Western Michigan University Parent and Family Guide
Kalamazoo At-A-Glance
Important Phone Numbers & Links
Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
141 E. Michigan Ave.
Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Toll-free: (800) 888-0509
www.DiscoverKalamazoo.com
generalinfo@discoverkalamazoo.com
Travel Michigan Statewide Information
(888) 78-GREAT
Information Radio Station
Tune into AM530 for weekly and ongoing events in Kalamazoo County during your visit.
Information Line
For up-to-date information on what’s happening in and around town, call the Visitor Information Line toll-free at (800) 888-0509 to speak to one of our friendly information specialists, who are on duty Monday–Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Eastern Time or call after hours to listen to the after-hours event information line.
Website
Log on to www.DiscoverKalamazoo.com to find information about our one-of-a-kind attractions, accommodations, restaurants and more. Visit our up-to-date calendar of events listings online as well to Discover Kalamazoo.
Visitor Information
To obtain visitor information or maps, contact the Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. at (800) 888-0509 or visit our visitor information centers located at 141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 100 or the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. You can also visit any of our hotel’s front desk information racks after hours.
Wireless Internet Access
Available through entire downtown area.
Kalamazoo Store
“Yes, There Really is a Kalamazoo” and “Discover Kalamazoo” souvenirs are available at the Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., Kalamazoo Store, Monday–Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Browse through our gift shop, community brochure racks, or watch our visitor video to discover what the region has to offer. Visit our online Kalamazoo Store to view available souvenirs at www.DiscoverKalamazoo.com
Location
Kalamazoo County is located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, midway between Chicago and Detroit at the intersection of I-94 and US-131.
Area: 576 square miles
Lowest point: 700 ft. above sea level
Highest point: 1,000 ft. above sea level
Kalamazoo Amenities
Over 300 eating establishments
83 lakes with public access
69 public parks
22 public golf courses
5 wineries
3 brew pubs
3 ski resorts
2 state game areas
1 tobogganing park
Average High Tempertures
The climate is pleasant with four distinct seasons each year ranging from fall’s vibrant foliage to spring’s lush greenery. Kalamazoo enjoys lake effect weather which is cooling during the warmer months and provides for a milder temperature during the cooler months.
May: 72 degrees F
July: 85 degrees F
October: 63 degrees F
February: 35 degrees F
Annual Snowfall: 70 inches
Weather: www.wwmt.com
Population
Kalamazoo County: 240,720
City of Kalamazoo: 75,312
City of Portage: 45,679
Time Zone
Eastern
Police/Medical Care
Police (non-emergency)
(269) 337-8994
Emergency police, fire and ambulance
911
Borgess Medical Center
1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo
(269) 226-7000
www.Borgess.com
Bronson Methodist Hospital
601 John St., Kalamazoo
(269) 341-7654
www.bronsonhealth.com
Bronson Vicksburg Hospital
13326 N. Boulevard, Vicksburg
(269) 649-2321
Worship
Kalamazoo is home to more than 275 churches, synagogues and mosques. For a complete list of area houses of worship, visit the Kalamazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. at www.DiscoverKalamazoo.com.
Fishing/Hunting Licenses
Department of Natural Resources
(517) 373-1204
www.michigan.gov/dnr
