The best of Ann Arbor ( The home of University of Michigan )
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan; 50 mins drive NW of Detroit and 25 mins away from Detroit Metro International Airport.
Web:
http://www.annarbor.com
Maps:
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Parking info:
Downtown Development Authority
* Bar hours: Avoid paying for parking in downtown by parking at a city's open lot, which closes down around 11 or 12am. Parking ramps are typically operational 24 hours and charge accordingly.
* Free parking on Sundays at all city's lots and ramps.
* University owns & manages their own parking facilities throughout the city.
* To avoid paying the heavy parking costs in downtown during the day and evenings, consider the option of parking outside and commuting. Ann Arbor Transit Authority (AATA) provides the following options:
http://www.theride.org/parkandride.asp
Getting there:
Getting around:
- In downtown, best to walk or bike around
- Taxi cabs
- AATA's City Bus
- The U of M Bus - University manages their own bus system designated for their students & faculty.
Eats:
1.
Aut Bar & Restaurant: A great place to enjoy brunch on Sundays out in the courtyard.
2.
Broken Egg: Breakfast joint.
3.
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger: Fresh meat and unique toppings.
4.
Grange Restaurant: Specializes in locally grown food.
5.
Zingerman Deli: The best gourmet sandwiches and cheese in town but pricey.
6.
Afternoon Delight: Brunches, salad bar, and sandwiches.
7.
Northside Grill: Serves great breakfast.
8.
Maize n Blue Deli: Best Reuben Sandwiches!!!
9.
Angelo's on the side: A great breakfast and lunch
10.
Whole Foods Grocery: Best salad bar in town but it's located outside of downtown.
11.
New York Pizza: Best greasy pizza and also sold by slices. It's open til 4am.
12.
Cafe Zola: Open all day but serves great brunch with Turkish influences.
13.
Frita Batidos: Modern Cuban inspired and American affairs & brunch on the weekends
14.
Kosmo Deli: American spin on Korean food.
15.
azzy Veggie: Creative vegan food.
16.
The Earle: French bistro and also serves country style Italian.
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Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery: American classics done right!
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Satchel's BBQ: Southern style BBQ
19.
Mani Osteria: Wood oven fired gourmet pizzeria
Ethnic Food:
1.
Arirang: Affordable home cooked Korean meals but it's located outside of downtown.
2.
University Cafe: Cheap home cooked Korean meals.
3. Cafe Japon: Japanese comfort food, the best French pastries, & variety of tea
4.
Totoro Japanese: Affordable sushi and a limited Korean menu. The best Bibimbop in town.
5. Earthen Jar: Indian vegetarian buffet. $5.99 per pound
6. Shan-e Punjab: Small Indian restaurant with a few tables or take-out
7. Jerusalem Garden: Affordable Mediterranean affair.
8. Yamato: Great sushi & sashimi but pricey.
9.
Zeidan's: Middle Eastern food & bakery.
10.
BTB Cantina: Mexican. One of the few joints that's open after the bar hours.
11.
Blue Nile: Ethiopian. Vegetarian option available
Dominick's
Bars:
1.
Dominick's: Sangria and awesome outdoor seating on the porch and back patio, but on the down side, they are only open from spring and summer into early fall.
2.
Aut Bar: A gay bar but attracts a mix crowd.
3.
Blind Pig's: One of the oldest alternative music scene bars in Ann Arbor. A variety of live acts perform here - Mc's, Dj's, bands, etc.
4.
Palio: Average Italian food that's overpriced, but they have a great rooftop patio.
5.
Rendez-vous Bar and Restaurant: A hookah bar with a great rooftop patio and good affordable food.
6.
Ashley's Pub: A great little bar with Cheers' vibe to enjoy a pint of Guinness with friends.
7.
Old Town Tavern: A hole in the wall friendly bar and restaurant.
8.
The Cavern Club: A night club and also houses other bars/clubs in the building.
9.
Necto: One of the few night clubs in downtown and specializes in electronic music.
10.
Casey's Tavern: A locals' hangout and eclectic bar food menu.
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Heidelberg: German beer hall and great food.
12.
Jolly Pumpkin Brewery: The restaurant closes at 11 or 12 but the rooftop patio closes at 2am.
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Comet Coffee in Nickel's Arcade
Coffee/Tea/Desserts/Bakeries:
1.
Tea Haus: Tea shop and next door cafe serves tea and desserts.
2.
Momo Tea: Bubble tea.
3.
Cafe Japon: Fantastic selection of tea and French pastries
4.
Comet Coffee:
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5.
Moon Winks Cafe
6.
Pastry Peddler: Coffee and pastries.
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7.
RoosRoast Coffee Works: Coffee and tea
8.
By the Pound: Small store that sells great coffee in bulk
9.
Coffee House Creamery: Coffee and ice cream.
10.
Eastern Accents: Asian bakery.
11.
Big City Small World: Bakery
12.
Cupcake Station: Cupcakes and other desserts
Shops:
1.
Bella Rosie Boutique: Hip second hand clothing shop.
2.
Found: A small vintage shop & art gallery
3.
Mudpuddles: Fun, educational children's toy & book shop
4.
Ecore Records: A great selection of hard to find used vinyls and cds. The friendly staff is very knowledgeable and often, they are musicians themeselves.
5.
Underground Sound: A small independent shop that sells new and used selective vinyls.
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6.
Sparrow Market: Organic meat & produce. Fun place to look around.
7.
Dawn Treader Book Shop: Specializes in unusual and rare books.
8.
West Side Book Store: Rare, collectible, unusual books found here.
9.
Downtown Home and Garden: I can spend endless hours in here. That much fun!!
10.
Pot & Box: Gardening & Floral shop. Be inspired and fall in love with this gem!
11.
Wizzy Wig Collectibles: Japanese anime collectibles, toys & movies.
12.
Beer Depot: Must-stop for beer lovers & sells wine as well.
13.
Middle Earth: Fun knick knacks. Posters, jewelry, post cards, etc
14.
Get Your Game On: Video games & rental, tournaments, etc.
15.
Produce Station: Flowers, plants, grocery, bakery, wine, etc.
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Kerrytown: houses restaurants, shops, grocery shop, cafe, etc
Things to do:
1.
Michigan Theaterer: Independent & art films.
2.
State Theater: Independent & art films.
3. Farmer's market: Open all year round.
4.
Gullup Park: Canoe rental.
5.
Matthaei Botantical Garden
6.
Upcoming summer events: Hosts various events
Alley graffiti art
Uniquely Ann Arbor:
1. Hash Fest.
2. Naked Mile Run.
3.
Festifools: Street parade of foolishness.
4. Home of independent record label: Ghostly International
http://ghostly.com/.
5.
Sunday Artisan Market.
6. Alley graffiti art: The entrance is next to
Michigan Theater on Liberty St; behind the theater.
Photos:
http://www.fritabatidos.com ( Winnie Jeng )
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aquatic
http://www.aadl.org/gallery/pictureAnnArbor
