Ann Arbor, MI guides
Itineraries and deeper reads, written from first-hand knowledge of Ann Arbor.
Coffee and a Quick Bite in Ann Arbor
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Start with coffee, then choose a quick bite in Ann Arbor, MI.
Look Sharp in Ann Arbor: Cuts, Color and Nails
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Build your grooming day in Ann Arbor, MI around a haircut first, then nails, with booking requirements guiding the plan.
Dinner and Drinks in Ann Arbor
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Build an evening in Ann Arbor, MI around one dinner stop, then finish with locally made mead and cider or a brewery bar.
A Happy Hour Crawl in Ann Arbor
4 stops · about 2 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Start this after-work happy hour crawl in Ann Arbor, MI at The Last Word, 301 W Huron St, for classic cocktails, a broad whiskey selection, and happy-hour food and drinks in a cozy, stylish setting.
Pizza Night in Ann Arbor
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Plan a pizza night in Ann Arbor, MI around a slice first and a drink after, with pizza and bar options sharing the same address at all three pizza stops.
A Dog-Friendly Day in Ann Arbor
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
A day out with a dog in Ann Arbor, MI can center on County Farm Park’s wooded areas and fitness trails and HOMES Brewery - Brewpub’s dog-friendly patio.
Ann Arbor Vintage and Boutique Shopping
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
An afternoon of shopping in Ann Arbor, MI can span brand-name comfort footwear, new and vintage clothing, and apparel, handbags and beauty products.
Where to Brunch in Ann Arbor
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Settle into a brunch morning in Ann Arbor, MI with a relaxed cafe breakfast or a seat at an informal diner.
Ann Arbor for First-Timers
12 stops · about 6 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
For a first visit to Ann Arbor, MI, build your itinerary around meals, locally made drinks, art, live music, and time outdoors.
A Coffee Crawl Down Main Street
6 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Start this coffee and pastry crawl in Ann Arbor, MI at Mindo Chocolate Makers Shop, 206 N 4th Ave, in Kerrytown.
Best Patios for a Summer Evening
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
For a summer evening outdoors in Ann Arbor, MI, these stops put brewery seating, a beer garden, and restaurant outdoor tables alongside distinct food and drink offerings.
Ann Arbor Date Night
8 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Build a date night in Ann Arbor, MI around dinner, a cocktail and something sweet, with these stops offering distinct choices for each part.
A Perfect Saturday in Ann Arbor
14 stops · about 7 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Build a full Saturday in Ann Arbor, MI around coffee, bakery stops, shopping, art and time outdoors before dinner and a nightcap.
This Weekend in Ann Arbor, MI
4 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Plan this weekend in Ann Arbor, MI with brunch at Sava’s, deli sandwiches at Zingerman’s, patio dining and an appointment at Oasis Hot Tub Gardens.
Rainy Day in Ann Arbor, MI
4 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Plan a rainy day in Ann Arbor, MI with coffee at RoosRoast, comfort food at Zingerman’s Roadhouse, and salon or spa services.
With Kids in Ann Arbor, MI
5 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Plan time with kids in Ann Arbor, MI around County Farm Park, Argo Nature Area, pizza stops, and casual meals.
Date Night in Ann Arbor, MI
8 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Plan date night in Ann Arbor, MI with dinner, cocktails, and films at specific restaurants, bars, and the historic Michigan Theater.
A Perfect Saturday in Ann Arbor, MI
16 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
A full Saturday in Ann Arbor, from the Kerrytown market to a nightcap on Main Street — all real, listed places.
A Day in Ann Arbor, MI With Kids
11 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Nature areas, the Kerrytown market and easy food stops — a real Ann Arbor day out with children.
Date Night in Ann Arbor, MI: An Evening Itinerary
14 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Drinks, dinner and live music on one downtown Ann Arbor route — every stop a real listed place.
Ann Arbor, MI for First-Timers
16 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
One day in Ann Arbor if you have never been: Kerrytown, Main Street, the river and a show.
Best Patios for a Summer Evening in Ann Arbor, MI
12 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Where to sit outside in Ann Arbor after work — downtown patios, a brewpub on Jackson and a west-side market.
A Self-Care Day in Ann Arbor, MI
15 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
A calm Ann Arbor day: yoga or Pilates, a spa appointment, nails or hair, and a quiet coffee.
Before the Show in Ann Arbor, MI
19 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Where to eat and drink within walking distance of the Michigan Theater, The Ark and Blue LLama.
A Coffee Crawl Through Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
12 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Five real Ann Arbor coffee stops in walking order, from Kerrytown through State Street.
