Things To Do

PARKS and MUSEUMS

Argo Nature Area

Walk the 3 mile river loop! Partial woods and dirt trail + partial paved trail.

Barton Nature Area Trailhead

Access to trails in multiple parks nearby including Barton nature area, Argo, Kuebler Langford, and Bird Hills.

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

Many miles of walking or running trails and in June see the Peony garden!

University of Michigan Museum of Art

Free! Across the street from Michigan Union

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

Free admission

COFFEE and BREAKFAST

Kerrytown Market & Shops

shops, food, coffee and outside catch the farmers market on Saturday morning! Zingerman's deli and coffeehouse nearby on Detroit st.

Argus Farm Stop - Liberty

Coffee, baked goods n snacks, groceries from local farms. Seating area in greenhouse style building - wonderful on a sunny day along with outdoor seating

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Multiple locations Ginger lemon tea is amazing here but also coffee and assorted coffee shop baked goods. Fun fact: Kara (sister of bride) used to barista at this location way back when she was doing her Master's in Public Health + agreed to have her annoying little sister as a roommate in Kerrytown during Erin's 1st year of undergrad.

Fleetwood Diner

Hippy Hash for Erin. Meaty Hash for Alex. nuff said.

The Jefferson Market

backyard breakfast hidden in Old West side neighborhood

Juicy Kitchen

Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten free options (a celiac groom's delight). Easy parking.

Barry Bagels Ann Arbor

Zingerman's Roadhouse

Easier parking given on the east side of town, shared shopping complex with Barry's Bagels, Kroger, TJmax

Lowertown Bar & Cafe

Coffee by day, Drinks by night. Outdoor area. Can get takeaway and eat here. Free parking on Traverwood Street or in M87 parking lot after 5pm or on weekends (see their website, they have easy link to show where parking lot is)

FOOD and DRINKS

Bill's Beer Garden

Beer "Garden", also have some pretty good Margaritas along with other non-beer options to drink. Can order take out and eat it here.

Casa Dominick's

Sangria and Garden

HOMES Brewery Jackson road

Food and drinks. Easy parking. Outdoor seating. Korean fusion food is excellent. We love it here

HOMES Brewery - Campus

Beer, Coffee. Outdoor Seating Sometimes have Food Trucks on Friday or Saturdays when weather is nice.

Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery

Lunch, drinks, outdoor (love!) and indoor seating area. Easy parking.

Sava's

breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Rec metered parking on east washingston street nearby (outside of Rackham graduate school) or two parking garages (Thayer st and Fletcher st)

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery

If you know, you know...Rooftop seating area (check hours), great lunch and dinner menu. Some of our favorites: Nachos (black beans, pickled red onion +/- chicken), orzo mac n cheese with fried chicken and brussel sprouts, any of the pizzas, truffle fries!

Peridot

a bit pricier but delicious Vietnamese-influenced food, tappas or meal style. Roasted cauliflower, crab fried rice, and fried chicken wings all very good

The Dixboro Project

Easy parking! Lunch or Friday night dinner. Pizza and beer on the porch. Also upscale menu.

8-Ball Pool

Dive Bar underneath The Blind Pig music venue. Little outdoor seating area. Darts, Pool, $1 PBRs