278 Rooms Hi-Lite Cruz-In Diner (Seasonal) 1005 E Michigan Ave 269-781-8848 McDonald’s 1260 W. Michigan Ave 269-781-1114 Stevenson’s Speedy Chick 802 W. Michigan Ave 269-781-4101 Taco Bell 15955 W Michigan Ave 269-781-2075 Forest Wendy’s 15690 W. Michigan Ave 269-781-6525 Hill Apartments ALBION SIT-DOWN DINING Albion College Bon Appétit Café Baldwin Hall 517-629-0574 Full Moon Restaurant (Chinese) 200 B Drive N 517-630-0627 Battle Creek’s Cascarelli’s of Albion (Italian, Pizza) 116 S. Superior St 517-629-3675 La Casa Mexicana 1510 N. Eaton St 517-630-0215 Lopez Taco House 205 N. Superior St 517-629-2800 PUBS & CLUBS Albion Malleable Brewing Co. 420 S. Superior St 517-343-2202 Columbia Ave. Charlie’s Tavern 111 W. Porter St 517-629-9582 Darb’s Country Tavern 20985 27½ Mile Rd 517-857-4700 Willard DELI & CAFÉ Beach Foundry Bakehouse & Deli 400 S. Superior St 517-680-0092 Little Red Lunch Box 113 E. Michigan Ave 517-629-9753 Subway E 104 Erie St 517-629-6776 Subway 27815 C Drive North 517-629-8651 PIZZA “Life Around Gina’s Pizza & Deli 301 N. Clinton St 517-629-9330 Hungry Howie’s Pizza 111 W. Cass St 517-629-2924 Pizza Hut 1435 N. Eaton St 517-629-2137 SWEETS LDS Goguac Lake” Church Frosty Dan’s (Open All Year) 1455 N. Eaton St 517-629-8165 COFFEE & SMOOTHIES Biggby Coffee 217 E. Michigan Ave 517-629-9800 (pronounce it go-gwack) Stirling Books and Brew 119 N. Superior St 517-629-7560 FAST FOOD & TAKEOUT Arby’s 27790 C Drive N 517-629-5890 Battle Creek KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken 1317 N. Eaton St 517-629-5007 Country Club McDonald’s 1507 N. Eaton St 517-629-2092 ATHENS Copper Kettle Restaurant 720 S. Capital Ave 269-729-9439 The Office Bar 120 S. Capital Ave 269-729-4122 HOMER Bernie’s Main Street Tavern 112 E. Main St 517-568-4221 Cascarelli’s Pizza of Homer 103 E. Main St 517-568-3502 Dairy Delite (Seasonal) 236 W. Leigh St 517-568-4568 Five Star Pizza 115 W. Main St 517-568-4422 Homer’s Stagecoach Café 131 W. Main St 517-568-4433 Subway 120 E. Leigh St 517-568-3303 TEKONSHA McDonald’s 15286 M-60 517-767-3518 Subway 15452 M-60 517-767-3246 Waid’s Pizzeria 209 N. Main St 517-767-3600 38 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 39 LISTING

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3. Calhoun County Fair In the tradition of fairs everywhere, this one lots of From the quirky to the magical farm animals and enough deep-fried food to feed the to the deep fried, here are the top five county. Judging happens during the day, and at night events in Calhoun County. the grandstand has concerts, a demolition car derby and 1 more. Carnival rides start in the morning and go late into the warm August evening. On kids day, there’s a frog- jumping contest and bicycle giveaways.

