The Ann Arbor Scene
Essentials
Grocery stores
High-end groceries and produce, along with a stellar wine selection. Deli includes lots of yummy prepared foods like soup, salads, breads and baked goods.
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Plum Market
375 N Maple RdHigh-end groceries and produce, along with a stellar wine selection. Deli includes lots of yummy prepared foods like soup, salads, breads and baked goods.
Convenient grocery store, with a diverse staff and clientele. There's a floral department and a Starbucks inside.
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Kroger
2641 Plymouth RdConvenient grocery store, with a diverse staff and clientele. There's a floral department and a Starbucks inside.
Arbor Farms is like a local Whole Foods. It emphasizes healthy, natural groceries and organic produce, and has a wonderful selection of prepared food as well.
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Arbor Farms Market
2103 W Stadium BlvdArbor Farms is like a local Whole Foods. It emphasizes healthy, natural groceries and organic produce, and has a wonderful selection of prepared food as well.
If you're not familiar with Aldi, it's like a low-cost Trader Joe's. Quite a few private and store brands, with some national brands thrown in. Emphasis is on value
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ALDI
2340 Dexter AveIf you're not familiar with Aldi, it's like a low-cost Trader Joe's. Quite a few private and store brands, with some national brands thrown in. Emphasis is on value
Super convenient shopping area that includes a Kroger, Starbuck's, TJ Maxx, Rite Aid, Staples, and lots of local shops and restaurants. Always humming with activity, especially on weekends.
Westgate Shopping Center station
Super convenient shopping area that includes a Kroger, Starbuck's, TJ Maxx, Rite Aid, Staples, and lots of local shops and restaurants. Always humming with activity, especially on weekends.
Meijer is a regional one-stop shopping store with everything, including large grocery section, clothing for the family, housewares, automotive, health and beauty, floral, garden center, pharmacy and more.
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Meijer (Jackson Rd) station
Meijer is a regional one-stop shopping store with everything, including large grocery section, clothing for the family, housewares, automotive, health and beauty, floral, garden center, pharmacy and more.
Upscale food market with plenty of healthy and organic choices.
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Whole Foods Market
3135 Washtenaw AveUpscale food market with plenty of healthy and organic choices.
Food Scene
Zingerman's is synonymous with Ann Arbor, and the Roadhouse is a popular choice for residents and visitors alike. They focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Atmosphere is fun and festive, and there is a nice bar with local beer choices. Menu changes daily.
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Zingerman's Roadhouse
2501 Jackson AvenueZingerman's is synonymous with Ann Arbor, and the Roadhouse is a popular choice for residents and visitors alike. They focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Atmosphere is fun and festive, and there is a nice bar with local beer choices. Menu changes daily.
The closest restaurant, about a 7-minute walk from the house. They have upscale pub food, including burgers, salads, and unusual and delicious pizzas. Large beer selection of local brews.
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The Session Room
3685 Jackson RdThe closest restaurant, about a 7-minute walk from the house. They have upscale pub food, including burgers, salads, and unusual and delicious pizzas. Large beer selection of local brews.
Excellent restaurant with vegetarian and vegan selections. A local favorite because their food is just so darn good. The atmosphere is warm, with a nice bar, and take out is an easy option, too.
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Seva
2541 Jackson AveExcellent restaurant with vegetarian and vegan selections. A local favorite because their food is just so darn good. The atmosphere is warm, with a nice bar, and take out is an easy option, too.
Local favorite with basic diner fare on one side of the menu, and Korean dishes on the other. Owned and run by a local Korean family, they have one of the best bi-bim-bops in the city!
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Bell's Diner
2167 W Stadium BlvdLocal favorite with basic diner fare on one side of the menu, and Korean dishes on the other. Owned and run by a local Korean family, they have one of the best bi-bim-bops in the city!
Authentic Mexican. There are some tables and outdoor seating that's good for lunch. Take-out is an easy dinner option, too!
