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CIRCLE MICHIGAN
MEMBERS
DMOs
CALHOUN COUNTY VISITORS
BUREAU/BATTLE CREEK
WELCOME CENTER
34 W. Jackson St., Suite 1A,
Battle Creek 49017
269-962-2240, battlecreekvisitors.org
Jay Gladstone, jay@battlecreekvisitors.org
Battle Creek makes a great stop between
Chicago and Detroit, with plenty of food,
green spaces, and history. Learn how Battle
Creek became known as the " Cereal City "
at the " Cereal History " exhibit at the Battle
Creek Welcome Center. Or take a walking
tour of monuments dedicated to the Underground
Railroad and Sojourner Truth. Clara's
on the River is a restaurant set in a historic
train station that can host large groups.
Animal lovers will enjoy Binder Park Zoo and
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary.
CHOOSE MARSHALL WELCOME
CENTER (MAEDA)
323 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall 49068
269-781-5163, choosemarshall.com
Kimber Thompson,
kimber@choosemarshall.com
Marshall is " the best virtual textbook of
19th-century American architecture in the
country, " according to the National Park
Service. Preservation became popular in
Marshall in the early 1900s, and today visitors
enjoy many magnificent homes and hearing
stories about past owners. The Honolulu
House is a group-tour favorite, but eight
museums ensure each group a unique
experience. The vibrant downtown has all the
shopping your guests crave, and many tasty
local restaurants call Marshall home, including
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub.
DISCOVER KALAMAZOO
240 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo 49007
269-488-0055, discoverkalamazoo.com
Brian Persky,
bpersky@discoverkalamazoo.com
Kalamazoo-it's an intriguing name with
an equally interesting vibe! It's a region
rich with creative culture, where a sense of
adventure extends from the outdoors onto
your plate. Whether you're a nature enthusiast,
a self-proclaimed foodie, or love the
downtown scene, one might argue that any
time is the best time to discover Kalamazoo.
World-class attractions, fabulous restaurants,
eclectic shopping, Broadway-quality theater
productions, charming wineries and microbreweries,
and so much more in Kalamazoo
appeal to all groups and interests.
EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS
171 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 545,
Grand Rapids 49503
616-233-3574, experiencegr.com
Britny Avery, bavery@experiencegr.com
Grand plans come to life when you visit
Grand Rapids. Frederik Meijer Gardens &
Sculpture Park presents sculptures and other
artworks in breathtaking natural settings.
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
celebrates the life and times of America's
38th president through multimedia tributes
and re-enactments. The Grand Rapids Public
Museum contains three floors of culture,
science, and history exhibits. The Downtown
Market Grand Rapids is a foodie's dream,
with 20 artisan food vendors and a greenhouse
all under one roof.
Attractions
AIR ZOO
6151 Portage Road, Portage 49002
269-350-2817, airzoo.org
Holly Lee, hlee@airzoo.org
Located just south of Interstate 94, the Air
Zoo is a perfect group destination boasting
more than 200,000 square feet of gallery
space throughout two buildings. With more
than 100 rare and unique aircraft and spacecraft,
like the SR-71B Blackbird and XP-55
Ascender, as well as dozens of immersive
exhibits, the Smithsonian-affiliated museum
has something for everyone. Customize
your docent-led tour of the museum and
restoration center, explore hands-on STEM
stations, and test your skills in full-motion
flight simulators.
CORNWELL'S TURKEYVILLE USA
18935 15½ Mile Road, Marshall 49068
269-781-4293, turkeyville.com
Patti Cornwell, patti@turkeyville.com
Turkeyville is a one-of-a-kind destination.
An all-turkey restaurant features lots of great
meals. The old-fashioned ice cream parlor
specializes in homemade ice cream, fresh
caramel corn, and fudge, while Country Junction
Gift Shop is huge and carries all kinds of
fun things for the whole family. The bakery is
full of wonderful breads and sweets. The professional
dinner theater features matinees
five days a week, and a bountiful buffet holds
lots of seasonal foods. Make a plan to come
to Turkeyville soon!
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Carriage tours take visitors through the historic city of Marshall.
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http://www.battlecreekvisitors.org http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com http://www.airzoo.org http://www.choosemarshall.com http://www.experiencegr.com http://www.turkeyville.com http://www.CIRCLEMICHIGAN.COM
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