Cosmopolitan flair meets small town charm in Ann Arbor. For nearly two centuries, the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor have intertwined as a distinctive center for urban living.

Life in Ann Arbor is relaxed and refined, educational and filled with exciting diversions. Situated along the bustling Huron River, the Ann Arbor area consistently earns accolades for its livability, cultural venues, business climate and career opportunities. Ann Arbor offers convenient access to the features and amenities that define a world-class community—offering various entertainment, dining, shopping, and cultural options—yet still has an intimate feel. The city is filled with rolling, tree-lined neighborhoods that more than 100,000 people call home.

With world-class education and medical facilities, museums, music halls and an important economic hub of Southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor is a focal point of business, culture and diversity. Corporations such as Borders Group and Domino's Pizza are headquartered in Ann Arbor along with some of the fastest growing high-tech and life science businesses in the country. Residents are engaged in a variety of professional pursuits from medicine and pharmaceutical research to engineering, law, publishing and education. Excellent public and private schools and numerous parks enhance Ann Arbor's reputation as one of the nation's best cities for families.

Diversity abounds in everything residents do; recreation, cultural events and academics. From cool jazz clubs to acclaimed theatres, to renowned performance halls, Ann Arbor and the University satisfy every preference. Cozy cafes and pubs, boutiques and art galleries, general and specialty bookstores add to the city's sophistication. An array of festivals and activities like the popular Ann Arbor Art Fairs and the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival give residents an eclectic blend of entertainment options all year round.

Dining, shopping and entertainment are only steps away. A variety of recreational excursions are just a few hours drive from Ann Arbor. With more than 10,000 inland lakes and 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, Michigan's beaches, sand dunes, lighthouses and marinas are just some of the welcoming attractions found in the state's upper and lower peninsulas.