Whether you plan your trip ahead of time or decide to just browse around downtown for the day, a visit to the arts-and-culture-loving city of Ann Arbor will inspire you, encourage you and probably tire you out! Less than an hour drive from Flint and proud home of the University of Michigan, the city is

Ann Arbor offers some refreshing choices for enjoying nature in and around the city. Visit Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Nichols Arboretum or a local nature center – or take a fun canoe trip down the Huron River. The city offers a total of 550 canoes, one and two-person kayaks, tubes and rafts for rental, and according

  The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea is the home of world-class, original American theatre that takes a handcrafted, artisanal approach to producing new and classic American plays that are one-of-a-kind experiences. Founded in 1991 by acclaimed actor and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels, it is a creative home for theatre artists and a place

Experience a little bit of magic and whimsical fun the next time you visit Ann Arbor. The city is famous for a series of miniature doors created on the exteriors of several cafes, storefronts and businesses in Downtown and the surrounding area. The first fairy door was “discovered” in a baseboard in the home of

Ann Arbor has been described as a city with a small-town feel and where every corner plays a new song every day. With the hot summer months on the way, here are some top attractions you won’t want to miss. University of Michigan It’s one of the largest public institutions in the United States and

From the casual fan to the most passionate Maize & Blue fanatic, what University of Michigan football follower has not fantasized about dashing through the Michigan Stadium tunnel and onto the field before standing in the “Block M” at the 50-yard-line to the roar of 109,000 Wolverines Faithful? Merely thinking about it gets the heart

From just about anywhere in The Ark’s 400-seat auditorium, it feels a lot like you’re listening to a band of folk musicians jamming in your own living room. When the room darkens and the stage lights illuminate the performers leaning toward their microphones to begin, there’s no doubt you’re in for an incredible listening experience.

The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre has remained a beloved part of the theater community since 1929 when it began as a play-reading group. With increasing interest, the Civic Theatre developed further and began running full productions in the auditoriums of local public schools. Its operational space has changed over time, and it currently occupies space

Arbor Brewing Co. 114 East Washington St. Arbor Brewing Co. has been a pioneer in the craft beer industry since opening the original Arbor Brewing Company Pub and Eatery in July of 1995. It was founded by husband-and-wife team Matt and Rene Greff who share a passion for beer and adventure. The Microbrewery Brew Pub and

Summer Fun June 12 – July 5 The 2015 Ann Arbor Summer Festival will host an exciting mix of regional, national, and international artists of all disciplines. The indoor Mainstage series includes ticketed performances of world-class music, dance, theater and comedy. The outdoor program, Top of the Park, is held along a beautiful campus green

Though the used book on your nightstand might have a creased binding and a few bent page-corners from prior handlers gripping it in suspense, the fact that its old and used probably doesn’t bother you because the story’s intact. Ann Arbor is home to several used book shops for either the casual paperback reader or

A beloved Ann Arbor institution, Zingerman’s businesses attract thousands of visitors every year. It all began when Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig opened Zingerman’s Deli opened in 1982, in an historic building near the Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market. “It was just the two of us and two employees,” says Ari. “We envisioned a really unique