Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food Scene
One of the best delis in town with an awesome bakery/cafe next door!
167 locals recommend
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit StOne of the best delis in town with an awesome bakery/cafe next door!
Awesome food and super close to my place. You should plan to make reservations though!
75 locals recommend
Zingerman's Roadhouse
2501 Jackson AvenueAwesome food and super close to my place. You should plan to make reservations though!
Shalimar
307 South Main StreetDelicious Indian food but they close early-ish so plan accordingly.
A great steakhouse that's known for their stronger-than-normal pours for cocktails ;) Weekends can get busy so make a reservation if you plan to go during peak hours.
45 locals recommend
Knight's Steakhouse
2324 Dexter AveA great steakhouse that's known for their stronger-than-normal pours for cocktails ;) Weekends can get busy so make a reservation if you plan to go during peak hours.
Have a late night craving for warm cookies? This is the place to go! Bubble Island - the most popular place for bubble tea in Ann Arbor - is located across the street if you also want something tasty to drink
Insomnia Cookies
1229 S University AveHave a late night craving for warm cookies? This is the place to go! Bubble Island - the most popular place for bubble tea in Ann Arbor - is located across the street if you also want something tasty to drink
Sava's is one of my all-time favorite Ann Arbor restaurants. With breakfast served until 3PM along with trendy decor, this place does not disappoint.
48 locals recommend
Sava's
216 S State StSava's is one of my all-time favorite Ann Arbor restaurants. With breakfast served until 3PM along with trendy decor, this place does not disappoint.
Looking for great breakfast in Ann Arbor? Make sure you check out Angelo's. Only open until 3PM (2PM on Sundays), this place can get PACKED at peak hours. Make sure you upgrade to their homemade raisin bread with your order!
28 locals recommend
Angelo's
1100 Catherine StLooking for great breakfast in Ann Arbor? Make sure you check out Angelo's. Only open until 3PM (2PM on Sundays), this place can get PACKED at peak hours. Make sure you upgrade to their homemade raisin bread with your order!
Looking for somewhere other than a Starbucks to hangout, enjoy delicious coffee, and maybe grab a small snack? Might Good Coffee lives up to its name with some of the best coffee in town and plenty of seating.
22 locals recommend
Mighty Good Coffee Roasting Co.
217 N Main StLooking for somewhere other than a Starbucks to hangout, enjoy delicious coffee, and maybe grab a small snack? Might Good Coffee lives up to its name with some of the best coffee in town and plenty of seating.
Skip Starbucks at Main & Liberty and walk another block to RoosRoast. Delicious coffee and light snacks, if you're a coffee connoisseur, you won't be disappointed!
21 locals recommend
RoosRoast Liberty
117 E Liberty StSkip Starbucks at Main & Liberty and walk another block to RoosRoast. Delicious coffee and light snacks, if you're a coffee connoisseur, you won't be disappointed!
With lines out the door (even in nearly freezing temperatures!), this place is a must if you're looking for ice cream downtown.
31 locals recommend
Blank Slate Creamery
300 W Liberty StWith lines out the door (even in nearly freezing temperatures!), this place is a must if you're looking for ice cream downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
The basement bar has an awesome vibe with a DJ starting around 10PM on the weekends.
Pretzel Bell Building
120 East Liberty StreetThe basement bar has an awesome vibe with a DJ starting around 10PM on the weekends.
HOMES Brewery
2321 Jackson AveThe closest restaurant to my place with an interesting food menu!
Jazz-type ambiance with live music some evenings. Full bar but limited beer selection; the food menu has lots of great options!
44 locals recommend
The Ravens Club
207 S Main StJazz-type ambiance with live music some evenings. Full bar but limited beer selection; the food menu has lots of great options!
Wine bar with rotating seasonal menu. Lovely decor and ambiance make this a great spot for a date night.
27 locals recommend
Vinology Restaurant & Event Space
110 S Main StWine bar with rotating seasonal menu. Lovely decor and ambiance make this a great spot for a date night.
Known for their sour beers and rooftop lounge, Jolly Pumpkin is a great spot to enjoy a nice summer evening with friends.
69 locals recommend
Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
311 S Main StKnown for their sour beers and rooftop lounge, Jolly Pumpkin is a great spot to enjoy a nice summer evening with friends.
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful places on campus - highly recommend walking through here, especially if the weather is nice!
22 locals recommend
Law Quadrangle
625 S State StOne of the most beautiful places on campus - highly recommend walking through here, especially if the weather is nice!
Entertainment & Activities
Newly restored and priced comparably to traditional movie theaters. Located close to campus!