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Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria
693 S Maple RdAuthentic Mexican. There are some tables and outdoor seating that's good for lunch. Take-out is an easy dinner option, too!
Popular with families and has a loyal fan base. They are known for the excellent steaks, of course!
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Knight's Steakhouse
2324 Dexter AvePopular with families and has a loyal fan base. They are known for the excellent steaks, of course!
Taco King
2231 W Liberty RdGreat Mexican fare, with an attached tienda selling Mexican groceries.
Hello Faz Pizza
2259 W Liberty RdLocal pizza. Great alternative to chain pizzerias.
Lots of great restaurants, and also some local shops. THE place to go for dinner after a football game.
South Main Street
South Main StreetLots of great restaurants, and also some local shops. THE place to go for dinner after a football game.
Right next to the Westgate Library in the Westgate shopping mall. A cool place to hang out with the Ann Arbor locals.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Westgate
2503 Jackson AveRight next to the Westgate Library in the Westgate shopping mall. A cool place to hang out with the Ann Arbor locals.
The place to do go on a warm summer night for ice cream! They also have terrific donuts.
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Washtenaw Dairy
602 S Ashley StThe place to do go on a warm summer night for ice cream! They also have terrific donuts.
Expect a little gruff, but big-hearted service, and delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches. And of course, the donuts.
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Dimo's Deli & Donuts
2030 W Stadium BlvdExpect a little gruff, but big-hearted service, and delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches. And of course, the donuts.
Everest Sherpa Restaurant
2803 Oak Valley DrDelicious Nepalese food.
Fun pub atmosphere with creative and delicious foods. A nice outdoor deck on top level when weather allows.
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Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
311 S Main StFun pub atmosphere with creative and delicious foods. A nice outdoor deck on top level when weather allows.
Popular pizzeria with locals for delicious pizza with quick delivery.
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Cottage Inn Pizza
2301 W Stadium BlvdPopular pizzeria with locals for delicious pizza with quick delivery.
Excellent beer, a creative and inspired menu, plus great ambiance! A hidden gem in Ann Arbor, known and loved by local regulars.
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HOMES Brewery
2321 Jackson AveExcellent beer, a creative and inspired menu, plus great ambiance! A hidden gem in Ann Arbor, known and loved by local regulars.
Cute mom and pop business with authentic tamales, Pilar’s is the kind of restaurant where you can taste the love in the food. Incredibly delicious, very healthy, and so satisfyingly filling. And the cherry on top of the tamale is the owner who is so sweet and personable. Menu has great gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Pilar's Tamales
2261 W Liberty RdCute mom and pop business with authentic tamales, Pilar’s is the kind of restaurant where you can taste the love in the food. Incredibly delicious, very healthy, and so satisfyingly filling. And the cherry on top of the tamale is the owner who is so sweet and personable. Menu has great gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
19 Drips Coffee & Tea
Great local coffee spot.
Star's Cafe
2575 Jackson AveAt Westgate Shopping Center. Great Middle Eastern food, for takeout or eat-in casual.
Terrific farmer’s market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Artisan market on Sundays.
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Terrific farmer’s market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Artisan market on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice drinks and appetizers. No sign, it's run like a speakeasy of old. Look for the red awning on Huron Street.
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The Last Word
301 W Huron StNice drinks and appetizers. No sign, it's run like a speakeasy of old. Look for the red awning on Huron Street.
Live
102 S 1st StCheck out what's playing while you're in town.
THE place to see music in Ann Arbor. A small venue that attracts big names. Check who's playing while you're in town!
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The Ark
316 S Main StTHE place to see music in Ann Arbor. A small venue that attracts big names. Check who's playing while you're in town!
Lots of big name bands played here before they made it big. Think Joan Baez, Bo Diddley, George Thorogood, R.E.M., 10,000 Maniacs, Sonic Youth, Soul Asylum, Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and Nirvana.
