Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, which infuses the town with a creative energy. Take a ceramics class at the Ann Arbor Art Center, or grab a craft coffee inside Nickels Arcade, brimming with Victorian-era shops. Art houses and storied venues showcase student performances and professional shows. Though it’s 42 miles outside of Detroit, Ann Arbor has an urban sophistication that’s entirely its own: enjoy the city’s myriad restaurants, bars, and attractions from Hyatt Place Ann Arbor.
Enjoy diner-style eats in this family-run restaurant and coffeehouse, an Ann Arbor institution since 1956. Their bread—baked fresh daily—is a local favorite.
This rustic restaurant offers French-inspired cuisine for breakfast and lunch amid a cozy interior of exposed brick; the dinner menu reflects more Mediterranean and Italian influences.
In the mood for an upscale weekend brunch or a seafood dinner? Head to this eatery, housed in the former Michigan Central Depot train station, which dates back to 1886.
Sample eight craft brews on tap daily and tuck into delicious pub fare including burgers, sandwiches, and artisan pizza. The restaurant sits within a century-old building with a rustic ambiance.