1. Cereal Fest 4. Historic Home Tour The best part of this June festival will always be the Historic Marshall takes conservation seriously, and there World’s Longest Breakfast Table. Grab a free bowl 2 are neighborhoods of beautiful old houses to explore. of cereal and sit at the table to eat with thousands No need to peep through windows to see inside – the of people, all enjoying the most important meal of Historic Home Tour happens in September. The tour the day. It’s a chance to meet Tony the Tiger, Sugar includes local homes and museums. Check out the Bear and other cereal characters. There’s also a Governor’s Mansion, where no governor has actually parade, games for kids and live music. lived. There’s also the Honolulu House, which is so 3 fancy, it has a staircase going nowhere. 2. Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival 5. Festival of the Forks Look up during the first week of July -- there’s going Albion invites you to a homecoming every year in to be balloons and aircraft going over Battle Creek. 4 September. There’s a car cruise, parade, live music and The festival includes daily balloon launches, an air lots of comfort food. If you see a long line, it’s probably show and half marathon. The fun continues into the for Mona’s Tacos, a festival tradition. It’s also a good night with balloon illumes, an air show at dusk and time to check out some of the developments happening fireworks. Or take a chance to travel up into the air in downtown Albion, which includes a brewery, bakery, on the Ferris wheel at the carnival. 5 hotel, revamped farmers market and bookstore. 40 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 41 CALHOUN COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALHOUN COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENT / DETAILS LOCATION PHONE WEBSITE EVENT / DETAILS LOCATION PHONE WEBSITE FEBRUARY AUGUST Cardboard Classic Sled Race Victory Park, Albion 517-629-5533 GreaterAlbionChamber.org Backyard Burgers & Brewsfest Festival Market Square 269-963-4800 KelloggArena.com Sleds made with cardboard, tape, and glue race down Vote for the best burger in Battle Creek. Downtown Battle Creek Albion’s famous sledding hill. Calhoun County Fair Calhoun County Fairgrounds 269-781-8161 CalhounCountyFair.org Festivus Cardboard Sled Race Leila Arboretum 269-969-0270 bcmams.com A foremost agri-attraction in Michigan and the 720 Fair St, Marshall Creative sleds, chili and hot dogs, and a beer tent. 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek oldest county fair in the state. Ice, Wine, Beer & Blues Fest Downtown Marshall 269-781-8544 ChooseMarshall.com Color the Creek Battle Creek Area ColorTheCreek.com Ice carvings, wine & beer, and live blues music. A week of mural painting throughout Battle Creek. APRIL Cruise the Gut Downtown Battle Creek 800-397-2240 BattleCreekVisitors.org Binder Park Zoo Opening Day Binder Park Zoo 269-979-1351 BinderParkZoo.org Classic cars cruise Michigan Avenue. Be among the first to discover what’s new at the zoo. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek Michigan Metal Music Fest Leila Arboretum 269-969-0270 LASgarden.org MAY A one-day concert featuring rock and metal bands. 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek Spring into the Arts Art Hop Downtown Battle Creek 269-962-4076 BattleCreek.org Reptile Weekend Binder Park Zoo 269-979-1351 BinderParkZoo.org An art walk along the banks of the Battle Creek River. Hands-on encounters with over 100 reptiles and amphibians. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek Free Museum Day Downtown Marshall 269-781-8544 ChooseMarshall.com Tour de Zoo Binder Park Zoo 269-979-1351 BinderParkZoo.org All 8 Marshall museums are free and open to the public. Bike your way through the zoo, with beer, games, and live music. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek JUNE SEPTEMBER National CerealFest Downtown Battle Creek 269-420-4031 KelloggArena.com Festival of the Forks Downtown Albion 517-629-5533 GreaterAlbionChamber.org Enjoy a free breakfast at the World’s Longest Breakfast Celebrating Albion’s history with art, music, food and fun, Table, get your photo with Tony the Tiger, play on an including a classic car show, bands, a parade and more! inflatable playground, and enjoy live music and a parade. Marshall Historic Home Tour Downtown Marshall 269-781-8544 MarshallHistoricalSociety.org Battle for Turkeyville Cornwell’s Turkeyville 269-781-4293 Turkeyville.com Tour private homes and museums; craft fair, Civil War Ball. Civil War re-enactment. 18935 15-1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall SeptemBeerFest Leila Arboretum 269-969-0270 LASgarden.org Carboretum Car Show Leila Arboretum 269-969-0270 LASgarden.org One-day festival with beer, wine, mead, games, and music. 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek All makes, models, and years of cars and motorcycles. 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek OCTOBER Corks for Conservation Binder Park Zoo 269-979-1351 BinderParkZoo.org Arts and Eats Tour Southwest Michigan 269-945-2002 ArtsAndEats.org Live music and Michigan-sourced wine & beer. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek Tour rural artist studios and eateries. Hops with Pops on Father’s Day weekend Binder Park Zoo 269-979-1351 BinderParkZoo.org Bonteboktoberfest Binder Park Zoo 269-979-1351 BinderParkZoo.org Visit stations filled with craft brews around the zoo. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek Regional brews, wines and meads. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek Juneteenth Family Day Battle Creek 269-209-0293 or Family event celebrating freedom from slavery. 269-962-5553 Crane Fest 22300 15 Mile Road, Bellevue Cranefest.org Watch as thousands of cranes fly in to roost. Marshall Blues Fest Downtown Marshall 269-781-5183 MarshallBluesFest.com Muiltiple stages on Michigan Avenue. Fall into the Arts Art Hop Downtown Battle Creek 269-962-4076 BattleCreek.org An art walk along the banks of the Battle Creek River. NHBP Annual Pow Wow Pine Creek Indian Reservation 269-729-5151 NHBPI.com Drumming, dancing, singing, and vendors. Athens Skeleton Fest Downtown Marshall 269-781-8544 ChooseMarshall.com Take a selfie with one of the posed skeletons. JULY Walk The Beat Downtown Albion 517-629-5533 WalkTheBeat.org/albion Battle Creek Field of Flight W.K. Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek 269-962-0592 BCballoons.com 40 bands play live music around town in one weekend. Air Show & Balloon Festival Daily hot-air balloon launches, night balloon illumes, Fall Into The Zoo Binder Park Zoo 269-979-1351 BinderParkZoo.org fireworks and a carnival. Top civilian & military air shows. A series of 1-day themed events with activities and exhibits. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek Caribbean Fest Festival Market Square 269-963-4800 KelloggArena.com NOVEMBER / DECEMBER Jamaican music, African drum circle, and Caribbean food. Downtown Battle Creek Battle Creek Christmas Parade Downtown Battle Creek 269-420-4031 BCfestivals.com Cruise at the Fountain Calhoun County Fairgrounds 269-781-8161 CruiseAtTheFountain.com This popular parade lights up downtown Battle Creek. Come see hundreds of cars cruise around the fountain. Marshall Marshall Christmas Parade Downtown Marshall 269-781-5163 ChooseMarshall.com Leilapalooza Music Festival Leila Arboretum 269-969-0270 LASgarden.org A Norman Rockwell-type parade with over 100 entries. A free one-day all-genre music festival. 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek Albion Aglow Parade Downtown Albion 517-629-5533 GreaterAlbionChamber.org Marshall Bluegrass Festival Calhoun County Fairgrounds 269-788-2597 MarshallBluegrassFestival.com Usher in the season with lights, parades, and singing. Michigan’s largest jamming festival with talent from the Marshall International Festival of Lights Downtown Battle Creek 269-420-4031 BCfestivals.com Grand Ole Opry stage. Twinkling lights, sleigh rides, and fun events. Red, White & Blue Cruise-In & Fireworks Show Downtown Albion 517-629-5533 GreaterAlbionChamber.org Candlelight Walk Downtown Marshall 269-781-8544 MarshallHistoricalSociety.org Vintage and classic vehicles on display. A walking tour of decorated private homes. “Summer Songs in Flower” Leila Arboretum 269-969-0270 LASgarden.org Marshall’s Merry Mile Calhoun County Fairgrounds 269-781-5163 ChooseMarshall.com Battle Creek area garden tour. 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek Drive through a lighted wonderland. 720 Fair St, Marshall “Welcome to My Garden” Marshall Area 269-781-5434 MarshallAreaGardenClub.org Zoo Lights Binder Park Zoo 269-979-1351 BinderParkZoo.org Marshall area garden tour. Holiday lights plus weather-hardy animals. 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek 42 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 43 Walk or run along the BC LINEAR PATH, where NATIONAL CEREALFEST kicks off summer! Join Battle Creek is full to bursting when it hosts 2 high- 3 major trails converge - the North County Trail, us for a bowl of cereal at the World’s Longest end art hops each year, SPRING INTO THE ARTS Great Lake-to-Lake Trail, and the Iron Belle Trail. Breakfast Table. Then the FIELD OF FLIGHT AIR in May and FALL INTO THE ARTS in October. See the city from a different view and opt to take SHOW & BALLOON FESTIVAL takes over our The ART CENTER OF BATTLE CREEK changes advantage of the BCYCLE BICYCLE RENTALS, airport for thrilling civilian and military air shows, their exhibits 10-12 times each year, so you will kayak along the Battle Creek River, or see it from and breathtaking balloon launches and illumes. want to visit often. COLOR THE CREEK adds new on top a water slide at FULL BLAST WATER PARK. Join us for music, food, and fun at a downtown murals throughout Battle Creek every August. If competitions are more your thing, start training festival - whether its CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL, The grounds of Leila Arboretum come alive with now for the GOGUAC LAKE SWIM (1.15 mile open BACKYARD BURGERS AND BREWFEST, or CRUISE music during several outdoor concert events, water), the CEREAL CITY CLASSIC (5K/10K walk/ THE GUT we know you will have a blast! including LEILAPALOOZA, MICHIGAN METALFEST, run), or one of our marathon, triathlon, or duathlon Check our calendar to find world-class concerts BEAT IN THE CREEK JAZZ/BLUES, TROPICAL events. Cycle events include the BC ICE CREAM given by the BRASS BAND OF BATTLE CREEK, RIDDIM FEST and the CEREAL CITY CONCERT CENTURY and the FAT FEST WINTER FESTIVAL. or hear local favorites at VIBE @5 or the POST BAND. Experience great music at the GILMORE CONCERT BAND. KEYBOARD FESTIVAL too!

Take a stroll around the river then come see us! Indoor/Outdoor Festival Market Square in downtown Battle Creek clara’s ON•THE•RIVER has FARMERS MARKETS on Wednesdays and Water Park Saturdays, FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS, and PICKERS Food, Spirits & Fun! FLEA MARKETS every month, all summer long. 44 McCamly St N | Battle Creek Try something new and check out the nearby 269-963-0966 www.claras.com BC CARGO pop-up shops. LJ-AT141028_142615 Open Memorial Day through Labor Day Get Details: @DowntownBTLCRK www.fullblast.org www.BattleCreekLive.com 269-966-3667 www.BattleCreekVisitors.org 35 Hamblin Ave • Downtown Battle Creek LJ-AT141104_124911 LISTING

