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Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is home to Western Michigan University, a nationally recognized research institution that has benefited from the local presence of Pfizer, Eaton Corporation and Stryker Corporation. This has enabled the school to offer strong programs in both its College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Haworth College of Business.
The city is also home to Kalamazoo College (often referred to as "K College"), a liberal arts school located adjacent to WMU's campus.
The city is named for the Kalamazoo River, but there is debate as to where the name Kalamazoo actually comes from. It is generally thought the name originates in the language of either the Potawatomi or Odawa peoples who were native to the area at the time of European settlement.
The common phrase "from Timbuktu to Kalamazoo" resulted from the strange name, and has served to enter it into pop culture. Today, t-shirts are sold in Kalamazoo with the phrase "Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo".

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Wikipedia articles for Kalamazoo
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Marlborough, The
- Lilienfeld, David, House
- South Street Historic District
- Cathedral of Saint Augustine in Kalamazoo
- Gilbert, Henry, House
- Ladies Library Association Building
- Bronson Park Historic District
- Prentice, Alonzo T., House
- Kalamazoo Public Library
- Lawrence and Chapin Building
- Old Central High School
- Masonic Temple Building
- Masonic Temple Building (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
- Masonic Temple Building (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
- Brown, Isaac, House
- Vine Area Historic District
- East Hall
- Rickman Hotel
- Michigan Central Depot
- Appeldorn, Peter B., House
- Kalamazoo Transportation Center
- Kalamazoo Transportation Center
- Desenberg Building
- Welsh, William L., Terrace
- Stuart Area Historic District
- Haymarket Historic District
- Rose Place Historic District
- Stuart, Charles E., House
- Kalamazoo College
- Western State Normal School Historic District
- Roberts, Martin W., House
- Old Fire House No. 4
- Henry Montague House
- Montague, Henry, House
- Waldo Stadium
- Hyames Field
- State Hospital Gatehouse
- Henderson Castle
- Henderson Park--West Main Hill Historic District
- Kanley Track
- Ebert Field
- University Arena (Western Michigan University)
- Kalamazoo State Hospital Water Tower
- Oaklands, The
- Portage Street Fire Station
- Riverfront Stadium, Kalamazoo
- Kalamazoo State Hospital Water Tower
- Shaffer, Enoch, House
- Western Michigan University
- Illinois Envelope Co. Building
- Northglade Montessori Magnet School
- Engine House No. 3
- Homer Stryker Field
- Kalamazoo Township, Michigan
- Miller Auditorium
- Lawson Arena
- Eastwood, Michigan
- Westwood, Michigan
- Parchment, Michigan
- Parchment, Michigan
- Robert and Rae Levin House
- Stevens, Andrew J., House
- Hackett Catholic Central High School
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Ecentric Cafe2015-10-09
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
At Ecentric Cafe in Kalamazoo, Michigan, visitors will find delicious meals, craft beer, live music and entertainment all under one roof, and many of the 30 to 40 different beers on tap are brewed next door at Bell's Brewery. The Back Room at Ecentric Cafe is an ideal venue for corporate events, business meetings and private parties, features a spacious dance floor and sound equipment and can accommodate up to 370 guests. And just outside The Back Room is a beer garden where guests can relax and watch various acts that are performed there, while enjoying a welcome draft beer. READ MORE
The Henderson Castle2015-10-08
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
The Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a charming bed and breakfast set on 3 acres of lush grounds, and guests have a choice of 10 delightful bedrooms to choose from, with one of the rooms being wheelchair accessible. Our bed and breakfast also has a guest cottage with kitchen and living area that is ideal for families or long stays, and affords perfect privacy. Our wine cave, located in a beautiful underground room, has a large patio and sky deck and features 6 varieties of wine. The Henderson Castle is a romantic venue for enchanting weddings, and with a soothing massage at our on-site day spa before the exciting event, bridal couples will be relaxed and refreshed as they exchange those important wedding vows. READ MORE
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Cosmos Cucina2015-10-09
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Cosmos Cucina in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a family owned restaurant established in 1992 and located in a beautiful historic building that has housed many different restaurants. The main floor of our restaurant is home to O'Duffy's Pub, a great place to meet up with old friends, and also to make many new friends over a drink of your choice. The pub can also be reserved for large private parties. All meals ordered at Cosmos Cucina are made to order in our small but functional kitchen, and we use only the freshest and best quality ingredients to create gourmet pizzas, burgers, pastas, tacos and many other delightful meals. READ MORE
Hillcrest Equestrian Center2015-10-12
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Hillcrest Equestrian Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has a charming and convenient setting where an array of services are available for the horse lover and is a place where all things equestrian are learnt and enjoyed. Our lesson programs are suitable for beginner and advanced riders and we also offer professional saddleseat training that includes American saddlebreds, hackney ponies any many other breeds. At Hillcrest Equestrian Center horse lovers are assured of reliable, consistent and excellent care for horses and with our welcoming family atmosphere and regular non-horse events, a visit to our equestrian center becomes a fun outing for the whole family.READ MORE
Bold Restaurant and Catering2015-10-09
