Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ann Arbor, MI

  • The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Ann Arbor, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Canoeing, Botanical Gardens, National & State Parks and Bowling.
  • From University of Michigan to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ann Arbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westland, Canton, Howell and Livonia.
  • The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Ann Arbor, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Canoeing, Botanical Gardens, National & State Parks and Bowling.
  • From University of Michigan to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ann Arbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westland, Canton, Howell and Livonia.
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34.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Farmers Markets Ramsay Street, Amherstburg, Canada MoreLess Info
First opening in May 2010, the Amherstburg Farmer's Market is a non-profit organization. Local vendors sell their home-grown, baked and wild-caught, bottled and homemade goods to eager consumers every Saturday and Tuesday.
34.8 Miles
92% 37 votes
Art Museum 3225 Fourth St, Jackson, MI MoreLess Info
Jackson's Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History includes five galleries and a wildlife art collection. It also features Ella Sharp's 19th century farmhouse, a restaurant, and access to the Ella Sharp Park.
34.9 Miles
100% 13 votes
History Museums 277 King St, Amherstburg, Canada MoreLess Info
Located in Amherstburg, the North American Black Historical Museum showcases unique exhibits related to Black History, slavery and freedom. Next to the museum, visit the historic Taylor Log Cabin and the Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church.
35.0 Miles
98% 1954 votes
Art Museum 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 MoreLess Info
The Detroit Institute of Art has over 60,000 pieces of art divided into several galleries including Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous Americas; American Art; Asia and the Islamic World; and European Art. The institute also has a large gallery of African American art.
35.0 Miles
94% 267 votes
History Museums 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 MoreLess Info
The main part of the Detroit Historical Society is the arrangement it makes for the Detroit Historical Museum. The history of the region is put on display through a variety of exhibits with a central, core exhibition arrangement and several changing exhibitions.
35.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Pubs 325 Walton, Pontiac, MI 48340 MoreLess Info
A restaurant, bar, and live entertainment venue, Ducketts Sports Pub offers a variety of pub food favorites and beers on tap. The pub also hosts special events like doo wop nights and sports parties.
35.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1501 N Wisner Street, Jackson, MI 49202 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with ten screens, Jackson 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater also offers high-back chairs, closed captioning devices and a snack bar with food and drinks.
35.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 1300 W North Street, Jackson, MI 49202 MoreLess Info
The Optimist Ice Arena is an indoor ice skating rink that has daily open public skating times. Figure skating sessions are allowed, and there are year-round drop-in hockey times in addition to basic skating lessons.
35.2 Miles
75% 103 votes
Science Museums 5020 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48202 MoreLess Info
Featuring an IMAX dome theater that plays educational documentaries, Michigan Science Center hosts rotating exhibits and live science demonstrations. The center also has a kids' area for ages 5 and under with age-appropriate exhibits.
35.2 Miles
25% 4 votes
Bowling 25023 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071 MoreLess Info
Madison Park Bowl is a family-fun destination that offers open bowling as well as professional league play. The bowling alley is also home to an on-site bar and grill and a Just 4 Fun League for beginners.
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