Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food scene
Great food, drinks and ambience (indoor and outdoor seating). Coffee, cocktails, food trucks, live events and more!
32 locals recommend
York
1928 Packard StGreat food, drinks and ambience (indoor and outdoor seating). Coffee, cocktails, food trucks, live events and more!
This local brewery has creative beers and delicious food; great indoor and outdoor seating and ample free parking on the premise.
42 locals recommend
HOMES Brewery
2321 Jackson AveThis local brewery has creative beers and delicious food; great indoor and outdoor seating and ample free parking on the premise.
This is a true townie pub, a great place to watch a football game and enjoy a burger or a fish fry.
16 locals recommend
Fraser's Pub
2045 Packard StThis is a true townie pub, a great place to watch a football game and enjoy a burger or a fish fry.
This underground speakeasy is a hole-in-the-wall bar that is easy to miss but should not be missed! Sophisticated cocktails in a fun, thematic atmosphere. Great place for a date or a nightcap!
81 locals recommend
The Last Word
301 W Huron StThis underground speakeasy is a hole-in-the-wall bar that is easy to miss but should not be missed! Sophisticated cocktails in a fun, thematic atmosphere. Great place for a date or a nightcap!
Sophisticated, cozy, atmospheric bar and restaurant with excellent drinks and food. Great place for a memorable dinner.
44 locals recommend
The Ravens Club
207 S Main StSophisticated, cozy, atmospheric bar and restaurant with excellent drinks and food. Great place for a memorable dinner.
Most delicious burger in town. Highly recommend the 'loca' burger (all the possible toppings).
91 locals recommend
Frita Batidos
117 W Washington StMost delicious burger in town. Highly recommend the 'loca' burger (all the possible toppings).
NYPD is our recommendation for New York style thin pizza delivery. It isn't fancy, but it is perfect.
9 locals recommend
New York Pizza Depot
605 East William StreetNYPD is our recommendation for New York style thin pizza delivery. It isn't fancy, but it is perfect.
Jerusalem Garden is a long time Ann Arbor staple for fresh Mediterranean food.
25 locals recommend
Jerusalem Garden
314 E Liberty StJerusalem Garden is a long time Ann Arbor staple for fresh Mediterranean food.
Slurping Turtle is our recommendation for ramen and sushi. This is a delicious place to have lunch on campus.
24 locals recommend
Slurping Turtle
608 E Liberty StSlurping Turtle is our recommendation for ramen and sushi. This is a delicious place to have lunch on campus.
Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as grab-and-go foods. Comfortable seating in the cafe area and restaurant seating in the main dining area.
20 locals recommend
Avalon Cafe and Kitchen Ann Arbor
120 E Liberty StGreat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as grab-and-go foods. Comfortable seating in the cafe area and restaurant seating in the main dining area.
The Jefferson Market is a hole-in-the-wall breakfast and lunch diner tucked into the historic Old West Side residential area. The walk to the restaurant is as lovely as the food served.
28 locals recommend
The Jefferson Market
609 W Jefferson StThe Jefferson Market is a hole-in-the-wall breakfast and lunch diner tucked into the historic Old West Side residential area. The walk to the restaurant is as lovely as the food served.
Delicious farm-to-table food food to pick up or for delivery. There is not much seating, but the food is excellent and we recommend their carry out, especially if you are on the go.
15 locals recommend
eat / catering and carry-out
407 Packard StDelicious farm-to-table food food to pick up or for delivery. There is not much seating, but the food is excellent and we recommend their carry out, especially if you are on the go.
Benny's Family Dining
1952 S Industrial HwyClassic family diner just up the street from the house.
Coffee
RoosRoast Coffee
1155 Rosewood StDelicious local coffee shop. They roast the beans right on site!
Fantastic coffee, indoor and outdoor seating, WiFi (nice place to study).
14 locals recommend
Black Diesel Coffee
1423 E Stadium BlvdFantastic coffee, indoor and outdoor seating, WiFi (nice place to study).
Excellent coffee in hole-in-the-wall Nichol's Arcade. There is not much seating, so it's more of a place to grab your coffee and go. If you need coffee while on campus, this is your go-to.
