Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Everything Else
The Farmer's and Artisans market happen every weekend. Fresh vegetables and carefully crafted items of all kinds- plus tons of people and great food.
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Ann Arbor Farmers Market
316N N 4th AveThe Farmer's and Artisans market happen every weekend. Fresh vegetables and carefully crafted items of all kinds- plus tons of people and great food.
The University of Michigan Central Campus is just a few blocks away- perfect for visiting scholars and students.
The Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center
The University of Michigan Central Campus is just a few blocks away- perfect for visiting scholars and students.
The U of M Medical School and Hospital is nearby, convenient for visiting doctors or residents.
Medical School station
The U of M Medical School and Hospital is nearby, convenient for visiting doctors or residents.
Arts & Culture
Eightball Saloon
208 S 1st StGreat spot for live music and dancing.
Sightseeing
Rent a canoe at the livery for a few bucks and spend the day floating down The Huron River.
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Argo Park
Longshore DriveRent a canoe at the livery for a few bucks and spend the day floating down The Huron River.
These botanical gardens are a charming part of the Ann Arbor community, in any season!
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N Dixboro RdThese botanical gardens are a charming part of the Ann Arbor community, in any season!
Huron River Drive is a beautiful street that takes you right from downtown Ann Arbor out into the country side. Gorgeous anytime of day, any time of year, for biking or driving. Definitely hit it on your way in or out of town :)
Huron River Drive
Huron River DriveHuron River Drive is a beautiful street that takes you right from downtown Ann Arbor out into the country side. Gorgeous anytime of day, any time of year, for biking or driving. Definitely hit it on your way in or out of town :)
Food Scene
Zingerman's Deli puts Ann Arbor on the deli map of the world. It serves some really serious deli sandwiches, with homemade bread and baked goods on the side. President Obama ate here when he visited town. It's not cheap, but it's worth it for the ultimate Ann Arbor food experience.
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Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit StZingerman's Deli puts Ann Arbor on the deli map of the world. It serves some really serious deli sandwiches, with homemade bread and baked goods on the side. President Obama ate here when he visited town. It's not cheap, but it's worth it for the ultimate Ann Arbor food experience.
Marks Carts is a casual food truck court connected to Bills Beer Garden. Great place for lunch, or dinner if you want to bring your meal into the Beer Garden.
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Mark's Carts
211 W Washington StMarks Carts is a casual food truck court connected to Bills Beer Garden. Great place for lunch, or dinner if you want to bring your meal into the Beer Garden.
As a serious coffee consumer, I appreciate a well made cup. Literati coffee is exactly that - specialty coffee with a little something extra: a bookstore. You could drink coffee and look at books all day here.
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Literati Coffee
204 S 4th AveAs a serious coffee consumer, I appreciate a well made cup. Literati coffee is exactly that - specialty coffee with a little something extra: a bookstore. You could drink coffee and look at books all day here.
This vegan restaurant is a really flavorful option for vegans/vegetarians and also everyone else who enjoys good food and pastries. Great anytime of day, but especially for brunch!
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The Lunch Room
407 N 5th AveThis vegan restaurant is a really flavorful option for vegans/vegetarians and also everyone else who enjoys good food and pastries. Great anytime of day, but especially for brunch!
Frita Batidos is delicious. 'Cuban style' burgers. You'll be full all day and you won't be mad about it.
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Frita Batidos
117 W Washington StFrita Batidos is delicious. 'Cuban style' burgers. You'll be full all day and you won't be mad about it.
This family-owned Tunisian restaurant serves incredible food in a very comfortable, hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. This is a good spot for a quick lunch on your way out of town because it is located close to the M-14 exit. Oh, and the gelato is supreme.
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El Harissa Market Cafe
1516 N Maple RdThis family-owned Tunisian restaurant serves incredible food in a very comfortable, hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. This is a good spot for a quick lunch on your way out of town because it is located close to the M-14 exit. Oh, and the gelato is supreme.
Bell's Diner is a hole-in-the-wall Ann Arbor specialty. The cutesy little diner serves only two things: classic egg-and-pancake breakfast and Bee Bim Bop. This diner is located by the I-94 exit so if you are heading West when you leave town, stop through for a last minute bite!
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Bell's Diner
2167 W Stadium BlvdBell's Diner is a hole-in-the-wall Ann Arbor specialty. The cutesy little diner serves only two things: classic egg-and-pancake breakfast and Bee Bim Bop. This diner is located by the I-94 exit so if you are heading West when you leave town, stop through for a last minute bite!
This adorable farm stop sells local fruits and vegetables, jams, coffee, candles, soaps, and gifts. Everything is labelled by the maker, super slow-foods feel. They also have a great indoor patio to sit and have coffee and baked goods. 3 minute walk away from the house!
