{"id":27,"date":"2016-01-27T20:21:11","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T20:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:38:13","slug":"location","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/location\/","title":{"rendered":"Location: Living in Kalamazoo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:325px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"325\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1492\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/05\/c-Mumma-Downtown-Kalamazoo_22.jpg\" style=\"object-position:55% 64%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"55% 64%\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/05\/c-Mumma-Downtown-Kalamazoo_22.jpg 922w, http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/05\/c-Mumma-Downtown-Kalamazoo_22-300x106.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/05\/c-Mumma-Downtown-Kalamazoo_22-600x211.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/05\/c-Mumma-Downtown-Kalamazoo_22-150x53.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal gb-columns-center\" style=\"padding-left:10px\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:2000px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">A vibrant community of 261,000+ people, the Kalamazoo metropolitan area offers all the opportunities of a large city with the deep connections of a small town. Whether you are an artist, an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, a sports fanatic or anything in between, Kalamazoo has an abundance of activities available.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-button gb-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverkalamazoo.com\/\" class=\"gb-button gb-button-shape-rounded gb-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#006983\">Discover Kalamazoo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe title='video' class='embed-responsive-item' title=\"Discover Kalamazoo |\" \"640\" \"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AQ98073VPd4?feature=oembed\" \"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do-in-the-zoo\">What to do in the Zoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a cultural hub budding with local artists, musicians and actors showcasing their talents at local venues: a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalamazoosymphony.com\/\">symphony<\/a>, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thegilmore.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gilmore Keyboard Festival<\/a>, a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fontanachamberarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">chamber music society<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalamazoochoralarts.org\/\">Kalamazoo Choral Arts<\/a>, an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kiarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">art institute<\/a>, an artisan <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kalamazooarts.org\/page\/arthop\" target=\"_blank\">Art Hop<\/a> and numerous <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatrekalamazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">theatre venues<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 45 parks and trails, Kalamazoo is a great city to relax and enjoy nature. Sports fans will also be glad to hear that in addition to our <a href=\"https:\/\/hornets.kzoo.edu\/landing\/index\/\">K teams<\/a>, Kalamazoo is home to Western Michigan University athletics, a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/kalamazoo-growlers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Northwoods League baseball<\/a> team and a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kwings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">professional hockey team<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking for professional experiences, K is just a short walk away from businesses downtown: laboratories, social service agencies, primary and secondary schools, financial institutions, medical offices, arts organizations and museums, and city and county government.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exploring-the-midwest\">Exploring the Midwest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/04\/MAP.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Michigan showing Kalamazoo location between Chicago and Detroit\" class=\"wp-image-1430\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/04\/MAP.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/04\/MAP-300x204.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/about\/files\/2022\/04\/MAP-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p>With a train station within walking distance and an international airport just five miles from campus, the College is situated in a perfect location to explore the greater Midwest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kalamazoo is equidistant to both Detroit and Chicago (140 miles). Students are just a short drive or Amtrack\u2014which stops in Kalamazoo multiple times a day\u2014away from a big city get-a-way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More interested in a lazy beach day than an urban adventure? 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