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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Kalamazoo, MI

1912 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo MI 49002, USA

Reservations: +1 (800) 596-2375 US/Canada Toll-free

Telephone: +1 (269) 382-2303 Fax: +1 (269) 381-0032

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Ideal Location among Kalamazoo, Michigan Hotels

Our Kalamazoo, MI hotel's location near I-94 and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is the perfect stop for business travelers, leisure guests and families. Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, our hotel is also convenient to many local attractions including Lake Michigan, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Western Michigan University, James W. Miller Auditorium, Pfizer headquarters and the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Guests also love our close proximity to Echo Valley and Timber Ridge Ski Area and many golf courses. Our Kalamazoo, Michigan hotel's guests can also enjoy the town's unique galleries, nature walks, theatres, restaurants and parks.

Our Kalamazoo, MI hotel's staff recommends you visit the following nearby attractions:

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (0.5 miles)
The Kalamazoo International Airport is conveniently located next to our hotel.
Phone: (269) 388-3668
Kalamazoo Air Zoo (1.7 miles)
Your family will love this breathtaking place of discovery that brings you the flight experience through rides, flight simulators, 4-D Theatre and more.
Phone: (269) 382-6555
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (4.1 miles)
This 10 gallery art museum is a place for the community to experience and enjoy art through lectures, galleries, exhibitions and art classes.
Phone: (269) 349-7775
Kalamazoo Valley Museum (4.1 miles)
This museum is great for all ages with its hands-on exploration of history, science and technology, performances, lecturers, film series and more.
Phone: (269) 373-7990
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre (4.1 miles)
This community theatre has brought outstanding productions to Kalamazoo since 1929.
Phone: (269) 343-1313
Kalamazoo College (4.9 miles)
This small, liberal arts institution is a great school located near Lake Michigan and not far from Chicago and Detroit.
Phone: (269) 337-7000
Western Michigan University (5.4 miles)
Our Kalamazoo hotel is in the perfect location for students and families visiting Western Michigan University.
Phone: (269) 387-1000
Echo Valley (9.4 miles)
Enjoy tobogganing, tubing and skating at this Michigan winter wonderland.
Phone: (269) 349-3291
James W. Miller Auditorium (9.8 miles)
This revered facility is the premier center for performing arts in all of Southwest Michigan--bringing Broadway shows, outstanding music and cultural events to Kalamazoo.
Phone: (269) 387-2300
Kalamazoo Nature Center (14.6 miles)
With trails, kayaking, butterfly gardens, educational programs and more, this nationally-acclaimed nature center is worth a visit while in Kalamazoo.
Phone: (269) 381-1574
Timber Ridge Ski Area (19 miles)
For ski slopes and winter fun, this is a place the whole family will enjoy.

About Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo started out as a wilderness settlement called "Bronson" in honor of Titus Bronson, a New Englander who purchased nearby land in the 1820s. Just a few years after the town was platted, settlers grew weary of Bronson's eccentric behavior and bizarre antics and dismissed him from town for, among other things, stealing a cherry tree. In 1837, when Michigan was accepted into the Union, settlers voted overwhelmingly to change the village's name to Kalamazoo, a nod to the Potawatomi Indians who had lived in the region for centuries. By the start of the 20th century, Kalamazoo had transformed into a unique town with a character all its own, supported by one of the state's largest public universities (Western Michigan), a fine liberal arts school (Kalamazoo College), and a bustling downtown. As the 1950s rolled around and people began to relocate to the suburbs, city leaders and merchants made a concerted effort to preserve the downtown district by creating Kalamazoo Mall, a charming, pedestrian-only section of Burdick Street reminiscent of areas found in English towns of similar size. The plan worked, and, today, residents and visitors are drawn to the downtown area shops, restaurants, and bars. Big business, too, has found its way to this tidy little corner of Michigan, particularly by way of the Fortune 500-listed Pharmacia Corporation. In keeping with its agricultural roots, Kalamazoo County proudly maintains the title of "Bedding Plant Capital of the World," a name that, alongside "Celery City," illustrates the area's abundance of dark, fertile soil.

Did you know?

Never let it be said that Kalamazoo is noteworthy in name alone. Anglers have a special place in their hearts for the city since Shakespeare rods and reels were once produced here. In addition, the city was home to the factory that produced Roamer automobiles. Medicine has also benefited from Kalamazoo, thanks to the Pharmacia Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that produces pharmaceutical products. And, of course, nearby Battle Creek is known as the home of Kellogg's Cereal Company.

Nearby Attractions

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Barn Theatre Miller Auditorium Bittersweet Ski Area Swiss Valley Farms Irving S. Gilmore Theatre Complex Michigan Southern Swing Wings Stadium