Guidebook for Ann Arbor
Food Scene
Direct-to-consumer market for local producers (vegetables/fruit, meats, baked goods and dairy). Great place to grab breakfast and coffee. 1 block from the loft.
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Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty StDirect-to-consumer market for local producers (vegetables/fruit, meats, baked goods and dairy). Great place to grab breakfast and coffee. 1 block from the loft.
Tasty take on Italian food -- small plates and wood-fired pizzas. Next door (same owner) is Isalita, which is also delicious.
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Mani Osteria and Bar
341 E Liberty StTasty take on Italian food -- small plates and wood-fired pizzas. Next door (same owner) is Isalita, which is also delicious.
Stop in for their famous sour ales, yummy food also.
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Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
311 S Main StStop in for their famous sour ales, yummy food also.
Saturday morning farmer's market. Whatever's in season in Michigan can be found here.
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Ann Arbor Farmers Market
316N N 4th AveSaturday morning farmer's market. Whatever's in season in Michigan can be found here.
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger
304 S Ashley StAn Ann Arbor tradition.
Washtenaw Dairy
602 S Ashley StAnother Ann Arbor tradition, yummy ice cream and donuts.
Delicious ice cream made in-house. Open March - December.
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Blank Slate Creamery
300 W Liberty StDelicious ice cream made in-house. Open March - December.
Frita Batidos
117 W Washington StCuban inspired food and cocktails.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Washington St.
123 W Washington StOur favorite local coffeshop.
Slurping Turtle
608 E Liberty StExcellent house made noodles.
Aventura
216 E Washington StCreative tapas and yummy drinks.
Café Zola
112 W Washington StAwesome for breakfast/brunch
Drinks & Nightlife
Enter at the unmarked red door on Huron Street. It's in the basement under "Live" (jazz club). Speakeasy vibe.
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The Last Word
301 W Huron StEnter at the unmarked red door on Huron Street. It's in the basement under "Live" (jazz club). Speakeasy vibe.
Old Town Tavern
122 W Liberty StCasual bar.
No better way to celebrate the fact that it's not winter!
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Bill's Beer Garden
218 S Ashley StNo better way to celebrate the fact that it's not winter!
The Ark is Michigan’s nonprofit home for folk and roots music. Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. The Ark is an intimate 400-seat club presenting performers ranging from young up-and-comers to classic figures of the folk genre. Only a few blocks from the loft.
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The Ark
316 S Main StThe Ark is Michigan’s nonprofit home for folk and roots music. Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. The Ark is an intimate 400-seat club presenting performers ranging from young up-and-comers to classic figures of the folk genre. Only a few blocks from the loft.
Tasting room, retail shop, and small bar with tons of local and craft brew on tap.
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The Grotto - Watering Hole
303 S Ashley StTasting room, retail shop, and small bar with tons of local and craft brew on tap.
Arts & Culture
UM's beautiful art museum, rotating exhibits.
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University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S State StUM's beautiful art museum, rotating exhibits.
Our kids call this the "dinosaur museum" - will be moving soon so check out this beautiful historic building before they close.
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Naturgeschichtliches Museum der University of Michigan
1105 N University AveOur kids call this the "dinosaur museum" - will be moving soon so check out this beautiful historic building before they close.
Permanent and rotating exhibits of archeological artifacts.
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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 S State StPermanent and rotating exhibits of archeological artifacts.
Shopping
Located between downtown and the main campus, Nickels Arcade is a beautiful Ann Arbor icon.
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Nickels Arcade
6 Nickels ArcadeLocated between downtown and the main campus, Nickels Arcade is a beautiful Ann Arbor icon.
Part-thrift store, part-consignment store, part-antique shop, you'll find a little bit of everything vintage here. Not for the claustrophobic.
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Treasure Mart
529 Detroit StPart-thrift store, part-consignment store, part-antique shop, you'll find a little bit of everything vintage here. Not for the claustrophobic.
Collection of fun, unique shops and eateries (year-round), also home to the farmer's market in the warmer months.
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Kerrytown Markets and Shops
303-315 Detroit StCollection of fun, unique shops and eateries (year-round), also home to the farmer's market in the warmer months.
Getting Around
This is where the AirRide to the airport picks up and drops off. Also the central hub for the AATA (local bus).
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Blake Transit Center station
This is where the AirRide to the airport picks up and drops off. Also the central hub for the AATA (local bus).
Parks & Nature
"The Arb" is the University arboretum, with gardens and trails to explore. A must-see when the peony garden is in full bloom (May to June).
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Nichols Arboretum der University of Michigan
1610 Washington Heights"The Arb" is the University arboretum, with gardens and trails to explore. A must-see when the peony garden is in full bloom (May to June).
A bit further out, the UM botanical gardens have both indoor and outdoor spaces. Wonderful greenhouse feels like a tropical oasis during long Michigan winters.
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Matthaei Botanical GardensA bit further out, the UM botanical gardens have both indoor and outdoor spaces. Wonderful greenhouse feels like a tropical oasis during long Michigan winters.
Rent canoes/kayaks and paddle along the Huron River in the summertime!
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Gallup Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
3000 Fuller RdRent canoes/kayaks and paddle along the Huron River in the summertime!