Planning a trip to Ann Arbor MI & looking for things to do? Here are 15 best activities & attractions in Ann Arbor everyone will love.
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Having grown up in Cincinnati, Ohio, I love college towns. It still came as a surprise how quickly I fell in love with Ann Arbor, Michigan. Home of the University of Michigan, this historically-preserved walking town has a seemingly endless supply of hip coffee shops, quirky specialty stores, and yes, turn-of-the-century architecture. I visited most of the recommended spots below and sourced a few more from two Ann Arbor residents and frequent patrons, my sister- and brother-in-law. TeaHaus TeaHaus serves upscale teas and food in a coffee shop setting. The most beautiful aromas waft through the two-room cafe and shop in Ann Arbor’s charming downtown. More than 170 tea tins line the wall and customers are welcome to smell as many as it takes to choose the right tea for the day. I chose a complex and spicy Earl Grey, while the Hubs chose an Irish breakfast tea. Owner Lisa McDonald is a font of information, not just about her business but about the entire tea process, from the leaves to the brewing. McDonald is a tea sommellier and it shows in her menu. According to McDonald, TeaHaus is the only one in the U.S. to test all its tea in Germany as certified organic. Germany has the highest standards of quality control which is why all TeaHaus product comes from there. You can expect gluten-free and vegan selections and tea incorporated into the food. A full English tea is a three-tiered service brought out to each table already set with white china and linens. It includes all the tea you can drink and five finger sandwiches (savories), two scones with jam, jellies, curd, clotted cream, and three desserts. I highly recommend this! Nickels Arcade A single strip of shops frames this 1918 structure, which illustrates just how charming Ann Abor is. Aventura Chic tapas restaurant offers al fresco dining, happy hour food and drink specials, and sizzling plates of Spanish delicacies. What more could you ask for? I highly recommend the octopus and the stuffed peppers with a glass of sangria. Ann Arbor Farmers Market Sample coconut-infused honey from the honey stand, shop for handmade wool hats, or pick up locally grown produce — it’s all part of the Ann Arbor Farmers Market in historic Kerrytown. Art Deco Theaters Ann Arbor boasts not one, but two Art Deco theatres — State Theatre and Michigan Theatre — which is half of why I love this historic and quaint college town. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Open and airy coffee shop departs from the rest by serving the French Vietnamese Cafe Au Lait — espresso with condensed milk. Trust me, it’s good. Exposed brick interiors and plenty of seating make this a popular hangout for college kids downtown. Four Directions This upscale hippie jewelry shop sells precious gems. I picked up an amber pie-shaped ring. Rock Paper Scissors Shop Specialty paper, stationary, and gift shop may seem like a quick stop, but trust me, it’s easy to get lost and hard to pull yourself away. Snarky greeting cards alone will detain you. Ann Arbor Art Fair Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the original of the now four award-winning Ann Arbor Art Fairs. Together, the fairs attract over 500,000 attendees from across the nation. The Original Fair was named the Number One Art Fair in the country by AmericanStyle magazine readers survey (October 2004) and has made the Top Ten Fairs and Festivals list every year since. Mighty Good Coffee Shop Choose how you want the coffee made, it’s roasted on site. Pick the brand then pick the method of brewing. More Things to Eat, See & Do in Ann Arbor The Blue Nile Ethiopian food you eat with your hands. Go there for the live jazz on Saturday nights. Law Quad Cool place to admire architecture, walk, or people watch, this quadrangle of English gothic architecture dates to 1920-30’s. The Earl Get there before 5:30 p.m. for happy hour during week and get half off drinks and steamed mussels for $2.75 for first plate, then $3.75 each additional plate. The Arboretum Ann Arbor’s Central Park is a must-see. Go there for walking trails, a peony garden, and grassy knolls which are perfect for picnicking. Pacific Rim Popular Asian fusion restaurant serves a flight of Asian-themed creme brûlée in raspberry, ginger, and green tea. What’s your favorite college town?
HOMES Brewery hosted their annual Nucleate Fest on June 8th in Ann Arbor, Michigan benefitting Ozone House.
What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in Ann Arbor, Michigan—according to Madi Carr of Comet Coffee, a local in-the-know.
La légende du sport vit à travers des hommes, des femmes, mais aussi des lieux. Qu'ils appartiennent au passé ou au présent, qu'ils soient anciens ou récents, tirés d'un cadre naturel ou construits spécialement pour le sport, voici les 100 temples mythiques de l'histoire du sport.
Siobhán Haughey is fluent in three languages as a result of her father being from Ireland and her mother being Chinese, and came to the University of Michigan from Hong Kong not knowing what to expect as a swimmer or what career path would be sparked on her academic journey.
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You may come to the Ann Arbor area to experience world-class dining, or unique shopping. Perhaps you travel here for an event - a football game, the famous Art Fair or a conference. Ann Arbor is a treasured Michigan destination with fun to be had year-round.
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The 42nd annual event drew about 3,000 people at the University of Michigan.
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A guide to all the unique things to do in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from searching for fairy doors to visiting a law library.
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A trio of outstanding art museums (16 Hands Gallery, Ann Arbor Art Center, University of Michigan Museum of Art), the continent's biggest stadium, paprikash from Amadeus restaurant, nearly a dozen omelets from Cafe Zola, and Wolverine-loving hotels are all highlights of this college town.
Aref does not want to leave Oman. He does not want to leave his elementary school, his friends, or his beloved grandfather, Sidi. He does not want to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where his parents will go to graduate school. His mother is desperate for him to pack his suitcase—but he refuses. Finally, she calls Sidi for help. But rather than pack, Aref and Sidi go on a series of adventures. They visit the camp of a thousand stars deep in the desert, they sleep on Sidi’s roof, they fish in the Gulf of Oman and dream about going to India, they travel to the nature reserve to watch the sea turtles. At each stop, Sidi finds a small stone that he later slips into Aref’s suitcase—mementos of home. This accessible, exquisite novel shines with gentle humor and explores themes of moving, family, nature, and immigration. Naomi Shihab Nye has created what Kirkus called “a warm and humorous peek at the profound and mundane details of moving from one country to another—a perfect pick for kids on the move.” Features black-and-white spot art and decorations by Betsy Peterschmidt. Author: Naomi Shihab Nye Paperback Length: 320 pages ISBN13: 9780062019783 Middle School Ages: 8 - 12
Take your whole family on a stroll through 700-acres of gardens, nature areas, and natural preserved space near the University of Michigan.
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