Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food Scene
Zingerman's is infamous for its sandwiches and coffee. We tend to call in our order and carry out to avoid the line.
167 locals recommend
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit StZingerman's is infamous for its sandwiches and coffee. We tend to call in our order and carry out to avoid the line.
The business model of this new cafe and market is to provide a place for farmers to sell their produce, meat, dairy, etc. The cafe is abuzz on weekends as a local spot - very much in the spirit of the Old West Side.
49 locals recommend
Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty StThe business model of this new cafe and market is to provide a place for farmers to sell their produce, meat, dairy, etc. The cafe is abuzz on weekends as a local spot - very much in the spirit of the Old West Side.
Wonderful wood-fired pizzas, salads, large menu, and tasty beers brewed onsite! Grab a table outside if you can.
44 locals recommend
Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.
120 W Washington StWonderful wood-fired pizzas, salads, large menu, and tasty beers brewed onsite! Grab a table outside if you can.
Great breakfast. Pair with a trip to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings...
13 locals recommend
The Broken Egg
221 N Main StGreat breakfast. Pair with a trip to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings...
Don Juan Mexican Bar & Grill
2135 W Stadium BlvdGreat Mexican food.
This is a hidden gem. Small corner bakery with fantastic muffins, etc. good coffee! Sip and stroll.
Big City Small World Bakery
500 Miller AveThis is a hidden gem. Small corner bakery with fantastic muffins, etc. good coffee! Sip and stroll.
Felix
204 S Main StFantastic Sunday brunch and classy drink spot in the evening...
RoosRoast Coffee is a local Ann Arbor endeavor. They have a regular presence at the Farmer's Market on Wednesdays/Saturdays, but they recently opened this downtown coffeeshop location. Enjoy great coffee and tasty bakery items - cooked to order.
21 locals recommend
RoosRoast Liberty
117 E Liberty StRoosRoast Coffee is a local Ann Arbor endeavor. They have a regular presence at the Farmer's Market on Wednesdays/Saturdays, but they recently opened this downtown coffeeshop location. Enjoy great coffee and tasty bakery items - cooked to order.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor tables are brought outside into the parking area of Downtown Home & Garden store daily to create the Beer Garden. Good selection of MI beers, lively atmosphere, very close.
64 locals recommend
Bill's Beer Garden
218 S Ashley StOutdoor tables are brought outside into the parking area of Downtown Home & Garden store daily to create the Beer Garden. Good selection of MI beers, lively atmosphere, very close.
The Last Word
301 W Huron StLovely cocktails. Old style feel.
Conor O'Neill's
318 S Main StFun place. Trivia on Monday nights at 8pm.
Vinology Restaurant & Event Space
110 S Main StWine bar and restaurant.
Parks & Nature
Waterworks Park
275 Eighth StSandbox, swings, slides... great small park adjacent to our property.
Another good kids park. Slightly larger than Waterworks, with merry go round, tire swing, and slides & swings
11 locals recommend
West Park
215 Chapin StAnother good kids park. Slightly larger than Waterworks, with merry go round, tire swing, and slides & swings
Nice spot on the Huron River waterway, with sliding rock pools cut into channel, and rentable canoes to go down river. This is a very fun trip that can be done a variety of distances up/downstream.
70 locals recommend
Argo Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
1055 Longshore DrNice spot on the Huron River waterway, with sliding rock pools cut into channel, and rentable canoes to go down river. This is a very fun trip that can be done a variety of distances up/downstream.
This site provides access to canoes, open swimming, jumping off of bridges into the river, public park areas, grilles, bike/running path.
35 locals recommend
Gallup Park
3000 Fuller RdThis site provides access to canoes, open swimming, jumping off of bridges into the river, public park areas, grilles, bike/running path.
Bird Hills Nature Area
1850 Newport RoadFor longer walks/runs in the woods.
Arts & Culture
This is the main performance venue for professional theater, dance, and music groups. University Musical Society - the presenting organization, is a recent recipient of a National Medal of the Arts.
9 locals recommend
Power Center for the Performing Arts
121 Fletcher StThis is the main performance venue for professional theater, dance, and music groups. University Musical Society - the presenting organization, is a recent recipient of a National Medal of the Arts.
The theater marquis is an iconic Ann Arbor scene, but the theater is still functioning, with live stage events (talks, musical groups, movie sing-alongs, etc) and multiple cinema theaters in the back for screenings.
85 locals recommend
Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty StThe theater marquis is an iconic Ann Arbor scene, but the theater is still functioning, with live stage events (talks, musical groups, movie sing-alongs, etc) and multiple cinema theaters in the back for screenings.
Entertainment & Activities
The Big House - largest college stadium in the country. Home to the Michigan Wolverines football team
150 locals recommend
Michigan Stadium
1201 S Main StThe Big House - largest college stadium in the country. Home to the Michigan Wolverines football team
Essentials
Kroger
2641 Plymouth RdMajor grocery store. Great prices.
People's Food Co-Op
216 N 4th AveFood co-op and cafe.
Amazing food at reasonable prices. I wish every town had a Trader Joe's. I tend not to buy most of my produce here.
42 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2398 E Stadium BlvdAmazing food at reasonable prices. I wish every town had a Trader Joe's. I tend not to buy most of my produce here.
Walgreens
317 S State StDrug store/pharmacy.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
438 W Huron St