Allegan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Michigan, United States
About Allegan
The men after whom Allegan's downtown streets were named – Elisha Ely, Samuel Hubbard, Charles Christopher Trowbridge, Pliny Cutler, and Edmund Monroe – patented land in the area in 1833. They considered the site a prime location for industry, due to its potential for water power (since it straddled the Kalamazoo River) and water bound transportation. By 1835, a dam and sawmill had been established. In 1886, a one-lane bridge was built over the Kalamazoo River to connect limited highway M-89 to the downtown area. The bridge fell into disrepair and was going to be removed until a group of activists raised the money to restore the bridge in 1983. Now a highlight of Allegan, the one-lane bridge is used in the city logo and is considered an important part of the city. In 1914, Allegan entered
Top Attractions in Allegan
Explore the best things to see and do in Allegan:
- ★Allegan Old Jail Museum
- ★County statue
- ★Kalamazoo River
- ★Michigan Fiber Festival
- ★The Griswold Auditorium
- ★The Regent Theatre
Where to Eat in Allegan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Grill House
Where to Stay in Allegan
- 🏨Allegan Country Inn
- 🏨Castle in the Country
- 🏨Whisper Ridge Bed & Breakfast
Allegan Travel Guide Sections
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