August 16th, 2011 at 12:44 AM ^
where u from not to be creepy
August 16th, 2011 at 12:48 AM ^
I am from Michigan but I now live in Ohio unfortunatley
August 16th, 2011 at 12:45 AM ^
near the bottom, under
"Ann Arbor is Quite a City and it Has an Awesome College Football Stadium"
http://mgoblog.com/content/user-curated-mgohalloffame
also read everything there while you're at it
August 16th, 2011 at 1:02 AM ^
...as Offtopic, you aren't paying attention. denverblue's answer is spot on.
August 16th, 2011 at 12:47 AM ^
I'd go see the tigers if you live far away cuse they're in a pennant race and you can get tickets as cheap as 15 bucks per person. Then again u may not have transportation to Detroit and if that's the case forget it.
August 16th, 2011 at 12:55 AM ^
Great idea but we are going up North to a wedding so we won't be able to make Detroit But Thank You ! Good idea Go Tigers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 16th, 2011 at 12:55 AM ^
Great idea but we are going up North to a wedding so we won't be able to make Detroit But Thank You ! Good idea Go Tigers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 16th, 2011 at 1:01 AM ^
Take a walk throught the Arb, is nicer in the fall, but still really nice now. Make sure you eat at Mr. Spot's.
August 16th, 2011 at 2:25 AM ^
The Arb is great to check out, but Mr. Spots? I always thought the food there was eh, definitely nothing special. BTB, Jerusalem Garden, Zingerman's, TK Wu, a bunch of restaurants on State and Main (too many to list) would certainly rank up as much more memorable than Mr. Spots.
August 16th, 2011 at 6:56 AM ^
I still think that they have he best wings, bar none. Love that place.
August 16th, 2011 at 11:32 AM ^
If you want great wings don't go to Buffalo Wild Wings, go to Spots. They are by far the best wings I've ever had.
August 16th, 2011 at 8:53 AM ^
It depends on what you are looking for.
The other places may have better food, but Spots has a certain nostalgia factor, especially if you are an alumni. Not to mention, it is frequented by students althetes. You never know who you might see.
August 16th, 2011 at 10:29 AM ^
Mr. Spots is amazing and special in every way... puts BTB to shame. Any of their phillys, wings, even the spots burger. Do not listen to Stankoniaks, sorry
August 16th, 2011 at 12:30 PM ^
Something tells me you never tried their wings.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:02 AM ^
Go to Ashley's
August 16th, 2011 at 8:50 AM ^
Hit up Dominicks for some sangria on the outside patio in the sun. There's nothing like it in the summer months
August 16th, 2011 at 11:21 AM ^
I agree 100% on Ashley's. Hole in the wall, 72 outstanding beers on tap, and newly installed HD TVs for your viewing pleasure.
Last year duing the Wisconsin game my buddy and I got sick of watching Michigan get it handed to them so we just jetted in the 4th quarter and went to Ashley's to get drunk. Watched some more college football.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:06 AM ^
You gotta eat there.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:33 AM ^
I know a lot of folks really like Blimpy, but it's only fair to point out the way the place works. If you like being hassled, made fun of, and yelled at by the staff of a restaurant that makes a very average burger, then Blimpy's is for you. If that doesn't sound like much fun, steer clear and hit up one of A2's better joints. BTB (formerly Big Ten Burrito), Mr. Spot's, and Pizza Bob's are all highly recommended.
Also, a personal favorite, if you like books, you can't do better than the Dawn Treader used book shop on Liberty, right near the Michigan Theater.
August 16th, 2011 at 2:03 AM ^
youre only hassled or made fun of if you cant read the sign and order properly. its not that hard. also, to each their own, but their burgers are not considered very average to most.
August 16th, 2011 at 2:28 AM ^
I always liked Blimpies, but I was actually there when a guy had a heart attack. Very disturbing.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:02 PM ^
I think they call those days that end in "Y".
August 16th, 2011 at 9:08 AM ^
If you like books I would also recommend going to Borders on Liberty. I was just there this weekend and they're basically giving everything away. (30-70% off most books)
August 16th, 2011 at 11:17 AM ^
Blimpy is so ridiculously overrated! The burgers are thin, making them a huge rip-off. Places with better burgers: Casey's, Old Town, Frita Batidos, Dimo's. Seriously, I know Blimpy pushes the nostalgia button for former undergrads, but having lived in AA for 11 years, it really isn't even close to the top of the burger list.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:16 AM ^
Great burgers!
August 16th, 2011 at 1:20 AM ^
doesn't matter what time of year, students or not...take an hour, it's heaven.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:20 AM ^
sangria at dominick's is a must, especially if it's a nice day
August 16th, 2011 at 1:53 AM ^
Watch out for the speakers because sitting under one never fails to cause splitting headaches.
August 16th, 2011 at 8:01 AM ^
Seriously -- has the same guy been screaming "SCOTT YOUR PIZZA IS READY SCOTT!!!" for all these years? I was there in '08/'09 and had a nasty speaker flashback.
August 16th, 2011 at 11:15 AM ^
You'll never look at a mason jar the same way again.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:28 AM ^
Law Quad is really nice and this time of year you are likely to several weddings taking pictures there. Arb is great and its not too far a walk from the entrance to the river.
August 16th, 2011 at 2:26 AM ^
In conjunction with two of these suggestions, walk through the law quad to get to Dominick's for sangria.
August 16th, 2011 at 7:58 AM ^
After leaving Dawn Treader, stop in at Ashley's for a beverage. Then, walk down State, through the law quad to get to Dominick's for sangria.
August 16th, 2011 at 9:46 AM ^
Now I feel like I might need to write a Joycian tribute to Ann Arbor.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:53 AM ^
I think any trip to Ann Arbor for someone who hasn't been there much, has to include either Zingermans or Cottage Inn. Zingermans has amazing sandwichs, on the expensive side for a deli, but well worth it. Cottage Inn has great pizza (go to the original, its on E. Williams., the other take out place isn't nearly as good). Also Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is great too. Just be careful when ordering to follow the, rather strict, ordering proceduce. I've seen a few people get yelled at for asking something out of order.
Also go as MichiganStadiumBlockM said, you have to visit the diag, see the M, walk around town. Walk State Street and South U. Actually, just walk in general. Ann Arbor is a great town to just wander around. Also, definitely check out the Law Quad (per airvipermb).
As for watching a practice, I'm not sure what the rules are for watching them, I'd venture a guess and say you can't, but it would be worth a shot. And you have to see the Big House in all its (brand new shiny screened) glory. But you may not get inside.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:58 AM ^
How much are you willing to spend?
Ann Arbor is great for restaurants and bars. Since I'am Italian/Irish I enjoy a meal at Palios with a night cap at Conor O'Neills. But there are a plethora of excellent bars and restaurants to choose from. You'll probably want to stick to the West Side. That is where most of the post-college crowds go.
But if you want just a simple afternoon of taking in the sights and absorbing tghe ambience of Ann Arbor, I suggest going to a NYPD or a Fleetwood. NYPD has decent New York-style pizza while Fleetwood is a classic greasy spoon. If you go(to Fleetwood)at the right time you will be able to experience a sample size of Ann Arbor's residents. From the aged hippie to the burgher to the fresh faced graduate student from New Yawk... Ann Arbor's residents are an eclectic bunch.
I'll add that if you have a chance, take in a show at the Michigan Theater. The seats are a bit uncomfortable, but the experience is worth it. It is a wonderful venue.
August 16th, 2011 at 2:16 AM ^
Maybe it's improved since I've been at school, but NYPD's pizza is rank.
August 16th, 2011 at 2:13 AM ^
The museum of natural history is pretty cool just to wander around in for a little bit. Other than the obvious spots that every one else has said, just walk around town to get a really good feel for the campus during the day. At night there are all kinds of options from Ricks to Ashleys to the Chop House (depending on how classy you want to keep it)
August 16th, 2011 at 2:41 AM ^
Charley's.
August 16th, 2011 at 3:56 AM ^
Zing-er-man's
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<br>See ya in line!
August 16th, 2011 at 11:20 AM ^
over-priced
For my buck, I'd sooner go to Maize n Blue deli or Dimo's.
August 16th, 2011 at 6:32 AM ^
For breakfast, Afternoon Delight is excellent. Another very decent, and modestly priced restaurant that is always good is Grizzly Peak...their hanger steak is fabulous.
No trip to Ann Arbor is complete without a visit to Zingermans, as others have pointed out. Saveur magazine just did a thing where they evaluated rye bread all over the country...Zingermans was number one. Their corned beef on rye sandwich is a classic if that is your thing.
August 16th, 2011 at 7:06 AM ^
Here are some of my favorite things to do in AA in august:
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<br>1. Spend some time in the diag. Quite possibly the greatest place on earth.
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<br>2. Walk around the campus. I love just walking the campus - great energy, cool vibe. Don't just limit your walk to south u. And state. The area around the hill dorms is really nice (Catherine and Ann streets by the medical school. Also down hill street by the frat / sorority houses. There are tons of areas that are all within walking distance.
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<br>Restaurants:
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<br>2. Cottage inn - a classic with great pizza, burgers and fries.
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<br>3. Mr. Spots - their wings are the beat there are IMO. Ditto their fries. Last year, when the patriots played the lions in Detroit l, Tom Brady orders sacks of wings and fries for the team as a pre-thanksgiving show of awesomeness.
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<br>4. If you want a good fancy restaurant, gandy dancer is always great. I always thought it was a bit overrated but it is still a good meal in a cool facility (former train station).
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August 16th, 2011 at 10:30 AM ^
Angelo's is the most overrated spot in Ann Arbor. Blimpy Burger a distant second.
Best places (this was five years ago, so maybe things have changed):
- Cheap / lots of options: Pizza House. End of discussion.
- Burritos: BTB
- Expensive: Chop House / Real Seafood
- Sandwich: (tie) Maize N Blue, Zingerman's
Really you can't go wrong much in AA. The one place I did NOT like was Palio. Talk about overpriced Italian crap. Gratzi is much, much better.
August 16th, 2011 at 11:01 AM ^
Pizza House is great, but I wouldn't really call it cheap; at least it wasn't when I was living there.
August 16th, 2011 at 11:15 AM ^
I think BTB is vastly overrated... Pancheros has much higher quality burritos for comparable prices.
August 16th, 2011 at 11:24 AM ^
Pizza House is a complete joke. It's expensive and terrible. Seriously, horrible food and service. The Chop House and Real Seafood are also both overpriced and terrible. If you want seafood, do yourself a favor and go to Pacific Rim or Yamato. I agree with you on Palio. If someone likes Palio their idea of Italian food is Chef Boyardee. I got a chicken dish there once that had FAKE grill marks on it. Like GFS fake chicken grill marks. Such a colossal rip-off. Gratzi is OK.
August 16th, 2011 at 1:05 PM ^
Is Pizza House cheap? Late hours, lots of choices, some good food items....but all overpriced.
August 16th, 2011 at 7:35 AM ^
Maize and Blue deli is a good choice for lunch too.
August 16th, 2011 at 11:17 AM ^
Mo's Mess #2 or the Grand Daddy