Ann Arbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor

The lively arts scene and restaurant culture are pleasantly surprising in this small city, where a cosmopolitan atmosphere offsets quaint historical architecture.

Ann Arbor is a university city offering a pleasant blend of small-town convenience and cultural highlights. Visit museums and educational institutions, eat delicious food and browse outdoor markets.

Walk down the lively main street and soak up the great ambiance. Shop for quirky items at clothing stores or pick up holiday reading at old-fashioned bookshops. Visit Kerrytown Market to purchase handcrafted gifts and art.

Bring kids for a playful learning experience at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Splash around in the water room, build a Lego masterpiece or get behind the wheel of a replica ambulance. Four floors of fun offer something for all ages, so be prepared to spend several hours here.

Get tickets for a sports match at University of Michigan and cheer along with hordes of excitable fans in the biggest stadium in the United States, with capacity for over 100,000 people, which means the atmosphere can be electric during big events.

Admire the stately architecture of the University of Michigan Law Quadrangle and wander to the nearby University of Michigan Museum of Art. This gallery has one of the country’s most significant university art collections and is an inspiring place to visit.

Enjoy a coffee break after all this sightseeing at a top-quality café or deli serving creamy lattes and gourmet snacks. Eat a more substantial meal at one of the multicultural restaurants and watch a show at Tthe Ark, an iconic folk venue that has been showcasing performers since 1965.

Breathe in the smell of popcorn at the Michigan Theatre, an art house cinema that opened in 1928 and has since been lovingly restored to all its former glory.

Rent a canoe from the Argo Canoe Livery and paddle down the Huron River. Stroll around the beautiful Matthaei Botanical Gardens and admire its gorgeous plant collections.

Ann Arbor is contemporary, traditional and fun.

Where to stay in Ann Arbor

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South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Yost Ice Arena and Michigan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

South Central
Ann Arbor featuring a house

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Kempf House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
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Bryant Pattengill East

If you're spending some time in Bryant Pattengill East, Cobblestone Farm and Buhr Park are top sights worth seeing.

Bryant Pattengill East
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Old West Side

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old West Side and surrounding area, you can visit Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and University of Michigan Museum of Art.

Old West Side
University of Michigan showing a garden

Bryant Pattengill West

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Bryant Pattengill West, you might make a stop by sights like Briarwood Mall and Lake Forest Golf Club.

Bryant Pattengill West
Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan showing interior views

Central Campus Medical

While visiting Central Campus Medical, you might make a stop by sights like Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and Hill Auditorium.

Central Campus Medical
Larkspur Landing Ann Arbor
Larkspur Landing Ann Arbor
2.5 out of 5
2300 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £68 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£68
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ann Arbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay. Bummed that pool was not open. Breakfast was good but no drinks other than water, out of all juices."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Larkspur Landing Ann Arbor
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
3 out of 5
2900 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
The price is £64 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£64
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ann Arbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (1,180 reviews)
"The room was very clean and for the most part was pretty good with minimal noise and very nice staff from the front desk to room service personnel."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
The Kensington Hotel
The Kensington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI
The price is £99 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£99
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ann Arbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
We will be coming back to this place!
"We had a great stay. The staff are wonder people and the front desk gentleman William is a super nice man. He was incredible. I’ll definitely stay there again! The pool and hot tub were amazing!!!! Perfect for families. Also complimentary champagne for the adults!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

The Kensington Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Exhibit A2
Exhibit A2
4 out of 5
212 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ann Arbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Michigan Stadium and Briarwood ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times. Always clean, responsive staff, great location, spacious."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Exhibit A2
Ann Arbor City Club Apartments
Ann Arbor City Club Apartments
4 out of 5
201 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Ann Arbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Michigan Stadium and Briarwood Mall are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"We had an amazing time. The property was very well kept and spacious. Would definitely visit again!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Ann Arbor City Club Apartments
Charming 4BR Ann Arbor Home, Near Parks & Shops
Charming 4BR Ann Arbor Home, Near Parks & Shops
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Stay at this holiday home in Ann Arbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Michigan Stadium and Briarwood Mall are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Nice quiet cul-de-sac in a great location
"Brought my adult children to attend a family event. Enough space for everyone to be together and to be able to find a quiet space to sit alone. In a part of town where basic are close at hand and most other things are a within 30 minutes main U of M campus and EMU."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Charming 4BR Ann Arbor Home, Near Parks & Shops
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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