Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA #25334*

🌍 Solo Journey #25334: Kalamazoo, Michigan 🌍

🗓️ When? May to October are best weather-wise. Exact dates TBD.
💰 FFI Fee: $25 per night + $25 processing fee
⏳ Duration: 1-5 nights

🏡 Hosting Details:

• Accommodates: 2 singles or a couple
• Possibly children
• Location: Single-family home in a suburban area
  • 2 twin beds in the same room with private bath
  • Many stairs in the house
  • No pets in the house
  • No smoking permitted
• Host: A member of FF Western Michigan (Hobbies: photography, walking, orchids, reading, genealogy, travel)

🌟 Activities Nearby:

• Enjoy water sports at Lake Michigan (45-minute drive)
• Explore local hiking trails
• Experience dune rides at Saugatuck Dune Rides
• Visit museums, including the Gilmore Car Museum and Kalamazoo Air Zoo
• Attend live theater, concerts, and festivals
  • Gilmore Keyboard Festival (every other year)
  • National Boys Tennis Championships (every August)
• Enjoy cultural events, music, and sports at the two local universities

🌍 About the Area:

• Kalamazoo is located near Lake Michigan, offering a wealth of outdoor activities and cultural events.
• Within an hour's drive, you can explore world-class gardens like Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, tour Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at the Meyer May House, and visit the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum.
• Explore Amish country and the Menno-Hof Museum just south in Indiana.

🚗 Additional Information:

• The host will accompany the ambassador(s) for some sightseeing and can offer transportation.

Important Information:

• The FFI Fee covers hosting arrangements. However, hosts are volunteers and are not responsible for providing all meals, tickets, or other expenses.
• Hosts and guests should discuss and agree on details in advance, such as:
  • Whether the host will provide meals
  • Who covers entrance fees for activities
  • Whether the guest offers to contribute to gas or other shared expenses

Explore the rich culture and beautiful sights of Kalamazoo with a local host!