Kerrytown is one of Ann Arbor’s historic districts and part of the original village of settlers here. It was named after the County Kerry in Ireland, the birthplace of the Mother of the person who started restoring this area in the late 1960’s. It’s been the home of Ann Arbor’s Farmer’s Market since 1931, when […]
Our Ultimate Foodie Tour is one of our most popular tours. Learn why Ann Arbor is listed as one of American’s foodiest towns. Stop at Zingermans Deli, probably our most famous restaurant, and taste just about anything your heart desires, imported ham and house-made meats, chocolate cherry bread, artisan honeys paired with local cheese, goat […]
From Collegiate Gothic to Beaux Arts, Impressionist to Cubists, Ann Arbor has it all without getting into a car! As you stroll around Treetown, you’ll see many sites listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Sites might include an English Gothic Revival Church designed and built by its members in the late […]
One of the many advantages of living in a university town is the cultural diversity, especially when it’s expressed through food cooked in family-owned eateries. There’s Spanish, Indian, Mexican, Nepalese, Middle Eastern,Cuban, Korean, Japanese, Thai and Chinese, and finally more Vietnamese places started appearing in the last couple of years. Ginger Deli is a take-out […]
It’s an exciting weekend here in Ann Arbor with the classic in-state rivalry as the University of Michigan Wolverines host the Michigan State Spartans. Next year will mark the 120th anniversary of the first time these two teams played each other. There’s always plenty of green and white mixed in with the maize and blue […]
Savor Ann Arbor tours aren’t just for out-of-town visitors. Local companies, schools and universities love our tours to help ignite their team and build comradery. Fresh air and tasty food do wonders to enhance relationships and improve creativity. Team tours are also a fun and unique way to celebrate special occasions and the holiday season. […]
The University of Michigan just celebrated it’s 200th birthday. It began in 1817 in Detroit, and was moved to Ann Arbor in 1837. The President’s House on South University has been home to twelve University of Michigan Presidents, including the current one, Mark Schlissel. Built in 1840, it’s the oldest building on campus. It is […]
I’ve developed some food sensitivities in the last few years that have turned me into a mostly gluten and dairy-free foodie. It’s been hard, but I’m lucky that all that happens is that I itch. My throat doesn’t close up, my eyes don’t swell shut and my gut doesn’t freak out. In the last couple […]
Ann Arbor is truly a chocolate paradise, and chocolate is everywhere! So, if you love chocolate, just look or ask for it because it will be there! Here’s a tour of some of my favorite stops. It is by no means the most comprehensive list, just a manageable two-ish hour strolling tour of some of […]
This is a longer post than usual because I want to give lots of information to create your own museum tour. I’m happy to take you around, but you can do this on your own! This isn’t D.C. You don’t even need a car to discover the extensive museums and galleries that Ann Arbor and […]
