Downtown Travel Guide
Ann Arbor
Visit Downtown
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Downtown
Exhibit A2
"Great property! Very secure and roomy with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Wonderful view of the city from the sixth floor. We enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
"Bathroom is full of mold—shower head, corners, everywhere where something connects to anything (shampoo bottles on the wall, soap dish, etc.) The shower walls are solid plastic and yet still moldy. Grout in the tile on the bathroom floor is black (except on the far edges, where it is still its original ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown
"Great location"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South
"It was a great stay for a last minute hotel needed while in town for work. I appreciated the well stocked fitness room in regards to towels and cleaning supplies."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
"Very clean, great design for draining in pool area, no stuffiness or cobwebs not even on the very high ceilings. It is obvious that cleanliness is a top priority throughout the hotel. Dinner in the restaurant was amazing, between the three of us we had a lot and everything was world class! Our service ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
"Great place for the price. Will be staying there again. Wasn’t able to see or use their pool but I was impressed on the look of the place"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Yost Ice Arena and Michigan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Bryant Pattengill East
If you're spending some time in Bryant Pattengill East, Cobblestone Farm and Buhr Park 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.
Central Campus Medical
While visiting Central Campus Medical, you might make a stop by sights like Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and Hill Auditorium.
Burns Park
When in Burns Park, you can plan a visit to Yost Ice Arena and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
