Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Drinks & Nightlife
Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. The Ark is an intimate 400-seat club presenting performers who fall into the wide-ranging genres of folk and roots music.
80 locals recommend
The Ark
316 S Main StConsidered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. The Ark is an intimate 400-seat club presenting performers who fall into the wide-ranging genres of folk and roots music.
Love Karaoke? Free billiards table games and popcorn too. Buy drinks and sing along into the early hours of the night.
7 locals recommend
Circus Bar & Billiards
210 S 1st StLove Karaoke? Free billiards table games and popcorn too. Buy drinks and sing along into the early hours of the night.
Food Scene
Woodwork-lled brew pub with a massive beer list oers creative pub fare & brunch items.
28 locals recommend
HopCat
311 Maynard StWoodwork-lled brew pub with a massive beer list oers creative pub fare & brunch items.
Contemporary bi-level eatery serves eclectic, locally sourced fare & a large Sunday brunch buet. Happy hours Monday to Friday, 3:00pm - 6:30pm: 1/2 o appetizers $1 o beers, mixed drinks; $2 o wine
48 locals recommend
Sava's
216 S State StContemporary bi-level eatery serves eclectic, locally sourced fare & a large Sunday brunch buet. Happy hours Monday to Friday, 3:00pm - 6:30pm: 1/2 o appetizers $1 o beers, mixed drinks; $2 o wine
RoosRoast Liberty
117 E Liberty StBest coffee in Ann Arbor, all the locals come here!
Black Diesel Coffee bar serving amazing espresso drinks, drinks, homemade gelato, and foods.
14 locals recommend
Black Diesel Coffee
1423 E Stadium BlvdBlack Diesel Coffee bar serving amazing espresso drinks, drinks, homemade gelato, and foods.
Tapas, paella, wine & cocktails offered in a stylish, contemporary space with rustic touches.
59 locals recommend
Aventura
216 E Washington StTapas, paella, wine & cocktails offered in a stylish, contemporary space with rustic touches.
A full coffee bar and kitchen, live music on Friday & Saturday nights, artisan breads and delicious handcrafted sweets!
20 locals recommend
Avalon Cafe and Kitchen Ann Arbor
120 E Liberty StA full coffee bar and kitchen, live music on Friday & Saturday nights, artisan breads and delicious handcrafted sweets!
Local chain known for true fries serves upscale pub fare & pints of rustic craft beer.
69 locals recommend
Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
311 S Main StLocal chain known for true fries serves upscale pub fare & pints of rustic craft beer.
Shawarma sandwiches, falafel & mixed platters in a tiny Mediterranean shop with veggie options. Located near UMMA, University of Michigan Museum of Art
Pita Kabob Grill
619 E William StShawarma sandwiches, falafel & mixed platters in a tiny Mediterranean shop with veggie options. Located near UMMA, University of Michigan Museum of Art
Parks & Nature
Gallup Park is a 69-acre park and is Ann Arbor’s most popular recreation area. It is located along the Huron River and Geddes Pond with scenic walkways that traverse small islands with bucolic pedestrian bridges. The park contains two playgrounds, a canoe livery, picnic areas and grills scattered throughout the park, two picnic shelters, open cafe and more
46 locals recommend
Gallup Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
3000 Fuller RdGallup Park is a 69-acre park and is Ann Arbor’s most popular recreation area. It is located along the Huron River and Geddes Pond with scenic walkways that traverse small islands with bucolic pedestrian bridges. The park contains two playgrounds, a canoe livery, picnic areas and grills scattered throughout the park, two picnic shelters, open cafe and more
Is an arboretum operated by the University of Michigan. Located on the eastern edge of its Central Campus at 1610 Washington Heights in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Arboretum is a mosaic of University and City properties operated as one unit. The arboretum is open daily from sunrise to sunset with no charge for admission. http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/
99 locals recommend
Nichols Arboretum
Is an arboretum operated by the University of Michigan. Located on the eastern edge of its Central Campus at 1610 Washington Heights in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Arboretum is a mosaic of University and City properties operated as one unit. The arboretum is open daily from sunrise to sunset with no charge for admission. http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/
Opening hours 10am to 8pm The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens includes botanical gardens, natural areas with trails, and several research-quality habitats. The conservatory is popular year round.
