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.
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.
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 is a well-situated hotel within easy walking of downtown shops and restaurants. What really stood out for us was the breakfast staff. Every morning they were so kind, cheery, and full of good bits of sports lore. This hotel’s staff were so helpful from the valets to the front desk, but what ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
Super cute Hotel, very quaint, lovely staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
A was so good I enjoyed the stay there
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Saint John's Resort
Five Steakhouse was absolutely amazing best food made fresh to order
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Larkspur Landing Ann Arbor
Room was fine, still waiting to hear back on my reservation change and a credit for the date I didn't use.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
The room is clean and comfortable. The front desk staff is very friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 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 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.
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.
