Why go
- City in Michigan, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including FireKeepers Casino Hotel, Battle Creek.
- Served by Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL).
History
Battle Creek is a city in northwestern Calhoun County, Michigan, United States, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 52,731. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Calhoun County. Nicknamed "Cereal City", it is best known as the home of WK Kellogg Co and the founding city of Post Consumer Brands. In Battle Creek, the Kellogg brothers invented the first cereal by accident in an attempt to make granola.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, ERJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Battle Creek, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.