34 locals recommend
Comet Coffee
16 Nickels ArcadeExcellent coffee in hole-in-the-wall Nichol's Arcade. There is not much seating, so it's more of a place to grab your coffee and go. If you need coffee while on campus, this is your go-to.
Argus Farm Stop sells all locally grown and handmade seasonal produce and products. They have an atrium for well-lit indoor seating and some picnic tables outside for outdoor seating. Super cute! (West side location)
49 locals recommend
Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty StArgus Farm Stop sells all locally grown and handmade seasonal produce and products. They have an atrium for well-lit indoor seating and some picnic tables outside for outdoor seating. Super cute! (West side location)
Argus Farm Stop sells all locally grown and handmade seasonal produce and products. They have an atrium for well-lit indoor seating and some picnic tables outside for outdoor seating. Super cute! (South side location)
49 locals recommend
Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty StArgus Farm Stop sells all locally grown and handmade seasonal produce and products. They have an atrium for well-lit indoor seating and some picnic tables outside for outdoor seating. Super cute! (South side location)
Big City Small Work Bakery is a truly local coffee shop. The owner, Scott, has ben serving coffee there for 20 years. Very funky and friendly place to get your morning cup.
Big City Small World Bakery
500 Miller AveBig City Small Work Bakery is a truly local coffee shop. The owner, Scott, has ben serving coffee there for 20 years. Very funky and friendly place to get your morning cup.
Neighborhoods
This walkable neighborhood is full of shops, local restaurants, and on Saturday's they have a. bountiful farmers market. Great place to walk around and grab a bit to eat.
23 locals recommend
Kerrytown
This walkable neighborhood is full of shops, local restaurants, and on Saturday's they have a. bountiful farmers market. Great place to walk around and grab a bit to eat.
The Old West Side is the historic district in Ann Arbor and many of the oldest homes in the city are marked as historic landmarks. Lovely place to take a walk. It is mostly residential with a handful of coffee shops and restaurants throughout.
Old West Side
The Old West Side is the historic district in Ann Arbor and many of the oldest homes in the city are marked as historic landmarks. Lovely place to take a walk. It is mostly residential with a handful of coffee shops and restaurants throughout.
State Street
State StreetState Street is the main street that runs through the University of Michigan Campus.
Travel Needs
Walk-In urgent care is available in the area in case anything comes up during your visit that requires quick medical attention.
Ann Arbor Urgent Care
1000 E Stadium BlvdWalk-In urgent care is available in the area in case anything comes up during your visit that requires quick medical attention.
CVS pharmacy is nearby in case you need a pharmacy or any other general purchases during your visit.
15 locals recommend
CVS
3090 Carpenter RdCVS pharmacy is nearby in case you need a pharmacy or any other general purchases during your visit.
The Ann Arbor YMCA has excellent facilities. They offer $15/day drop ins if you want to get a workout in during your travels.
13 locals recommend
Ann Arbor YMCA
400 W Washington StThe Ann Arbor YMCA has excellent facilities. They offer $15/day drop ins if you want to get a workout in during your travels.
Knight's Market is a family owned butchery (with a 2 restaurants in town). Their market sells high quality meats and a small selection of general groceries and household products. Super handy and super close by!
7 locals recommend
Knight's Market
420 Miller AveKnight's Market is a family owned butchery (with a 2 restaurants in town). Their market sells high quality meats and a small selection of general groceries and household products. Super handy and super close by!
Meijer has everything you could need during your stay, in case you run out of anything!
24 locals recommend
Meijer
3825 Carpenter RdMeijer has everything you could need during your stay, in case you run out of anything!
Recreation
Revel & Roll is a tricked out bowling alley and arcade. Fun and spontaneous activity during your travels!
17 locals recommend
Revel & Roll
1950 S Industrial HwyRevel & Roll is a tricked out bowling alley and arcade. Fun and spontaneous activity during your travels!
The Michigan Theater is more than just a movie theater, its a one-of-a-kind historic landmark that makes movie-going in Ann Arbor extra memorable.
85 locals recommend
Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty StThe Michigan Theater is more than just a movie theater, its a one-of-a-kind historic landmark that makes movie-going in Ann Arbor extra memorable.