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Bold Restaurant and Catering in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offers its patrons a delightful dining experience in their restaurant where a warm and relaxing atmosphere together with friendly service enhances your culinary pleasure. Our restaurant is a favorite dining destination with locals and visitors to our historic city, where an extensive menu of hand-cut steaks, daily specials, fresh seafood and a choice of small plate selections are complemented by a fine wine selected from our all-American wine list or a tasty cocktail. Dining at Bold Restaurant and Catering is an experience not to be missed if you are looking for a memorable and delightful culinary outing.READ MORE
Limousine Kalamazoo2024-05-15
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Limousine Kalamazoo is the ideal transportation provider for any type of celebration in Michigan.READ MORE
Thornapple Creek Golf Club2015-10-08
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Thornapple Creek Golf Club in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was established in 1978, and this challenging and well-kept 18 hole golf course is surrounded by rolling hills, ponds, interesting wildlife and beautiful scenery that makes any round of golf a pleasurable and memorable experience. The golf shop at our golf club is well stocked with clothing, hats and many golfing accessories. The log-cabin style clubhouse at Thornapple Creek Golf Club is a stunning event for weddings, meetings, banquets and many other special events for up to 140 guests, and our outdoor banquet facility provides the perfect setting for wedding receptions and private parties.READ MORE
Knights Inn2015-10-12
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Knights Inn in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a pet-friendly hotel with a convenient location close to many interesting and fun attractions in the area and is the ideal destination for business and leisure travelers. The entrance to our hotel is wheelchair accessible, steps and staircases have handrails, and there is a convenient drop off point adjacent to the entrance. We also have handicapped-accessible rooms available. Knights Inn has a convenient business center complete with phone lines and our multilingual staff are on hand to assist with queries. Start you day off with complimentary tea or coffee served in the lobby before heading off to a fun day filled with sightseeing and outdoor activities.READ MORE
Confections with Convictions2015-10-08
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
At Confections with Convictions in Kalamazoo, Michigan, we bring something unique and exciting to the world of gourmet foods with our delicious, excellent quality, hand crafted confections. Although we specialize in truffles that are hand crafted using fair trade organic chocolate, we are also stockists of organic, gourmet and fair trade chocolates that have been sourced from around the world. Our interesting selection of truffles includes various vegan options, and where possible we use locally sourced ingredients. At Confections with Convictions you are assured of friendly service and enjoying delicious, wholesome and good quality confections.READ MORE
Ambrosia Massage Spa2015-10-14
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Ambrosia Massage Spa in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a day spa with a serene and welcoming atmosphere where excellent massage services provide a pampering, rejuvenating and renewing experience for body, mind and soul. Our aim is that after a therapeutic massage that has been hand tailored to suit your needs, you leave our day spa with a whole new, painfree lease on life. Ambrosia Massage Spa offers couples massages, hot stone massages and massages for expecting mothers who will be comfortably surrounded by fluffy pillows. We also offer massage cupping body wraps, emotional release wraps, pain reduction wraps and many other beneficial treatments that result in happy endings.READ MORE
Northview Equestrian Center2015-10-12
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Northview Equestrian Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has a friendly, family environment and offers horse lessons, trail ride trips and equestrian training for beginners and advanced riders. Our equestrian center consists of two indoor riding arenas, one large outdoor arena and offers full service indoor horse boarding facilities. The indoor arenas at our equestrian center have excellent viewing booths as well as convenient wash racks and tack areas. Northview Equestrian Center offers excellent amenities and services that include airy matted stalls, nightly checks, daily cleaning of stalls, grass turnouts and many more services that give horse lovers peace of mind when boarding their beloved horses with us.READ MORE
The Oakwood Bistro2015-10-09
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
At The Oakwood Bistro in Kalamazoo, Michigan, guests can look forward to a memorable dining experience in our charming bistro that has been satisfying discerning palates since opening its doors in 1997. Our daily specials are always fresh and exciting, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere makes our bistro a popular place to meet with family and friends for a great dining experience. The Oakwood Bistro offers a carryout service as well as an excellent catering service for wedding receptions, corporate events and many other events at a venue of your choice, and we can cater for up to 35 guests within our bistro.READ MORE
Lawton Ridge Winery2015-10-08
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Lawton Ridge Winery in Kalamazoo, Michigan, established its wine grape vineyard in 1974, and in 2008 opened a delightful winery production facility and tasting room that features a production area and an area for classes and private wine tastings. The tasting room and winery is the perfect venue for memorable and enjoyable private parties with up to 30 guests. During 2008 Lawton Ridge Winery harvested its first in-house vintage that included delights such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and many other fine wines. Loving care is taken throughout the seasons to ensure that during fall the harvested grapes are perfect for starting the winemaking process that will result in our variety of well balanced and delightful wines. READ MORE
Maggie's Catering2015-10-07
