Visit Old West Side
Popular places to visit
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.
Hill Auditorium
Enjoy classical music, a rock concert or performing arts event in this impressive century-old venue on the University of Michigan campus.
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.
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Once an engineer’s hobby farm, this site was given to Ann Arbor as a place for all visitors to enjoy the natural environment.
Our pick of the best Old West Side Hotel Deals
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
This is a well-situated hotel within easy walking of downtown shops and restaurants. What really stood out for us was the breakfast staff. Every morning they were so kind, cheery, and full of good bits of sports lore. This hotel’s staff were so helpful from the valets to the front desk, but what ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
The room was nice and large. Could have used another chair and 2 more bedside tables. The bathroom was large and attractive. However, there were no grab bars (a fall risk) or shelves in the shower. And the bottles of shower gel, shampoo and conditioner were really small.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
Clean room the room and hotel are nicely decorated
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Ann Arbor-South
The room was spotless and staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
Loved the pool and the bluetooth shower. Rooms were a little small but comfortable.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Ann Arbor - U of Michigan South
Great location to get to the GAXE.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old West Side
Eberwhite Woods
Eberwhite Woods might not have many top sights, but Michigan Stadium and Crisler Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Kempf House Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Almedinger
When in Almedinger, you can plan a visit to Michigan Stadium and Crisler Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Central
If you're spending some time in South Central, Yost Ice Arena and Michigan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
