Guidebook for Ann Arbor

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Guidebook for Ann Arbor

Food Scene

More personable than a Starbucks. Lots of fresh, local options for pastries and snacks.
23 locals recommend
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Washington St.
123 W Washington St
23 locals recommend
More personable than a Starbucks. Lots of fresh, local options for pastries and snacks.
Open 24/7, this Ann Arbor landmark is a must. Try the hippie hash.
29 locals recommend
Fleetwood Diner
300 S Ashley St
29 locals recommend
Open 24/7, this Ann Arbor landmark is a must. Try the hippie hash.

Drinks & Nightlife

Very cool and very swanky underground restaurant, with live music of the jazz and blues variety.
80 locals recommend
The Ark
316 S Main St
80 locals recommend
Very cool and very swanky underground restaurant, with live music of the jazz and blues variety.
The original Ann Arbor pizza joint, Dominick's serves a wide variety of Italian-inspired grub. Don't miss the Constant Buzz, a favorite of students and locals alike.
20 locals recommend
Casa Dominick's
812 Monroe St
20 locals recommend
The original Ann Arbor pizza joint, Dominick's serves a wide variety of Italian-inspired grub. Don't miss the Constant Buzz, a favorite of students and locals alike.
Official watering hole for locals and townies.
16 locals recommend
Old Town Tavern
122 W Liberty St
16 locals recommend
Official watering hole for locals and townies.
Great place to hang out and sample local beers.
38 locals recommend
Wolverine State Brewing Co
2019 W Stadium Blvd
38 locals recommend
Great place to hang out and sample local beers.
Quirky mid-century Masonic Club booked nightly for local music acts.
Zal Gaz Grotto Club
2070 W Stadium Blvd
Quirky mid-century Masonic Club booked nightly for local music acts.

Sightseeing

A block long indoor stretch of cafes, knick-knack shops and clothing stores, Nickel's Arcade beats any mall by a long shot!
25 locals recommend
Nickels Arcade
6 Nickels Arcade
25 locals recommend
A block long indoor stretch of cafes, knick-knack shops and clothing stores, Nickel's Arcade beats any mall by a long shot!

Entertainment & Activities

Located on the University of Michigan campus, Pinball Pete's is a perfectly preserved arcade that is great for kids and grown-ups alike.
12 locals recommend
Pinball Petes
1214 S University Ave
12 locals recommend
Located on the University of Michigan campus, Pinball Pete's is a perfectly preserved arcade that is great for kids and grown-ups alike.

Shopping

Awesome little spot for coffee, pastries and groceries. Everything at Argus is locally sourced.
49 locals recommend
Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty St
49 locals recommend
Awesome little spot for coffee, pastries and groceries. Everything at Argus is locally sourced.

Parks & Nature

Hundreds of acres of landscaped and natural vistas along the Huron River and exceptional glacial moraines.
99 locals recommend
Nichols Arboretum
99 locals recommend
Hundreds of acres of landscaped and natural vistas along the Huron River and exceptional glacial moraines.
Best spot for swimming in the Huron River.
14 locals recommend
Bandemer Park
1352 Lake Shore Dr
14 locals recommend
Best spot for swimming in the Huron River.
Tubing/swimming in the cascades or 3 hour canoe run through the University of Michigan campus.
70 locals recommend
Argo Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
1055 Longshore Dr
70 locals recommend
Tubing/swimming in the cascades or 3 hour canoe run through the University of Michigan campus.

Arts & Culture

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, University Musical Society and other world class performances.
27 locals recommend
Hill Auditorium
825 N University Ave
27 locals recommend
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, University Musical Society and other world class performances.