Home Tour Travels to the Country This Year Anyone who drives through Marshall instantly notices the architecture. Not only the Victorian houses that have been preserved, but also the quirky home designs and centennial farms. The Home Tour gives you a chance to see behind doors and learn the…
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The August weather will be hot, but Battle Creek will be cool with a major art event that happens for an entire week. Color the Creek brings artists from all over the country to paint murals in the city. To find a map and guide to all of the past murals (more than 30!) stop at the Battle Creek…
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Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. Hit the road for Calhoun County and have fun without breaking the bank. Camp at Fort Custer Camping is not only a Michigan tradition, it’s a great deal for an overnight stay. As a state park, Fort Custer Recreation Area is super affordable when you have a…
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Don’t have a kayak? The Marshall Recreation Department has you covered, with rentals of kayaks, innertubes and canoes. It’s an easy and affordable way to take a trip down the Kalamazoo River on a hot summer day. “It’s a really nice river. One of my favorites,” said Maya, age 10. She was part…
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Dogs, this article is for you (and until dog Uber is invented, bring your humans, too). Visit the Paw-tio Humans like to walk with dogs along the river in downtown Battle Creek, but make sure they stop at the nearby Griffin Grill & Pub. Dogs are allowed on the Paw-tio, where tables are set…
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Step into the new Horrocks Farm Market and the options seem limitless. Do you start with the rows of produce or go straight to mountains of candy? Do you head to the back to get a beer or wine to sip while you shop? Or do you grab lunch and sit at the bar? Horrocks has been a Battle Creek…
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Battle Creek is adding another quirky food festival to a growing list: The Big Cheese. “Who doesn’t like mac and cheese?” Kelly Walden, sales and marketing manager for Kellogg Arena, asked rhetorically. The Big Cheese will be 3 to 7 p.m. April 15 at Kellogg Arena. This family friendly…
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The olive burger was invented in Michigan, making it a regional food that ranks up there with Vernor’s and the coney dog. The staff of the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau traveled across the county to find some of the best Michigan olive burgers. SUNS OUT BUNS OUT If you are looking for a…
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Every new FireKeepers recipe has to go past Executive Chef Brant Coulter’s desk. And it takes a lot of recipes to keep FireKeepers on top of the dining game in Southwest Michigan. Coulter’s in charge of the seven restaurants associated with FireKeepers Casino and Hotel. They range from the…
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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…
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