Kalamazoo Important Facts, Phone Numbers & Links

Discover Kalamazoo

141 E. Michigan Ave.
Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Toll-free: (800) 888-0509
Discover Kalamazoo
email

Travel Michigan Statewide Information

(888) 78-GREAT

Information Radio Station

Tune into AM 530 for 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, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Website

Log on to Discover Kalamazoo to find information about our calendar of events, one-of-a-kind attractions, accommodations, restaurants and more.

Visitor Information

To obtain visitor information or maps, contact Discover Kalamazoo 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 throughout the entire downtown area.

Kalamazoo Store

“Yes, There Really is a Kalamazoo” souvenirs are available at Discover Kalamazoo Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Browse through our gift shop, community information, or watch our visitor video to discover what the region has to offer.

Visit our online store to view available souvenirs at Discover Kalamazoo

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

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

CLIMATE

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

POPULATION

• Kalamazoo County: 240,720
• City of Kalamazoo: 75,312
• City of Portage: 45,679

POLICE/MEDICALCARE

Police (non-emergency)

(269) 337-8994

Emergency police, fire and ambulance

911

Borgess Medical Center

1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo
(269) 226-7000
Borgess

Bronson Methodist Hospital

601 John St., Kalamazoo
(269) 341-7654
Bronson health

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 Discover Kalamazoo.