Fun Weekend Getaway in Kalamazoo
You've probably heard of Kalamazoo and its famous Air Zoo. But if you venture farther off I-94, you'll also find shopping, festivals and food to fill a fun weekend in this Michigan college town.
Kalamazoo trip guide: Where to eat
Sweetwaters Donut Mill What's more perfect than a doughnut shop located on Sprinkle Road? The shop has 55 flavors. (269) 388-4613; sweetwatersdonuts.com
Taste of Kalamazoo Michigan's largest food festival, July 26 - 28 this year, brings out the best from dozens of local restaurants, with cuisine from Africa, Italy, Japan, Mexico and the Caribbean. Live music, too. Admission charged. (269) 385-6200; tasteofkalamazoo.com
Epic Bistro Savor the wood-fired Brie with honey, raspberry jam, port-poached pear, bourbon-soaked fig and sweet walnuts, and the creamy gelato. (269) 342-1300; millenniumrestaurants.com/epic-bistro
Water Street Coffee Joint The coffee, roasted in-house, is smooth, hot and rich. Even more satisfying? Five to 10 percent of each bulk-coffee purchase benefits the community. (269) 373-2840; waterstreetcoffeejoint.com
Rustica (pictured) Chefs use local cheeses, meats and produce, plus sustainable seafood; the bouillabaisse is a specialty. Call ahead to cut down on your wait. (269) 492-0247; rusticakzoo.com
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