21 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 S State StNewly restored and priced comparably to traditional movie theaters. Located close to campus!
Michigan Stadium
1201 S Main StParks & Nature
West Park
215 Chapin StPark with a nice walking path and small pond.
Not sure what to do on the weekend? Take a relaxing tube ride or kayak trip down the Huron River! You go from Argo to Gallup and a bus brings you back up river when you're done.
70 locals recommend
Argo Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
1055 Longshore DrNot sure what to do on the weekend? Take a relaxing tube ride or kayak trip down the Huron River! You go from Argo to Gallup and a bus brings you back up river when you're done.
Relax in the meadow, hike through the woods, or hangout by the river. The Arb has it all! Parking is available in the nearby blue lot after 6PM and on weekends or there is limited metered parking.
99 locals recommend
Nichols Arboretum
Relax in the meadow, hike through the woods, or hangout by the river. The Arb has it all! Parking is available in the nearby blue lot after 6PM and on weekends or there is limited metered parking.
Great for a leisurely walk with great views of the Huron River. Boat rentals are available from the Livery as well.
Gallup Park Pathway
Gallup Park PathwayGreat for a leisurely walk with great views of the Huron River. Boat rentals are available from the Livery as well.
Visit the Botanical Gardens for a relaxing afternoon. Plentiful parking and easy to explore.
18 locals recommend
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Matthaei Botanical GardensVisit the Botanical Gardens for a relaxing afternoon. Plentiful parking and easy to explore.
On the edge of Ann Arbor, Parker Mill Park is one of the most photogenic parks in the area. Walking paths take you through wooded trails, next to Fleming Creek, and even out to Huron River.
Parker Mill Park
4650 Geddes RdOn the edge of Ann Arbor, Parker Mill Park is one of the most photogenic parks in the area. Walking paths take you through wooded trails, next to Fleming Creek, and even out to Huron River.
On your visit to Detroit, make sure you check out Belle Isle. Originally designed by urban park developer Frederick Law Olmsted, who was known for his design of Central Park in NYC, the island has gone through it's own revitalization along with the city.
388 locals recommend
Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveOn your visit to Detroit, make sure you check out Belle Isle. Originally designed by urban park developer Frederick Law Olmsted, who was known for his design of Central Park in NYC, the island has gone through it's own revitalization along with the city.
One of my favorite hidden spots in the city, make sure you check out Bandemer Park. The dock is great to hang out on but be respectful of crew team members - they own the dock can close it down if people abuse the open access they generally allow. The park also has walking paths and a disc golf course for you to enjoy.
14 locals recommend
Bandemer Park
1352 Lake Shore DrOne of my favorite hidden spots in the city, make sure you check out Bandemer Park. The dock is great to hang out on but be respectful of crew team members - they own the dock can close it down if people abuse the open access they generally allow. The park also has walking paths and a disc golf course for you to enjoy.
Essentials
Kroger
2641 Plymouth RdHigh end grocery store for organic fruits/vegetables, great meat selection, and healthy food options. There is also a Zingermann's Cafe located inside - I highly recommend their chai latte!
62 locals recommend
Plum Market
375 N Maple RdHigh end grocery store for organic fruits/vegetables, great meat selection, and healthy food options. There is also a Zingermann's Cafe located inside - I highly recommend their chai latte!
Arts & Culture
Great spot to explore, especially on a rainy day!
117 locals recommend
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S State StGreat spot to explore, especially on a rainy day!
Do you love museums? Then make sure you check out the Natural History Museum on campus! Great activity on days when the weather is unpredictable.
45 locals recommend
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
1105 N University AveDo you love museums? Then make sure you check out the Natural History Museum on campus! Great activity on days when the weather is unpredictable.
Want to explore more than just Ann Arbor? If you're headed down to Detroit, make sure you check out the DIA. Known for the stunning murals by Diego Rivera, this historic museum is a must-see on your trip to Michigan!
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveWant to explore more than just Ann Arbor? If you're headed down to Detroit, make sure you check out the DIA. Known for the stunning murals by Diego Rivera, this historic museum is a must-see on your trip to Michigan!
Conveniently located within walking distance of the DIA, make sure you also check out the Motown Museum. There's something for everyone here - whether you know almost nothing about Detroit or are a Michigan-native with a deep appreciation of our history.
243 locals recommend
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdConveniently located within walking distance of the DIA, make sure you also check out the Motown Museum. There's something for everyone here - whether you know almost nothing about Detroit or are a Michigan-native with a deep appreciation of our history.