Oakland/Winchell, MI

Kalamazoo

Parkwyn Village is a neighborhood of Kalamazoo, Michigan that was founded in the 1940s by a group of young scientists, employed at the Upjohn Company, who had a vision for a "congenial housing community." They purchased a 47-acre tract of land in 1946. By the fall of that year, they prevailed upon world-famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, to layout the community and design affordable houses they could build themselves. The homeowners pooled their resources so that they could buy materials in bulk, make their own concrete blocks, and do some of the work of building the homes. Wright's site plan would accommodate 40 lots of approximately 1-acre in size. Wright's Usonian style homes were designed to be modular with a large living room and fireplace, a convenient kitchen, indirect lighting, heated concrete floors and built-in furniture and closets. The walls would be constructed of inexpensive concrete blocks accented with mahogany trim and an extensive wall of windows overlooking a naturally landscaped yard. Designed to control costs, they would have no attic, basement, visible roof, garage, gutters or downspouts. While only four of Parkwyn's homes are pure Wright designs, his concepts influenced the majority of homes in the neighborhood.
Parkwyn Village is a neighborhood of Kalamazoo, Michigan that was founded in the 1940s by a group of young scientists, employed at the Upjohn Company, who had a vision for a "congenial housing community." They purchased a 47-acre tract of land in 1946. By the fall of that year, they prevailed upon world-famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, to layout the community and design affordable houses they could build themselves. The homeowners pooled their resources so that they could buy materials in bulk, make their own concrete blocks, and do some of the work of building the homes. Wright's site plan would accommodate 40 lots of approximately 1-acre in size. Wright's Usonian style homes were designed to be modular with a large living room and fireplace, a convenient kitchen, indirect lighting, heated concrete floors and built-in furniture and closets. The walls would be constructed of inexpensive concrete blocks accented with mahogany trim and an extensive wall of windows overlooking a naturally landscaped yard. Designed to control costs, they would have no attic, basement, visible roof, garage, gutters or downspouts. While only four of Parkwyn's homes are pure Wright designs, his concepts influenced the majority of homes in the neighborhood.
One of the Lake in MI
The home was the first of the four built in Parkwyn Village and is constructed of concrete blocks, with interior trim of red Tidewater cypress. The plan had several irregular protrusions that give it a pinwheel effect. A playroom with basement was added in 1960 by John Howe of Taliesin Associated Architects. The homes are all individually owned and not open to the public. Driving around the neighborhood to check them out was pretty interesting.
"Once in a blue moon" refers to those rare times when there are two full moons in one month. August 2012's second full moon was on the 31st. The rare Blue Moon shined bright for the first time since 2009. The next Blue Moon won't happen until July 2015. Also the moon isn't actually blue in color... #puremichigan #kalamazoo #moon #bluemoon

Llocs populars per visitar

Kalamazoo Valley Museum which includes a river or creek

Museu de la Vall de Kalamazoo

Si, quan siguis de vacances, vols aprendre més sobre Kalamazoo, no te'n pots anar sense visitar Museu de la Vall de Kalamazoo. Endinsa't en el món artístic d'aquesta zona agradable per passejar, on hi trobaràs teatres i propostes d'entreteniment.

Museu de la Vall de Kalamazoo
This stream follows one of the trails.

Centre de Natura de Kalamazoo

Aprofita per fer una escapada a Centre de Natura de Kalamazoo quan siguis a Kalamazoo. No te'n vagis sense visitar aquesta zona ideal per a famílies, et fascinarà perquè ofereix activitats esportives i casinos.

Centre de Natura de Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts which includes art and interior views

Institut d'Arts de Kalamazoo

Si, quan siguis de vacances, vols aprendre més sobre Kalamazoo, no te'n vagis sense visitar Institut d'Arts de Kalamazoo. Endinsa't en el món artístic d'aquesta zona agradable per passejar, on hi trobaràs teatres i propostes d'entreteniment.

Institut d'Arts de Kalamazoo
Markin Glen County Park showing a playground, a park and a river or creek

Parc del Comtat de Markin Glen

Deixa't sorprendre per Parc del Comtat de Markin Glen, una de les zones naturals més boniques que hi ha a Kalamazoo. No te'n vagis sense visitar aquesta zona ideal per a famílies, et fascinarà perquè ofereix activitats esportives i casinos.

