Things to do in Ann Arbor: 2 local trip ideas
2 ready-made day trips in Ann Arbor, Michigan: cultural and foodie. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.
Kerrytown to Campus: Art
Immerse yourself in Ann Arbor's premier cultural institutions, starting with breakfast in historic Kerrytown before walking south through campus museums and ending with dinner and a historic film experience downtown.
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Zingerman's Next Door Café
418 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USAGrab coffee and scratch-made pastries next to the famous deli before beginning your walk south.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions - 2
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
434 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USAExplore over 100,000 ancient Mediterranean artifacts; don't miss pulling open the hidden display drawers.
★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions - 3
Sava's
216 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USAA stylish, lively sit-down spot on State Street serving excellent contemporary American lunch options.
★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions - 4
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USAWander through one of the largest university art museums in the country; general admission is completely free.
★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · Free · Directions - 5
Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USACatch an indie film or live show in this majestic 1928 movie palace featuring a historic Barton pipe organ.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$16 per person · Directions
A Day of Ann Arbor's Finest
Embark on an iconic culinary tour of Ann Arbor, transitioning seamlessly from a cozy Old West Side breakfast to the historic gourmet stalls of Kerrytown, and finishing with an elevated American comfort feast.
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The Jefferson Market
609 W Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USATry their famous Huevos Rancheros or fluffy buttermilk pancakes in a cozy neighborhood setting.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$18 per person · Directions - 2
Kerrytown Market & Shops
407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USABrowse local cheeses, artisan goods, and specialty spices in a beautifully restored 19th-century warehouse.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$15 per person · Directions - 3
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USAGrab their legendary, sky-high Reuben sandwich next door to the Kerrytown shops.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions - 4
Zingerman's Next Door Café
418 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USAStep right next door for artisanal espresso, hand-crafted chocolates, and a slice of Bakehouse cake.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$10 per person · Directions - 5
Zingerman's Roadhouse
2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USAEnd your culinary tour on the Westside with pit-smoked barbecue and their famous award-winning macaroni and cheese.
★ 4.4 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions
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