Area Info

Our neighborhood, Ann Arbor’s historic Old West Side, offers wonderful walking through tree-lined streets filled with historic, turn-of-the-century homes.

We are WALKING DISTANCE TO EVERYTHING!

Head just 3 blocks east and you’ll arrive on Main Street at the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, home to plenty of restaurants, shops, bars and entertainment venues. Every summer, during the 3rd week of July, Ann Arbor hosts one of the country’s best Art Fairs.

Several blocks further east (within easy walking distance) is the University of Michigan‘s main campus where you’ll find various cultural events at venues such as the university’s Museum of Arts, the Power Center for the Performing Arts and Hill Auditorium.

Within walking distance to the southeast is the University of Michigan’s football stadium and entire athletic campus, home to football, hockey, basketball and other sporting events throughout the year.

Ground Transportation

Michigan Flyer (inexpensive bus to/from downtown Ann Arbor to/from Detroit Metro Airport)

Events links

Ann Arbor calendar of events: www.annarborobserver.com

University of Michigan events: uuis.umich.edu/events

University Musical Society: www.ums.org

Ann Arbor Art Fair: www.artfair.org

University of Michigan Athletics: www.mgoblue.com

Michigan entertainment, travel: www.mlive.com

Main Street Area Association: www.mainstreetannarbor.org

State Street Area Association: www.a2state.com

Kerrytown Historic District Association: www.kerrytown.org

Recommended Restaurants

Chop House, Palio, Gratzi
Earle
Shalimar (Indian)
Blue Nile (Ethiopian)
Aut Bar
Zingerman’s Deli
Cafe Zola
Pacific Rim (pan-Asian/fusion)
Vineology
Mighty Good Coffee
Seva (vegetarian)
Red Hawk Bar & Grill

Recommended Shopping

Peaceable Kingdom
16 Hands
Selo/Shevel Gallery
Treasure Mart
Hollander’s at Kerrytown Shops

Entertainment Venues

The Ark (folk music)
The Blind Pig (live rock, popular)
The Cavern Club (dance)
The Firefly Jazz Club
The Michigan Theatre (art film)
The State Theater (film)
Hill Auditorium (music)
The Power Center (music, performing arts)