Ann Arbor event weekends: what to do between sessions
The University of Michigan's town of the Big House, bookshops, delis and the Huron River.
Events we cover in Ann Arbor
Arriving
Detroit Metro (DTW) is 30 minutes away.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Ypsilanti and State Street chains | Cheaper rooms nearby. |
| Mid-range | Downtown Ann Arbor | Walk to campus. |
| Splurge | The Graduate and Bell Tower | Campus hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn Ann Arbor-North
- Mid-range: Graduate Ann Arbor
- Splurge: Bell Tower Hotel
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Rainy-day backups
- University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.
Free things to do
- Nichols Arboretum.
- Kerrytown Farmers Market.
- UMMA art museum.
Getting around
- Walkable; TheRide buses. Hotels for commencement weekend often sell out a year ahead and require two- or three-night minimums. Book as soon as the date is posted.