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Fun Things to Do in Ann Arbor |
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Ann Arbor has a lot to offer the visitor. It has a
thriving downtown with plenty to do throughout the day and evening.
Furthermore a number of other possibilities exist for those willing to
undertake a short drive.
Evenings
Restaurants
Ann Arbor has a large number of restaurants providing a
wide variety of cuisines. Feel free to ask us for specific
recommendations, since we are...cough...somewhat familiar with many of
them.
Explore a list of area restaurants.
Entertainment
There are quite a few entertainment venues serving up
all types of music.
View a list of sites and performance events.
Look at events taking place during the dates of your visit (provided by ArborWeb).
Another list organized by date and event type (provided by eCurrent).
Museums
Within Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Designed for kids but enjoyable by all.
220 East Ann
+1.734.994.5437
http://128.241.160.177/home.html
The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 South State
+1.734.764.9304
http://www.umich.edu/~kelseydb/
Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University of Michigan
1109 Geddes
+1.734.763.6085
http://www.exhibits.lsa.umich.edu/
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 South State
+1.734.764.0395
http://www.umich.edu/~umma/
An Easy Drive from Ann Arbor
Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
315 East Warren
Detroit, MI
+1.313.494.5800
http://www.maah-detroit.org/
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward
Detroit, MI
+1.313.833.7900
http://www.dia.org/
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
History of the Automobile Industry, Vast Car Collection, and Early 20th Century History
20900 Oakwood
Dearborn, MI
+1.313.271.1620
http://www.hfmgv.org
Yankee Air Museum
Historic Aircraft
At the intersection of Ecorse and Beck
Ypsilanti, MI
+1.734.483.4030
http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/Museum.html
Zoos
Detroit Zoo
At the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Ten Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI
+1.248.398.0900
http://www.detroitzoo.org/
Toledo Zoo
Distance: 57 miles
4 miles south of Toledo on U.S. 25
Toledo, OH
419-385-5721
http://www.toledozoo.org/html/main.htm
Nature
Ann Arbor has many parks scattered throughout, although many are
small. Below you will find larger, more natural areas that provide
opportunities for exploration, hiking, or just "getting lost".
An Easy Walk from Downtown Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
"The Arb"
Entrances off of Geddes Avenue and Washington Heights Road
+1.734.998.9540
A walking tour of The Arb, with photos.
Within Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Explore the Gardens
1800 North Dixboro Road
+1.734.998.7060
+1.734.998.7061
County Farm Park
Platt Road, off Washtenaw Avenue
Delhi Metropark
Canoeing, fishing, cross-country skiing, and more.
Canoes available for rent.
3780 West Delhi Road
+1.734.426.8211
+1.800.477.3191
Outside of Ann Arbor
Dexter-Huron Metropark
Canoeing, fishing, and more.
6535 Huron River Drive
Dexter, MI
+1.800.477.3191
Hudson Mills Metropark
Canoeing, fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, nature trails, and more.
Skis and bikes available for rent.
8801 North Territorial Road
Dexter, MI
+1.734.426.8211
+1.800.477.3191
Pinckney State Recreation Area
Seven lakes for fishing, canoeing, boating, and swimming. Nature,
hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, riding stables.
8555 Silver Hill
Pinckney, MI
+1.734.426.4913
Recreation
Ann Arbor has a lot to offer those who have a mind for
recreation.
Take a gander at this set of recreational possibilities.
Athletics / Sports
Within Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Athletics
Football, Basketball, Hockey and much more
Season: varies by sport
+1.734.647.2583
Main Site: http://www.mgoblue.com/
Map of Event Sites: http://www.mgoblue.com/campusinfo/
Ticket Office: http://www.mgoblue.com/ticketoffice/
An Easy Drive from Ann Arbor
Detroit Tigers
Season: April-October
Distance from Ann Arbor: 45 miles
Comerica Park
2100 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI
Tickets: +1.313.962.4000
http://www.detroittigers.com/
Detroit Red Wings
Season: October-April
Distance from Ann Arbor: 45 miles
Joe Louis Arena
600 Civic Center Drive
Detroit, MI
Tickets: +1.313.396.7575
http://www.detroitredwings.com/
Detroit Pistons
Season: November-April
Distance from Ann Arbor: 55 miles
Palace of Auburn Hills
3777 Lapeer Road
Auburn Hills, MI
Tickets: +1.248.377.0100
http://www.nba.com/pistons/
Detroit Lions
Season: September-December
Distance: 50 miles
Pontiac Silverdome
Intersection of M-59 and Opdyke Road
Pontiac, MI
Tickets: +1.800.616.7627
http://www.detroitlions.com/
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