ATTRACTION ADDRESS PHONE DETAILS UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS Binder Park Zoo 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek 269-979-1351 Discover animals from around the world as you stroll through this BinderParkZoo.org animal-friendly attraction, don’t miss your chance to feed a giraffe! Brooks Air Field 1243 S Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall 269-781-4447 Glider and ultralight adventures along with sky diving, parasailing, airnav.com/airport/KRMY and hanger movies. Shuttle available to Schuler’s Restaurant. PlacesPlaces ToTo GoGo Calhoun County Fairground 720 Fair St, Marshall 269-781-8161 Michigan’s oldest county fair (since 1839). Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall 800-228-4315 Professional live dinner theater along with turkey dinners, ice Turkeyville.com cream parlour, candy counter, arcade, and country store. Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary 1698 M-66, Athens 269-729-4802 A semi-natural environment for over 100 rescued alligators AlligatorSanctuary.com and other reptiles. Festival Market Square 1 McCamly Sq, Battle Creek 269-963-4800 Outdoor event space in downtown Battle Creek that hosts concerts, KelloggArena.com farmers market, community events, and more. FireKeepers Casino 11177 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 800-585-3737 Over 2,900 slots, 70 table games, a 26-table non-smoking FireKeepersCasino.com poker room, and a 2,000-seat concert venue that hosts music and comedy superstars. Historic Bridge Park S Wattles Rd, Battle Creek An open air museum filled with relocated and fully restored beautiful historic truss bridges. Also picnic area, playground, bathrooms, fishing, and boat launch.A favorite spot for photographs. Part of the Calhoun County Trailway. Kalamazoo Air Zoo 6151 Portage Road, Portage 269-382-6555 Historic aircraft, amusement park-style rides, simulators, and AirZoo.org historic exhibits. Kellogg Arena 1 McCamly Sq, Battle Creek 269-963-4800 A 30,000 sq.ft. space that accommodates a wide variety of KelloggArena.com events including sports, concerts, trade shows, and more. Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum 301 S Superior St, Albion 517-629-8023 Interactive, immaginative kid-play for ages 0-12 with exhibits like Bohm Theatre KidsNStuff.org car repair, house building, grocery shopping, and water table fun! Leila Arboretum 928 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 269-969-0270 85 acres to explore, including the Battle Creek Fantasy Forest This is Michigan. We can have 70-degree temps a Bowlero Lanes Fun Center has evolved since the era LASgarden.org sculpture park, Kaleidoscope Garden, peace labyrinth, walking path. day after a snowstorm. Don’t let bad weather keep of the poodle skirt. They offer a far-out experience with Marshall Carriage Company 1000 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-8818 Horse-drawn carriage rides with local lore, or ghost stories for those who you from venturing out to explore Calhoun County. cosmic bowling on the weekends. Or team up with and Marshall Ghost Tours MarshallCarriage.com dare, and enjoy a summer treat from a horse-drawn ice cream buggy. friends and family for laser tag. Bowlero also hosts Station 66 4588 D Drive South (M-66), East Leroy 269-979-5766 Country restaurant in a 1940s restored gas station with hay rides, If you get tired of hiding in your blanket fort at home, go Dracula’s Lair, by Escape Room-Zone. The company Station66bc.com cider making, car shows and other events. (open seasonally) to the mall. Lakeview Square Mall is trying new things, runs escape rooms in six Michigan cities. Southern Exposure 11269 N Dr North, Battle Creek 269-962-1255 Scrumptious gardens, specialty dining, fun hands-on workshops. with businesses that sell an experience, not a pair of ACTIVE PLAY • PLAYGROUNDS shoes (although you can get those, too). When the Bohm Theatre was revived, they made ANYbodies Playground 1400 Captial Ave NE, Battle Creek Fun for all children, regardless of abilities, at Bailey Park. sure to keep the feeling of its vaudeville days. From BC Family YMCA 182 NE Capital Ave, Battle Creek 269-963-9622 Join in a class, work out on the equipment, or swim in the pool. Catch the latest release at NCG Cinema. Be quick the cushy seats to the old-fashioned organ, get a YMCAbattlecreek.org Day passes available. on the draw at CC Elite Laser Tag. You’ll need modern movie experience while being reminded of Battleground Indoor Action Sports 5775 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek 269-962-1080 Indoor facility for skateboards, scooters, and bikes at Lakeview some clever friends to solve puzzles at Cereal the days of the movie palace. BattlegroundSkateHouse.com Square Mall. Classes available. City Escape. If the kids are antsy, take them to Bowlero Fun Center 775 W Columbia Ave, Battle Creek 269-963-9121 68 lanes including private party room, laser tag, arcade, Battleground Skate Park. They can show off their Marshall has eight small museums, but one of the BowleroLanesBC.com and escape rooms. mad skillz on BMX or skateboards or scooters. quaintest is the United States Postal Museum. Excalibur Paintball & Airsoft 10580 N Drive North, Battle Creek 269-963-3925 40-acres of bunkers, villages, and more Equipment is available for rentals. Washington, D.C., is the only place you’ll find BCsplat.com Flash Flood at Full Blast 35 Hamblin Ave, Battle Creek 269-966-3667 Family water park with over 80,000 square feet of fun including a bigger museum dedicated to letters and the If you want something a little more laidback at the FullBlast.org water slides, indoor and outdoor pools, and a bungee run. Also mall, hang out at Barnes & Noble with a latte people who made sure they were delivered. The basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, indoor track, Day passes. from Starbucks or watch a televised game at museum is located in a Greek revival building, Irving Park 311 North Ave, Battle Creek 269-966-3431 Disc golf, duck pond, and beautiful Japanese garden. Buffalo Wild Wings. from back in the days when they designed Ketchum Park Montgomery St, Marshall Kids Kingdom Jungle Gym is a replicated town of Marshall, post offices to look like old temples. Learn the kid-sized! Picnic pavilion, bathrooms, and Marshall Skate Park. Speaking of bookstores, they’re the perfect history of stamps or read V-Mail from World M-66 Bowl 19794 M-66, Battle Creek 269-962-9597 56 lanes with electronic scoring, pro shop. place to wait for the rain to pass. Mitten Word War II. Hours are by appointment only, so be M66bowl.biz Bookshop has a combination of used and sure to call ahead. Marshall Lanes 1154 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-3125 16 lanes with friendly service. new books. There’s a large selection of things mlanes.com to read for kids in the back. Stirling Books For more museums, check out the following Reiger & Victory Parks 581 Haven Rd, Albion 517-629-5535 Adjoining parks with fishing, boat launch, and walking path.Also & Brew is a cozy little store with a fireplace. list, or go to www.BattleCreekVisitors.org for CityOfAlbion.gov 10,000 sq.ft. castle-motif Victory Park wooden play structure, Browse books and pick up a coffee. details and info. skateboarding area, sledding hill, and Victory Park Band Shell. 46 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 47 ATTRACTION ADDRESS PHONE DETAILS ATTRACTION ADDRESS PHONE DETAILS Riverview Recreation 2000 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek 269-965-5221 Indoor and outdoor mini-golf courses, golf simulators, a 300- Battle Creek Cereal History Exhibit 34 W Jackson St, Suite #1A, 269-962-2240 Fun exhibits telling the history of the invention of cereal in Battle and Hit ‘em Here RiverviewRecreation.com yard driving range, batting cages, airsoft paintball, go karts, Battle Creek Creek. Located next to the BC Welcome Center. Open weekdays. bumper boats, tubing, video games, gemstone mining, and Battle Creek Regional 307 W Jackson St, Battle Creek 269-968-8573 Rotating exhibits on military, agriculture, cereal, and other Animaland where you can create your own stuffed friend. History Museum BCRHM.org significant topics, plus 3rd Saturday programs. Open weekends. University Lanes 16653 Michigan Ave, Albion 517-343-2005 16 lanes, with karaoke. Blair Historical Farm Museum 505 Grandview St, Homer 517-568-3920 Authentic pioneer farm. Herb Workshop, Car & Truck Show, ART • THEATER HomerHistoricalSociety.org and Fall Festival are annual events. Art Center of Battle Creek 265 E Emmett St, Battle Creek 269-962-9511 Rotating exhibits, each with a kids “make it and take it” learning Burr Oak Cemetery 595 V Drive South, Athens Tombstone Tour & Town Tales each September. ArtCenterOfBattleCreek.org craft. Enjoy a special event or class. AthensArea.org/Cemetery.html Bogar Theatre 223 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-3511 First-run movies, bar/adult beverages, and burgers in an updated Capitol Hill School Musem 602 Washington St, Marshall 269-781-8544 Built in 1860, experience a hands-on classroom of yesteryear. MarshallMovies.com historic setting. Fire House Museum 112 E Main St, Homer 517-568-4321 Home to the 1887 Burton Steamer Engine that is 1 of 2 in the world. Bohm Theatre 201 S Superior St, Albion 517-343-2112 A 1920s recently restored and updated architectural landmark, Ft. Custer National Cemetery 15501 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek 269-731-4164 152 American flags form the Avenue of Flags, and an BohmTheatre.org showing first-run & classic movies. www.cem.va.gov additional 50 flags are arranged in a semi-circle at the head Albion College 611 E Porter St, Albion 517-629-1000 Bobbitt Visual Arts Center – visual arts of the thoroughfare, representing each state. Albion.edu Herrick Theatre – performances Gardner House Museum 509 S Superior St, Albion 517-629-5100 Historic displays about the origin of Mother’s Day, the Tuskegee Goodrich Chapel – music AlbionHistoricalSociety.org Airmen, a general store, and a rotating exhibit space. Kellogg Community College 450 North Ave, Battle Creek 269-965-3931 Binda Performing Arts Center – theatre Gilmore Car Museum 6865 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners 269-671-5089 America’s Signature Collection of vintage cars, shown in era- Kellogg.edu Davidson Visual & Performing Arts Auditorium – visual arts & music GilmoreCarMuseum.org encompassing exhibits. Voted Michigan’s #1 Destination by USA Today. Eastend Studio & Gallery 143 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-789-2379 Fine art and artisian gifts crafted by regional artists, with a rotating Governor’s Mansion Museum 612 S Marshall Ave, Marshall 269-781-5260 Built in 1839, this museum is a hands-on replicated pioneer home. EastendStudioAndGallery.com exhibition space, art classes, and rentable historic ballroom space. Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center 74 N Washington Ave, Battle Creek 269-965-3000 In 1876 this building was Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s Battle Franke Center for the Arts 214 E Mansion St, Marshall 269-789-9677 Showing a wide variety of performances by professionals, Creek Sanitarium and the birthplace of Corn Flakes. From FrankeCenterForTheArts.com special guest artists, community members, and students. 1942-54 it was the Percy Jones Army Hospital. Today it Goodrich W. Columbia 7 2500 W Columbia Ave, Battle Creek 269-963-3456 Power recliner seats, plus beer and wine, to help you enjoy your houses elements of the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. GoodrichQualityTheaters.com first-run movie. Tours must be reserved 2 weeks in advance through Adventist Village. Great Escape Stage Company 110 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-2700 An intimate theatre space that changes with every performance Historic Adventist Village 480 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek 269-965-3000 Birthplace of the Seventh-day Adventist religion, a 19th century GreatEscapeStageCompany.com through creative magic. AdventistHeritage.org restored village and The J.H. Kellogg Discovery Center. JC Cinema 15375 S Helmer Rd, Battle Creek 269-841-4345 First-run movies at budget-friendly prices. Honolulu House Museum 107 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall 269-781-8544 Unique architecture and interior murals painted on all surfaces. JCcinema.MooreTheatres.com Holland Park 100 N Albion St, Albion 517-629-2479 “History Hill” tells the story of Ward Street School, once on this site. NCG Theater 5775 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek 269-719-8440 Sensory-friendly showtimes are available, in Lakeview Square Mall. Play equipment for everyone (including seniors), and basketball courts. NCGmovies.com/Battle-Creek Kellogg House Park 1 Monroe St, Battle Creek W.K. Kellogg’s former home and gardens. Home of the Quonset Hut Theatre 132 N. Capital Ave, Athens 269-841-6063 Home base for Athens Community Theater. Underground Railroad Sculpture featuring interactive learning kiosk. What-A-Do Theatre 4071 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek 269-282-1953 WhatADo.org Life-affirming, live, professional theatre. Kimball House Museum 196 NE Capital Ave, Battle Creek 269-965-2613 A large collection Sojourner Truth artifacts, also Sanitarium exhibit, MUSICAL INTERLUDES HeritageBattleCreek.org pioneer general store, and pioneer cabin. Hours by appointment. B.C. Boychoir & Girls Chorus 450 North Ave, Battle Creek 269-963-1911 Regional choruses for school-aged singers. Kingman Museum 175 Limit St, Battle Creek 269-965-5117 Interactive natural history museum. Michigan habitats, and B.C. Community Chorus YourMusicCenter.org Adult chorus that performs with the Battle Creek Symphony. Battle Creek Symphony 50 W VanBuren St, Battle Creek 269-963-1911 Michigan’s longest continuously running