Parc del Comtat de Markin Glen

Universitat de Michigan Occidental

Aprofita per recorrer el campus universitari de Universitat de Michigan Occidental durant les teves vacances a Kalamazoo. És una destinació romàntica que destaca per oferir spas.

Universitat de Michigan Occidental

Centre d'Esdeveniments Wings

Ves a Centre d'Esdeveniments Wings per gaudir d'algun esdeveniment a Kalamazoo.

Centre d'Esdeveniments Wings

Principals hotels a Oakland/Winchell

Staywell Inn

Staywell Inn

2 out of 5
3800 East Cork Street Kalamazoo MI
El preu és de 49 € per nit entre els dies 19 de gen. i 20 de gen..
49 €
19 de gen. - 20 de gen.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this hotel in Kalamazoo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Wings Event Center and Milham Park Golf Club are located ...
4,6/10 (90 opinions)
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Opinió del dia 28 de des. de 2025

Staywell Inn
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

3.5 out of 5
100 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI
El preu és de 222 € per nit entre els dies 25 de gen. i 26 de gen..
222 €
25 de gen. - 26 de gen.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kalamazoo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (983 opinions)
Quick check-in and access to downtown activities.

Opinió del dia 31 de des. de 2025

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West

2.5 out of 5
1653 S 11th St Kalamazoo MI
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kalamazoo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Oasis Hot Tub Gardens and ...
6,2/10 (415 opinions)
The place was clean. The building was nice on the outside. The bathtub had a hole in it unfortunately, the first night I stayed in the next room. I stayed the TV didn’t work overall it was OK.

Opinió del dia 4 de gen. de 2026

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Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

3 out of 5
303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo MI
El preu és de 135 € per nit entre els dies 18 de gen. i 19 de gen..
135 €
18 de gen. - 19 de gen.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kalamazoo. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (617 opinions)
Br restaurants the ooeakfast was good but ran a little short was pretty full. The windows were great! Enjoyed view of downtown. Kitchen had everything to cook your own meals. Staff was friendly and attentive. Downside pool was closed and my son was really looking forward to swimming. Overall will ...

Opinió del dia 12 de gen. de 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

2.5 out of 5
2575 S 11th Street Kalamazoo MI
El preu és de 94 € per nit entre els dies 25 de gen. i 26 de gen..
94 €
25 de gen. - 26 de gen.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kalamazoo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1.001 opinions)
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Opinió del dia 2 de gen. de 2026

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

3 out of 5
400 Trade Centre Way Portage MI
Reembossable íntegramentReserva ara i paga durant l’estada
El preu és de 108 € per nit entre els dies 22 de gen. i 23 de gen..
108 €
22 de gen. - 23 de gen.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (726 opinions)
Ryan was awesome!!

Opinió del dia 26 de des. de 2025

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage
Veure 284 allotjaments a Oakland/Winchell
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.

Altres zones com Oakland/Winchell

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Universitat Western Michigan - KRPH

Un cop a Universitat Western Michigan - KRPH, aprofita per veure alguns dels seus principals atractius, com ara Auditori James W. Miller i Estadi Waldo.

Universitat Western Michigan - KRPH
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Turó Principal Oest

Pot ser que a Turó Principal Oest no hi hagi gaires punts d'interès, però pot començar a explorar els voltants per veure llocs com Estadi Waldo i Auditori James W. Miller.

Turó Principal Oest
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Vine

Pot ser que no hi hagi molts llocs d'interès representatius a Vine, però algunes atraccions properes valen molt la pena, com ara Estadi Waldo i Institut d'Arts de Kalamazoo.

Vine
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Stuart

És possible que a Stuart no hi trobis gaires punts d'interès representatius, però pots allunyar-te'n una mica per veure atraccions com Institut d'Arts de Kalamazoo i Museu de la Vall de Kalamazoo.

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West Douglas

Encara que no hi ha gaires punts d'interès representatius a West Douglas, pots visitar racons propers tan fabulosos com Estadi Waldo i Institut d'Arts de Kalamazoo.

West Douglas
Veterans memorial outside the government offices.

Districte Central de Negocis de Kalamazoo

Mentre estàs de viatge per Districte Central de Negocis de Kalamazoo, pots aprofitar per veure llocs com Institut d'Arts de Kalamazoo i Teatre Estatal de Kalamazoo.

Districte Central de Negocis de Kalamazoo

Oakland/Winchell, MI

Si vols estalviar en el teu viatge, tria com a mínim dos elements: