South Central Travel Guide
Ann Arbor
Visit South Central
Popular places to visit
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
Come to see the ivied halls, grassy quads, cultural performances and athletic events at this renowned university, one of the world’s most prestigious.
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.
Gallup Park
After visiting Gallup Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ann Arbor.
Things to do
Private Dinner Cooking and Cocktails Class
Top hotels in South Central
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
"Our bed was broken on the first night, they moved us the next day without issue."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South
"The rooms were not sound proof; breakfast was minimal."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Saint John's Resort
"Terrible stay. They had to change my room because the ac didn't work. They had loud construction going on throughout the time I was there. Then they shut the power off for the rest of the time I was there. I left and checked out early. They promised a refund that I'm still waiting for. No help from ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hyatt Place Ann Arbor
"good location. easy access to freeways. was in DTW airport in 35mts the day I left. Opposite briarwood mall (not a great mall but for all it is worth). the rooms are sparse, almost austere. Very clean. does the job."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Central
Almedinger
When in Almedinger, you can plan a visit to Michigan Stadium and Crisler Arena, 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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Kempf House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Burns Park
When in Burns Park, you can plan a visit to Yost Ice Arena and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South University
While South University isn't home to many top sights, Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and Hill Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
