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Things to Do:

"Visitors are drawn to Ann Arbor for its eclectic urban setting and acres of parks and trees. This unique contrast offers something for everyone.

The cosmopolitan college town boasts fine to casual dining and world-class shopping in nationally known stores and boutiques with local flair. Action-packed sporting events come courtesy of the University of Michigan — as well as 147 city parks, seven golf courses and endless trails. Cultural experiences, including museums, galleries and performing arts centers, make Ann Arbor a destination for arts aficionados of any age.

Whatever it is you’re looking for — family recreation, the perfect gift, breathtaking scenery or even just unabashed fun — you’ll find it in Ann Arbor."

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Around Town

Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan

Natural history displays, including a large dinosaur fossil collection, are the highlight of this museum which also features a planetarium.

Ann Arbor Art Center

Exhibition gallery showcases themed competitions and contemporary Michigan artists in individual and group exhibits. Gallery Shop features art items from area fine artists.

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Everyone gets creative in this interactive science and technology museum, featuring engaging exhibits in subjects like psychology, the media and health.

Kerrytown

Ann Arbor's best shopping area is full of small boutiques and restaurants, and features a Farmers' Market on weekends.

Nichols Arboretum

Situated on two hundred acres of land that rises up from the river valley's floor, this park features spacious grasslands and wooded areas that are crisscrossed by meandering trails that wind through a forest which features tree species from all over the world. Group tours are available with advance reservations.

Restaurants:

Only some of the many eateries that Ann Arbor has to offer!

For more information on the various amenities, restaurants, and fun things that Ann Arbor offers, check out Arborweb, Ann Arbor's home on the web!