18 locals recommend
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Matthaei Botanical GardensOpening hours 10am to 8pm The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens includes botanical gardens, natural areas with trails, and several research-quality habitats. The conservatory is popular year round.
Arts & Culture
The University of Michigan Museum of Art, or UMMA in Ann Arbor, Michigan with 94,000 sq ft is one of the largest university art museums in the USA. Free entry and opened from Tues - Sat 11am - 5pm or Sun 12pm - 5pm.
117 locals recommend
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S State StThe University of Michigan Museum of Art, or UMMA in Ann Arbor, Michigan with 94,000 sq ft is one of the largest university art museums in the USA. Free entry and opened from Tues - Sat 11am - 5pm or Sun 12pm - 5pm.
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, specializes in interactive exhibits with the goal of helping both children and adults discover the scientist within them by promoting science literacy through experimentation, exploration, and education.
71 locals recommend
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E Ann StThe Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, specializes in interactive exhibits with the goal of helping both children and adults discover the scientist within them by promoting science literacy through experimentation, exploration, and education.
It is a big museum. Admission is free and you are allowed to take pictures but no flash. It is worth visiting. An impressive selection of archeological objects from Mesopotamia ,Greece and Roman periods in the middle eastern era. A must!
13 locals recommend
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 S State StIt is a big museum. Admission is free and you are allowed to take pictures but no flash. It is worth visiting. An impressive selection of archeological objects from Mesopotamia ,Greece and Roman periods in the middle eastern era. A must!
Entertainment & Activities
The Michigan Theater is a movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It shows independent lms, stage productions and musical concerts.
85 locals recommend
Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty StThe Michigan Theater is a movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It shows independent lms, stage productions and musical concerts.
Michigan Stadium, nicknamed "The Big House", is the football stadium for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the largest stadium in the United States, the second largest stadium in the world and the 34th largest sports venue.
150 locals recommend
Michigan Stadium
1201 S Main StMichigan Stadium, nicknamed "The Big House", is the football stadium for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the largest stadium in the United States, the second largest stadium in the world and the 34th largest sports venue.
Essentials
Plum Market is your neighborhood destination for the very best selections of natural, organic, local, and specialty items in a full-service shopping experience.
Amenities include:
-An incredible beverage program including Mad Picks monthly wine selections from Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon.
-A WineBar with regular tastings with the Wine Team for a light-hearted exploration of the newest and best wines available.
-Our produce buyers purchase only the freshest produce, emphasizing local and organic products.
-All Natural hormone and antibiotic free meats including Niman Ranch and Bell & Evans.
-Our Seafood Department is stocked with jet-fresh sustainable selections delivered daily fr
62 locals recommend
Plum Market
375 N Maple RdPlum Market is your neighborhood destination for the very best selections of natural, organic, local, and specialty items in a full-service shopping experience.
Amenities include:
-An incredible beverage program including Mad Picks monthly wine selections from Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon.
-A WineBar with regular tastings with the Wine Team for a light-hearted exploration of the newest and best wines available.
-Our produce buyers purchase only the freshest produce, emphasizing local and organic products.
-All Natural hormone and antibiotic free meats including Niman Ranch and Bell & Evans.
-Our Seafood Department is stocked with jet-fresh sustainable selections delivered daily fr
Kroger Deli
2641 Plymouth RdLocal American grocery store chain. Everything from beauty to deli/bakery supplies.
Everything Else
The Kerrytown area of Ann Arbor often means the farmers market and the inside businesses including food marts, wines, clothing, jewelry, etc. But it also includes Zingerman's across the street on the east and Kerrytown Concert House across 4th Avenue. Kerrytown Concert House has wonderful varied music throughout the year, particularly excellent jazz.
93 locals recommend
Kerrytown Markets and Shops
303-315 Detroit StThe Kerrytown area of Ann Arbor often means the farmers market and the inside businesses including food marts, wines, clothing, jewelry, etc. But it also includes Zingerman's across the street on the east and Kerrytown Concert House across 4th Avenue. Kerrytown Concert House has wonderful varied music throughout the year, particularly excellent jazz.