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During your Campus Day visit, be sure to check out some of the Ann Arbor area's attractions. Click here for a full list of attractions in and around Ann Arbor, including galleries, shops, and more!
Campus Area
Charles Baird Carillon
881 N. University Ave. , Ann Arbor
(734) 764-1817
The Charles Baird Carillon, third heaviest in the world, contains 55 bells, weighing from 21 lbs. to 12 tons. Performances when school is in session.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 205-0555
Located at the University of Michigan, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library collects, preserves and makes accessible a rich variety of archival materials on U.S. domestic issues, foreign relations and political affairs during the Cold War era. The Library offers exhibits, special events, education partnerships and reference services. Free on-site parking for visitors.
University of Michigan Detroit Observatory
1398 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
(734) 763-2230
Detroit Observatory retains its original 19th century telescopes, and houses collections and exhibits highlighting the history of this restored Victorian observatory as well as 19th Century life on the campus. The Observatory is administered by the University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library.
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 647-1381
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History and Planetarium houses the state’s largest collection of dinosaur skeletons and displays highlighting Michigan’s prehistoric past. The Planetarium offers a 360-degree domed screen that surrounds the audience. Stargazing shows on weekends.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S. State St., Ann Arbor
(734) 763-UMMA (8662)
The newly renovated University of Michigan Museum of art, designed by principal architect Brad Cloepfil and his team at Allied Works Architecture, is a $41.9 million transformation that has doubled the space available for collections display, temporary exhibitions, programs and educational exploration. The newly expanded location fulfills the Museum’s mission to bridge visual art and contemporary culture, scholarship and accessibility, tradition and innovation.
Downtown Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
(734) 995-5439
Ignite your imagination! In the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum you explore nine unique galleries containing more than 250 interactive exhibits. Learning made fun for all ages in an informal environment where hands-on experience is the best teacher.
Kerrytown District
Catherine St. and Detroit St., Ann Arbor
A short walk north of downtown is the Kerrytown District, a unique blend of neighborhood and commerce. This historic area offers one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, markets, the renowned Zingerman's Deli, a concert house, art gallery, children's museum, and a rich, diverse diverse culture. The Kerrytown District is also home to the Kerrytown Market and Shops and the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market. At this year-round market, early risers get the best pick of the area's produce, including fresh vegetables and plants, baked goods, wearable art or a fresh bouquet of flowers. The Ann Arbor Artisan Market (held on Sundays) is filled with a variety of crafts, including clothing, furniture, pottery, and more.
Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
(734) 668-TIME (8463)
Michigan Theater combines living history with a singular dedication to the finest film and live entertainment available today, offering two auditoriums: the Historic Theater and the Screening Room. View the theater today after its loving restoration, and learn about its history and the Barton Theatre Pipe Organ, one of the only theater organs in existence that is still played in its original home on a regular basis.
Urban Fairy Doors
Downtown, Ann Arbor
(734) 995-7281
Catch these tiny doors on the front of select area businesses in downtown Ann Arbor. Consult Web site for locations. A great way to see downtown!
Main Street Ann Arbor
Main St. at Liberty St., Ann Arbor
The Main Street Area offers fine restaurants, cafés, brew pubs, nightlife, unique collections of clothing, outdoor gear, and U of M apparel. Both browsers and buyers frequent the fine galleries, jewelry stores, bookstores, and gift and toy shops
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South University Avenue
S. University at E. University, Ann Arbor
South University Avenue, located southeast of "The Diag" bisects the University of Michigan's central campus. The wide assortment of interesting shops include excellent jewelry stores, unique gift stores, and restaurants to satisfy any craving.
State Street Area
State St. at Liberty St., Ann Arbor
The State Street Area, adjacent to U of M's Central Campus, offers a great mix of clothing, music and book stores, including Borders Book Store. There are many coffee shops, casual restaurants, and ice cream shops. Points of interest also include Kempf House, Burton Memorial Tower, and the U of M Central Campus. Nickels Arcade, connecting State and Maynard Streets, was one of the first indoor shopping plazas in Michigan and houses a quaint assortment of shops. The State Street Area serves as the "entertainment capital" of Ann Arbor, because most of the big performance venues as well as two movie theaters are scattered within a few blocks.
