Road trip from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo
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ITINERARY
1h 58m100 miles27 stops
1
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
2
Furstenberg Nature Area
3
The Sunday Artisan Market
4
Vault of Midnight
Vault of Midnight is the Eisner award winning, family owned comic shop based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We were sent from outer space to satisfy all of your comic book and board game needs. We pride ourselves on having the best customer service in this or any industry. We also carry numerous sundries such as designer toys from KidRobot and Toy2R, apparel, posters, action figures, and tons of more stuff. Visit us or regret not visiting us today!
5
The Ark
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
6
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
7
Michigan Stadium
8
Decode Ann Arbor
Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!
9
Hudson Mills Metropark
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
10
Metro Taxi Detroit Airport DTW Transportation Services
We at Detroit Metro Airport Taxi & Cars are committed to delivering the best in class. We provide luxury transportation services all over the Detroit area in the state of Michigan and many other locations. We have the largest fleet in town! Full size sedans and mini vans in our fleet to service all of your airport transportation needs. Up to 4 can ride for the price of one in any of our vehicles. We accept all airline vouchers. Our mission is to provide you with the best in luxury transportation service, professional chauffeurs and state-of-the-art vehicles. Your safety and satisfaction is our top most priority. ReservationsOffering quick and affordable service, we are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for those emergency trips you need to make. We can pick you up at home, take you to the airport and then return you from the airport to your home, relieving you from traffic tie-ups associated with driving yourself. We also service the Windsor area too. Our airport transportation service looks forward to transporting you in Detroit, MI and surrounding areas.
11
River Trail
12
Eastern Hills Golf Course
13
Milham Park
14
Kalamazoo Farmers Market
Kalamazoo's original farmers market featuring over 100 vendors weekly. The Kalamazoo Farmers Markets mission is to connect customers and market businesses through honest relationships & support community and local economies through a thriving market culture. Everyone is welcome. We accept SNAP benefits, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Market FRESH coupons.
15
Wild Bull
16
The Heritage Company
17
New Vic Theatre
Kalamazoo's New Vic Theatre was founded in 1966 by Kalamazoo residents Ted & Mary Jo Kistler. For over 45 years, The New Vic Theatre has entertained Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana audiences carving a unique place for itself in the economy and theatrical tradition of the area.The New Vic's original production of "A Christmas Carol" (recipient of a "Special Tribute" from The State of Michigan in 1999) and the annual Christmas Concerts featuring The New Vic Theatre Chorus are among Kalamazoo's oldest on-going holiday presentations and have become an integral part of the holiday season for thousands of Southwest Michigan theatergoers.Located close to the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, the theatre's comfortable cabaret-style seating and intimate size, enhanced by a concession that serves a variety of hot & cold non-alcoholic beverages, lend to its unique atmosphere.The New Vic's flexible modular auditorium allows for innovative staging ranging from the complete round to conventional proscenium format. Efficient central heating and air conditioning allows for comfortable year-round operation.Of The New Vic's more than 325 productions to date, over 80% have been plays introduced to Kalamazoo audiences for the first time. Several plays ("Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Green Julia" by Paul Abelman, "Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been" and "The Memoirs Of Pontius Pilate" both by Eric Bentley) were presented to New Vic audiences prior to their Broadway premieres.The New Vic Theatre's season of productions begins in early February and runs through December 29 each year. January dates are normally reserved for the New Vic's popular January Concert Series, featuring a variety of musical groups or individual performers.Playing primarily weekends only -- except during the holidays when the performance schedule is greatly expanded -- and with only 100 available seats for each performance, The New Vic plays to over 10,000 theatre patrons annually bringing thousands of dollars to the downtown Kalamazoo area.The New Vic is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation (New Vic Theatricals, Inc) and owns its own facility at 134 E. Vine St. in Kalamazoo.
18
Kalamazoo State Theatre
The State Theatre has been a fixture in downtown Kalamazoo since 1927. The original founder of the theatre was Colonel William Butterfield. John Eberson was the renowned architect who designed the theatre. In line with theatre design conventions of the era, the idea was to create a unique atmospheric effect. The early roots of the theatre were found in the Vaudevillian tradition of performance. Many acts that frequented the State Theatre included opera, dramas, big bands, ballet, dance reviews, stage shows and movies.
19
Confections with Convictions
Kalamazoo's only shop making hand crafted truffles and other confections exclusively from Fair Trade, organic certified chocolate. Chocolatier Dale Anderson's original recipes contain fresh local fruits, honey, and maple syrup. Vegan and gluten free options are always available. Closed Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
20
Markin Glen County Park
21
O'Duffy's Pub
22
Lawson Ice Arena - Western Michigan University
23
The Hangar Bar and Grill
24
Wings West
25
Al Sabo Preserve
26
Verhage Fruit Farm & Cider Mill
27
Gene the Pumpkin Man
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(99) review
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
2
Start:Furstenberg Nature Area
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
Fuller Road Opposite Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
3
Start:The Sunday Artisan Market
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(7) review
315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1115
4
Start:Vault of Midnight
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
5.0
(8) review
Vault of Midnight is the Eisner award winning, family owned comic shop based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We were sent from outer space to satisfy all of your comic book and board game needs. We pride ourselves on having the best customer service in this or any industry. We also carry numerous sundries such as designer toys from KidRobot and Toy2R, apparel, posters, action figures, and tons of more stuff. Visit us or regret not visiting us today!
