- TripBuzz found 58 things to do with kids in or near Battle Creek, Michigan, including 40 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kalamazoo, Portage, Augusta and Coldwater.
- From Binder Park Zoo to Full Blast, the Battle Creek area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bowling, History Museums and Gardens.
- With a population of under 53,000, Battle Creek is located along the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Rivers. Two hours west of Detroit, the city's nickname, the 'Cereal City', is linked to its association with the Kellogg Company. The city is named after a battle between a survey land party and two Native Americans.
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196 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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The Kimball House Historical Museum is located within the restored Victorian home of a 19th century doctor and writer, Arthur Kimball. The museum specializes in local history, as well as an exhibit dedicated to freed slave abolitionist Sojourner Truth.
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Binder Park Golf Course features 27 holes divided into three tracks of nine holes each: the Preserve, Natural, and Marsh. The course boasts a variety of natural views, and also wildlife viewing.
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480 West Van Buren, Battle Creek, MI 49016
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Featuring historical reenactments and restored buildings, the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center is a recreation of a 19th Century Adventist village. Attractions include a restored one-room schoolhouse and log cabin.
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Visitors can enjoy a center for nature, culture, and arts at the Leila Arboretum Society. The arboretum spans 85 acres and features 2500 marked trees and plants, several gardens and walkways, and pieces of public art.
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Founded in 1913, the Masonic Temple is a landmark building. Visitors will find a boulder in front of the building marking the centennial celebration of the first dwelling in Battle Creek. The building is available for private event hosting.
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Garden Entrance 992, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Open seasonally between May and October, the Children's Garden At Leila Arboretum Society is a one acre space that offers a changing array of plants for kids to explore and learn about.
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928 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Located within the larger arboretum site, the Leila Arboretum Children's Garden is spread over one acre and allows children to explore the world of plants. Hands-on activities give children the opportunity to explore flowers, vegetables, and other plants.
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The Battle Creek Civic Theatre is a community theater organization that offers open auditions for all comers. The theater presents a variety of dramatic and comic performances, and includes a youth theater component, as well.
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5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012
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Fort Custer Recreation Area is loccated in Augusta and offers access to three lakes and the Kalamazoo River. The area also has forests, prairie restoration areas, an extensive campground, and trails.
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Built in 1949, Park Theatre was manufactured from surplus World War II material. Though film screening ceased in 1996, the theatre is regularly reserved for special events.