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.
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.
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.
Hill Auditorium
Enjoy classical music, a rock concert or performing arts event in this impressive century-old venue on the University of Michigan campus.
Things to do
Private Dinner Cooking and Cocktails Class
Private Dinner Cooking and Cocktails Class
Top hotels in Downtown
Exhibit A2
very comfortable. excellent location. very responsive staff (via text), no issues with them not being onsite.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, clean room
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
Everything is great except the coffee in the lobby!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites
Staff was uniformly attentive, friendly, and professional. Our room was clean and comfortable. The shower was great.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
The room was perfect pillows super soft and comfortable very clean and the pool and hottub was great
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Ann Arbor Univ Michigan Area by IHG
We did not stay to have breakfast, partly because it was an additional $12.99 and we weren't that hungry. We did not use the pool or business center or the fitness room, but we had a nice stay. We had some concerns about smelling natural gas in the rear stairwell area, but we were assured that it ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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.
