Five Must-See Ann Arbor Museums

The beautiful town of Ann Arbor is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in America and visitors love our stunning scenery, which includes over 50,000 trees planted throughout the town. From our world-class University of Michigan to our delicious restaurants and delightful shopping areas, there are plenty of reasons to visit Ann Arbor. We also have a large variety of interesting museums, which include many unique artifacts and exhibitions. Read below for some information on our must-see museums and what makes them so special.

Ann Arbor Hands On Museum

Highly rated on TripAdvisor, this family friendly museum includes many interactive science and technology exhibits, which are suitable for both adults and children. You can spend several hours immersed in visual, touch and auditory activities including wind turbine displays, solar panel exhibits and photography from Nasa’s Hubble Space Telescope.

University of Michigan Museum of Art

This on-campus museum underwent a $41.9 million expansion in 2009 and their extensive collection includes work from Asian, African, American, European, Middle Eastern and modern artists. They display everything from ancient pottery to early photography and outdoor sculpture. The museum also conducts research into reclaiming works that were illegally appropriated during World War II and they make information on this interesting project available to the public.

Exhibit Museum of Natural History

If you are interested in dinosaurs and fossils, this is the perfect destination. The Exhibit Museum of Natural History has four floors of exhibits including the largest display of dinosaurs in Michigan. They also have informative displays on wildlife, anthropology, geology, and you can visit the Planetarium to learn about the farthest reaches of space as well. Highly recommended.

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

This recently renovated museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean and Near East. The amazing building is packed with attractions and will truly transport you back into time. They offer educational programs for children and adults as well as museum tours and lectures.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

A great tribute to Michigan’s American president, the Gerald R. Ford library includes candid insight into his life and beliefs. The 12,000 building harbors a collection of historical artifacts that illustrate his presidency and includes exhibitions such as a sound and lightshow dedicated to a day in the Oval Office as well a Watergate Scandal display, which features the actual tools used in the burglary.

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10th Annual Ann Arbor Arts & Crafts Show “Crafting with Grace”

10th Annual Ann Arbor Arts & Crafts Show “Crafting with Grace”

Crafting with GraceDo you enjoy exploring and trying to find the best in Arts & Crafts? Well, get ready because there is an amazing show coming soon to an area near your hotel in Ann Arbor.

On October 20th, New Grace Apostolic Temple will host the 10th Annual Ann Arbor Arts and Crafts show, a juried art show featuring only hand-crafted items. The doors to the Temple will open to the public at 10 am and the show is located in Ann Arbor at 2898 Packard Road.

What Makes the Ann Arbor Arts & Craft Show Unique

For decades, Ann Arbor has been home to a wide variety of artisans and arts & crafts are as much a part of its history as any other activity. Not only does Ann Arbor host one of the nations largest Art Fairs every Summer but it is also a community where art is valued year-round.

Obviously, one thing that sets the Ann Arbor Arts & Crafts show apart is that it only allows presenters and vendors who created hand-crafted items. Another is that it is a juried show. As the organizers explain in their mission statement:

“By exhibiting the high-quality workmanship done by the craftsman, we increase the awareness of the arts and further enrich this community.”

In addition, portions of the proceeds are used to help fund other community events designed to “enrich the community.” So, when you support the Ann Arbor Arts & Crafts Fair you are also supporting Ann Arbor’s continuing commitment to the Arts.

More Reasons to Head to the Arts & Crafts Show Near your Hotel in Ann Arbor

You will rarely find any kind of festival that works this hard to ensure every attendee has a great time, the Ann Arbor Arts & Crafts show offers free parking, a free shuttle to and from off-site parking, free door prize entries, and a delicious assortment of homemade concessions and baked goods (rumor has it, there are lots of delicious goodies being prepared for the concessions area).

With over 60 vendors and an annual attendance of around 1000 people, you can get yourself prepared for a full day of enjoying amazing artisans, great people, and delicious food.

And, if you have the kids with you, the show is also family friendly with an area for entertaining children (including a kids crafts corner and an area for free face-painting).

