You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream!

Marshall 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…

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Make a splash in Battle Creek

The 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…

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It’s Grrrrreat: Cereal Fest returns

Free 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…

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Calhoun County Parks & Trails to Visit this Spring

Spring 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…

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5 fun events to attend this fall

Happy 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…

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Explore downtown Battle Creek before summer's end

By: 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…

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Craft Brewing: Did you know?

Here 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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