Bandemer Park is a trail system along the Huron River that is full of wooded and paved trails, dirt bike courses, ultimate frisbee courses and kayak/canoe rentals. Beautiful views of the city can be seen from the trails. It is a quintessential Ann Arbor destination.
14 locals recommend
Bandemer Park
1352 Lake Shore DrBandemer Park is a trail system along the Huron River that is full of wooded and paved trails, dirt bike courses, ultimate frisbee courses and kayak/canoe rentals. Beautiful views of the city can be seen from the trails. It is a quintessential Ann Arbor destination.
West Park is surprisingly large green space right near downtown. Take a stroll and enjoy the view.
11 locals recommend
West Park
215 Chapin StWest Park is surprisingly large green space right near downtown. Take a stroll and enjoy the view.
"The Arb" is a large nature area maintained by the University. Trails, fields, river, gardens - this is the best place in town to experience the natural beauty of southeast Michigan.
61 locals recommend
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
1610 Washington Heights"The Arb" is a large nature area maintained by the University. Trails, fields, river, gardens - this is the best place in town to experience the natural beauty of southeast Michigan.
A sold-out football game The Big House stadium is an experience you will never forget!
150 locals recommend
Michigan Stadium
1201 S Main StA sold-out football game The Big House stadium is an experience you will never forget!
Gallup Park is a well-maintained nature area with paved and wooded trails and canoe/kayak rental. Beautiful, natural space!
35 locals recommend
Gallup Park
3000 Fuller RdGallup Park is a well-maintained nature area with paved and wooded trails and canoe/kayak rental. Beautiful, natural space!
City/town information
Ypsilanti is a town 20 minutes drive south east of Ann Arbor. Ypsilanti is home to Eastern Michigan University and several excellent local restaurants and bars, and nature trails.
6 locals recommend
Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti is a town 20 minutes drive south east of Ann Arbor. Ypsilanti is home to Eastern Michigan University and several excellent local restaurants and bars, and nature trails.
Dexter is a charming two 20 minutes drive west of Ann Arbor. The town has wonderful walking trails, restaurants and during the fall the Dexter Cider Mill is a midwest specialty.
14 locals recommend
Dexter
Dexter is a charming two 20 minutes drive west of Ann Arbor. The town has wonderful walking trails, restaurants and during the fall the Dexter Cider Mill is a midwest specialty.
Detroit is a historic, creative, surprising, and unique rust belt city. Known for Motown, techno, and the automobile industry, Detroit is full of history as well as new artistic, culinary, agricultural, and entrepreneurial pursuits. Wayne State University, Ford Field, Comerica Park, Cobo Hall, Eastern Market, are just some of the attractions that might bring you to Detroit, but beyond the big landmarks there is so much to see and experience.
82 locals recommend
Detroit
Detroit is a historic, creative, surprising, and unique rust belt city. Known for Motown, techno, and the automobile industry, Detroit is full of history as well as new artistic, culinary, agricultural, and entrepreneurial pursuits. Wayne State University, Ford Field, Comerica Park, Cobo Hall, Eastern Market, are just some of the attractions that might bring you to Detroit, but beyond the big landmarks there is so much to see and experience.
University of Michigan Campus
You could spend half a day walking the University of Michigan central campus. The campus is the ideal American college town school and walking around the buildings feels nostalgic even for those are visiting for the first time.
60 locals recommend
University of Michigan
500 S State StYou could spend half a day walking the University of Michigan central campus. The campus is the ideal American college town school and walking around the buildings feels nostalgic even for those are visiting for the first time.
The Power Center for the Performing Arts has a roster of exquisite artistic performances all year round.
9 locals recommend
Power Center for the Performing Arts
121 Fletcher StThe Power Center for the Performing Arts has a roster of exquisite artistic performances all year round.
The University of Michigan Hospital is a main attraction for visiting health care professionals, and patients traveling for care.
9 locals recommend
University of Michigan Hospital Emergency Room
1500 E Medical Center DrThe University of Michigan Hospital is a main attraction for visiting health care professionals, and patients traveling for care.
The University of Michigan Law School is a a sight to behold - definitely work the visit even if that is not your primary destination in town.
7 locals recommend
University of Michigan Law School
625 S State StThe University of Michigan Law School is a a sight to behold - definitely work the visit even if that is not your primary destination in town.