Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo, Michigan…
And it’s ideally located halfway between Detroit and Chicago—both an easy 2-1/2 hour drive.

Here are just 16 of the many reasons we love living in Kalamazoo (you will, too):

• The Great Lakes—it’s just a 40-minute drive to the beautiful beaches and great sunsets on the “sandy side” of Lake Michigan
• Some of the most affordable housing prices and cost-of-living in the USA
• Amazing cultural activities for a city our size — a vibrant arts community, symphony, theatres and library system
• Excellent public, private and charter schools, including Kalamazoo Public School’s groundbreaking Kalamazoo Promise program

• A friendly, diverse population with a wide variety of interests
• Over 80 lakes for fishing, boating, sailing, kayaking, water skiing and swimming
• Beautiful parks and walking/bike trails, including the Kal-Haven Trail State Park stretching 40 mi. to South Haven and Lake Michigan
• An incredible number of excellent, challenging public and private golf courses

• Downhill skiing/snow boarding resorts and toboggan runs just a few minutes from downtown Kalamazoo
• Wide selection of restaurants from national chains to cozy, locally owned bistros and brew pubs
• Several colleges and universities add to the area’s flavor
• College and professional sports teams

• Four distinct seasons, with temperatures moderated by Lake Michigan
• Much less traffic than you’re probably used to
• A history of generously supporting fundraising efforts and school systems
• Award-winning hospital facilities

Visit Discover Kalamazoo for information on Kalamazoo-area attractions and information

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