orchestra, with unique KingmanMuseum.org human body exhibits, dinosaur bones, outer space exhibits. BattleCreekSymphony.org collaborations and concerts at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium. Marshall Historical Museum 402 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-8544 Marshall’s historic products and Marshall veterans exhibits. Blues at the Bohm bohmtheatre.org/blues-at-the-bohm 517-795-0067 1st Monday of each month features regionally acclaimed live jam. at the G.A.R. Hall Brass Band of Battle Creek BBBC.net 269-789-2222 One of the most acclaimed brass bands in the world. Mill Race Park 11 SW Capital Ave, Battle Creek 269-966-3431 BCparks.org Waterfall, picnic area, historic information, and playground. Cereal City Concert Band CerealCityConcertBand.org 269-962-2153 Big band concerts featuring Battle Creek musicians held at various Monument Park Division & Hamblin Ave, Battle Creek 269-962-2240 Sojourner Truth Monument, C.W. Post statue, the Stone History Tower. locations, all year long. Oak Hill Cemetery 255 South Ave, Battle Creek 269-964-7321 Find famous Battle Creek pioneers and heros. Marshall Rotary Band Stuart’s Landing, Marshall 269-781-5163 Summer outdoor concert series featuring Marshall musicians at HeritageBattleCreek.com MarshallRotaryBand.moonfruit.com the bandshell at Stuart’s Landing and at several local events. Oakridge Cemetery 614 Dibble St, Marshall 269-781-7895 2nd oldest operating cemetery in Michigan. Music Factory 191 Angell St, Battle Creek 269-962-2121 Live heavy metal music from regional bands. ChooseMarshall.com MusicFactoryBC.com Old Mill Bridge Park 109 N Byron Street, Homer Site of an historic grist mill. Post Band Festival Market Square, Battle Creek 269-963-4800 Summer outdoor concert series featuring Battle Creek musicians Quaker Park 135 Fremont St, Battle Creek 269-966-3431 Monument to the city’s Quaker heritage; stand in Sojourner KelloggArena.com held at Festival Market Square, with a different theme each week. Truth’s footsteps that are immortalized in the concrete Sojourner Truth Gospel Choir 450 North Ave, Battle Creek 269-963-1911 Sojourner Truth’s ideals live on in this children’s choir. foundations of the city’s first Quaker meeting house. Swinging at the Shell Victory Park, Albion Attend a free ampitheater concert with a different band or musical Riverside Cemetery 1301 S Superior St, Albion 517-629-2479 Unique array of tombstones and mausoleum. SwinginAtTheShell.com group performing each week during the summer. CityOfAlbionmi.gov Vibe@5 Concert Series Downtown Battle Creek 269-963-4800 Live music on Friday nights during the summer at Friendship Park, Tekonsha Historical Museum 13400 L Dr S, Tekonsha 517-765-2588 Tekonsha historic artifacts plus the Hobo Hotel and Jail next door. KelloggArena.com with a different group each week. U.S. Postal Museum 202 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-420-7030 Learn about our nation’s history in the largest collection of postal HISTORIC DESTINATIONS artifacts outside of the Smithsonian. Hours by appointment. American Museum of Magic 107 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-7570 Largest collection of magic artifacts on public display (except for Walters Gasoline Museum 220 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-789-2562 Fascinating collection of car, interurban, and gas station artifacts. AmericanMuseumofMagic.com the Smithsonian). Find out about Houdini, Thurston, and Blackstone. W.K. 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ATTRACTION ADDRESS PHONE DETAILS NATURE Albion River Trail NorthCountryTrail.org/cnd 1.6 miles of wide paved trails. Victory Park to Harris Field. Baker Bird Sanctuary 21145 Fifteen Mile Rd, Bellevue 269.223.9984 898 acre Sandhill Crane sanctuary with two groomed trails BakerSanctuary.org for hiking and cross-country skiing. Site of the annual CraneFest. Battle Creek Linear Park BCparks.org 269-966-3431 26 miles of paved pathway in both urban and rural settings, FollowFollow thethe RiverRiver featuring historic and cultural points-of-interest. Brooks Nature Area 18 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall 2.3 miles of maintained trails on Stuart Lake. Canoe, Kayak & Tube Rental 900 S Marshall St, Marshall 269-781-5166 MarshallRec.com Calhoun County Trailway CalhounCountyTrailway.org 5.6 miles through Ott Biological Preserve and Kimball Pines. Fort Custer Recreation Area 5163 Fort Custer Dr, Augusta 269-731-4200 28 miles of hiking, biking, and horse trails. Three lakes with Michigan.gov/dnr beach, camping including rustic cabins, picnic shelters, disc golf, fishing, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Historic Bridge Park S Wattles Rd, Battle Creek An open air museum filled with beautiful, historic truss bridges, relocated from different cities in Michigan or Indiana and fully restored. Also picnic areas, playground, bathrooms, and boat launch. A favorite spot for photographs. Homer Linear Park Corner of N Drive South and A beautiful and quiet bicycle trail that begins near Grist Mill Detroit St, Homer park, goes under the M-60 bridge, and continues along the river. Marshall Riverwalk Pearl Street to Stuart’s Landing 269-781-5163 1.6 mile boardwalk with walking and biking pathways, bridges, and canoe launches along Rice Creek and the Kalamazoo River. Ott Biological Preserve 228 Keathley Dr, Battle Creek 269-781-9841 300 acres of green space with trailways around two lakes. Paddler’s Grove Beadle Lake Rd to River Dr, Battle Creek Fishing, kayaking, boat launch, and more. Saylor’s Landing 15 Mile Road, south of Michigan Avenue Small park with a large concrete launch pad and restrooms. Stuart’s Landing Homer Rd east of S Marshall, Marshall Picnic area, gazebo, Kalamazoo River fishing, mountain bike trail. Voorhees Sanctuary 19500 24 Mile Rd, Albion 40 acres that are a favorite among bird watchers. Whitehouse Nature Center 611 E Porter St, Albion 135 acre outdoor education facility with 5 miles of trails. Battle Creek River, downtown Battle Creek Willard Beach/Goguac Lake SW Capital Ave, Battle Creek Sandy beach, picnic tables and shelters. Woodland Park & Preserve 14715 S Helmer Rd, Battle Creek 5 miles of rustic green trails on 145 acres around Kettle Lakes. SPORT VENUES & TEAMS The sparkle of sunshine, the smell of growing in Battle Creek. There’s also a bathroom, playground and Albion College Britons 611 E Porter St, Albion 517-629-1000 Albion.edu/sports things, the burble of water as it flows on by – kayak launch. During the summer, there’s a constant flow Bailey Park 1392 NE Capital Ave, Battle Creek 269-966-3431 80-acre park featuring 4 baseball stadiums, 2 quadra-plex softball/ we love a day by the river. of people getting on and off the river. Innertubes are just as BCparks.org baseball diamonds; sand volleyball courts, shuffleboard courts, popular as boats. fully accessible playground, picnic area, boat launch, dog park. Calhoun County has numerous river trails, so you can hike, Marshall’s Riverwalk has some lovely overlooks. The BC Bombers Baseball Club 1392 NE Capital Ave, Battle Creek 269-962-0735 2011 World Series Champions and a member of Northwoods League. BattleCreekBombers.com ride a bike, or find a boat launch just about anywhere. 1.6-mile boardwalk runs alongside a paved biking path Kellogg Arena 1 McCamly Sq, Battle Creek 269-963-4800 30,000 sq. ft. flexible space that accommodates a wide variety of BC Linear Park is 26 miles of paved trail through Battle following both Rice Creek and the Kalamazoo River. Keep an KelloggArena.com events including sports, concerts, trade shows, meetings, more. Creek. It can take you from Bailey Park, along the Battle eye out for the South Marshall Dam waterfall and a Chinese Kellogg Community College Bruins 450 North Ave, Battle Creek 269-965-3931 Kellogg.edu/athletics Creek River to where it meets the Kalamazoo River, and pagoda. At Stuart’s Landing there is a fishing dock and boat Marshall Athletic Fields Across from 1114 W Michigan Ave, 269-781-5166 Baseball/softball diamonds, football field, playground, up to Leila Arboretum. There are boat launches on Jackson launch onto the Kalamazoo River, as well as bathrooms. Marshall basketball hoop, and sand volleyball courts. Street West and at Verona Dam on Emmett Street East. Not too far from the Riverwalk is a mountain bike trail called The Rink 75 Houston St, Battle Creek 269-963-RINK 85’ x 200’ ice skating rink. Open skate times, lessons, adult league TheRinkBattleCreek.com play, and sticks & puck. One of the best stretches for a walk goes through downtown The Dump. Experienced bikers will love the challenge. Western Michigan University Broncos 50 W Jackson St, Battle Creek 269-965-5380 WMUbroncos.com Battle Creek, with its picturesque bridges and local Albion has more city parks per capita than any other city in HORSE RIDING STABLES landmarks. Start at South Washington Avenue, then follow America. The Albion River Trail will take you by three of Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center 8450 N 43rd St, Augusta 269-731-4471 CheffCenter.org: physical therapy for special needs. the Battle Creek River past Kellogg World Headquarters, them, starting with Victory Park and ending near Lloyd Park. Crystal Farms Equestrian 15203 C Drive South, Marshall 269-317-3910 CrystalFarmsOnline.com: boarding, training, riding academy. the Math and Science Center, the old train station that is It’s 1.6 miles of paved pathway along the Kalamazoo River. Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center Albion College, 11039 29 S Mile Road 517-629-0836 Albion.edu/HeldCenter: college team and competitions. Zukowski’s Meadowview Farms 4698 H Drive South, East Leroy 269-753-5026 ZMFarabian.com: riding lessons and birthday parties. now Clara’s on the River, and then on to the Kellogg House Turn left, and you’ll be on the main street for downtown. Turn CAMPGROUNDS gardens and stop at the Underground Railroad Statue on right on the pedestrian bridge by the farmers market and Division Street North. That’s about a mile of walking. Camp Turkeyville 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall 269-781-4293 128 RV sites CampTurkeyville.com you’ll be at the Porter Street canoe dock. Calhoun County Fairground 720 Fair Street, Marshall 269-781-8161 250 RV & tent sites CalhounCountyFair.org The Calhoun County Trailway is a 5.6-mile stretch in Battle The Iron Belle Trail will one day weave across the state of Fort Custer Recreation Area 5163 Fort Custer Dr., Augusta 269-731-4200 219 RV & tent sites plus cabins Michigan.gov/fortcuster Creek, from Ott Biological Preserve to Historic Bridge Park. Michigan, and then the Albion River Trail will be connected to Hideaway Hills Campground 21901 Collier Ave., Battle Creek 269-962-1600 200 RV & tent sites plus cabins The trail takes you along the river and into the woods. Keep the Homer Bike Path. The bike path is about two miles long Lighthouse Village RV Resort 1001 24 Mile Road, Homer 517-568-4343 788 sites LighthouseVillage.com Potawatomi Recreation Area 1117 Bell Road, Union City 517-278-4289 124 sites, both rustic and full hook-up an eye out for wildflowers and frogs. – it’s wide and paved to make it easy for bicycles and hikers. Quality Camping, Inc. 5775 Old US 27 South, Marshall 517-767-4161 252 RV & camper sites QualityCampingInc.com Historic Bridge Park sits on the banks of the Kalamazoo You’ll find parking at Grist Mill Park. The Grist Mill is also the Rockey’s Campground 19880 27 1/2 Mile Road, Albion 517-857-2200 62 sites RockeysCampground.com River, where old truss bridges have been relocated and spot to put in your kayak if you want to head towards Albion Sherwood Forest Campground 5563 Sherwood Hwy, Olivet 269-749-9799 70 RV & tent sites plus cabins SherwoodCamping.com restored. It’s one of the most popular places to take photos on the Kalamazoo River. 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52 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 53 Known for its 19th century architecture, A visit to Marshall is not complete without Marshall is a small town with great pride in its The world-famous Honolulu House is next Marshall hosts an annual Historic Home Tour tasting local dishes that have made history. downtown shopping district. If you are visiting door to the National House Inn, Michigan’s and has two museums which boast collections Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub is a landmark that in the area, the wide variety of stores can keep oldest operating inn. From the Inn, look out rivaled only by the Smithsonian, the American has been serving up mouth-watering prime rib you busy for hours. Explore quaint shops your window and view Brooks Memorial Museum of Magic and the Postal Museum. Bring for over 100 years. Dark Horse Brewery creates loaded with unique gifts and original artwork, Fountain, a copy of Marie Antoinette’s “Temple your lawn chair and join the crowd for BluesFest. taste combinations not found anywhere else. where you can find the perfect home décor and of Love”. Marshall also offers hotels with pools The Bogar movie theater offers movies, beer, and Dig into a Coach burger while listening to live gifts. The downtown area also features unique and suites; bed and breakfasts with beautifully burgers; listen to a ghost story on a horse-drawn music at The Stagecoach Inn. If you are in the experiences like the historic Barton organ at restored rooms; and large, modern apartments carriage ride; or be a kid again at Michigan’s mood for something sweet, head to Louie’s The Mole Hole, and a classic Rexall drug store to rent above downtown businesses. Once you oldest county fair - just know that whatever you Bakery and pick up an award-winning nut roll, complete with running lights. There’s no other visit and experience all Marshall has to offer, choose, Marshall is fun! so good they are available by mail order. place quite like Marshall. you’ll find it hard to leave.

