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 –  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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.
Cross country skier in the woods, enjoying other snow sports aside from those at timber ridge ski area

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. 
  •  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. 
  • 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: Plan an unforgettable adventure and soar over the beauty of Southwest Michigan with a hot air balloon ride.
An older couple holding hands and exploring the best things to do in kalamazoo michigan this year
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