Lake Life On Pine Guidebook
Food scene
Brewery tours are available in both Kalamazoo and nearby Comstock. Founded in 1985, Bell's Brewery, Inc. is Michigan's oldest craft brewery. The Eccentric Cafe in downtown Kalamazoo offers customers a chance to taste many of their well known beers, as well as small batch brews that are typically not available elsewhere. Visitors enjoy its warm atmosphere, spacious beer garden and state of the art music venue. The Eccentric Cafe also features interesting food, an extensive collection of art and ephemera and live entertainment throughout the week. The Bell's General Store, located adjacent to the Cafe, sells a variety of home brewing supplies and equipment, beer to go, Bell's gear and wine!
62 yerel halk öneriyor
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo AveBrewery tours are available in both Kalamazoo and nearby Comstock. Founded in 1985, Bell's Brewery, Inc. is Michigan's oldest craft brewery. The Eccentric Cafe in downtown Kalamazoo offers customers a chance to taste many of their well known beers, as well as small batch brews that are typically not available elsewhere. Visitors enjoy its warm atmosphere, spacious beer garden and state of the art music venue. The Eccentric Cafe also features interesting food, an extensive collection of art and ephemera and live entertainment throughout the week. The Bell's General Store, located adjacent to the Cafe, sells a variety of home brewing supplies and equipment, beer to go, Bell's gear and wine!
Four Roses Cafe is a casual, fine dining cafe with a focus on fresh, flavorful dishes and outstanding service. Their menu changes daily and will be determined by what is available in local markets each day. They strive to use local farmers and vendors whenever possible and have an emphasis on fresh, sustainable products. The food at Four Roses is simple, fresh and delicious.
Four Roses believes in supporting Michigan breweries, distilleries and wineries. They have 14 rotating taps that are all Michigan craft beers, and feature seasonal, local beers and ciders in bottles. They also have a number of Michigan wines on Their list.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Four Roses Cafe
663 N 10th StFour Roses Cafe is a casual, fine dining cafe with a focus on fresh, flavorful dishes and outstanding service. Their menu changes daily and will be determined by what is available in local markets each day. They strive to use local farmers and vendors whenever possible and have an emphasis on fresh, sustainable products. The food at Four Roses is simple, fresh and delicious.
Four Roses believes in supporting Michigan breweries, distilleries and wineries. They have 14 rotating taps that are all Michigan craft beers, and feature seasonal, local beers and ciders in bottles. They also have a number of Michigan wines on Their list.
Southwest Michigan's Best Ice Cream!!!
The Story:
In 1978, Art and Judy Gaylord bought the building that formerly housed Newman's Ice Cream. At the time, their children were in elementary school. Their son David thought they were crazy. He thought he was going to have to spend hours hand churning ice cream as they did at home. Their daughter Laura just envisioned all the ice cream she would get to eat!
Art learned the craft of making ice cream at the Carousel on West Main Street in Kalamazoo starting at the age of 14 and working until he went to Western Michigan University after high school. He knew he wanted to start his own business and when the opportunity presented itself in 1978, Art and Judy took the plunge.
They spruced up the building and made ice cream based on the knowledge Art had learned while in high school. And on May 23, 1978, Plainwell Ice Cream was opened. Today, Art, Judy, David, and Laura are still all involved in the business.
The ice cream is still made in the back of the store multiple days a week. The third generation is involved in carrying on the tradition and learning all aspects of being involved in a family business.
It's a rare day that you don't find one of the families in the store! Art, Judy David, and Laura believe that one of the major components of being in business for so many years is the wonderful employees they have been fortunate to employ. With them, Plainwell Ice Cream has continued to grow and thrive. that's it for our story.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Plainwell Ice Cream Co
621 E Bridge StSouthwest Michigan's Best Ice Cream!!!
The Story:
In 1978, Art and Judy Gaylord bought the building that formerly housed Newman's Ice Cream. At the time, their children were in elementary school. Their son David thought they were crazy. He thought he was going to have to spend hours hand churning ice cream as they did at home. Their daughter Laura just envisioned all the ice cream she would get to eat!
Art learned the craft of making ice cream at the Carousel on West Main Street in Kalamazoo starting at the age of 14 and working until he went to Western Michigan University after high school. He knew he wanted to start his own business and when the opportunity presented itself in 1978, Art and Judy took the plunge.
They spruced up the building and made ice cream based on the knowledge Art had learned while in high school. And on May 23, 1978, Plainwell Ice Cream was opened. Today, Art, Judy, David, and Laura are still all involved in the business.
The ice cream is still made in the back of the store multiple days a week. The third generation is involved in carrying on the tradition and learning all aspects of being involved in a family business.
It's a rare day that you don't find one of the families in the store! Art, Judy David, and Laura believe that one of the major components of being in business for so many years is the wonderful employees they have been fortunate to employ. With them, Plainwell Ice Cream has continued to grow and thrive. that's it for our story.
For over 100 years, St. Julian Winery has piloted the Michigan wine industry. It is the longest operating, largest, and most-awarded winery in the state, their commitment to excellence has always been a pillar to their existence. They strive to offer their customers the very best, from award-winning dry and sweet wines, to hard ciders and spirits.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
St. Julian Winery
716 S Kalamazoo StFor over 100 years, St. Julian Winery has piloted the Michigan wine industry. It is the longest operating, largest, and most-awarded winery in the state, their commitment to excellence has always been a pillar to their existence. They strive to offer their customers the very best, from award-winning dry and sweet wines, to hard ciders and spirits.
Old Mill Brewpub & Grill
717 E Bridge StSightseeing
Bittersweet Kayak Merkezi
600 River RdGull Meadow Farms
8544 Gull RdHicks Park
107-145 West Allegan StreetNeighbourhoods
Kalamazoo
South Haven
Kids Fun!
Airway Fun Center
5626 Portage RdMust go for kids on windy/cloudy/rainy days.
Jungle Joe's Family Fun Center
7255 S Sprinkle RdAnother choice for not those great weather days!
Forstner Blueberry Farm
466 27th Street
5730 Clyde Park Ave SW
5730 Clyde Park Avenue SouthwestGreat place to have fun indoors and outdoors for the whole family!!!
Shopping
They're open on weekends only, so it could be worth giving them a call to double-check their hours before you go.
The Vintage Warehouse Estate Services
They're open on weekends only, so it could be worth giving them a call to double-check their hours before you go.
Another Man's Treasure
120 N Main StGreat thrift store!
Groceries
Pine Lake Grocery
942 Doster RdConvinient store located 2 minutes away from the house
Harding's Market
On the pricier side, but great quality overall. Specially their meat.
Meijer
1195 M-8920 minutes drive from the house
Walmart Supercenter
20 minute drive from the house
Museum and Library
Great to catch up some exhibits such asa train display that includes many nods to Gerald R. Ford’s life in Grand Rapids, including South High School, Bill’s Place Diner, the Quonset Hut used in his congressional campaign, and a replica of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
77 yerel halk öneriyor
The Gerald Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St NWGreat to catch up some exhibits such asa train display that includes many nods to Gerald R. Ford’s life in Grand Rapids, including South High School, Bill’s Place Diner, the Quonset Hut used in his congressional campaign, and a replica of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.