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STORE NAME ADDRESS PHONE DETAILS SOUVENIRS • GIFT SHOPS • BOUTIQUES Albion College Book Store 4867 Kellogg Ctr, Albion 517-629-0305 Albion College branded merchandise and gifts Battle Creek Welcome Center 34 W Jackson St, Ste 1A, Battle Creek 269-962-2240 Michigan, Battle Creek, and Kellogg themed gifts and home decor Bruin Bookstore 400 North Ave, Battle Creek 269-965-4128 Kellogg Community College branded merchandise and gifts Cornwell’s Turkeyville Gift Shop 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall 269-781-4293 Trendy giftss including toys, jams, and humourous signs The Gift Shop @ Charitable Union 85 Calhoun St, Battle Creek 269-964-7234 Hand-made and unique gifts that support their mission ShopShop YourYour WayWay Green Scene Natural Living Store 142 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-558-8080 High quality environmentally friendly consumer goods Happy House Gift Shop 100 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek 269-962-0650 Greeting cards, gift wrap, ornaments & gifts Hemmingsen’s Drug Store 132 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, 269-781-3411 Digital photo processing, gifts and greeting cards Horrock’s Farm Market 235 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek 269-966-3200 Specialty grocery, large wine and beer selection, unique gifts Living MI 112 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-727-2992 Michigan themed gifts and home decor Mel’s Allsport 204 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-5546 Marshall branded apparel including shirts, hats, and coats Mole Hole 150 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-5923 Large selection of unique gifts and home decor Pure Albion 410 S Superior St, Albion 517-630-6031 Albion branded merchandise plus artist work Serendipity & The Brew Coffee Café 108 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-8144 Enjoy fresh coffee as you browse gifts and gourmet foods Southern Exposure Gift Shop 11269 N Drive North, Battle Creek 269-962-1255 Herbs, stained glass, quilts and other gift and garden items Tin Whistle Gift Shop 102 S Parkview, Marshall 269-781-7374 Gifts and antiques inside the National House Inn ART Bayberry House Interiors 108 N Park Ave, Marshall 269-781-7777 Interior design shop featuring Annie Sloan chalk paint Discount Hobby 5700 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek 269-979-2262 Collectibles, comics, and hobby supplies. EastEnd Studio & Gallery 143 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-789-2379 Local and regional art plus rotating exhibit gallery Howard’s Ceramics & Gifts 1512 Columbia Ave E, Battle Creek 269-965-2771 Ready-made or make your own ceramic gift or decoration J T Hobby 1534 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek 269-660-0620 Trains, rockets, slot cars and model building supplies Just-Bead-It 125 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-6120 Beads and findings plus vintage costume jewelry and classes Marshall Framing Studio 227 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-7157 Preserving art and memorabilia for the future Nippers Studio 119 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-275-9824 Gift store and working studio featuring 7-10 artists Shopping in downtown Marshall Northfield Mandolins 130 W Michigan Avenue 269-579-5056 Hand-crafted mandolins paper & i 102 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-8200 Stationery supplies, fun gifts, crafting supplies and classes Quality Engraving Service 221 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-4822 Personally engraved gifts and awards From boutiques to antiques, Quilts at the Marshall House 100 Exchange Street 269-781-9450 Quality quilting cottons, books, patterns and notions ART ANTIQUE SHOPS souvenirs to fine art, Calhoun County Gaze into the windows at EastEnd Studio & Gallery and Amazing Grace Antiques 106 E Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-268-2288 Unique finds in antiques and retro furnishings is your shopping destination. spy a treasure-trove of unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces, Brown’s Home Furnishings 118 S Superior St, Albion 517-629-5858 New and used items for kitchen to garage and you won’t be able to stop yourself from opening the Marshall Town & Country 151 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-4642 Vintage treasures and a bargain basement SOUVENIRS door to view them up close. Crafted by regional artists, Plaid Herb 149 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-781-7266 Old, new and handmade treasures shown in cute displays the worksmanship and creativity will delight you. Marshall Quality Furniture Plus Antiques 1391 Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 269-963-7160 Home furnishings and decorative objects Step into the Battle Creek Welcome Center and you also has stores such as Nippers Studio and Paper & I Smurr’s Antiques 122 Redfield Plaza, Marshall 269-924-9371 Antiques, collectibles, quilting and hand made gifts will immediately know that you are in the right place Timeless Furnishings 60 S 20th St, Battle Creek 269-719-2013 A 14,000 sq ft antique and consignment mall. that specialize in fun artworks and art supplies. to pick up some souvenirs. Pick up Michigan-themed Treasure Keepers 1368 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 269-209-7775 A 10,000 sq ft vintage & new, eclectic shopping experience merchandise such as cutting boards shaped like the ANTIQUES Vintage Revived 2517 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek 269-245-2232 Upcycled unique items created from tossed-away items state, along with a Battle Creek T-shirt and a Kellogg’s West Egg 226 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-967-1172 Decorative architectural salvage, antiques, and vintage pieces cereal bowl, of course! Get your picture taken by the wall Hard-to-find treasures from yesteryear can be found SPECIALTY STORES Custer Cyclery 104 N Augusta Dr, Augusta 269-731-3492 Sales, service, parts and friendly, knowledgeable service of historic cereal boxes with Tony the Tiger, and don’t in several stores in Marshall, along with stores that specialize in refurbished and reimagined antiques. Dickerson Music Company 201 N Superior St, Albion 517-629-8570 New and used instruments and repair - learn how to blues jam! forget to visit the Cereal History Exhibit on your way out, Grandma’s Toys & Treats 146 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-209-0993 Large selection of toys along with candy and ice cream located just across the hall. In Battle Creek, go to Vintege Revived and Timeless Furnishings to discover the perfect piece you have been Handle and Hinge 147 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-248-6080 Hardware for doors, cabinets, bathrooms and more Jack Pearl’s Sports Center 26 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 269-964-9476 Sports apparel, uniforms, and equipment since 1959 GIFT SHOPS and BOUTIQUES searching for, or maybe a new repurposing idea. Label Shopper 1450 N Eaton St, Albion 517-629-3630 Discount clothing store Take a stroll in picturesque downtown Marshall and MALL Mike’s Team Active Bikes 22 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 269-962-7688 Full service cycling shop that hosts community cycling events discover the prime destination for unique and handy gifts, The Mitten Word Bookshop 114 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-558-8111 A charming local, independant bookstore and cool things for your own home as well. With everything Lakeview Square Mall is more than a safe place to walk Nulu Bicycle Company 131 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-248-6262 Bicycle sales, repair/service, and custom frame builder from clothing stores for men and women, The Mole Hole during inclement weather, you’ll pass the typical mall Oerther’s 311 W Spruce Str, Marshall 269-781-4040 Lawn, garden and pet needs plus fun crafty events and Serendipity gift stores with a treasure everywhere you stores featuring clothing and makeup, a Barnes & Noble Rice’s Shoes 62 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 269-963-9273 Large selection plus old-fashioned fitting to ensure proper fit look, the Michigan Store with all things “Michigan” and bookstore, and a recently updated movie theater. But The Scoop 250 S Washington Ave, Battle Creek 269-962-0228 Safe food and toys plus informative, with drive through service specialty stores such as the Knife Cave, the Mitten Word that’s not all you’ll find here, there is also a skatepark State Street Pawfitters 155 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-753-2123 Unique pet gear and food to form a strong human-animal bond Stirling Books & Brew 119 N Superior St, Albion 517-629-7560 New and used books, coffee and tea, and locally crafted gifts where you can learn to ride a board or scooter and an Bookstore, and Nulu Bicycle Company, everyone will find Sweet Peas Children’s Thrift Shop 121 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-967-5436 Infant and children’s thrift shop something to keep them entertained and happy. escape room adventure if you get bored with shopping! Trailblazers 111 W Michigan Ave, Marshall 269-248-6600 Quality, technical and versatile apparel, backpacks, and shoes 56 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 57 LISTING

