Westwood Travel Guide
Kalamazoo
Popular places to visit
Kalamazoo Nature Center
You can take time to visit Kalamazoo Nature Center during your travels to Kalamazoo. Attend a sporting event or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
In this highly regarded museum and art school you can find a great permanent collection, events, lectures and art classes.
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Visit a famous museum in Kalamazoo with free general admission. Learn and have fun with stimulating hands-on exhibits and a planetarium.
Markin Glen County Park
With a lake, hiking paths, lush vegetation, scenic views and a beautiful campground, this pleasant outdoor area in Kalamazoo is a great place to relax or exercise.
Western Michigan University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Western Michigan University during your travels in Kalamazoo. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.
Wings Event Center
Catch an event at Wings Event Center during your trip to Kalamazoo.
Things to do
Top hotels in Westwood
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Great hotel! Breakfast was not free ($19.99 per person) but had great variety. The hotel was very well maintained, had very friendly staff & rooms were comfortable. The food & service at the onsite bar & restaurant was also very good. On the whole, the bedt place to stay in downtown Kalamazoo.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Kalamazoo West by IHG
The environment was very very welcoming. Staff was very charming. The place was very clean. I couldn’t ask for a better hotel.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Kalamazoo Hotel and Suites
It was ok
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kalamazoo West by IHG
All interactions with the staff were incredibly friendly and polite! Breakfast was tasty, plentiful, with lots of options! Loved the oatmeal with toppings. Our room was updated and clean. The wall mounted thermostat was great on a cool Fall day.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo East - Expo Center
A drunk banged on my door in the middle of the night. For the room itself, it was fine for the price.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
Great stay
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westwood
West Main HIll
While there might not be top attractions in West Main HIll, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Waldo Stadium and James W. Miller Auditorium.
Stuart
While Stuart may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
Western Michigan University - KRPH
While visiting Western Michigan University - KRPH, you might make a stop by sights like James W. Miller Auditorium and Waldo Stadium.
Kalamazoo Central Business District
If you're spending some time in Kalamazoo Central Business District, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Kalamazoo State Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Vine
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vine and surrounding area, you can visit Waldo Stadium and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Oakland/Winchell
When in Oakland/Winchell, you can plan a visit to James W. Miller Auditorium and Oasis Hot Tub Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
