Downtown Travel Guide
Ann Arbor





Popular places to visit

Kempf House Museum
A lovely home created more than 150 years ago now hosts art and cultural events within its preserved space in downtown Ann Arbor.

University of Michigan
Come to see the ivied halls, grassy quads, cultural performances and athletic events at this renowned university, one of the world’s most prestigious.

Michigan Stadium
Catch an event at Michigan Stadium during your trip to Ann Arbor. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

U of M Hospital
If U of M Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ann Arbor.

University of Michigan Museum of Art
Browse one of the nation’s greatest and oldest university art collections at this museum on the prestigious University of Michigan campus.

Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan
Science and history are fun to explore at this family-friendly museum. Exhibits are geared to appeal to students, community members and visitors.
Things to do

Private Dinner Cooking and Cocktails Class
Top hotels in Downtown

Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
This was a great hotel. Very clean with great breakfast. It was close to all the restaurants and university of Michigan.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown
Room was good, loved the gym. Really appreciated the 'hydration station' to refill our water bottles. A lot of restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
Just a lovely property
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
We really enjoy the Graduate hotels in general, but there was one minor issue on this stay in Ann Arbor. The thermostat was set at 68 degrees and in "cool" mode, but the temperature in the room was 74 degrees which was too warm.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
Super clean and nice! Would stay again
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Saint John's Resort
Great stay for the evening with my wife
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

Main Street
Main Street is well liked for its museums and art galleries. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Hill Auditorium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Kerrytown
Travellers enjoy Kerrytown for its museums and art galleries. Consider checking out Ann Arbor Hands On Museum while you're in the area.

North Central
When in North Central, you can plan a visit to Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Hill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Huron River and Power Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Old West Side
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old West Side and surrounding area, you can visit Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and University of Michigan Museum of Art.

South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Yost Ice Arena and Michigan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
