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
"Lots to like. Location, the breakfast, the staff, the parking, the beds, the kitchen, all are good and reasons to go back again. One improvement would be the sleep sofas. Best for sitting, just ok for sleeping. They do need to improve the blankets they supply with the sofas. They are too thin and ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown
"Great experience everyone was great"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
"Very nice hotel, great food!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
"We stayed at the Graduate Hotel in Ann Arbor for 3 nights during our daughter’s University of Michigan graduation. The location was excellent and ideal for commencement weekend. The decor was charming and very much in the university spirit, and the staff’s enthusiasm for the graduates was genuinely ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites
"Great stay and very quiet."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South
"Everything was good except the breakfast"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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 Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Huron River and Power Center for the Performing Arts 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.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Yost Ice Arena and Michigan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
