University of Michigan has added a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7th, affecting hotel availability. Please book your hotel soon! The graduate blocks are full but we will keep our travel page updated with available hotels in the area.
University of Michigan has added a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7th, affecting hotel availability. Please book your hotel soon! The graduate blocks are full but we will keep our travel page updated with available hotels in the area.
Below are some of our favorite spots downtown Ann Arbor. Listed in order of distance from the venue.
Some recommendations are a bit further but worth exploring if you're in town for a couple days :)
Ashley's - Ann Arbor
338 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 996-9191
Great place to grab a drink or snack. Just down the street from the venue.
Comet Coffee (Nickel's Arcade)
16 Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The best espresso! It's also in Nickel's Arcade which is fun to walk through. Also down the street from the venue.
HopCat
311 Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 436-2875
Walk through Nickel's Arcade from State Street and it'll be on your right when you exit the arcade. Lots of beer, cocktails, and great fries.
Very close to the venue!
Brown Jug Restaurant
1204 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 761-3355
1/4 mile from the venue on South University. This is a classic college pub. The Brown Jug is where we had our first date back in 2010!
The Diag
913 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Large open space for walking or hanging out in the middle of University of Michigan's campus.
Law Quadrangle
625 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, (734) 764-0537
A nice spot to walk around. Across the street from the venue.
Sava's
216 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 623-2233
Great food, especially for brunch.
Mani Osteria and Bar
341 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 769-6700
Try the Cipollini pizza. It is our favorite!
Afternoon Delight
251 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 665-7513
Great breakfast spot!
Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
311 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 913-2730
Great food and drinks! They're known for their sour beers.
Old Town Tavern
122 West Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 662-9291
One of our favorite places to grab a late night drink when we both lived near downtown Ann Arbor.
Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.
120 West Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 741-7325
This was a regular stop for us when we both lived downtown. Good food and drinks!
Check out the basement (Old German) too!
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 663-3354
This place is an Ann Arbor staple. Amazing sandwiches!