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Maggie's Catering in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was established in 1984, and although there have been many ownership changes of our restaurant over the years, the quality of our all day breakfasts, lunches and baked goodies has remained a constant delight. Our breakfast menu includes an excellent selection of breakfast foods and our lunch menu offers delicious sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh salads and many more items. From our bakery shoppers have a choice of muffins, cinnamon rolls and signature cookies. Maggie's Catering offers a popular catering service for corporate events, private parties, weddings and other events and with a temperature holding unit we offer an excellent delivery service. READ MORE
Radisson Plaza Hotel Kalamazoo 2009-09-15
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
The Radisson Hotel Kalamazoo offer on-site dining options, fitness facility, indoor heated pool, and 341 guest rooms with continental breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres free with Happy Hour.Facilities include a spa salon and Business Center.READ MORE
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park2015-10-12
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a unique indoor trampoline park that offers fun, healthy and keep-fit workouts as you experience the freedom and weightlessness of literally jumping for joy. Established in 2014, Sky Zone offers various jumping experiences that include SkyRobics fitness classes, open jumping and dodgeball. To ensure the safety of jumpers and seeing that essential rules are adhered to, a Zone Team member should always be present and signed, valid waivers are required. For a unique and fun birthday party, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park offers amazing birthday party packages that will ensure your guests have a memorable and enjoyable flying experience.READ MORE
Lavender Day Spa2015-10-08
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Lavender Day Spa in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has a serene, inviting and warm ambiance that promises a renewing, rejuvenating and pampering day spa experience. Our elegant and intimate day spa offers excellent massage therapies, organic skincare services and body spa treatments and we have a dedicated and friendly team of professionals who will ensure that your day spa experience is memorable and enjoyable. A visit to Lavender Day Spa is a perfect and fun way to enjoy a special girlfriend getaway as you enjoy facials or body treatments followed by cheese and wine treats. Couples will enjoy our couples massage that includes free hand and foot cranberry scrub.READ MORE
Kara Kottages2015-10-08
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Kara Kottages in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has an ideal location in close proximity to the centre of town, and features four fully furnished, comfortable cottages that are available for rental on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis. Rental of these well-appointed cottages includes a scrumptious breakfast. Birch Bark Kottage can sleep up to 5 guests, 2 bedrooms, modern kitchen and amenities to ensure comfortable stays. Driftwood Kottage also sleeps 5 guests and has an open plan living room. Pine Cone Kottage is ideal for 2 guests and Douglas Fir Kottage located within Kara's residence is ideal for 3 guests. Any of the cottages at Kara Kottages provide relaxed and comfortable stays and enjoyable breakfasts.READ MORE
The Kalamazoo Beer Exchange2015-10-08
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
The Kalamazoo Beer Exchange in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a restaurant and pub where beer lovers have an exciting choice of 28 amazing draught beers served at equally amazing prices, to be enjoyed with a brewer's dinner or a tasty burger. All meals served in our restaurant are made to order under your watchful eye, are flavorsome and fresh, and our menu ranges from favorite comfort foods to exciting specials. Although The Kalamazoo Beer Exchange specializes in craft beers, we also have a fine selection of wines, spirits, handcrafted cocktails as well as non-alcoholic options. Pop into The Kalamazoo Beer Exchange where draught beers flow and there is always something fun and exciting happening. READ MORE
The Oaklands2015-10-09
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
The Oaklands in Kalamazoo, Michigan, built in 1869, is a spectacular Italianate Villa with a unique university campus location, and has the ideal setting for romantic getaways, weddings and many other festive occasions. Elegance and beauty await visitors to this charming and beautifully decorated home that consists of a living room complete with baby grand piano, elegant dining room, solarium and a towering spiral staircase that leads overnight guests to a private area with three suites and two sitting rooms. The Oaklands has the perfect, romantic setting for fairytale weddings, and the bridal couple can spend their first night as a married couple in any of our beautifully appointed suites.READ MORE
Zooroona Restaurant2015-10-09
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Zooroona Restaurant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a Mediterranean grill where guests can enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a charming environment with hanging lanterns, a wooden indoor tree, seating on pillows or ottomans and giant murals depict an exotic landscape, creating a relaxed and charming atmosphere. This family owned, authentic Middle Eastern restaurant opened its doors in 2009, and over the years we have welcomed families and groups to savor our Middle Eastern cuisine that now includes an eat-all-you-can buffet that is available on Sundays. Zooroona Restaurant also has a full bar that is well-stocked with beer, wine and spirit sourced from the Middle East and many other places.READ MORE
Kalamazoo Valley Museum2015-10-08
Located in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Kalamazoo Valley Museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a unique museum that offers something of interest for visitors of all ages through an extensive collections of science, history and technology stories. Entrance to the handicapped accessible museum is free and with our amazing, ever changing exhibits, hands-on displays and a planatarium with seating for 109 visitors, a visit to Kalamazoo Valley Museum provides a full day of fun and entertainment for families and groups. The Challenger Learning Center at our museum is a unique and innovative educational facility that offers a fun, hands-on, learning experience and was founded in memory of the Challenger 5 1-L crew.READ MORE
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