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The Blind Pig
208 South 1st StreetLots of big name bands played here before they made it big. Think Joan Baez, Bo Diddley, George Thorogood, R.E.M., 10,000 Maniacs, Sonic Youth, Soul Asylum, Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and Nirvana.
Chill vibes, nice outdoor space, the indoor space feels like it’s outside. Dog friendly, they brought out some ice water. Great beet and great food!
Townies Brewery
2350 West Liberty StreetChill vibes, nice outdoor space, the indoor space feels like it’s outside. Dog friendly, they brought out some ice water. Great beet and great food!
HOMES Brewery - Campus
Walking distance with great beer and rotating food trucks.
Sightseeing
Everyone should see the largest stadium in North America! Holds something like 110,000 people! Tours are available through the University of Michigan.
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Michigan-Stadion
1201 S Main StEveryone should see the largest stadium in North America! Holds something like 110,000 people! Tours are available through the University of Michigan.
The Law Quad is away to the east of the large University Quad. Quiet and sweet. Don't forget to step into the law library too, but keep your voice down!
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Law Quadrangle
625 S State StThe Law Quad is away to the east of the large University Quad. Quiet and sweet. Don't forget to step into the law library too, but keep your voice down!
Arts & Culture
Great museum with a lovely collection. Large enough to have really interesting exhibits, small enough to see everything and not be overwhelmed. Highly recommended to archaeology enthusiasts!
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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 S State StGreat museum with a lovely collection. Large enough to have really interesting exhibits, small enough to see everything and not be overwhelmed. Highly recommended to archaeology enthusiasts!
Really nice, manageable art museum on UM's campus. Entry is fee, although donations are suggested.
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University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S State StReally nice, manageable art museum on UM's campus. Entry is fee, although donations are suggested.
Because ... DINOSAURS!
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Naturgeschichtliches Museum der University of Michigan
1105 N University AveBecause ... DINOSAURS!
Parks & Nature
Nichols Arboretum
Nicest nature spot nearest to downtown.
No need to get in the car. Just walk 150 years south down Westover and you will find the trail head into Dolph Park. Trails lead to overlooks of First Sister and Second Sister Lakes. Small enough that it's not likely you'll get lost, but it's helpful to have your mobile phone to find your way to the nearest exit when you're hiked out.
Dolph Nature Area
375 Parklake AveNo need to get in the car. Just walk 150 years south down Westover and you will find the trail head into Dolph Park. Trails lead to overlooks of First Sister and Second Sister Lakes. Small enough that it's not likely you'll get lost, but it's helpful to have your mobile phone to find your way to the nearest exit when you're hiked out.
Nice pool in the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day) and ice skating rink all year round. City park, but non-residents can use the facilities for a slightly higher fee.
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Veterans Memorial Park Pool and Ice Arena
2150 Jackson AveNice pool in the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day) and ice skating rink all year round. City park, but non-residents can use the facilities for a slightly higher fee.
Lovely place for a walk outdoors in the summer, or to warm up in the indoor garden on chilly winter days.
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N Dixboro RdLovely place for a walk outdoors in the summer, or to warm up in the indoor garden on chilly winter days.
Shopping
Quintissential Ann Arbor, next to the Farmer's Market. Has gift shops, a local grocery store and coffeeshop, plus restaurants. Definitely worth a visit on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
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Kerrytown Markets and Shops
303-315 Detroit StQuintissential Ann Arbor, next to the Farmer's Market. Has gift shops, a local grocery store and coffeeshop, plus restaurants. Definitely worth a visit on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Anchored by Plum Market grocery store, Maple Village also includes Home Goods, Kirkland, Sierra Trading Post, 5 Bucks and Under, plus a nail salon, hair salon and yoga center.
Maple Village
155-396 N Maple RdAnchored by Plum Market grocery store, Maple Village also includes Home Goods, Kirkland, Sierra Trading Post, 5 Bucks and Under, plus a nail salon, hair salon and yoga center.