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Moved to Kalamazoo in 2002 when my wife got a job here. I transferred with my job and worked here, too. We both have found the town much to our liking. However, I have retired from my 26 years at the Post Office and my wife has accepted a job in Aberdeen, Washington state starting mid-2007. So long Kzoo!
Urban dwellers don't expect much from small rural cities like this. However, Kalamazoo has what any urban area's suburbs have. With a large university (Western Michigan) and a number of smaller schools, this town has a good many restaurants and nightclubs. Brewpubs are a Kalamazoo specialty, with three downtown. Unlike a typical city of this size, the downtown is not a mass of old vacant buildings, but is quite nice and prosperous. Cost of living is quite low, as the average home in the area runs about $125,000. My neighborhood grew in the 1920's and 30's when there was a paper mill boom here. We have sold our home in anticipation of our move. The well publicised "Kalamazoo Promise" may well bring more jobs to the city in the near future. If you are travelling east-west on I-94, stop by sometime and visit our city. Please have a look at the pictures in my Travelogue, linked at the bottom of the page.
- Pros:Happy people, Democratic enclave in Conservative state
- Cons:Not enough sunny days
- In a nutshell:as funky as it's name
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Local Barbeque always a good bet
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There are two Big Moe's in Kalamazoo, and since the second one opened near my home, I've been there several times. An... more travel advice
Cycling out of traffic and in nature
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Portage Bikeway, just south of Kalamazoo city limits is a nicely done paved trail for cycling, skating, running or just... more travel advice
Walk around the center city
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I love to walk and new places get me on foot. Few people actually walk in the USA, so they miss all the delights of... more travel advice
Good Brewpub Beer
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Located downtown in a building destroyed by a tornado 25 years ago. Well, it is pretty nice now! The food is better than... more travel advice
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Historical TravelLatest Kalamazoo hotel reviews
- Value Place Kalamazoo
- 3 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Feb 7, 2010 - Holiday Inn Kalamazoo West
- 83 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 13, 2012 - Henderson Castle Bed & Breakfast
- 27 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 13, 2012 - Hampton Inn & Suites Kalamazoo Oshtemo
- 31 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 13, 2012 - Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo
- 53 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 27, 2012 - Clarion Hotel Kalamazoo
- 51 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 10, 2012 - Holiday Inn Express Kalamazoo
- 38 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 18, 2012 - Fairfield Inn Kalamazoo West
- 21 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 12, 2012 - Radisson Plaza Hotel At Kalamazoo Center
- 99 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 16, 2012 - Baymont Inn And Suites Kalamazoo
- 47 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 14, 2012 - Hawthorn Kalamazoo
- 36 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2012 - Red Roof Kalamazoo West University
- 51 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 21, 2012 - Super 8 Kalamazoo
- 29 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Nov 8, 2011 - Econo Lodge Kalamazoo
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Latest: Apr 28, 2012 - Motel 6 Kalamazoo
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Comments (5)
hi nice tips on this little town. i think we pass thru this city when going from detroit to chicago?
Hi John, Downtown Kalamazoo looked a lot better than when I was there in 1991, studying at WMU. Go Broncos! Cheers Rob.
I enjoyed your Kalamazoo pages. We were there last summer and were amazed at how the downtown has been revitalized. It looks great. I lived in Kalamazoo all my life until we moved to Georgia in 1978. Go Broncos!
What does Kalamazoo mean? I shouldn't laugh, I guess, being from Flushing...
I am curious about the place where you live. Indeed, I am a frequent visitor but that may change in the near future (found a new job).
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