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near your hotel in Ann Arbor.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010

How to Spend a Family Weekend in Ann Arbor

How to Spend a Family Weekend in Ann Arbor

Spend a Family Weekend in Ann Arbor

Visiting Ann Arbor for the weekend but struggling to find activities appropriate for the entire family to enjoy? In previous posts, we have talked about many of the museums and parks but these barely scratch the surface of all of the family options available for you near your University of Michigan Hotels.

The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms

What family doesn’t love visiting a petting zoo for weekend fun?

Thomas Monaghan, whose company Domino’s Pizza located its headquarters on a renovated farm near Ann Arbor, decided to hire a staff to create a farm-themed family activity center on site to honor the legacy of the history of his property.

The Petting Zoo at Domino’s Farms opened its doors in 1984 and ever since families and especially children have been able to interact with Goats, Cattle, Chicken, Alpacas and with many more animals including “Badger the Cat.”

Domino’s Farms (and the Petting Zoo) are located at 3001 Earhart Rd. Ann Arbor, MI

Did You Know That Fairy Doors Live All Over Ann Arbor (and Near All University of Michigan Hotels)?

Starting in 1995 people began experiencing strange encounters with tiny Fairy Doors all over the city of Ann Arbor. First, they were discovered in private homes but soon after began turning up in businesses and nooks and crannies all over town. It wasn’t too much later that the children’s book “Who’s Behind the Fairy Doors” by Jonathan B. Wright was released.and a phenomenon was born.

You can start your families tour of Ann Arbor’s fairy doors wherever you desire (there is even a fairy door inspired Diorama in one of the area Starbucks stores) but you will enjoy this quest forevermore once it has been started.

Wild Swan Theater, Made For Families

Ann Arbor’s Wild Swan Theater is, according to their mission statement, “dedicated to producing professional theater of the highest artistic quality for children and families and to making that theater accessible to everyone including low income, minority, and disabled patrons through low ticket prices and innovative outreach programs.”

Every year the Wild Swan Theater premieres productions from their home base of Ann Arbor and then tours them throughout Michigan and the Midwest.

What better way could you spend an evening with the family watching a performance by one of the “most admired professional theaters for families in the Nation.” New productions can first be viewed at the Towsley Auditorium on the campus of Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near all of the University of Michigan hotels.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010

Best places to eat out if you’re a vegetarian visiting Ann Arbor

Best places to eat out if you’re a vegetarian visiting Ann Arbor

 

Best places to eat vegetarian in Ann Arbor

Given that it has been about a year since we covered Vegan restaurants in Ann Arbor it seems appropriate to turn to the subject of vegetarian food close to your hotel in Ann Arbor.

I will, with one small exception, stay away from the excellent restaurants that I covered last year.

Detroit Street Filling Station

Last year, I highlighted all three restaurants affiliated with The Lunch Room brand (The Lunch Room, The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe, and the Detroit Street Filling Station) but, at that time, the Filling Station had just opened.

The Detroit Filling Station offers an eclectic array of vegetarian items from pizza, to Tacos and Jackfruit Carnitas, and even Carolina Tempeh “Ribs.” They even offer a Fried Artichoke Po’ Boy.

Make sure to check out the Filling Station on your next visit to Kerrytown.

Vedge Cafe

Located in the center of everything (from central campus to Kerrytown) on 205 Main Street in Ann Arbor the Vedge Cafe offers vegetarian and vegan meals made from scratch. Opened by a registered dietician with a passion for nutritious vegan and vegetarian cooking, the Vedge Cafe offers healthy, filling and well-balanced meals including hot and cold sandwiches, soups, and salads.

The Blue Nile

While the Blue Nile also accommodates meat eating patrons, the heart of Ethiopian cuisine is and always has been delicious vegetarian cooking. At the Blue Nile, you can enjoy Gomen, Metin Shiro Wat, or Kik Alecha all served in the traditional manner.

Sit and deepen your ties with your family or friends while sitting around the table sharing bread and food in the tradition of an Ethiopian royal feast. The Blue Nile is located at 221 E. Washington in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.

