It’s not exactly Jurassic Park, but there are a lot of reptiles with large teeth at Critchlow’s Alligator Sanctuary. Critchlow’s takes in alligators and other reptiles that have nowhere else to go. Sometimes people realize they can’t take care of hundreds of pounds of gator as a pet and sometimes…
Read More
There’s more than a road that separates Stonehedge North and South. They have different appeals, despite sharing a name. Both are part of Gull Lake View Golf Resort. Stonehedge South was built in 1988. “It’s the toughest course we have, in my opinion,” marketing director Jake Heerlyn says. The…
Read More
While Cereal Fest on June 8 really kicks off summer here in Calhoun County, it’s only the beginning of the fun. Here are seven events you should put on your calendar: Cereal Festival Indulge in a colorful, crispy bowl of cereal in Battle Creek on June 8. The National Cereal Fest is one of…
Read More
Albion Malleable Brewing Co. Albion Malleable Brewing Company has the warmth of the city’s industrial past, balanced with the bright notes of future possibilities. “Porter” used to be a physically demanding job, and the workers were known to like dark beer. So it’s fitting that AMBC calls their…
Read More
After you feed the giraffes at Binder Park Zoo, you might be ready to feed yourself. There are multiple dining options in the area. Here are a few family friendly suggestions: Eat at the zoo There are two restaurants on different sides of the zoo. On the East Side, by the snow leopards, is…
Read More
After a series of pop-ups, JJ’s Sweet Treats is now in a brick and mortar store. Jars of cookies and rows of cakes are on sale in downtown Battle Creek from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Jordan Edwards shares the space with his mother, who owns Chris Edwards…
Read More
Ciao Bella Chocolat has a European feel, selling Italian pastries straight from the owner Karen Pacella’s family cookbook. For lunch, you can have Pacella’s Italian soups and paninis or a quiche from local favorite Bakewell. But the star of the show is the chocolate, made by hand straight from…
Read More
You’ve been cooped up all winter — now is the time to enjoy being outdoors again. Take advantage of Battle Creek’s social district to take your happy hour into the sunshine. It works like this: Go to one of the following venues, order a drink in a to-go cup with the State Street Commons logo and…
Read More
Hang out at the mall Lakeview Square Mall has lots to entertain a teen, beyond shopping. Battleground Skate Park is inside the mall, with ramps of all sizes for BMX bikes, skateboards and scooters. Equipment is available to rent if you don’t have your own. Barnes and Noble is stocked with books…
Read More
Eating at Waco Kitchen is an adventure. “It's not your normal restaurant,” Executive Chef Nik Hancotte says. “You never know what you're going to see when you're here. The menu is always changing [with the season]. And it's a great way to look at the inside of a small biplane manufacturer. To see…
Read More