5
Start:The Ark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(93) review
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
6
Start:St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(7) review
2250 E Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4825
7
Start:Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(770) review
Stadium Blvd & Main Street University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
8
Start:Decode Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
5.0
(869) review
Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!
9
Start:Hudson Mills Metropark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(95) review
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
10
Start:Metro Taxi Detroit Airport DTW Transportation Services
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(7) review
We at Detroit Metro Airport Taxi & Cars are committed to delivering the best in class. We provide luxury transportation services all over the Detroit area in the state of Michigan and many other locations. We have the largest fleet in town! Full size sedans and mini vans in our fleet to service all of your airport transportation needs. Up to 4 can ride for the price of one in any of our vehicles. We accept all airline vouchers. Our mission is to provide you with the best in luxury transportation service, professional chauffeurs and state-of-the-art vehicles. Your safety and satisfaction is our top most priority. ReservationsOffering quick and affordable service, we are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for those emergency trips you need to make. We can pick you up at home, take you to the airport and then return you from the airport to your home, relieving you from traffic tie-ups associated with driving yourself. We also service the Windsor area too. Our airport transportation service looks forward to transporting you in Detroit, MI and surrounding areas.
11
Start:River Trail
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(96) review
Lansing, MI 48912
12
Start:Eastern Hills Golf Course
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
3.5
(4) review
6075 E G Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49004-9558
13
Start:Milham Park
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(55) review
607 E. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
14
Start:Kalamazoo Farmers Market
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
5.0
(69) review
Kalamazoo's original farmers market featuring over 100 vendors weekly. The Kalamazoo Farmers Markets mission is to connect customers and market businesses through honest relationships & support community and local economies through a thriving market culture. Everyone is welcome. We accept SNAP benefits, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Market FRESH coupons.
15
Start:Wild Bull
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
3.5
(5) review
139 S Edwards St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3831
16
Start:The Heritage Company
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(7) review
150 N Edwards St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3802
17
Start:New Vic Theatre
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
Kalamazoo's New Vic Theatre was founded in 1966 by Kalamazoo residents Ted & Mary Jo Kistler. For over 45 years, The New Vic Theatre has entertained Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana audiences carving a unique place for itself in the economy and theatrical tradition of the area.The New Vic's original production of "A Christmas Carol" (recipient of a "Special Tribute" from The State of Michigan in 1999) and the annual Christmas Concerts featuring The New Vic Theatre Chorus are among Kalamazoo's oldest on-going holiday presentations and have become an integral part of the holiday season for thousands of Southwest Michigan theatergoers.Located close to the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, the theatre's comfortable cabaret-style seating and intimate size, enhanced by a concession that serves a variety of hot & cold non-alcoholic beverages, lend to its unique atmosphere.The New Vic's flexible modular auditorium allows for innovative staging ranging from the complete round to conventional proscenium format. Efficient central heating and air conditioning allows for comfortable year-round operation.Of The New Vic's more than 325 productions to date, over 80% have been plays introduced to Kalamazoo audiences for the first time. Several plays ("Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Green Julia" by Paul Abelman, "Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been" and "The Memoirs Of Pontius Pilate" both by Eric Bentley) were presented to New Vic audiences prior to their Broadway premieres.The New Vic Theatre's season of productions begins in early February and runs through December 29 each year. January dates are normally reserved for the New Vic's popular January Concert Series, featuring a variety of musical groups or individual performers.Playing primarily weekends only -- except during the holidays when the performance schedule is greatly expanded -- and with only 100 available seats for each performance, The New Vic plays to over 10,000 theatre patrons annually bringing thousands of dollars to the downtown Kalamazoo area.The New Vic is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation (New Vic Theatricals, Inc) and owns its own facility at 134 E. Vine St. in Kalamazoo.
18
Start:Kalamazoo State Theatre
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(67) review
The State Theatre has been a fixture in downtown Kalamazoo since 1927. The original founder of the theatre was Colonel William Butterfield. John Eberson was the renowned architect who designed the theatre. In line with theatre design conventions of the era, the idea was to create a unique atmospheric effect. The early roots of the theatre were found in the Vaudevillian tradition of performance. Many acts that frequented the State Theatre included opera, dramas, big bands, ballet, dance reviews, stage shows and movies.
19
Start:Confections with Convictions
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
5.0
(92) review
Kalamazoo's only shop making hand crafted truffles and other confections exclusively from Fair Trade, organic certified chocolate. Chocolatier Dale Anderson's original recipes contain fresh local fruits, honey, and maple syrup. Vegan and gluten free options are always available. Closed Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
20
Start:Markin Glen County Park
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(44) review
5300 North Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI
21
Start:O'Duffy's Pub
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
804 W Vine St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1157
22
Start:Lawson Ice Arena - Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.0
(4) review
2009 Howard Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
23
Start:The Hangar Bar and Grill
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
3.5
(7) review
4301 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-2788
24
Start:Wings West
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(5) review
5076 Sports Dr West N Ave & 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-7118
25
Start:Al Sabo Preserve
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(34) review
6310 Texas Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-9702
26
Start:Verhage Fruit Farm & Cider Mill
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.0
(34) review
8619 W ML Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-7949
27
Start:Gene the Pumpkin Man
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(81) review
22637 W M 43, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-9208
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