Portage, Urban center in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
Portage is an urban center in Kalamazoo County that spans across land with several lakes including Austin Lake in the southeast. The city weaves residential neighborhoods together with water bodies and green spaces.
The area evolved from Portage Township, founded in 1838, to an independent city in December 1963. This transformation marked a turning point in the region's local government structure.
The city hosts a Traditional Holiday and Tree Lighting Ceremony each December, bringing residents together through seasonal gatherings.
The location features numerous parks with fishing piers, walking trails, and winter recreation areas throughout the year. Visitors find outdoor activities easily accessible across different seasons.
A major pharmaceutical company operates a large production facility here that ranks among the company's principal manufacturing sites globally. This industry has shaped the city's economic development for decades.
Location: Kalamazoo County
Elevation above the sea: 268 m
Website: http://portagemi.com
GPS coordinates: 42.20111,-85.58000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:02
Air Zoo
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Robert and Rae Levin House
8.1 kmAl Sabo Preserve
7.8 kmFormer Cathedral Church of Christ the King
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Andrew J. Stevens House
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Crane Park
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Milham Park
5.3 kmBishop's Bog Preserve
2.4 kmEliason Nature Reserve
2.9 kmCelery Flats Interpretive Center and Farm
1.1 kmCelebration Cinema Crossroads
2.7 kmArtist Singh Gallery
5.4 kmMonument featuring aircraft, aircraft model
3.9 kmCelery Flats Ampitheatre
983 mMilham Park Golf Course
5.3 kmSports Life Art & Design
5.7 kmWine and Canvas
1.5 kmMr. Caution Art Gallery
5.4 kmAircraft model, monument featuring aircraft
4 kmMonument featuring aircraft, aircraft model
4 kmKalamazoo Country Club
6.6 kmMonument featuring aircraft, aircraft model
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3.8 kmAircraft model, monument featuring aircraft
3.8 kmMonument featuring aircraft, aircraft model
3.6 kmAircraft model, monument featuring aircraft
3.4 kmMonument featuring aircraft, aircraft model
3.5 kmMonument featuring aircraft, aircraft model
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