Places to Stay
Hotel recommendations near the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan.
The Gilmore Car Museum is located in a rural area of Southwest Michigan. There are no hotels immediately adjacent to the venue, but Kalamazoo (about 20 minutes west) and Battle Creek (about 25 minutes east) both offer a good range of options. We recommend booking early — show weekend is popular and rooms fill up.
Richland
~10 min from the venueRichland Inn & Suites
Richland, MI
Closest option to the venue. Small town setting, limited availability — book early.
Kalamazoo (West)
~20 min from the venueHampton Inn Kalamazoo/Oshtemo
★★★☆4855 W Stadium Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Modern, reliable option on the west side of Kalamazoo. Easy highway access.
Visit Website →Holiday Inn Kalamazoo West
★★★☆2747 S 11th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
IHG property with indoor pool and restaurant. Good value for families.
Visit Website →Kalamazoo
~22 min from the venueCourtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo
★★★☆3600 E Cork St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Well-maintained Marriott property with comfortable rooms and an on-site restaurant.
Visit Website →WoodSpring Suites Kalamazoo
★★☆☆Kalamazoo, MI
Extended-stay format with in-room kitchens. Budget-friendly for multi-night stays.
Kalamazoo (Downtown)
~25 min from the venueRadisson Plaza Hotel & Suites
★★★★100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Full-service hotel in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. Walking distance to restaurants and nightlife.
Visit Website →Battle Creek
~25 min from the venueHampton Inn Battle Creek
★★★☆1150 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Clean, consistent Hampton Inn with free breakfast. Southeast of the venue.
Visit Website →Battle Creek (Downtown)
~28 min from the venueMcCamly Plaza Hotel
★★★☆50 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Largest full-service hotel in Battle Creek. Connected to the Kellogg Arena convention complex.
Visit Website →Booking Tips
- ✓Book early. Show weekend coincides with summer travel season in Michigan. Rooms near Kalamazoo fill up quickly, especially on the Friday and Saturday nights.
- ✓Stay on the west side of Kalamazoo for the shortest drive to the venue. US-131 and M-89 are the main routes and are easy to navigate.
- ✓Kalamazoo has great dining. Downtown Kalamazoo has many restaurants and is worth exploring the evening before the show.
- ✓Check the Gilmore's own events. The museum may have other events the same weekend — some visitors combine both into a full car-enthusiast weekend.
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