Ann Arbor, Michigan Travel Guide

A Maize and Blue MICHIGAN State of Mind

I just spent a sunny, summer week in Ann Arbor with my kids. It wasn’t the university frenzy of a full school year, complete with campus festivities and roaring crowds in the Big House, but the city’s charm shone through regardless.

As one of the top-ranked communities in America, Ann Arbor has consistently earned accolades like #1 Best Place to Live in Michigan and #1 U.S. city for quality of life according to U.S. News and World Report, thanks to its stellar education, low crime, abundant green spaces, and vibrant cultural offerings.

Whether you’re heading over for a laid-back summer escape or diving into the academic and athletic excitement, this iconic college town never disappoints.

Lunch at Zingerman’s. A walk through the Diag and into the Law Library. A game at The Big House. Or just a stadium tour and touchdown of your own.

Here are all of the must-eats, must-sees, and maize & blue favorites for your next Ann Arbor, Michigan trip:


EAT:

Zingerman’s Delicatessen  (breakfast + lunch)

Stray Hen (breakfast + lunch)

Maize & Blue Deli

Aventura (tapas)

Sava’s

Frita Batidos

Jerusalem Garden

Mani Osteria and Bar (Italian)

Pizza House (chipatis)

Joe's Pizza (grab a slice!)

Dominick’s (sangria!)

Casey’s Tavern (new outdoor beer garden)

Gandy Dancer (old train station)

SWEET:

Milk + Froth

Blank Slate Creamery

Washtenaw Dairy

Ondo Bakery

Pizza Bob’s (shakes)

TO DO:

University of Michigan Athletics (any sport, any game)

University of Michigan Arts (music, theater, dance)

U of M Museum of Art

U of M Museum of Natural History

Hands On Children’s Museum

Walk - The Union, Law Library, Diag, University/State/Main Streets, Kerrytown

Graffiti Alley (next to Michigan Theater)

Arboretum (explore, picnic, walk/run)

Kayak/Canoe/Tube the Huron from Argo to Gallup Park

Ann Arbor Summer Festival

Orchards - Fall (cider/donuts/apple picking)

Visit Plymouth (swing by Dixboro Project for a bite)

The Wave Field on North Campus

SHOP:

State Street to Main Street

Nickels Arcade

M Den in Crisler Arena

Rally House (State Street location is best)

Literati Book Store

Rock Paper Scissors (Main St gift shop)

Kerrytown (Farmer’s Market WED/SUN; gift shops: Found + Catching Fireflies)

STAY:

The Graduate

Bell Tower Hotel

The Kensington Hotel

The Vanguard Hotel

Hope you enjoy Ann Arbor as much as we do! Go Blue!

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