The Country Inn & Suites Kalamazoo is located near many of Western Michigan's best attractions and entertainment venues and the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is just down the road.

Musuems
Theatre
Winter Fun
Trails

KALAMAZOO AIR ZOO
www.airzoo.org
(269) 382-6555
The Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum features World War II Warbirds including four Grumman Cats, A Flying Tiger and the Gooney Bird. Take a virtual ride in a flight simulator. Visit the Guadalcanal Campaign Veterans Museum. Located on Milham Rd at the southwest corner of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. Extended hours June-August. Closed holidays. Admission.

KALAMAZOO INSTITUTE OF ARTS
www.kiarts.org
(269) 349-7775
The newly renovated and expanded facility includes temporary exhibitions and galleries exhibiting works drawn from a permanent collection of over 3,000 pieces. With an emphasis on 20th Century American, German Expressionist, and graphic arts. Among the outstanding artists represented: Pablo Picasso; Richard Diebenkorn; Andrew Wyeth; Mary Cassatt and Alexander Calder.
Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday; and 12 noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSEUM
http://kvm.kvcc.edu
(269) 373-7990 or 800-772-3370
Outstanding interactive museum with hands-on science, history and technology exhibits including a Planetarium, Interactive Learning Hall and Challenger Learning Center. Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Closed holidays, No admission. Special exhibits and areas $2-$3.

KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER
www.naturecenter.org
(269) 381-1574
A $1.2 million renovation includes hands-on exhibits, a tropical rain forest, and a butterfly house. Eight miles of hiking trails. Historic DeLano Homestead. Located 12 minutes north of downtown Kalamazoo.
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Admission.

KELLOGG BIRD SANCTUARY, DAIRY CENTER & FOREST
Bird Sanctuary: (269) 671-2510
Dairy Center: (269) 671-2507
Forest: (269) 731-4597
Self-guided tours through the bird sanctuary, a working dairy farm, and an experimental forest with 150 species of trees. Sanctuary and Dairy Center are on C Ave. north of M-89. The forest is on 42nd Street south of M-89.
Sanctuary hours: winter 9 a.m.-5 p.m., summer 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Christmas. Dairy hours: 8 a.m.-sunset. Forest hours: 8 a.m.-sunset. Closed holidays.

THE BARN THEATRE
www.barntheatre.com
(269) 731-4121
Shows run late May through Labor Day and feature professional performers and guest artists from Broadway and television. M-96, west of Augusta.

IRVING S. GILMORE THEATRE COMPLEX
www.wmich.edu/~theatre/
(269) 387-6222
Enjoy main stage productions of musicals, comedies and dramas, October through April. Located on the Western Michigan University campus. Season tickets are available.

KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE
www.kazoocivic.com
(269) 343-1313
Discover an exciting array of dramatic and musical presentations. There are also performances by the Civic Arena Theatre and the Kalamazoo Civic Youth and Summer Theatre groups. Located at 329 S. Park at South Street.

MILLER AUDITORIUM
www.millerauditorium.com
(269) 387-2300
One of the finest performing arts auditoriums in America. 3,500 seats. Host to such greats as Aretha Franklin and Bruce Springsteen. A regular stop for touring Broadway shows. WMU campus. Each season, you can also enjoy outstanding productions at the Kalamazoo College Festival Playhouse, New Vic Theatre, State Theatre, Whole Art Theatre Company and others. For more information, call (800) 222-6363.

TIMBER RIDGE SKI AREA
15 miles NW of Kalamazoo off of D Avenue
(269) 694-9449
15 groomed slopes, 100% snowmaking, 4 chair lifts, 5 surface tows, night skiing, ski & snowboard rental. Beginner through advanced lessons, special children's program. Day lodge includes deli food & beverage service.

BITTERSWEET SKI AREA
www.skibittersweet.com
600 River Rd., Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-2820
Highest vertical in Southwest Michigan. Serviced by our new high speed quad chair lift, the 'SWEET EXPRESS'. 16 runs, 6 chair lifts, 6 rope tows, night skiing, full service Ski Shop, cafeteria, lounge, 2 snack bars, outdoor grill. Group rates are available.

ECHO VALLEY
www.echovalleyfun.com
8495 E. "H" Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 349-3291
Tobogganing & ice skating. Eight 60 mph toboggan runs; toboggans furnished free. 43,000 sq. ft. outdoor skating rink, innertubing hills, skate rentals, clubhouse with fireplace & snack bar. Excellent for groups and families. 4 miles NE of city.

SWISS VALLEY SKI AREA
www.swissvalley.com
Jones, MI
(269) 244-5635
Multi-use terrain park. 11 groomed ski runs; 2 quad chairlifts; 1 triple chairlift; 4 ropes on separate beginner area. Night skiing every night on all slopes; 100% snow making coverage; Chalet cocktail lounge; Full line ski shop & service center; PSIA Ski School; Snow boarding w/sales, rental, & lessons; Children's program; Race program; Group Discounts.

BLACK RIVER CARRIAGE COMPANY
P.O. Box 543, Oshtemo, MI 49077
(269) 372-8900
Horse drawn carriage rides by reservation and one horse open sleigh rides on the farm - 5 people at a time.

KAL-HAVEN TRAIL STATE PARK
23960 Ruggles, South Haven
(269) 637-2788
The trail is open 8 am to 10 pm 7 days a week. Snowmobiling is allowed the entire length of trail with some reduced speed areas, 4" of snow required. Shared use X-country skiing full length of trail Trail pass required for X-country skiing. Free admission.

KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER
7000 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 381-1574
From U.S. 131, east on D Ave., south on Westnedge Ave. Call for admission rates, programs and conditions. Hours: 9am to 5pm, Mon-Sat.; 1pm to 5pm on Sun., grounds open until 6pm. Eleven nature trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Ungroomed trails; no rentals. Come in out of the cold and visit our Interpretive Center. Excellent for kids of all ages. Public programs every Sunday at 2pm. Group rates available.

WINGS STADIUM COMPLEX
3600 Van Rick Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 345-1125
Just 1 mile south of I-94. Houses 3 NHL-sized ice sheets: Wings Stadium, the Annex and the Cube. Home of the UHL league Kalamazoo Wings, as well as a youth hockey program, a figure skating program, a synchronized skating team and an adult hockey league. Wings offers public skating, open hockey, skating lessons, private ice rentals and birthday and skating parties. Wings will cater both your business and personal parties.

LAWSON ICE ARENA
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 387-3050
Lawson Arena offers public skating, group lessons, private lessons, WMU Bronco hockey games and youth hockey programs.

COLD BROOK COUNTY PARK
'MN' Avenue near Climax
(269) 383-8778
Ungroomed cross-country ski trails, ice fishing, ice skating, disc golf.

KAL-HAVEN TRAIL
www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Meadows/2760
(269) 637-2788
Scenic 33.5 mile trail links Kalamazoo to South Haven. Cycling, hiking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. Enter on 10th Street, west of Kalamazoo. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. year-round. Free admission.

KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER
www.naturecenter.org
(269) 381-1574
A $1.2 million renovation includes hands-on exhibits, a tropical rain forest, and a butterfly house. Eight miles of hiking trails. Historic DeLano Homestead. Located N. Westnedge, 12 minutes north of downtown Kalamazoo. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Admission.

PORTAGE CREEK BICENTENNIAL PARK
Click here for guide and map
(269) 329-4522
Featured attractions include over 4 miles of hiking and biking trails from Portage Library to Kilgore Road, the Milham Avenue activity area, and the Celery Flats Interpretive Center and Historical Area. Most facilities are wheelchair accessible. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - sunset, year-round. Free admission.