Cafe Verde

Cafe Verde is a fair trade coffee house and cafe which is part of the People’s Food Co-op in Ann Arbor. Not only can you enjoy lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, macchiatos, or americanos but you can also enjoy a delicious salad, an amazing vegetarian soup, or enjoy food from their beloved hot or cold food bars.

The People’s Food Coop is located at 216 N. Fourth Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near all of the hotels in Ann Arbor.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

16th Annual Kerrytown Bookfest

16th Annual Kerrytown Bookfest

Will you be looking for things to do on September 9th, 2018?

Just a short stroll from your Ann Arbor Hotels you will find the 16th Annual one-day festival known as Kerrytown Bookfest. This annual festival showcases “the areas rich heritage with book and printing arts” while showcasing local individuals, businesses, and organizations.

The Kerrytown area is already well-known for businesses like Zingerman’s Delicatessen, and the Kerrytown Concert House. But this neighborhood is also well-known by locals for its bookstores and for its love of the printed word.

Authors Galore:

Local and national authors representing a wide assortment of genres will appear at this years Bookfest, including (but not limited to):

  • Ruth Behar an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction and the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” grant.
  • Sue Burke a reporter, short-story writer, and novelist with over 30 published short-stories.
  • Michael Byers who was a finalist for the Poe/Hemingway Prize Award and the winner of a Kaufman Prize for his first novel “The Coast of Good Intentions.”
  • Jacqueline Carey the author of the critically acclaimed Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels.
  • Cinda Williams Chima the New York Times and the USA Today bestselling author of young adult fantasy novels like the Heir Chronicles and the Shattered Realms series.
  • Anna Clark a Fulbright and Knight Wallace journalism fellow and the editor of the Michigan notable book “A Detroit Anthology”
  • Kelly Dipuccio NYT bestselling and award-winning author of books for kids like “Grace For President.”

 

Exhibitors and Experiences Near Your Ann Arbor Hotels

The organizers promised that the Kerrytown Bookfest would provide Entertainment, Education, and Hands-On Experiences.

This year’s exhibitors include stand-outs like:

Anne’s Marbling, a company that has been producing marbled clothing and artwork for 25 years.

Ephemeral Books, specializing in unique handbound books in small editions & more.

Laurel Moon Copper, featuring the artist Laurel Moon who specializes in etched copper pendants and components.

Obviously, these are only a few of the many exhibitors who will be displaying their wares at Bookfest 2018.

Where Is Bookfest

Kerrytown Bookfest will be held on September 9th from 10:30 am to 5 pm in the Ann Arbor Farmers Market space, which is located in the Kerrytown area of Ann Arbor Michigan.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near your Ann Arbor Hotels.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010.

More Summer Events: The Ann Arbor Triathlon

More Summer Events: The Ann Arbor Triathlon

It is almost time for the 2018 Ann Arbor Triathlon, an area even where thousands of people come from all over the state, the country, to bike, run, swim, or just watch.

Most important, the triathlon is within easy travel distance from your U of M Hotel.

What Is a Triathlon?

I was surprised to learn there were many different kinds of triathlons, but the one we are all probably most familiar with is called an “Olympic-distance triathlon” and is composed of a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike race, followed by a 10-kilometer run.

The basics of all triathlons is based in a combination of swimming, followed by bicycling, and finished up with running.

What is the Ann Arbor Triathlon

The Ann Arbor Triathlon is an annual event hosting folks from all over the area and anywhere else to participate or support folks participating in the race.

Our Triathlon, which is part three of the Wolverine Brewing Companies series of races in the area, includes the following styles of Triathlons:

  • Sprint, including an 800m (1/2 mile) swim, 14-mile road bike ride, 5-mile Poto trail run
  • Mini-Sprint, including a 400m (1/4 mile) swim, 14-mile road bike ride, 2-mile trail run
  • Duathlon, including a 2-mile trail run, 14-mile road bike ride, 5-mile Poto trail run
  • Aquabike, including an 800m swim, 14-mile road bike ride
  • Sprint Relay, including a race with a couple of your friends

You can also sign up to compete as part of an age or gender grouping when you register for the event. All participants are allowed to wear a wetsuit without penalty.

The event includes safety support from the Epic Lifeguard Team which is made up entirely of people with Red Cross Waterfront and basic lifeguarding certifications.