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Building Traffic Light W 2 R Dr N St. Marys Lake Rd N Parking Lot ATM South St. 194 Hotel Railroad Tracks Battle Creek River 19 Main St. M 20 Restaurant Foot Bridge Monument 66 Battle Creek 6 Mile Rd W 3 Park E Restroom BC Linear Path 21 Bike Station 1.2 mile Walking Path M S 89 Level Park M Historic Marker 1 mile Walking Path 1 Michigan Ave 66 Public Art www.paddling.net/launches O Dr N Morgan Rd Limit St Washington 5 North Ave 1 Police Station 48 Umami Ramen (noodle fusion) M Pennfield N. Division St. Kalamazoo River 37 27 2 Masonic Center 49 Federal Center 22 N Dr N 2 3 3 City Hall 50 Historic Adventist Village 1 Capital Ave 7 6 emoor idg 4 Oak Hill Cemetery 51 Shwe Mandalay (Burmese) R 11 28 Goodale 12 23 Urbandale 7 Roosevelt 5 Commerce Pointe Leila Arboretum 8 11 Mile Rd Monroe St. 8 M 13 6 Café Rica USA (coffee) Kingman Museum 29 96 10 W. Van Buren St. 14 7 Underground Railroad Sculpture 52 303 West (networking café) Ft. Custer 9 15 17 24 Van Buren Emmett 8 Kellogg House 53 BC Regional History Museum E. Hamlin Ave. Industrial 16 18 9 W.K. Kellogg Foundation 54 Fire Hub Verona Rd Park 30 31 Springfield Wattles Rd 10 Jimmy John’s (Subs) 11 Capital Ave 9 25 Raymond Rd SW Capital Ave. E. Michigan Ave. 32 11 Kellogg Institute for Food & Mill Race 26 Park & BL94 Dickman Rd Playground Nutrition Research EXIT 1 33 Friendship 10 North Ave. Park 12 Horrock’s Market 50 25 EXIT 2 44 Main St Nina’s Taqueria 26 49 BL94 53 33 47 Michigan Ave Pancake House 27 46 62 28 M 48 San Francisco Taqueria 32 96 24 17 12 Lakeview 13 Train & Bus Depot 29 Wattles 34 30 BL94 38 43 45 EXIT M 34 EXIT 3 Park 104 14 Full Blast Sports Forum 21 96 54 19 Columbia Ave 42 Beadle Lake Rd G Dr N 18 41 15 BC Cargo Pop-up Shops 20 Flash Flood 36 37 16 Kellogg Arena $ 16 Water Park 35 51 Calhoun St. 23 22 31 $ $ Festival Riverside Dr 17 McCamly Plaza Hotel Wave 14 194 Square Market Capital Ave Square 57 39 18 Playable Pinball Museum 35 Helmer Rd Emmett 37 McCamly St. 56 Goguac 13 Lake EXIT 19 Avis & Budget Car Rental 110 20 Biggby Coffee 15 55 40 Beadle D Dr N 21 Battle Creek Welcome Center Lake EXIT Riverwalk Centre 92 36 38 40 58 98A 63 64 EXIT C Dr N 22 WMU Kendall Center 39 98B 76 43 EXIT EXIT 41 44 95 74 KEY 23 Energy Nook (Herbalife shakes) 97 69 75 Harper 24 The Milton Tower 60 61 62 68 70 73 Creek paddling.net/launches Beckley Rd B Dr N Beadle Lake Rd 25 Subway 42 65 66 71 72 Railroad Tracks 67 77 26 Schlotzky’s Deli Houston St. BC Linear Park Path (coffee) 27 32 Social Historic Marker United Way St. Capital Ave 28 Kitchen Proper (Italian) 45 59 Division Dr Outdoor Space 29 Cricket Club Sonoma 78 30 Griffin Grill & Pub Hotel

