Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city of 122,036 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, founded in 1824.
Why visit Ann Arbor
Townapedia lists 70 museums and landmarks, 105 parks and trails, 282 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include State Theatre, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Detroit Observatory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ann Arbor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is a city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. The county seat, it had a population of 123,851 in 2020, making it the fifth-most populous city in Michigan.
From the Wikipedia article Ann Arbor, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do18
State Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
233 South State Street, Ann Arbor
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa,Su 08:00-22:00
Michigan Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Theater and movie theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
603 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
212 South Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa 16:00-22:30
Concordia University Ann Arbor
School · 2.5 mi
Lutheran university in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Eastern Michigan University
School · 5.7 mi
Comprehensive, co-educational public university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Kresge Hearing Research Institute
School · 0.6 mi
Institute of Otolaryngology at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan College of Engineering
School · 1.4 mi
Engineering unit of the University of Michigan
University of Michigan School of Public Health
School
School of Public Health at the University of Michigan
BAM Organ Recital Hall
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
A small recital and rehearsal hall equipped with a C. B. Fisk organ.
1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
This theatre is used for smaller dramatic productions, lectures, and conferences.
911 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks70
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
220 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor
Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
Detroit Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Astronomical observatory in Ann Arbor, United States of America
1398 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor
Th 12:00-17:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-17:00 open "Selected Saturdays"
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Archaeology museum in Newberry Hall
434 South State Street, Ann Arbor
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa-Su 11:00-16:00
Kempf House Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
312 South Division Street, Ann Arbor
Su 13:00-16:00 "On selected Sundays only"
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Museum · 0.4 mi
Art museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor
Tu-We 11:00-17:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00; Th-Fr 10:00-20:00
Museum on Main Street
Museum · 1.1 mi
500 North Main Street, Ann Arbor
Mo-Fr "By appointment only"; Sa,Su 12:00-16:00
Nickels Arcade
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Commercial building located at 326-330 South State Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan
326 South State Street, Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum
1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
Tu-Su 10:00-16:00
Ann Arbor station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Former railroad station in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Arnold and Gertrude Goss House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Single-family detached home in Ann Arbor, United States of America
Bell-Spalding House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Ann Arbor, United States of America
58 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds105
Gallup Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor
Mo-Su 06:00-24:00
Berkshire Creek Nature Area
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
1970 South Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor
Mo-Su 06:00-24:00
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93 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes282
Bearclaw Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
This historic building was constructed as a gasoline station. It now used as a drive through coffee shop.
2460 Washtenaw Avenue
Mo-Su 06:00-17:00
The Jefferson Market
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
The cakery is known for making wedding cakes.
609 West Jefferson Street
We-Su 08:00-14:00
Amadeus
Restaurant · Polish, Hungarian · 0.9 mi
122 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00
Aroma Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian, Indonesian, Chinese · 1.0 mi
221 West Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Asian Legend
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
516 East William Street, Ann Arbor
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Aventura
Restaurant · Tapas, Spanish · 0.8 mi
216 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor
Tu-Th 15:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 15:00-23:00
Ayse's Turkish Cafe
Cafe · Turkish · 1.7 mi
1703 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor
Tu-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 16:00-21:00
Azalea
Restaurant · Japanese, Peruvian · 0.9 mi
312 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
Su,Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-23:00
Bao Space
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
205 North Main Street, Ann Arbor
Su 11:00-15:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-19:30
270 more on the map.
Where to stay14
Churches and places of worship42
Dixboro United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 0.6 mi
1833 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor
First Congregational Church of Ann arbor
Church · Congregationalist · 0.5 mi
608 East William Street, Ann Arbor
First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
120 South State Street, Ann Arbor
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare17
Map of Ann Arbor
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.8 in | 16.6 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 2.4 in | 17.1 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 2.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 11.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ann Arbor Se (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washtenaw County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Dearborn 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Detroit 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Warren 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Sylvania 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Sterling Heights 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Toledo 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Oregon 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Maumee 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Perrysburg 51 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lansing 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Annarborskyline, Gsgeorge, Public domain
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1408 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1408 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio (1), Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Sexton's House and Gatehouse, Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Holiday Lighiting on South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Grave of Conrad Noll (1836–1925) at Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Campus Chapel, 1236 Washtenaw Court, Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio (1), Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Campus Chapel, 1236 Washtenaw Court, Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- University Towers, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Psychology Atrium, East Hall, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- University Lutheran Chapel at Night, (1949), Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Ann Arbor August 2013 01 (South University), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University Lutheran Chapel, 1511 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Grave of Norval E. Welch (c. 1835 – 1864) at Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, MI 1, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Chi Omega Fraternity House, 1525 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Grave of Norval E. Welch (c. 1835 – 1864) at Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, MI 2, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- New Life Church, 1541 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Huron River in Gallup Park, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Detroit Observatory, Observatory Street and Ann Street, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - 54381355654, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- University of Michigan Museum of Art June 2015 08 (European & American Art Gallery), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newberry Hall (Kelsey Museum of Archaeology), University of Michigan, State Street, Ann Arbor, MI - 54381414528, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- HenryBennettHouseAnnArborMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hands-On Museum Ann Arbor, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Nickels Arcade at night, Calebbohn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Argus Museum, Cabchidester, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allmendinger Park, Arountre, CC0
- Virginia Park, Arountre, CC0
- Crary Park, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ann Arbor December 2025 01 (Burns Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell Field, Ann Arbor, Michigan, with UM Hospital complex in background, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kellogg-WardenHouseAnnArborMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, spring, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Washtenaw County War memorial, Milana.mees, CC BY 4.0
- William Fletcher Headstone, Scramblelot, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of Michigan August 2013 237 (Trotter Multicultural Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of Michigan August 2013 114 (Stockwell Hall), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of Michigan August 2013 117 (Central Campus Recreation Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UM-Presidents-House Ann-Arbor-MI e1840, SteveStrummer, CC0
- UM-Tappan-Hall Ann-Arbor-MI 2013, SteveStrummer, CC0
- UM-FrankelWing-2013, SteveStrummer, CC0
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