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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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 pirates – there is something fun for everyone. PLAY AT KIDS ‘N’ STUFF Kids…
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…
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 it a try: ALDABRA GIANT…
Itineraries
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…
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…
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…
10 spring break activities in Calhoun County
Gather the family and experience spring break in Calhoun County! Whether you’re looking for art, tacos…
What’s new at Kids ‘N’ Stuff in Albion?
Fun awaits at Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum in Albion – and you might learn…
Tips for enjoying the Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights is a long-standing tradition in Battle Creek. For decades, downtown has put up light…
Satisfy your sweet tooth in Calhoun County
If you’re looking for something special on Valentine’s Day, may we suggest something sweet?…
Don't skip the fries at these five restaurants in Calhoun County
Copper Athletic Club in Marshall is known for their signature fries, which are different from anywhere else…
Pick Your Pairing
It’s worth driving in pursuit of a great brew. But once you’re there, what else is there to do?…
What are the top three ice cream flavors at True North?
What are the top three customer favorites at True North Ice Cream? It all comes down to the classics. #1…
Dining Al Fresco in Calhoun County
Here in Calhoun County, we have a knack for two things— delicious food and the great outdoors…
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…
Field of Flight 101: Everything you need to have fun
Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet…
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…
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…