Guidebook for Ann Arbor

Kirsten
Guidebook for Ann Arbor

Food Scene

Delicious pizza and Italian fare--this restaurant is great for a romantic date.
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Mani Osteria and Bar
341 E Liberty St
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Delicious pizza and Italian fare--this restaurant is great for a romantic date.
Wonderful Japanese restaurant. Their Ramen is excellent on a chilly day.
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Slurping Turtle
608 E Liberty St
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Wonderful Japanese restaurant. Their Ramen is excellent on a chilly day.
Southeast Michigan has some of the best Middle Eastern food in the country, and this Lebenese gem is no exception. We recommend the lentil soup and any of the sandwiches for an affordable meal.
La Marsa Mediterranean Cuisine
301 S State St
Southeast Michigan has some of the best Middle Eastern food in the country, and this Lebenese gem is no exception. We recommend the lentil soup and any of the sandwiches for an affordable meal.
Lena has one of the best happy hour deals, with drink specials (including mojitos), and an extensive list of $5 small plates
LENA
226 S Main St
Lena has one of the best happy hour deals, with drink specials (including mojitos), and an extensive list of $5 small plates
Go here for brunch on the weekend
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The Jefferson Market
609 W Jefferson St
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Go here for brunch on the weekend
Excellent coffee shop with a spacious interior.
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Mighty Good Coffee Roasting Co.
217 N Main St
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Excellent coffee shop with a spacious interior.
The famous Zingerman's deli. Excellent (if $$$) sandwiches. Best to go during off hours to avoid lines
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Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit St
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The famous Zingerman's deli. Excellent (if $$$) sandwiches. Best to go during off hours to avoid lines
The best place to buy tacos and tamales--very affordable with a great patio space and an entertaining owner
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Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria
693 S Maple Rd
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The best place to buy tacos and tamales--very affordable with a great patio space and an entertaining owner
Amazing gelato--right across the street!!
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Iorio Gelato
512 E William St
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Amazing gelato--right across the street!!
Close to the condo, makes great pour-over and espresso. Not the best for sitting down in, but the blueberry muffins they sell are to die for.
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Comet Coffee
16 Nickels Arcade
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Close to the condo, makes great pour-over and espresso. Not the best for sitting down in, but the blueberry muffins they sell are to die for.
Great little vegan restaurant with a rotating specials menu.
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The Lunch Room
407 N 5th Ave
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Great little vegan restaurant with a rotating specials menu.

Arts & Culture

Great place to see a film! Cheaper than most commercial theaters, often has special events
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Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty St
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Great place to see a film! Cheaper than most commercial theaters, often has special events
The University's free art museum--check out their website for their rotating exhibitions
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University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S State St
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The University's free art museum--check out their website for their rotating exhibitions

Sightseeing

Beautiful place for a walk or hike. If you're here in early June when the peonies are in bloom, it can't be missed!
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University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
1610 Washington Heights
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Beautiful place for a walk or hike. If you're here in early June when the peonies are in bloom, it can't be missed!
Go rent a canoe or a kayak and paddle around on the Huron River or take a ride down the newly constructed Chutes.
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Argo Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
1055 Longshore Dr
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Go rent a canoe or a kayak and paddle around on the Huron River or take a ride down the newly constructed Chutes.
Not in walking distance, but I highly recommend a trip here. Walking paths, and a beautiful tropic conservatory that's nice to visit in cold weather. The cactus room is my personal favorite!
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Not in walking distance, but I highly recommend a trip here. Walking paths, and a beautiful tropic conservatory that's nice to visit in cold weather. The cactus room is my personal favorite!

Essentials

Gourmet grocery store with an excellent wine selection and deli.
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babo @ Fred's
403 E Washington St
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Gourmet grocery store with an excellent wine selection and deli.
More comprehensive grocery store.
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Lucky's Market
1919 S Industrial Hwy
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More comprehensive grocery store.

Everything Else

Affordable wines with great selection
Everyday Wines
410 N 4th Ave
Affordable wines with great selection
If you're visiting in the fall, the trip isn't complete without fresh apple cider donuts and cider from the Dexter Cider Mill. Drive along Huron River Drive for a scenic route.
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Dexter Cider Mill
3685 Central St
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If you're visiting in the fall, the trip isn't complete without fresh apple cider donuts and cider from the Dexter Cider Mill. Drive along Huron River Drive for a scenic route.
Gym with a very nice pool--suitable for lap swimming and kid's
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Ann Arbor YMCA
400 W Washington St
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Gym with a very nice pool--suitable for lap swimming and kid's

Drinks & Nightlife

If you're venturing into Detroit, don't miss this great spot for jazz shows
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Bert's Marketplace
2727 Russell St
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If you're venturing into Detroit, don't miss this great spot for jazz shows
This is my favorite place to come grab a beer and play a few rounds of darts or shuffleboard with friends
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Arbor Brewing Company Brewpub
114 E Washington St
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This is my favorite place to come grab a beer and play a few rounds of darts or shuffleboard with friends
Open after 6pm during fair weather months--features Michigan beer and fire pits in the fall/spring. You can also buy food at the adjacent Mark's Cart's and bring it in with you.
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Bill's Beer Garden
218 S Ashley St
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Open after 6pm during fair weather months--features Michigan beer and fire pits in the fall/spring. You can also buy food at the adjacent Mark's Cart's and bring it in with you.

Shopping

Lovers of labyrinthine used books stores shouldn't miss the Dawn Treader. One of my favorite things to do on rainy days is to get a coffee and spent a few hours browsing their impressive collection
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Dawn Treader Book Shop
514 E Liberty St
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Lovers of labyrinthine used books stores shouldn't miss the Dawn Treader. One of my favorite things to do on rainy days is to get a coffee and spent a few hours browsing their impressive collection
For if you'd rather buy your books new. Cute local shop with a great selection; they host author and poetry readings regularly. Espresso Bar located upstairs is not to be missed!
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Literati Bookstore
124 E Washington St
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For if you'd rather buy your books new. Cute local shop with a great selection; they host author and poetry readings regularly. Espresso Bar located upstairs is not to be missed!
Antiquers/junk-shop aficionados: this is my favorite place to browse. They have a great and constantly rotating selection. Just down the street from Zingerman's and the Farmer's Market!
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Treasure Mart
529 Detroit St
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Antiquers/junk-shop aficionados: this is my favorite place to browse. They have a great and constantly rotating selection. Just down the street from Zingerman's and the Farmer's Market!