Battle Creek Travel Guide

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Discover a city with a historic village, great spots for biking and hiking and one of the Midwest’s best zoos.

Despite its warlike name, Battle Creek is a peaceful city in Michigan, within the Great Lakes region of the United States. Find numerous paths for hiking and riding a bicycle while enjoying beautiful natural scenery. Hand-feed an African giraffe and jump on a vintage train to travel around the famous Binder Zoo. Learn and explore at the Historic Adventist Village.

The city preserves green areas where you can discover some of the original natural beauty of the land. Explore more than 26 miles (42 kilometers) of paved trails at Battle Creek Linear Park. Paths wind around open fields, forested areas and parks and also through some commercial areas.

Enjoy an early morning walk at Willard Beach Park and watch the sunrise over Goguac Lake. Hike on the nature trails of Woodland Park and Nature Preserve where you’re likely to see many native species. Appreciate this beautiful region that historically was inhabited by the Native American tribes, the Ottawa and the Potawatomi.

Binder Zoo is a renowned zoo and park where you can enjoy a fun family day. Jump aboard the tram to explore Zuri National Park, located within the zoo. See the African savanna and some of its wild animals. Join the Giraffe Experience at Twiga Overlook to hand-feed these incredible creatures. Ride on the Binda Conservation Carousel, a beautiful wooden merry-go-round with 36 animal figures carved by hand.

Visit the Historic Adventist Village of Battle Creek and learn about the Adventist pioneers of the region. See the 19th-century school, the historic church and the home of Ellen White, one of the founders of a group that later became the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Use one of two airports in Battle Creek, the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport and the W. K. Kellogg Airport, a joint civil and military aviation facility. Rail and bus services are available at the intermodal station Battle Creek Transportation Center. Drive here via the interstate highway in about 2 hours from Detroit or Chicago.

Baymont by Wyndham Battle Creek/I-94
Baymont by Wyndham Battle Creek/I-94
2.5 out of 5
4725 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, MI
The price is £58 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£58
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Battle Creek. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
5.4/10 (1,007 reviews)
"The property was very clean, good start breakfast and the staff and manager were awesome. I would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Battle Creek/I-94
Courtyard Battle Creek
Courtyard Battle Creek
3 out of 5
12891 Harper Village Dr, Battle Creek, MI
The price is £82 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£82
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Battle Creek. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (575 reviews)
"Room was clean and quiet. Not a bad area"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Courtyard Battle Creek
Baymont by Wyndham Battle Creek Downtown
Baymont by Wyndham Battle Creek Downtown
2.5 out of 5
182 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI
The price is £73 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£73
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Battle Creek. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly, the jacuzzi was clean and hot!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Battle Creek Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming Waterfront 4-bedroom house with AC and WiFi with Amazing Views!
Charming Waterfront 4-bedroom house with AC and WiFi with Amazing Views!
2 out of 5
Battle Creek, MI
Stay at this holiday home in Battle Creek. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Firekeepers Casino and Binder Park Zoo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Nice house with lots of space. Very comfortable."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Charming Waterfront 4-bedroom house with AC and WiFi with Amazing Views!
Waterfront Paradise - 2 Lake Views in Prime Location
Waterfront Paradise - 2 Lake Views in Prime Location
Battle Creek, MI
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Battle Creek. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Willard Beach and Full Blast Water ...
Waterfront Paradise - 2 Lake Views in Prime Location
Relax or Play ALL YEAR ROUND At Our Cozy Lakefront Home.
Relax or Play ALL YEAR ROUND At Our Cozy Lakefront Home.
BATTLE CREEK, MI
Stay at this holiday home in Battle Creek. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (298 reviews)
Very clean
"It was great and the fishing was also."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Relax or Play ALL YEAR ROUND At Our Cozy Lakefront Home.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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