Champion St. 47 Golf Course 31 Old Holland Brewing 46 M 32 Clara’s-on-the-River 1 Family Fare PHARMACY 17 Art Center of Battle Creek 66 Cereal Plant 79 Battle Creek River 33 Willard Library 2 Rite-Aid PHARMACY 18 Piper Park Sonoma B Dr S 34 W.K. Kellogg Auditorium 3 Fell Park 19 Michigan Motel Lake 35 Bronson BC Hospital W. Hamlin Ave. 4 Bedford Valley Golf Course 20 Pennfield High School 40 Battle Creek Country Club 54 Quality Inn & Suites 69 Hampton Inn 21 M-66 Bowl Graham 41 CVS PHARMACY 55 Ceder Creek Golf Course 70 Lakeview Square Mall Kellogg Community College 5 Greencrest Manor Lake 36 BC Central High School Brook St. 6 Marywood Golf Course 22 Family Fare PHARMACY 42 Rite-Aid PHARMACY 56 Woodland Park NCG Battle Creek Cinema D Dr S 37 The Battle Creek Tower 48 7 Leila Arboretum 23 Bailey Park 43 Family Fare PHARMACY 57 Lakeview High School 71 CVS PHARMACY (Target) 49 ANYbodies Playground 31 Territorial Brewing Co. 44 Horrocks Farm Market 58 Humane Society Dog Park Mega-Bev 38 Simply Sensational Berries 8 Kingman Museum East 39 Pastrami Joe’s Deli 9 Historic Adventist Village 24 Walgreens PHARMACY 32 The Music Factory 45 Riverside Golf Course 59 Squirrel Hollow Golf Course 72 Walmart PHARMACY McCamly Washington Ave. Leroy 40 Barista Blues Café Park 10 Evans Park 25 Kellogg Porter St. Plant 33 W.K. Kellogg Airport 46 Oak Hill Cemetery 60 Fairfield Inn 73 Meijer PHARMACY 41 Rafaynees (Southern) 11 Walgreens PHARMACY 26 Ott Biological Preserve (private flights only) 47 Post Foods 61 Baymont Inn & Suites Walgreens PHARMACY 42 Handmap Brewing 12 Rite-Aid PHARMACY 27 Southern Exposure Herb Farm WMU Aviation School 48 Riverview Recreation 62 America’s Best Value Inn 74 Courtyard by Marriott 43 Kellogg Company Headquarters Jackson St. Kalamazoo River 13 Kellogg Community College 28 Custer Greens Golf Course 34 Goodrich Columbia 7 Cinema 49 Rite-Aid PHARMACY 63 Quality Inn 75 Holiday Inn W. Michigan Ave. 44 Post Office W. Van Buren St. Binda Performing Arts Ctr. VA Medical Center 35 JC Cinema 50 Kimball Pines Motel 64 Knight’s Inn 76 TownePlace Suites 45 The Rink Kolb Park 29 Ft. Custer Recreation Area 36 Meijer PHARMACY 51 Historic Bridge Park 65 Red Roof Inn 77 Harper Creek High School 53 46 Math & Science Center 14 Irving Park Ft. Custer Cemetery 37 Bowlero Family Fun Center 52 Dexter Lake Disc Golf 66 Best Western Inn 78 Binder Park Zoo 47 Baymont Inn & Suites 50 54 15 Bronson BC HOSPITAL 30 Begg Park Disc Golf 38 Walgreens PHARMACY 53 Oakland Hills Golf Course 67 Borgess HEALTH COMPLEX 79 Binder Park Golf Course 80 Lee Lake 48 Kool Family Community Ctr 51 52 55 16 Quaker Park Springfield Farmers Mkt. 39 Willard Beach 54 FireKeepers Casino Hotel 68 Travelodge 79 Critchlow’s Alligator Sanctuary 62 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 63 MAPS MAPS

