| Welcome to the home of Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam! Calhoun County is the location of Battle Creek, Michigan, and is a grrrrrreat place for the family to visit. Kellogg’s Cereal City, USA, has been named the second best children’s tour in the country, and no one will want to miss out. Battle Creek is also the birthplace of sliced bread, thanks to Otto Rohwedder, who invented the slicer/wrapper machine in 1928. As a stop on the Underground Railroad, and home to the Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, has a rich history through many stages of our country’s growth. This city, the halfway mark between the more urban Chicago and Detroit, offers many relaxing activities as you prepare for the rest of your journey. TC’s Wood-Fired Restaurant, and the microbrewery of the Arcadia Brewing Company provide excellent food and drink for you this evening. Folks will also want to see the various historic sites dedicated to Fort Custer, as well as the Binder Park Zoo. Ready for some great family fun? Head on over to Full Blast, Battle Creek’s center for water fun and energy-burning activity! Museums, parks, beaches, golf…so many more things to see and do here at Battle Creek, Michigan. |