Battle Creek Travel Guide

With Battle Creek taking the credit for the invention of America’s favorite breakfast food -- cereal -- the city is known as the Cereal Capital. When it comes down to family fun and tourist recreation, however, Battle Creek brings more than just cereal to the table.

Things to Do in Battle Creek

Perhaps one of Battle Creek’s most serene spaces, Fantasy Forest is home to a plethora of lush gardens and plant arrangements, stone carvings, and a handful of intricate hand-carved sculptures that are made from ash wood. Guests might also choose to take a stroll on the paths of Historic Bridge Park, where they can admire the Kalamazoo River while they walk, talk, and relax. In terms of museums and educational space, Battle Creek does not go without- guests can take a tour of the Kingman Museum, which is decked out with dozens of fun exhibits, interesting artifacts, and a planetarium. They can also take a few minutes of their day to see the Historic Adventist Village.

Best Places to Stay in Battle Creek

The variety of vacation rentals in Battle Creek is astounding. The city offers its guests every type of dwelling they could want including single rooms and quaint, riverside cabins. Even the rentals on the edges of the city come with wireless internet access, a large selection of popular TV channels, and cozy beds. Most, excluding a handful of the single room accommodations, also boast fully equipped kitchens for creating nutritious meals.

Best Time to Visit Battle Creek

The best time to visit Battle Creek is during the hottest summer months: June through August.

Best Events in Battle Creek

Each year, the streets of Battle Creek welcome the Battle Creek Farmer’s Market- and thousands of guests that come to enjoy it. The market features dozens of unique vendors offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and home decor pieces to sweet treats and herbal health supplements.

Battle Creek also hosts the Caribbean Festival and the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, both of which draw large crowds each time they’re held.

Things to Do for Families in Battle Creek

Binder Park Zoo is a must see attraction for families visiting Battle Creek. The zoo, which hosts a variety of fun events each year, is located in a scenic space that, in addition to offering a whole host of wildlife to view, also features woodsy walking trails and rotating educational exhibits. Full Blast is the ideal water park for families with small children, as the park is chalked full of child-friendly attractions such as dump buckets, spray fire hydrants, and a large pirate ship.