Battle Creek Travel Guide

Tourist 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 £63 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£63
21 Jul - 22 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 (1,008 reviews)
"The property is getting pretty old but the staff was really sweet."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Battle Creek/I-94
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Battle Creek, MI
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Battle Creek, MI
2.5 out of 5
2590 Capital Ave Sw, Battle Creek, MI
The price is £68 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£68
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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (938 reviews)
Comfort inn, Battle Creek
"It was a great spacious room. The mattress felt worn but otherwise it was a great find for the price."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Battle Creek, MI
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 £76 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£76
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 (1,004 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)
Beautiful location; glitches with the property
"We came for a family reunion in Battle Creek, and we looked for a house where we could stay with our toddler. The house is situated on a beautiful lake with great views, and it’s a huge place. We ran into glitches with the stay—we didn’t get the check in details, so we couldn’t get in when we arrived ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Charming Waterfront 4-bedroom house with AC and WiFi with Amazing Views!
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)
Precious little house with big amenities!
"The house and property are wonderfully laid out for a relaxing retreat. So many games/activities at your fingertips that two 62 year old high school friends got out on the lake in the paddle boat! This house is clean, comfortable and welcoming. We had a blast!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Relax or Play ALL YEAR ROUND At Our Cozy Lakefront Home.
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 ...
Weekend stay
"Clean property with lots of space."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Waterfront Paradise - 2 Lake Views in Prime Location
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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