Ann Arbor at Dusk

HANGOUTS & HOT SPOTS

Your guide to doing Ann Arbor like a local

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If you only have an hour…

Pick one of these quick trips to get
a taste of Ann Arbor.

Grab a bite at Zingerman’s Deli
Best known for dynamite sandwiches, this iconic deli served its Reuben to President Obama. While you’re in the neighborhood, peruse shops on the brick-paved streets of Kerrytown. Insider tip: Call in your order ahead.

Stock up
Head to The M Den to load up on maize and blue gear for game day.

Walk the diag
At the heart of U-M’s campus is the diag,which hosts picnics and protests alike. But tread carefully — legend has it that those who step on the brass Block M will fail their first exam at Michigan.

Relive history
Across the street from the art museum is the Michigan Union, where John F. Kennedy delivered an impromptu campaign speech in 1960 proposing the framework of the Peace Corps. 

If you only have 12 hours…

Here on game day? Yell ‘Go Blue!’ in Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor is home to the largest stadium in North America, affectionately known as the Big House. More than 105,000 diehard fans pour in to cheer on the Wolverines each Football Saturday. 

Go on an artful mission
The University of Michigan Museum of Art is the No. 1-ranked public university art museum in the U.S. Here you can marvel at more than 20,000 optical treasures from around the world.

Hit up Main Street
Ann Arbor’s Main Street is lined with a diverse collection of shops, restaurants, and galleries, prompting Fodors to name it one of America’s best.

Sample a craft brew
Head to Hopcat, which boasts an incredible 100 craft beers on tap and a local treasure known as Cosmik Fries, or try an Edmund Fitzgerald or Dragon’s Milk at Ashley’s.

Get some food for thought
Hungry? Get your fill of locally sourced fare at Sava’s, or sample Cuban-inspired street food at Frita Batidos, owned by former Top Chef contestant Eve Aronoff.

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If you've got 24 hours...

Get caffeinated
Tucked inside Nickels Arcade is Comet Coffee — quite possibly the coolest coffee shop you’ve never been to. 

Feeling bookish?
You can also grab a cup at Literati, one of Ann Arbor’s many independent bookstores.

Sweat it out
If moseying around town isn’t enough of a workout, sign up for a Pure Barre class or go for a run through the Arboretum. Did we mention Ann Arbor is hilly?

Refuel
Dine on craveable high-end fare at Spencer, sample modern Spanish tapas at Aventura, or fill up on Japanese comfort food at Slurping Turtle, owned and operated by Michelin Star-rated Chef Takashi.

Grab a nightcap
Take a step back in time with a tasty cocktail or two at underground speakeasy The Last Word.

Catch a show
See who’s playing at The Ark, which hosts live folk music more than 300 days a year. The Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile, and Amos Lee have performed here. You can also feast your eyes and ears on a film, play, concert, or comedy show at the stunning Michigan Theater. 

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Restaurants

Avalon Cafe
120 E. Liberty St.
(734) 263-2996

Aventura
216 E. Washington St.
(734) 369-3153

Café Zola
112 W. Washington St.
(734) 769-2020

Frita Batidos
117 W. Washington St.
(734) 761-2882

Isalita
341 E. Liberty St.
(734) 213-7400

Jerusalem Garden
314 E. Liberty St.
(734) 995-5060

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
311 S. Main St.
(734) 931-2730

Mani Osteria and Bar
341 E. Liberty St.
(734) 769-6700

Sava’s
216 S. State St.
(734) 623-2233

Slurping Turtle
608 E. Liberty St.
(734) 887-6868

Spencer
113 E. Liberty St.
(734) 369-3979

Taq
106 E. Liberty St.
(734) 369-6922

Tomukun
505 E. Liberty St.
(734) 995-8668

Zingerman’s Deli
422 Detroit St.
(734) 663-3354

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Coffee Hangouts

Comet Coffee
16 Nickels Arcade
(734) 222-0579

Lab
505 E. Liberty St.
(734) 827-2233

Sweetwater Coffee & Tea
604 E. Liberty St.
(734) 929-2398

RoosRoast Coffee Works
117 E. Liberty St.
(734) 369-2494

Vertex Coffee Roasters
1335 S. University Ave.
(734) 780-7060

Bars and Breweries

Ashley’s
338 S. State St.
(734) 996-9191

Bab’s Underground
213 S. Ashley St.
(734) 997-0800

The Beer Grotto
303 S. Ashley St.
(734) 369-4912

Hopcat
311 Maynard
(734) 436-2875

Last Word
301 W. Huron St.
(734) 585-5691

Mash Bar
211 E. Washington St.
(734) 332-6046

Nightcap
220 S. Main St.
(734) 369-6070

Ravens Club
207 S. Main St.
(734) 214-0400

Vinology
110 S. Main St.
(734) 222-9841