Produce from the nearby vegetable-growing region and the diverse yields of many industries provide the basis of Kalamazoo's economy. Western Michigan University and other schools contribute to the city's cultural life. River Oaks Park and Bronson Park are sites for numerous festivals.
Visitor Centers
Discover Kalamazoo 240 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Phone:(269)488-9000 or (800)888-0509