Kalamazoo, MI Driving Tips
Obey the rules
Favorite Driving Memory
Driving on the roads of MI is a pleasure, especially at this time of the year when it just begins to snow and the only colors you see are black and white. It's a beauty that is unheard of and can only be believed once seen. The roads are clean, polished, even and the traffic is disciplined. The city
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is the most happening place in that region and hence there's a whole lot of truck traffic. There's also a casino nearby which increases the traffic. But overall, driving is a pleasure here.
Favorite Road
I94
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Clean, polished, newly paved road. Disciplined traffic and long stretches without turns, curves, or twists.
Kalamazoo, MI Driving Tips
Make sure to have a lot of time, because you might want to spend the day there. You will have a great time and will find many fun things to do and experience.
Favorite Driving Memory
I love driving through downtown because its such a neat city. There is a lot of character and sights to be seen. It is just really a nice environment to drive around in. There are so many little shops and restaurants, sometimes even art exhibits on the sidewalks.
Favorite Road
Westnedge Ave
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I like to drive on this road because it is long and basically takes you through every part of the city. So you can easily get from the area where the malls are to the other side of downtown without complication.
Kalamazoo, MI Driving Tips
Take your time and stop to ask directions. Streets do not run only east/west and north/south.
Favorite Driving Memory
Most of the city is easy to navigate with the exception of downtown. One way streets are abundant downtown and it is easy to turn the wrong way if you are not paying attention. My navigation system was slow, maybe due to the tall buildings, and was not telling me that a turn was coming up with enoug
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h advance to make a lane change. It's a good thing that the drivers were alert and courteous to let me over. I have spent time driving around looking for a parking spot and trying to maintain the correct direction. Sometimes it's just easier to park in the parking garage at the hotel and walk though.
Favorite Road
Oakland Avenue
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Beautiful old houses and takes you between downtown and I-94 easily.
