The hot summer days we enjoy in Kalamazoo are fantastic on their own, but when you pair them with fantastic adventures on local hiking and biking trails, great shopping in downtown Kalamazoo, and paddles down the Kalamazoo River, they get better. Make them even better by wrapping up the afternoon with a cold pint at one of the leading breweries in Kalamazoo!Â
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Kalamazoo this summer – more on that below. It probably goes without saying that one of our favorites is sampling the various breweries in Kalamazoo. We’re lucky to have plenty to choose from! There are 10 local craft breweries or restaurants featuring local beer in downtown Kalamazoo – many of which aren’t too far from our Bed and Breakfast in Michigan.Â
Our location near some of the top attractions and activities in the Kalamazoo area is just one of the things our guests love about staying with us at our Bed and Breakfast in Michigan. Beyond that, we offer a comfortable range of guest rooms, fantastic amenities, a delicious and complimentary breakfast every morning, and fun, personalized hospitality that can’t be beaten. Experience the best of Kalamazoo with us this summer, and book your room at our top-rated Bed and Breakfast in Michigan today!Â
The Best Michigan Breweries in Kalamazoo for 2025
Craft beer lovers already know that Michigan is a premier destination for exceptional brews—and vibrant Kalamazoo is right at the heart of it. Michigan ranks fifth in the nation for the number of breweries, cideries, brewpubs, and microbreweries, and West Michigan continues to earn accolades for producing some of the best craft beer in the world.
Here in Kalamazoo, you’ll find a diverse selection of locally brewed beers—from rich, bourbon barrel-aged stouts to crisp and refreshing wheat ales. Whatever your taste, you’re sure to enjoy exploring the flavor-packed offerings from the top breweries in town.
Kalamazoo has long been celebrated as a top-tier craft beer destination. If you haven’t yet experienced our unique and creative beer scene, now’s the perfect time. Let it be your excuse to plan a getaway and to our welcoming Bed & Breakfast located in downtown Kalamazoo—especially during the warm, sunny days of summer. Come sip, sample, and discover what makes Kalamazoo’s craft beer culture so unforgettable!
Here is a complied list of our favorite breweries in Kalamazoo:
- Avid beer enthusiasts won’t want to skip the chance to grab a flight of craft brews at the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange. It’s undoubtedly one of the most interesting Michigan breweries in Kalamazoo and definitely one of our favorite places to gather with friends over a cold pint. Beyond great beers, you’ll love their interactive, ever-evolving, happy-hour pricing and delicious foodie-forward menu.
- Another excellent choice for Michigan breweries in Kalamazoo is One Well Brewing. Their craft beer lineup features a delicious range of beer, but they also have a great selection of cider and wine for your non-beer-drinking companions. Their beers run the gamut from traditional to experimental, which lands this brewery at the top of our list of favorite breweries in Kalamazoo.
- Head to Bell’s Brewery, one of the oldest and most popular Michigan breweries in Kalamazoo. They’ve been open and quenching our thirst year round in Kalamazoo since the 1980s.Â
- If you’re looking for creativity in your craft brews, don’t miss the chance to throw back a pint at Brewery Outré (ou·tré | ooh-tray).
- Crafted Copper, located in downtown Kalamazoo, is the first self-pour tap wall with duckpin bowling!
- Finally, head to another of our favorite Michigan breweries in Kalamazoo, Apoptosis Brewing Company. This local gem is located on S Westnedge, a 7-minute drive from us.Â
Honorable mentions, Presidential Brewing, they offer a huge variety of seasonal to new craft brews. Â
Though it’s not a brewery, we must mention Gull Lake Distilling Company and/or Green Door Distilling, and the newest addition to Kalamazoo, Valhalla | Norse Nectar Meadery, great places to grab a cocktail and enjoy some adulting in Kalamazoo.
More Great Things to do in Kalamazoo This Summer
With so many great Michigan breweries in Kalamazoo to visit this summer, you’ll first need to work up your appetite – or at least your thirst. Luckily, there are plenty of great things to do in Kalamazoo that will keep you busy and having fun all summer long! Whether you prefer boating, paddling, or fishing on the water, hiking and biking on local trails, or exploring the area’s diverse cultural attractions and live entertainment scene, you certainly won’t find yourself bored in this charming town!
Below, we’ve listed some of our favorite things to do in Kalamazoo throughout the warm summer months.
- Given one of the above breweries in Kalamazoo is located at the historic Kalamazoo Mall, a little shopping is certainly in order. Visiting the Kalamazoo Mall, built in 1959 as the country’s first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, also happens to be one of the best things to do in Kalamazoo – so this is a great two-for-one idea!
- Car enthusiast or not, don’t miss the fascinating exhibits at the Gilmore Car Museum. Not only is it one of the best museums in Kalamazoo to visit, but it’s a fantastic visual display of over 300 classic and vintage cars through the ages. There are also plenty of extraordinary summer events at the museum, including car shows, cruise-ins, concerts, and more.
- We don’t always advocate staying indoors and visiting museums in Kalamazoo during the summer, but we make exceptions when they are as cool as the Air Zoo Air and Space Experience. You’ll find over 50 historic aircraft, exhibits, and immersive experiences here.
- Enjoy the gorgeous sunshine this summer and visit the Kalamazoo Nature Center. There’s a great network of trails to enjoy.
- We also recommend visiting the Lillian Anderson Arboretum, which covers 140 acres of second-growth deciduous forest, pine plantation, swampland, and meadow. The Arboretum also makes our list as one of the best things to do in Kalamazoo in the fall when the annual color change comes to town.
- How about getting out on the water? It’s a great way to spend a summer afternoon! The Kalamazoo River is a beautiful place to paddle. We recommend launching from Woods Lake Park, which also features a sandy beach and a fishing pier.
As you can see, from delicious flights of locally crafted beer at the top breweries in Kalamazoo to fun adventures on the water, there’s no shortage of great things to do in Kalamazoo. It’s all at your fingertips, too, when you stay with us at our top-rated Bed and Breakfast in Michigan. Book your room today!Â
