Fall in Kalamazoo is Pure Michigan—unpretentious local culture backed by a canvas of crimson and gold foliage.
Savor The First Sip of Local Coffee
Start your adventure in Kalamazoo with the aroma wafting from Factory Coffee. Dan Kastner’s gem of a coffee roaster offers three retail locations (including the downtown flagship cafe, blending passion, precision, and the promise of a perfect cup. For those seeking cozy corners and artisanal brews, try the taste of over 20 years of craft coffee making at Water Street Coffee Joint. Or fill a thermos with Kalamazoo Coffee Company’s Backpackers blend and go off on an adventure in the local natural wild.
Get lost (and found) on a nature trail
Asylum Lake Preserve
Amidst its urban pulse, Kalamazoo cradles pockets of serenity. The Asylum Lake Preserve is more than just a nature retreat—it's history and memory intertwined across 217 acres of wild land, a 47 acre lake, a 10 acre lake, and miles of hiking trails.
Al Sabo Preserve
The Al Sabo Preserve encapsulates the community's soul, spanning 741 natural acres and providing 16 Miles of hiking and 11 miles of biking trails.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Just North of Downtown The Kalamazoo Nature Center is home to over 14 miles of hiking trails winding through woods, wetlands, and prairies.
Raise a Glass of Local beer or Michigan wine.
Twine Urban Winery
You’ll find the community heartbeat at Twine Urban Winery. Twine Urban Winery, led by Nicole Triplett—Michigan's first Black female winemaker—offers Innovative Wine Cocktails like the H.E.R., a Strawberry Rose cocktail with pink cotton candy. And more traditional blends like their 2017 Meritage or Bordeaux Blends.
Bells Eccentric Cafe
Kalamazoo is synonymous with Bell’s Brewery. Each brew, whether Oberon's light notes or Two Hearted Ale's depth, is a chapter of Kalamazoo's craft beer journey. The last few warm evenings of the year in the beer garden are magical.
One Well Brewing
One Well Brewing’s innovative beers, handcrafted furniture, and illustrated interiors are an explosion of creativity. Try their extensive menu of tasty treats, including vegan and vegetarian options and plenty of pinball machines!