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Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty StThis adorable farm stop sells local fruits and vegetables, jams, coffee, candles, soaps, and gifts. Everything is labelled by the maker, super slow-foods feel. They also have a great indoor patio to sit and have coffee and baked goods. 3 minute walk away from the house!
My favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor. Ramen + Sushi. Most delicious flavors, you can't go wrong!
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Slurping Turtle
608 E Liberty StMy favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor. Ramen + Sushi. Most delicious flavors, you can't go wrong!
Extremely satisfying breakfast, brunch, lunch. The line can be long because restaurant has a historic reputation for being delicious, but they do move along quickly. Worth the wait.
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Angelo's
1100 Catherine StExtremely satisfying breakfast, brunch, lunch. The line can be long because restaurant has a historic reputation for being delicious, but they do move along quickly. Worth the wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bills Beer Garden is open in the summer. Ideal space for an outdoor drink, and good for groups because the garden has several long tables.
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Bill's Beer Garden
218 S Ashley StBills Beer Garden is open in the summer. Ideal space for an outdoor drink, and good for groups because the garden has several long tables.
The Beer Grotto has a long and ever changing list of small-batch brews on tap. Indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for a casual drink, especially for beer lovers.
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The Grotto - Watering Hole
303 S Ashley StThe Beer Grotto has a long and ever changing list of small-batch brews on tap. Indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for a casual drink, especially for beer lovers.
The Raven's Club is one of my favorite bar/restaurants in town. The food is so thoughtfully prepared, and the cocktails always deliver. Dark and cozy spot to get comfortable with some food and drink. Live music on Sunday nights!
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The Ravens Club
207 S Main StThe Raven's Club is one of my favorite bar/restaurants in town. The food is so thoughtfully prepared, and the cocktails always deliver. Dark and cozy spot to get comfortable with some food and drink. Live music on Sunday nights!
The Blind Pig is a music venue that features local and touring groups nearly ever day of the week. They are situated above a dive bar called The 8 Ball. Check it out if you are looking for a good show and a PBR
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The Blind Pig
208 South 1st StreetThe Blind Pig is a music venue that features local and touring groups nearly ever day of the week. They are situated above a dive bar called The 8 Ball. Check it out if you are looking for a good show and a PBR
This relatively new distillery has quickly become a neighborhood staple. Serving house made spirits only, the bar is small, intimate, and original. The walk from the house to the distillery and back takes you through a very special little neighborhood called Water Hill.
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Ann Arbor Distilling Company
220 Felch StThis relatively new distillery has quickly become a neighborhood staple. Serving house made spirits only, the bar is small, intimate, and original. The walk from the house to the distillery and back takes you through a very special little neighborhood called Water Hill.
Alley Bar is the perfect dive - dark, private, and intimate. Great drinks and great atmosphere. Live DJ on Wednesdays.
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Alley Bar
112 W Liberty StAlley Bar is the perfect dive - dark, private, and intimate. Great drinks and great atmosphere. Live DJ on Wednesdays.
Fortunately, the best bar in town is across the street from the house. It's an old-style speak easy tucked away behind an inconspicuous since entrance. Best cocktails for miles, hands down. Cheap whiskey on Wednesday nights, live music on Thursday nights. Perfect nightcap on your way back to bed :)
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The Last Word
301 W Huron StFortunately, the best bar in town is across the street from the house. It's an old-style speak easy tucked away behind an inconspicuous since entrance. Best cocktails for miles, hands down. Cheap whiskey on Wednesday nights, live music on Thursday nights. Perfect nightcap on your way back to bed :)
The Jolly Pumpkin is a delicious, farm-to-table style local brew pub. They serve Belgian Style sour beers, incredible french fries and a bunch of other soulful bar food (I used to work there and definitely recommend for lunch, dinner, or drinks)
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Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
311 S Main StThe Jolly Pumpkin is a delicious, farm-to-table style local brew pub. They serve Belgian Style sour beers, incredible french fries and a bunch of other soulful bar food (I used to work there and definitely recommend for lunch, dinner, or drinks)
Parks & Nature
Pickerel Lake at Pickney Recreation Area is a 30-minute drive out of town. It is a secluded swimming hole surrounded by hiking trails. The water is incredibly clear, but there's not much of a beach so be sure you're ready to swim when you get to the water's edge.
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Pinckney Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill RdPickerel Lake at Pickney Recreation Area is a 30-minute drive out of town. It is a secluded swimming hole surrounded by hiking trails. The water is incredibly clear, but there's not much of a beach so be sure you're ready to swim when you get to the water's edge.
Gorgeous trails, gorgeous trees. Great for a slightly longer hike. Can walk or drive to the trailhead.
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Bird Hills Nature Area
1850 Newport RoadGorgeous trails, gorgeous trees. Great for a slightly longer hike. Can walk or drive to the trailhead.