HAVE A DAY ON THE TOWNJust a short commute to downtown Kalamazoo
ENJOY THE PASSING OF SEASONSMichigan Shore Wine Country stretches to Kalamazoo
THE NAPA VALLEY OF THE MIDWESTMany Seasonal Orchards operate in Southwest MI
High quality homes and great surroundingsPerfect location, a peaceful neighborhood setting
About the Kalamazoo, Michigan Area
Kalamazoo is known for its beautiful, vibrant, “art deco” downtown that offers the best arts and entertainment in all of Southwest Michigan. The downtown area is home to world class museums and theatres, where nature, history, education and “top-notch” art can be seen. Downtown Kalamazoo is host to a variety of ethnic festivals with unique culinary flavors and entertainment. For the outdoor enthusiasts, the City of Kalamazoo has plenty of outdoor recreational activities for those who would like to participate. And for those who would rather watch, Kalamazoo has a full schedule of amateur, collegiate and professional athletics.
- Kalamazoo Air Zoo was voted the “Best Place to Spend a Day with Your Family”; It is an aviation exhibit that details the history of aviation from the Wright Brothers to Neil Armstrong
- Gilmore Car Museum, started in 1963 by Donald Gilmore, is a collection of restored automobiles, hood ornaments and historic barns
- The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is located at 220 North Rose St. It is a “hands-on” museum with a wide variety of historical and technological exhibits
- Miller Auditorium is located on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and is the premier performing arts venue in west Michigan
- Downtown Kalamazoo Arts has five Live Stage Theaters; The Epic Center, a performing arts center in the heart of downtown, is home to the arts and culture in the greater Kalamazoo area and Southwest Michigan; The All Ears Theatre provides performances of comedies and dramas in front of a live audience for later radio broadcast
- For the outdoor enthusiasts, there are walking paths, hiking trails, mountain biking trails, lakes for swimming and fishing, and canoeing on the Kalamazoo River
- The City Of Kalamazoo Golf Courses are Milham Park Golf Club, voted ”Best Place to Play” by Golf Digest in 2008 and 2009; Eastern Hills Golf Club and Red Arrow Golf Club
- Parks and Outdoor Recreations of the City Of Kalamazoo offer a variety of programs for their active adults (55+) residents
- Kalamazoo is home to the Kalamazoo Wings, an ice hockey team of the United Hockey League, whose games are played at the Wings Stadium
- Kalamazoo has a variety of shopping options at numerous shopping venues including surrounding malls, retail outlets and antique shops; The Crossroads and the Kalamazoo Mall are two of the largest
- Some of the best bars, clubs and nightlife in Michigan are located in Kalamazoo
- With over 450 restaurants in Kalamazoo there is a place for everyone’s cravings to fit all budgets
- Kalamazoo is home to numerous breweries, wineries and distilleries
- The Kalamazoo Public Library serves about 120,000 people through five locations; It has an extensive collection of books, movies, and music and provides year-round programming for all ages.
- Kalamazoo is home to five Historic Neighborhoods which includes 2075 properties
Healthcare in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo has many healthcare options, ranging from large health systems to small hospitals and clinics. The area’s dominance in healthcare is evident with Borgess Health and the Bronson Healthcare Group.
- Ascension Borgess Hospital has expertise in multiple medical services and is one of the top heart hospitals in Michigan with over 15,000 heart patients each year, located at 1521 Gull Road in Kalamazoo
- Bronson Methodist Hospital provides care in virtually every specialty—cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine, neurology, and oncology—with advanced capabilities in critical care as a Level 1 Trauma Center; It is recognized as a national leader in Healthcare Quality and Safety; It is located at 601 John Street in Kalamazoo
LOCATIONKalamazoo
Weatherstone Village is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan in the heart of the Great Lakes Region, midway between the big cities of Chicago and Detroit. We are conveniently located off Sprinkle Road, just north of G Avenue East – the Community entrance can be found across from the Haven Church. We are only 5 miles from downtown Kalamazoo, and perfectly situated between Chicago and Detroit, both of which are just a short two hour drive away.
