Outdoor Adventures in Kalamazoo: Biking, Hiking, & More!
Explore scenic trails, fall colors, lake days and winter charm near Kalamazoo House. Enjoy year-round outdoor adventures just minutes from your stay.
Spring & Summer Activities in Kalamazoo
- Eastern Hills Golf, Gull Lake View Golf-East Course and Gull Lake View-Stonehedge South: These nearby golf courses are recommended by Jeff (own/Innkeeper) for your perfect golf getaway.
- For the hikers and walkers –Â Kalamazoo Nature Center: Having 1,100-acre being preserved to offer miles of hiking trails, interactive exhibits, and educational programs that focuses on wildlife, conservation, and the natural environment.
- For bicyclists, our famous Kal-Haven Trail: Michigan’s first state park of its kind, this 34-mile multi-use trail connects Kalamazoo to South Haven and is a premier destination in southwest Michigan.
- St. Joesph Lighthouse Tour: Experience the legacy up close, the city’s most iconic landmark.
- Farmers Market: Browse fresh food and handcrafted goods from 120+ local farmers, food producers, and artisans.Â
- W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary: A unique wildlife center offering conservation programs, guided tours, and accessible trails with close views of both captive and wild birds.
What to Do in Fall & Winter
- Gull Meadow Farms and Verhage’s Fruit Farm: Top rated, quintessential, experience in visiting cider mills, apple picking, doughnuts, and corn mazes.
- Haunt Park: Kalamazoo’s only haunt parks, 4 attractions at 1 location. It’s a real scream.
- Bittersweet Ski Resort (one of our partners, we sell discount lift tickets) and Timer Ridge Ski: Premier skiing and snowboarding in Kalamazoo, providing runs for all skill levels.Â
- Echo Valley Winter Sports Park: A premier destination for high-speed winter fun, featuring 700-foot-long toboggan runs that reach up to 60 mph on specialized Everslide lanes.
Kalamazoo Parks, Trails, and Waterways
- Mayors Riverfront Park: Natural park offering walking & biking trails along the Kalamazoo River. Also, the baseball park to our Growlers.Â
-  Portage Creek Bicentennial Park: Spanning over 200 acres, the park stretches from the City Centre to Kilgore Road, with a 3.5-mile multi-use trail and over 8 miles of scenic hiking and biking paths along Portage Creek. Celery Flats: A “park within a park”, it’s a key element of the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park.
- Kalamazoo River Valley Trail: This 35 mile trail connects through downtown Kalamazoo to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Mayor’s Riverfront Park, Verburg Park, many shops and restaurants.Â
- Kalamazoo River: This trail showcases excellent paddling opportunities and beautiful scenery.
- Gull Lake: A swimming lake with sand, public access for boats and kayaks, shade and plenty of space for fun and relaxation.
Nearby Adventures & Day Trips
- Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park: A 158-acre botanical garden and art museum with captivating outdoor sculptures.
- Gull Lake Marine: If you’re wanting an affordable day on the water, consider a boat rental and use promo code KalHouse and receive 10% off your rental. Special thanks to our Gull Lake Marine friends.
- Michigan Maritime Museum: Enjoy an educational experience through exhibits, programs and events to promote a greater knowledge and appreciation of maritime history. On-Water Boat Ride experience, it’s more than a boat ride.
- Altitude Endeavors:Â Plan an unforgettable adventure and soar over the beauty of Southwest Michigan with a hot air balloon ride.