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Things to Do

 

Your stay at the W.K. Kellogg Conference Center provides so much more than friendly service and great food. Our location is nestled just outside the city on a beautiful 32 acre waterfront property. Stay and enjoy our on-site recreation or tour local attractions. There is so much to do you will want to come back again.

 

Explore our Interactive Map to locate on-site recreation

  • Soccer field
  • Canoe rental
  • Bike rental (summer only)
  • Sand volleyball pits
  • Fire pit areas, north and south
  • KBS-Trail Guide
  • Swimming area on Windmill Island
  • Botanical Garden walking tour on property that includes a shoreline demonstration area, and marked award winning trees and foliage areas.
  • Recreation & game room with pool table located at Orchard Dorm Suites
  • Front desk gift shop with KBS clothing and other essentials
  • W.K. Kellogg Manor House tour
  • Kellogg Bird Sanctuary (1.5 miles)

Area Attractions

Spa and Casino

  • Firekeepers Casino
  • Gun Lake Casino
  • Inspiring Hands Massage and Spa
  • Waters Edge Day Spa- Richland

Outdoor Activities

  • Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
  • Binder Park Zoo
  • Fort Custer Recreation Area
  • Full Blast Fun Park
  • Sherman Lake YMCA
  • Leila Arboretum

Shopping

  • Crossroads Mall (Kalamazoo)
  • Urban Nest (Local Specialty Shop)
  • The Cottage Door (Local boutique)

Dining

  • NEDS
  • Charles & Darl’s
  • Pure Mex
  • The Dock
  • The Richland Pub

Museums

  • Gilmore Car Museum
  • Kalamazoo Air Zoo and Aviation History Museum
  • Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Skiing and Snowboarding

  • Bittersweet Ski
  • Timber Ridge Ski

Local Public Golf Courses

  • Gull Lake Golf Courses (Gull Lake View, Stonehedge, and Bedford Valley, Stoatin Brae)
  • Lake Doster (Plainwell)
  • Marywood Golf Club (Battle Creek)
  • Binder Park Golf (Battle Creek)
  • The Medalist (Marshall)

Visit Discover Kalamazoo or Battle Creek Visitors for more area information.

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Upcoming Events

  • Jun 09 Decorative Fused Glass Class: Bespoke Candle Holder (morning class option)
  • Jun 10 Decorative Fused Glass Class: Bespoke Candle Holder (evening class option)
  • Aug 17 Free Manor House Tours and Lakeside Concert
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    W.K. Kellogg Conference Center and Manor House
    3700 E. Gull Lake Drive
    Hickory Corners, MI 49060
    (269) 671-2400
    conference@kbs.msu.edu
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