A beer tastes best outside in summer. So enjoy a cold one at these beer gardens in Calhoun County:

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 look. We’ve got everything from dive bars to a bar in a grocery store. Neighborhood joints Stagecoach Inn (Marshall) The go-to place to hang out in Marshall. It has an extensive bar menu, including good…

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 certain age will remember buying glass Coke bottles at the gas station. Well, Station 66 was once a station and keeps the vintage vibe with an ice chest full…

Practice for St. Pat’s Day with a pub crawl

Downtown Battle Creek is a perfect pick for your pub crawl needs. If you want to practice for St. Patrick’s Day, then join the party on March 14. Start at Cafe Rica at 3 p.m. Follow hidden clues that lead you to the next stop. Every location gives you a sticker for your Downtown Pub Crawl…

Satisfy your sweet tooth in Calhoun County

If you’re looking for something special on Valentine’s Day, may we suggest something sweet? Calhoun County has everything from bean-to-bar chocolate to unique dessert menus. If you’re looking for something special on Valentine’s Day, may we suggest something sweet? Calhoun County has…

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 ins and outs of tequila alongside crispy, crunchy taco bites. There will be more than 75 tequila samples to try. If tequila isn’t your thing, there will also be Mexican beer, margaritas and…

Field of Flight 101: Everything you need to have fun

Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet planes, drones, Ferris wheels or fireworks. It all happens around the Fourth of July. New to the event? Here are some tips. WHEN IS IT? The festival goes from July 2 to 6. If you want to see the Thunderbirds…

Dining Al Fresco in Calhoun County

Here in Calhoun County, we have a knack for two things— delicious food and the great outdoors. There’s an abundance of unique patio dining options to gather and enjoy the fresh air and tasty bites. Some are in the downtown Social District, allowing visitors to stroll around the river area with…

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 you go. They are natural cut fries drizzled with garlic mayo, hoisin sauce, sriracha, red onions, crushed peanuts, parmesan cheese and cilantro. It’s a deliciously savory combination. For…

Pick Your Pairing

It’s worth driving in pursuit of a great brew. But once you’re there, what else is there to do? Here are our suggestions for brewery/activity pairings: Albion Malleable Brewing Co. pairs well with a movie at the Bohm Albion Malleable Brewing Company has the warmth of the city’s industrial past…