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 Stories10 spring break activities in Calhoun County
Gather the family and experience spring break in Calhoun County! Whether you’re looking for art, tacos or magic – there is something fun for everyone. Play at Kids ‘N’ Stuff Kids…
Flavor Profiles of Battle Creek
Keep up on the most interesting restaurants in Battle Creek with our series of Flavor Profiles. Meet the people behind some of the best food…
Flavor profile: Fly high at Waco Kitchen
Eating at Waco Kitchen is an adventure. “It's not your normal restaurant,” Executive Chef Nik Hancotte says. “You…
Itineraries
Meet these cute animals at Binder Park Zoo
It’s hard to narrow down the cutest of the animals at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, but here we give…
Visit the zoo, then get something to eat
After you feed the giraffes at Binder Park Zoo, you might be ready to feed yourself. There are multiple dining…
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…
10 spring break activities in Calhoun County
Gather the family and experience spring break in Calhoun County! Whether you’re looking for art, tacos…
Get into the Christmas spirit at Marshall’s Merry Mile
There’s something about a light show that puts people in the holiday spirit. The Calhoun County…
Home Tour 101
Home Tour Travels to the Country This Year Anyone who drives through Marshall instantly notices the…
Meet Sojourner Truth: A Michigan heroine
Sojourner Truth’s story comes alive in Battle Creek Sojourner Truth was a dynamic voice for abolition…
5 must-see vehicles at Gilmore Car Museum
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How Battle Creek became the Cereal City
There have been entire books written about how the cereal industry got its start in Battle Creek…
Take a tour of African-American history in Battle Creek
Perry Sanford escaped from a Kentucky plantation, avoided slave catchers and ended up in Battle Creek. He was…
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…
Flavor profile: JJ’s Sweet Treats taste as good as they look
After a series of pop-ups, JJ’s Sweet Treats is now in a brick and mortar store. Jars of cookies and…
Flavor Profile: Take a trip to Europe at Ciao Bella Chocolat
Ciao Bella Chocolat has a European feel, selling Italian pastries straight from the owner Karen…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Calhoun County 2024
Are you looking for somewhere to celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Calhoun County? Thankfully…
Flavor Profile: Lani keeps things fresh at Umami Ramen
You can’t talk about the food of Umami Ramen without talking about Lani Hedges. “Lani is the…
New Story Community Books has you 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…
Battle Creek’s coolest event is Color the Creek
The August weather will be hot, but Battle Creek will be cool with a major art event that happens for an…
Field of Flight 101: Everything you need to have fun
Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet…
Find treasure while shopping in downtown Marshall
Look around downtown Marshall, and you’ll see a lot: books, doughnuts, antique chandeliers, toys…