Ann Arbor Weekend on a Budget!
Ann Arbor is the epitome of a quaint college town, with great food, amazing museums and a bustling campus that spills out into the winding streets of A Squared (as the locals call it). I travel there at least once a year with my family for a football game or the summer art fair. An hour from Detroit but a world away from the big city, it has charming shops and a football stadium that holds the world's largest crowd watching NCAA football every Saturday during the season. Directions are given with references to local landmarks - North Campus, South Campus and the Big House so be sure to carry a map as you wander!
Just a quick bus ride North to campus, the Holiday Inn Express has suites to accommodate groups of any size and is in a great location to get out and about in Ann Arbor. Breakfast is included with your stay, and there is a pool for the kids to relax in after a long day exploring the town. A stone's throw from the football stadium and t... More >
Just a quick bus ride North to campus, the Holiday Inn Express has suites to accommodate groups of any size and is in a great location to get out and about in Ann Arbor. Breakfast is included with your stay, and there is a pool for the kids to relax in after a long day exploring the town. A stone's throw from the football stadium and the golf course, the Holiday Inn Express is the perfect place to get a good night's sleep!
Zingerman's sandwiches are the stuff of dreams- talked about from coast to coast by anyone who has ventured through Ann Arbor. Order a #11, pastrami, Swiss cheese & oven-roasted onions on grilled Jewish rye bread for the true experience, with a side of potato latkes. The kids menu boasts a delicious grilled cheese, but make sure they... More >
Zingerman's sandwiches are the stuff of dreams- talked about from coast to coast by anyone who has ventured through Ann Arbor. Order a #11, pastrami, Swiss cheese & oven-roasted onions on grilled Jewish rye bread for the true experience, with a side of potato latkes. The kids menu boasts a delicious grilled cheese, but make sure they save room for a brownie! Just don't tell anyone back home you went to Zingerman's, or they might ask you to bring some home!
Split by the Huron River, the Arboretum is open until sunset and houses plants from the 1930's and on.
With multiple buildings housing different collections and rotating exhibits, the U of M's art museum has something for the even the pickiest critic. Home to a spectacular modern wing housing collections of all mediums, and an enormous photography and an impressive print and drawing exhibit with Picasso's and Rembrandt's, there is no fi... More >
With multiple buildings housing different collections and rotating exhibits, the U of M's art museum has something for the even the pickiest critic. Home to a spectacular modern wing housing collections of all mediums, and an enormous photography and an impressive print and drawing exhibit with Picasso's and Rembrandt's, there is no finer free art museum in the United States. The African art collection is particularly interesting, with over 1000 pieces to take in.
Blimpburger is an Ann Arbor institution, and you had better know what you want on your burger before you get in line, or you risk the wrath of the line cook! As you walk down the line you can pick the number of patties, select enormous amount of toppings (try a fried egg!) and as that comes together you must try to choose between their... More >
Blimpburger is an Ann Arbor institution, and you had better know what you want on your burger before you get in line, or you risk the wrath of the line cook! As you walk down the line you can pick the number of patties, select enormous amount of toppings (try a fried egg!) and as that comes together you must try to choose between their famous onion rings or fried veggies - even cauliflower. There are not many seats but the patio is perfect on a warm day. Featured on Food Network, Blimpyburger is where U of M students come on their 21st birthday for a 21 patty burger, although we'd recommend sticking with one or two.
Although U of M students tell tall tales of using the Arborteum as a sledding venue after big snow storms, the main (and recommended) attraction is the gorgeous plants, flowers and trees that cover 123 acres of Central Campus. Split by the Huron River, the Arboretum is open until sunset and houses plants from the 1930's and on. Bring ... More >
Although U of M students tell tall tales of using the Arborteum as a sledding venue after big snow storms, the main (and recommended) attraction is the gorgeous plants, flowers and trees that cover 123 acres of Central Campus. Split by the Huron River, the Arboretum is open until sunset and houses plants from the 1930's and on. Bring your camera or a picnic lunch and enjoy!
| The Prickly Pear brings the taste of the Southwest to the Midwest, and with a menu filled with delicious items from buffalo enchiladas, Navajo fry bread and jalapeno chicken everyone (even vegetarians) can f... |
The Prickly Pear brings the taste of the Southwest to the Midwest, and with a menu filled with delicious items from buffalo enchiladas, Navajo fry bread and jalapeno chicken everyone (even vegetarians) can find something they like. The menu is as easy on the wallet as it is the tastebuds, and the Prickly Pear's margaritas are known around town. Enjoy their fresh chips and salsa while you wait for your food and enjoy! More
The Prickly Pear brings the taste of the Southwest to the Midwest, and with a menu filled with delicious items from buffalo enchiladas, Navajo fry bread and jalapeno chicken everyone (even vegetarians) can find something they like. The menu is as easy on the wallet as it is the tastebuds, and the Prickly Pear's margaritas are known around town. Enjoy their fresh chips and salsa while you wait for your food and enjoy!
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