Welcome to Calhoun County
When It Comes To Good Family Fun, We Bring More To The Breakfast Table
Welcome to Calhoun County. Located in Southwest Michigan, we’re home to Battle Creek, the birthplace of Cornflakes. Don’t miss out on the summer Cereal Festival or the awesome things we have going on all year round. Including the cities of Marshall and Albion, we have world-changing history, lots of green spaces, giraffes to feed at the zoo, some of the best golf in the country, and a Vegas-style casino. And don’t miss out on all of the delightful restaurants and breweries. We are sure your visit will be full of great memories and good times.

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Calhoun County Stories
View All StoriesLaunch your kayak in Calhoun County
With two major waterways -- the Kalamazoo River and the Battle Creek River -- Calhoun County is a great spot to use your kayak. Here are easy access points throughout the county: Brownswood Road Albion locals…
5 Reasons we love Station 66
Station 66 is a little roadside attraction that does triple duty as a market, cafe and ice cream parlor. Vintage pop bottles People of a…
Family in town? Something to do every month in Battle Creek
When friends and family come to visit, you want to show them a good time. There’s something to do every month in Battle Creek and…
Itineraries
How Battle Creek became the Cereal City
The quintessential American breakfast originated right here in Battle Creek. In 1894, a batch of boiled wheat…
Home Tour 101
Home Tour travels back in time Anyone who drives through Marshall instantly notices the architecture. Not only…
5 things to know about the Lincoln Room
There’s a larger-than-life Lincoln on display in Battle Creek. A. Lincoln is a portrait made entirely…
Three magical artifacts from the American Museum of Magic in Marshall
In 1978, magician Donald Kill hung upside down in a straitjacket on Marshall’s main street. He managed…
Meet Sojourner Truth: A Michigan heroine
Sojourner Truth’s story comes alive in Battle Creek Sojourner Truth was a dynamic voice for abolition…
Make Station 66 part of your fall tradition
Station 66 is the perfect break on your leaf-peeping drives. It’s located on M-66, where the country…
Choose a fall activity in Calhoun County based on your zodiac sign
Aries Cocktails Maybe the only thing an Aries likes more than running a marathon is a nice cocktail hour. Get…
Plan your own Cozy Fall Crawl
The weather may be blustery, but it’s a good excuse to get cozy. We recommend taking a cozy fall crawl…
What’s new at Kids ‘N’ Stuff in Albion?
Fun awaits at Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum in Albion – and you might learn…
Calhoun County Fair: What you need to know
Saddle up, because the Calhoun County Fair gates open up on Sunday, Aug. 10. While it’s a big week for…
It’s a fiesta in Festival Market Square in Battle Creek
The Battle Creek Taco and Tequila Festival is July 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Festival Market Square. Learn the…
Field of Flight 101: Everything you need to have fun
Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet…
Ten bars for a good hang in Calhoun County
If you’re looking for a place to hang, a cold drink or some nightlife, then here’s where to…
Dining Al Fresco in Calhoun County
Here in Calhoun County, we have a knack for two things— delicious food and the great outdoors…
Satisfy your sweet tooth in Calhoun County
If you’re looking for something special on Valentine’s Day, may we suggest something sweet?…
10 music venues in Calhoun County for summer
The music scene in Calhoun County heats up in the summer. You’ll find some unusual venues, from a…
Field of Flight 101: Everything you need to have fun
Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet…
If you like blues, don’t miss the Bohm
This year, the Bohm Theatre in Albion is going to see stars. “We’re going to blow the roof off…
New Story Community Books has your next favorite read
New Story Community Books put “community” in the name because owners Tom and Kimberly Batterson…
Find the Art Lovers Experience
We know what you like: Artwork, coffee, music and the smell of books. Half a day If you’re here for…