Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Hill Auditorium
Enjoy classical music, a rock concert or performing arts event in this impressive century-old venue on the University of Michigan campus.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
Friendly staff. Clean Room. Location was great for walking around downtown Ann Arbor.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown
Great hotel and the location is not far from campus and food. Ethiopian food right next door is excellent too. The bartenders there made it a blast. Chatted with us all evening and convinced us on some cool new drinks we hadn’t had. This will now be our preferred hotel when we visit.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
Loved the pool, sauna, hot tub and small arcade room! Bed was extremely comfortable. Toilet seat was heated which was cool! Didnt use shower, but looked great. Also meant to stop at the habitat lounge on site from 9p to 11p for live jazz music, but feel asleep in comfy bed!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
Awesome location, nice rooms, onsite restaurant and bar.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites
The rooms were adequate, the breakfast was adequate. It was nice that there was shuttle to get to graduation. The gym was terrible. 1 treadmill the other one was broken, 1 bike and 1 elliptical. Nothing else. Not even a wipe to clean the equipment.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South
I cannot say enough about my stay at the Sparks Hilton. Ms. Sheila and Mr. Adel were excellent.
Reviewed on 13 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.