EXIT 108 1 1 The Medalist Golf Course 13 Hampton Inn 1 2 & 38 EXIT 110 Cornwell’s Turkeyville 14 Regional Law Enforcement 13 3 EXIT Baker Bird Sanctuary 15 Marshall High School 121 19 Mile Rd Albion Marshall 14 2 Grever’s Nature Trail 16 Velocity Baseball Academy KEY Hotel 4 F Drive N 3 Marshall Soccer Complex 17 Skydive Michigan at Historic Marker Golf Course 4 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Brooks Airfield 5

Howard's Motel Marshall Industrial Park Public Art www.paddling.net/launches N. Eaton St. Railroad Tracks Albion River Trail N 15 Imperial Motel Marshall Country Club 6 7 Arbor Inn 18 Alwyn Downs Golf Course Outdoor Space Albion College N W E 5 Quality Inn 19 Governor’s Mansion 6 K-Mart PHARMACY 20 Kid’s Kingdom Playground Michigan Ave W E North Dr EXIT S 7 Rite-Aid PHARMACY 21 Marshall Skate Park 112 1 Voorhees Nature Sanctuary 8 Family Fare Grocery 22 Calhoun County Fairgrounds Starr Commonwealth 8 S N Kalamazoo

Brewer St 9 Marshall Lanes 23 Riverside Retreats Tomac Woods Golf Course 10 10 Marshall Athletic Fields 24 Stuart’s Landing & Band Shell 2 Duck Lake Country Club E. North St. Madison St N. Clark St. 11 Save-A-Lot 25 Dump Mountain Bike Trail 3 Days Inn 9 Austin Ave Mega-Bev 26 Wilder Creek Conservation 4 Super 9 2 12 12 Villa on Verona B&B Brooks Nature Center Michigan Ave 5 Schuler Arts Verona Rd 13 Holiday Inn Express 27 Oakridge Cemetery 6 Family Fare Supermarket

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Linden St N. Kalamazoo River Marshall Ave 8 Industrial Park BL94 Michigan Ave Rice Creek National Historic Landmark District 9 McAuliffe Park 12 8 9 10 Ketchum Field 6 7 11 15 E. Michgan Ave. 10 17 EXIT 11 Dog Park 13 14 36 Hanover St 4 12 McClure Park 5 21 KEY Outdoor Space Division Dr. Albion 16 13 Harris Park 16 Kalamazoo River Marshall Ave West Dr West Historic Marker Hotel 20 14 Holland Park 18 College 28 Erie St Downtown Industrial Dr Public Art Golf Course 15 Washington Street Park

Capital Hill Walk S. Superior St. 19 22 Traffic Light www.paddling.net/launches 16 Albion College Bookstore 27 Whitehouse Hannah St. 26 Nature Fishing Area North Country Trail 17 Gold Star Park 21 Center Railroad Tracks Marshall Riverwalk 18 Spectator Lake Outdoor Club B Dr N 22

S Kalamazoo 19 Barnes Park 23 25 DAM 23 20 Riverview Cemetery Kalamazoo River Hughes St Homer Rd 21 Rieger Park Irwin Ave 24 24 28 25 22 Victory Park Playground 17 Albion Rd. 18 27 26 23 Victory Park Bandshell 24 Victory Park Sled Hill 20 Marshall’s National Historic Landmark District 25 Victory Park Disc Golf B Drive S M Kalamazoo Ave In 1991, Marshall became the country’s largest “small urban” National Historic Landmark District. This area has 26 Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium 19 99 been described as “a virtual textbook of 19th century American architecture.” Within this district you can find 850 27 Alumni Field structures representing Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Italian Villa, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, 28 Whitehouse Nature Center 29 Beaux-Arts Classical and Art Deco architectural styles. See pages 30-31 to learn more about architecture. 29 Held Equestrian Center S. Kalamazoo River

28 Cook Park 40 Rexall PHARMACY Perry St Forest St 29 Shearman Park 41 Marshall District Library Downtown Albion DAM

30 Honolulu House 42 Grand River Brewery Albion Rd 31 National House Inn 43 American Museum of Magic E Monroe St Reiger

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33 WELCOME CENTER 45 U.S. Post Office & Museum Michigan Ave 34 Calhoun County Building 46 Oaklawn HOSPITAL W 30 Crowell Park & Water Tower 40 Bohm Theater/Bohm II 35 Grand Street Park 47 Franke Center for the Arts 37 31 Gale House 41 Courtyard by Marriott 36 Walter’s Gasoline Museum 48 Bogar Theater Ionia St 38 Ionia St Erie St 32 Weatherford Garden 42 Kids ‘N Stuff Museum Division St High St Liberty St Marshall Ave 37 Peace Park 49 Oaklawn URGENT CARE Prospect St 33 Albion Bus/Train 43 Secretary of State Verona Rd 39 Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub 50 Carver Park Kalamazoo River

Kalamazoo Ave 34 Moulder Park 44 Chamber WELCOME CTR 29 51 G.A.R. Hall & Museum Linden St 46 39 EastEnd Art Gallery 35 Collaboration Corner 45 Park Drugstore PHARMACY Mansion St Historic Homes Walk 36 40 42 49 50 47 Superior St 36 Bournellis Park 46 Palmer Inn B&B 30 39 41 43 44 45 48 35 36 40 43 48 35 37 Lloyd Park 47 Ismon House Michigan Ave 32 38 Stoffer Plaza / 48 Albion Malleable Brewing 30 46 31 37 39 42 44 45 50 51 Albion Farmers Market 49 Albion Public Library 49 Exchange St 33 38 41 Mulberry St Green St 39 Ludington Center 50 Gardener House Downtown Walk

Clinton St Center St Porter St Cass St Gordon St 34 47 Ash St Elm St

Hanover St Eagle St Grand St 33 31 32 64 BattleCreekVisitors.org BattleCreekVisitors.org 65 INDEX Advertiser Index VISITOR RESOURCES Art Center of Battle Creek...... 45 Battle Creek Farmers Market...... 45 Battle Creek Welcome Center & Battle Creek Linear Park...... 24 Calhoun County Visitors Bureau Battle Creek Welcome Center...... 34 W Jackson Street, Suite 1A Binder Park Zoo...... 68 Battle Creek, MI 49017 Choose Marshall...... 54-55 269-962-2240 Clara’s-on-the-River Restaurant...... 45 Discover Kalamazoo...... 67 www.battlecreekvisitors.org Fairfield Inn, Battle Creek...... 52 Battle Creek Area Firekeepers Casino Hotel...... 2 Flash Flood at Full Blast...... 21, 45, 52 Chamber of Commerce Griffin Pub & Grill...... 44 34 W Jackson Street, Suite 3A Historic Adventist Village...... 52 Battle Creek, MI 49017 Holiday Inn, Battle Creek...... 59 269-962-4076 Kalamazoo County Expo Center...... 40 www.battlecreek.org Kellogg Arena...... 40 Kellogg Community College...... 52 Marshall Welcome Center Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum...... 24 323 W Michigan Avenue Quality Inn & Suites, Battle Creek...... 3 Marshall, MI 49068 Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub...... 52 269-781-5163 Southern Swing Golf Getaways...... 53 www.choosemarshall.com Tibbits Opera House...... 40 W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary...... 21 Greater Albion Chamber of W.K. Kellogg Manor House...... 21 Commerce & Visitors Bureau Car...... 60 310 S Superior Street Car...... 60 Albion, MI 49224 Car...... 60 517-629-5533 Car...... 60 www.greateralbionchamber.org Car...... 60 Car...... 60 Car...... 60 Car...... 60 Throughout our region Car...... 60 we have specially trained Columbia...... 39 Certified Tourism Ambassadors that will Columbia...... 39 provide you with Columbia...... 39 exceptional customer Columbia...... 39 service. Columbia...... 39 Columbia...... 39 Look for the Stars! Columbia...... 39 www.CTAnetwork.com Columbia...... 39

B TTLE CREEK Welcome Center 34 W. Jackson Street, Suite 1A Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 800-397-2240 • 269-962-2240

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