- Our list of the best things to do in Ann Arbor, Michigan, features the top 160 nearby activities — including 51 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ann Arbor, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of Ann Arbor, MI , followed by 125 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westland, Canton, Northville, Novi, Livonia, Howell, South Lyon, Chelsea, Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Farmington Hills and Dearborn
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum allows adults and children to interact with science. The museum is divided into the concourse, all about me, preschool gallery, legacy gallery, Michigan nature, world around you, Lyons' country store, DTE Energy Foundation Light and Optics, and MediaWorks.
0.5 Miles
86%
483 votes
1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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The Exhibit Museum of Natural History contains the largest display of dinosaur fossils in Michigan, along with a planetarium, anthropology, and geology exhibits. Visitors can attend Science Cafes where experts discuss hot topics in science.
0.8 Miles
In operation since the 1920s, Yost Ice Arena hosts open skate and stick-and-puck sessions for the public. The arena also offers skating and hockey clinics for both children and adults.
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Consisting of both indoor and outdoor gardens, Matthaei Botanical Gardens grows a wide range of plants for tropical and desert environments. It also has an interactive children's garden with toys and a waterfall.
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89%
179 votes
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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The University of Michigan Museum of Art is the result of over 150 years of art collecting by the University of Michigan, and is best known for its Asian art. Some of the displayed art dates back to 1100 AD, while other pieces are only a years old.
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228 votes
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Kerrytown
Ashley, Depot, Division, and Ann Streets, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Kerrytown is a historic area of businesses and homes that is roughly bordered by West Kingsley, North Division, East Hudson, and North First. The Ann Arbor Convention Center, Ann Arbor City Hall, and Community High School are located in this area.
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Located in a small, intimate downtown venue, Performance Network Theatre is a professional theater company that presents a variety of dramatic and musical productions. Plays and special events vary by season.
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Located on the Huron River, Argo Canoe Livery offers a variety of rentals, including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, tubes, and rafts. They also feature several river trips of varying lengths suitable for groups.
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State Street is the business district lying adjacent to the main campus of the University of Michigan. Visitors to campus events, as well as students, can find an assortment of businesses including bookstores, gift boutiques, clothing stores, restaurants, and coffee houses.
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Spanning 122 acres, Dexter-Huron is a metro park on the Huron River. It features miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and water activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.