Southwest Communities
Explore the captivating and vibrant Southwest Communities of Michigan! Kalamazoo is a diverse hub for dining and enjoying craft beers, navigating trails & parks, and experiencing exciting venues for live music. Nestled within the Allegan State Game Area, the city of Allegan invites outdoor enthusiasts with endless opportunities for hunting, hiking, fishing, and boating. Amidst the agricultural bounty of southwest Michigan, Fennville provides exciting opportunities for all, including wine tasting at vineyards, corn mazes, and picking your own delicious fruits from the variety of U-Pick farms.
Restaurants
Allegan
The Grill House: A unique steakhouse experience where you can become the grill master in the Grill Room! Hand-select your favorite steak and head to the grill, where Grill Masters are available for guidance, or relax in the lower level of The Grill House, where The Rock dining area offers a casual and rustic atmosphere.
Minnie's Restaurant: A cozy hometown diner offering classic breakfast dishes.
Corky's Drive-In: A classic drive-in restaurant with outdoor seating available, serving American favorites, including burgers, hot dogs, malts & shakes, and chicken strips.
Schaendorf Brewing Company: Operated by a family of farmers, brewers, and food lovers offering farm-to-table cuisine and handcrafted beer in a family-friendly brewpub atmosphere.
Tilt: A family-friendly restaurant serving classic American food, such as burgers & wraps, with a full-service bar, ice cream, and arcade games.
Fennville
Salt of the Earth: A farm-to-table restaurant serving seasonal American cuisine & baked goods.
El Jaripeo: A welcoming Mexican restaurant serving classics from burritos to quesadillas.
Blue Goose Cafe: A classic American diner serving breakfast & brunch as well as dinner specials.
Root Cafe, Coffeehouse & Spirits: Featuring a vast and eclectic menu including flatbread pizza, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, and specialty coffee.
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant: A family-owned bakery with antique decor serving traditional cafe fare as well as farm-fresh pies.
Kalamazoo
Brick and Brine: Locally owned and operated, offering an open-air dining experience and serving high-end cuisine, including artisan pastas and steaks.
Zooroona: A colorful Mediterranean restaurant serving falafel, shawarma, and other Middle Eastern dishes & teas.
Bell's Eccentric Cafe: Serving local craft beer and eclectic pub grub, as well as outdoor seating and hosting concerts & events.
Crow's Nest: A snug setting serving classic American breakfast & brunch, with vegetarian and vegan options.
Principle Food & Drink: A rustic-chic restaurant serving elevated comfort food made with local ingredients and specialty cocktails.
Plainwell/Otsego
Four Roses Cafe: This casualfine dining restaurant features locally sourced seasonal ingredients, with a menu that changes depending on the products available daily in local markets. No matter what, the chef-owner and his team strive to provide you with a memorable dining experience.
Old Mill Brewpub & Grill: Enjoy delicious pub food and house-brewed draft beer in the over 150-year-old former buckwheat mill building.
Dog & The Bank: Chef-owners and husband and wife couple created a modern American restaurant focusing on fresh, local, and seasonal dishes. Besides the delicious food, you can enjoy an interactive kitchen experience and a full bar.
Maude's Taphouse: This family-friendly restaurant features 41 rotating drafts and delicious American fare, from burgers and sandwiches to salads and tacos.
Brewster's Smokehouse: Home of West Michigan’s authentic applewood smoked meats such as beef, chicken, pork, ribs, and more.
Things To Do
Allegan
Wild West Ranch: Family-owned and operated horse ranch offering a variety of fun and safe opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Allegan Event: Experience Michigan’s largest indoor ropes course! Endless activities for guests of all ages, including mazes, climbing, and ropes courses.
Allegan Antiques Market: Featuring 400 quality antique dealers, there is always something new to find! Check it out on the last Sunday of the month, May through September.
Lake Allegan: Enjoy a day at the lake, a perfect spot to launch a boat, kayaking, or fishing.
Old Regent Theatre: Experience watching movies in a unique way at this Art Deco theater that first started showing movies in 1919.
Fennville
Fenn Valley Vineyards: Enjoy the beautiful family-owned and operated vineyards while wine tasting or taking an educational tour.
Blue Star Farms: Indulge in the freshest blueberries, either already hand-picked or U-Pick your own. During the off-season, there are still frozen blueberries available, as well as specialty blueberry products.
Evergreen Lane Farm & Creamery: Enjoy a unique farm experience and try artfully hand-crafted cheese; you can also meet the goats of the farm on a goat walk.
Summerhouse Lavender Farm: Relax in this peaceful oasis and shop at the aromatherapy store. Available as an event venue, such as small weddings, dinner parties, and corporate retreats.
Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze: Take a living history, fun-filled tour of a late 19th-20th century pioneer village. Open from early May through October and takes around 2 hours to tour.
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail: 35 miles of multi-purpose trail for non-motorized transportation and recreation.
Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum: Experience an immersive, engaging, and educational visit with activities such as 3D Full-Motion Flight Simulators, Century of Flight Ferris Wheel, and the Paratrooper Jump.
Kalamazoo State Theatre: Designed in 1927 to create the feel of a Spanish garden, experience a concert or film in a unique and magical setting.
Kalamazoo Institute of Art: Unleash your creativity and explore current exhibitions and collections, or enroll in a class.
Leila Arboretum Society: Enjoy the 72 acres of arboretum, garden, disc golf course, community vegetable garden, and a 6,000-square foot heated greenhouse.
Plainwell/Otsego
Plainwell Kayak Company: Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty of the riverbanks as you experience the views that can only be observed by the water.
Bella Joy Pottery: Shop for one of a kind, handmade pottery pieces, including mugs, cups, vases, planters, bowls, plates, and more.
Choppin' Co: Experience the thrill of axe throwing with safety experts to help guide you toward getting a perfect bullseye! A fun activity for a family gathering or date night.
Fannie Pell Park: Located where the Mill Race and Kalamazoo rivers meet, Fannie Pell Park is a one acre landscaped park with a gazebo (frequently used for weddings), picnic tables, and canoe and kayak landing.
Bittersweet Ski Resort: Located just 6 miles from the US 131 Highway, the Bittersweet Resort is a family-owned Ski and Snowboarding facility with 350 vertical feet, 20 runs, 6 chair lifts, 3 wonder carpets, and 2 rope tows.
