Guidebook for Ypsilanti
Drinks & Nightlife
This place does live music, pool tournaments, and all kinds of other events really frequently! It's about an 8 minute walk from the house.
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Tap Room
201 W Michigan AveThis place does live music, pool tournaments, and all kinds of other events really frequently! It's about an 8 minute walk from the house.
This is a really good local microbrewery. They have vegan and vegetarian options as well as a really good cider made right here in Ypsi.
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Ypsi Alehouse
124 Pearl StThis is a really good local microbrewery. They have vegan and vegetarian options as well as a really good cider made right here in Ypsi.
Has really tasty, seasonally updated dishes. Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten free friendly as well!
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Ollie Food + Spirits
42 E Cross StHas really tasty, seasonally updated dishes. Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten free friendly as well!
Parks & Nature
It's only 1 mile south of the house along Huron, and has 139 acres of trails. Lots of wildlife to see, plus opportunities to fish on Ford Lake if you're into that!
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North Bay Park
1001 Huron StIt's only 1 mile south of the house along Huron, and has 139 acres of trails. Lots of wildlife to see, plus opportunities to fish on Ford Lake if you're into that!
Access the 35 mile Border to Border (B2B) trail through Waterworks Park, a 5 minute walk from the house!
Waterworks Park
275 Eighth StAccess the 35 mile Border to Border (B2B) trail through Waterworks Park, a 5 minute walk from the house!
Arts & Culture
Local artists rotate through this space frequently, plus local groups put on shows in the theater.
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Riverside Arts Center
76 N Huron StLocal artists rotate through this space frequently, plus local groups put on shows in the theater.
This is a great local museum, but hours are limited- it's only open Thursday-Sunday, noon to 4.
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Michigan Firehouse Museum
110 W Cross StThis is a great local museum, but hours are limited- it's only open Thursday-Sunday, noon to 4.
Food Scene
Go mid-morning for a cup of coffee and one of their amazing cinnamon rolls.
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Beezy's
20 N Washington StGo mid-morning for a cup of coffee and one of their amazing cinnamon rolls.
Quiet restaurant that's been a part of Ypsilanti for almost 100 years. Haab's has comfort food at really affordable prices, and the wait staff is always really friendly and welcoming. This place is 3 blocks north of the house- about a 10 minute walk.
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Haab's
18 W Michigan AveQuiet restaurant that's been a part of Ypsilanti for almost 100 years. Haab's has comfort food at really affordable prices, and the wait staff is always really friendly and welcoming. This place is 3 blocks north of the house- about a 10 minute walk.
The best barbecue in Ypsi! I always get the smoked mac & cheese.
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Red Rock Downtown Barbecue
207 W Michigan AveThe best barbecue in Ypsi! I always get the smoked mac & cheese.
Local, small batch ice cream place with unique, quirky flavors.
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GO! Ice Cream
10 N Washington StLocal, small batch ice cream place with unique, quirky flavors.
Cream & Crumb
44 E Cross StFeatures desserts, baked goods, and more from the local area.
Entertainment & Activities
Small, hands on zoo about a 15 minute drive from the house! Only open on the weekends 12-5, or you can call and book a private tour for weekdays.
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The Creature Conservancy
4940 Ann Arbor-Saline RdSmall, hands on zoo about a 15 minute drive from the house! Only open on the weekends 12-5, or you can call and book a private tour for weekdays.
Getting Around
Ypsilanti Transit Center station
Sightseeing
Michigan Avenue runs right through downtown Ypsi on it's mission to connect Detroit and Chicago. The architecture along the main drag shows Ypsi's rich history, and some signage scattered about will tell you which of the buildings are most significant.
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Downtown
Michigan Avenue runs right through downtown Ypsi on it's mission to connect Detroit and Chicago. The architecture along the main drag shows Ypsi's rich history, and some signage scattered about will tell you which of the buildings are most significant.