Station 66 is the perfect break on your leaf-peeping drives. It’s located on M-66, where the country roads look the best in fall. The small country store is in a building that was once a gas station in the 1940s. It has kept the vintage charm, while selling products from Michigan farms. A…
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Bridgett Blough runs Of the Land in Battle Creek with her husband, Trent Thompson. While Trent grows the farm, Bridgett makes the food for catering and events. Combined, it’s a unique space that can be used for weddings, family reunions or anytime you want to have a meaningful gathering…
Read MoreBattle Creek’s most striking building has a striking history to match. It began as a fancy health spa, went out of business when the stock market crashed, became a military hospital during World War II, and then was later turned into a federal building and named after three former patients who…
Read MoreMarshall has an abundance of ice cream parlors for any sweet-treat lover. Whether you prefer a traditional ice cream joint, out-of-the-box flavors and ideas, or something new like alcohol-infused ice cream, there is plenty of variety. Here are four places in the Marshall area that you and your…
Read MoreThe sun is out, so it’s time to get those buns out (and we’re not just talking about SOBO hamburgers). Battle Creek has different water-based options that are both cooling and fun. Whether you want to build sand castles or lounge by the pool, check out these options: Willard Beach On hot…
Read MoreFree breakfast isn’t the only thing served up at the National Cereal Festival in downtown Battle Creek. Join us for a sweet day of fun on June 10. Why cereal? This is the town where the Kellogg brothers found a way to make the first meal of the day fast, easy and vegetarian. In 1894, they…
Read MoreSpring is finally here and everything beautiful is starting to bloom. This means it’s a great time to explore where you live and find all those cool walking areas. Here are some great parks and walking trails to explore when everything is starting to bloom. Historic Bridge Park – Battle Creek One…
Read MoreHappy first day of fall! With the change of seasons comes many fun events that celebrate the season. You might be wondering when or what these fun events are and we have you covered. Here is your Calhoun County Fall To-Do List for 2016. Cranefest -October 8 & 9 One of the most beautiful things about…
Read MoreBy: Brad MacDonald, Content Specialist, MLive Every warm day that seems to pass from the end of August through September feels like the sun is giving us its best evil laugh, as summer's end taunts us. While Battle Creek is a great place to be year round, there's something extra delightful about…
Read MoreHere at the CCVB we have caught the craft brewing craze. With so many great breweries right in our backyard (Arcadia, Dark Horse, Bell’s), how could we not! Because of this, we decided to do some research on how craft brewing came to be. We came across some hilarious facts about beer and wanted to…
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