The Rewards?

Every participant will receive an M Triathlon medal, a high-quality race t-shirt, and reportedly “the best post-race snacks ever.” The Ann Arbor Triathlon also provides “grab and go” style awards to the top five finishers in each category (if you are a top-five finisher just visit the awards table to receive your award).

The Rest of the Details, So You Can Travel From Your U of M Hotels

The race will be held at Halfmoon race, the address is 8690 Hankerd Road, and you must register for the race in advance. If you are interested in being a triathlon volunteer you will need to register for that in advance as well.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near your U of M Hotels.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010.

Summer Things to do in Ann Arbor

Summer Things to do in Ann Arbor

Summer Things to do in Ann Arbor

It is finally Summer which means there are a lot of fun things easily accessible from your Suites in Ann Arbor.

Here are some of my favorite Summer things to do in Ann Arbor.

Sonic Lunch, Close to your Suites in Ann Arbor

What if I were to tell you that national caliber acts come and perform in Ann Arbor during summer, in public and for free, at lunchtime? Would you believe me?

Well, it is true, every Thursday at 11:30 am, bands like Sunflower Bean, The Accidentals, and Absofacto will have Liberty Square in downtown Ann Arbor rocking all Summer long. Started in 2008, Sonic Lunch has become a mainstay of the Downtown Ann Arbor Summer scene.

So, if you like your lunch with live music, when you are in town, walk down to Liberty Square and enjoy your Sonic Lunch.

Summer Beer Festival

Do you love craft beer?

What would you say to over 150 brewers sampling over 1000 Michigan-Made craft beers during a two-day festival?

If this sounds like nirvana to you, and you will be in the area on Friday, July 27th or Saturday, July 28th, you should head on over to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti (just a few miles from Ann Arbor) and join Summer Beer Festival 2018 (the oldest of the four Michigan Brewer’s annual festivals).

Rolling Hills Water Park

When it is hot outside, and it does get very hot and humid in Michigan during the Summer, Rolling Hills Water Park is your ticket for wet and wild fun.

While Rolling Hills is a county-operated water park, it has no shortage of amazing ways to have fun. Take a trip down the lazy river, enjoy the wave pool or thrills from one of the park water slides.

And, if you want to just kick back and relax on a beautiful day, you can just sit in one of Rolling Hills luxurious lounge or sand chairs under a shade umbrella while enjoying a refreshing drink.
Rolling Hills is located at 7660 Stony Creek Road in Ypsilanti.

Ann Arbor Art Fairs

Perhaps the largest and most well-known Summer event in the area is the world famous Ann Arbor Art Fair (one of the largest outdoor art fairs in the nation).

The Ann Arbor Art Fair, a fixture since it was started in 1960, usually includes well over 350 artists, street music, copious food and drinks, and hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts.

As usual, the 2018 Art Fair will be held across Streets around the University of Michigan campus and all over downtown Ann Arbor starting on July 19th and ending on the 22nd.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near hotel suites in Ann Arbor Michigan.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010

Best Farmers Markets In and Around Michigan

Best Farmers Markets In and Around Michigan

 

Michigan is home to an incredible amount of amazing farmers, farm families, and farm communities. Generally, it will only take a few minutes to drive from any Michigan town or city to start seeing the farmland, tractors, and barns.

If you enjoy meeting farmers and searching out incredible fresh organic produce, here are the most well-known farmer’s markets near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ann Arbor Farmers Market

 

It would be hard to find a more laid-back and community-friendly environment to shop for fresh vegetables and artisan products than you will find when you visit the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.

Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, this farmers market includes the offerings of over 100 local businesses and farmers in a beautiful and timeless setting in Kerrytown. Kerrytown is a vital and thriving business community so after you finish shopping for vegetables, you can shop, eat, or even stop for a great cup of coffee.

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is located at 315 Detroit Street which is very close to Downtown Ann Arbor (so close that on a beautiful Spring or Summer day, you could walk from many of the hotels in Ann Arbor, Michigan).

Ypsilanti Farmers Markets

For over 15 years, for many families and food lovers, Tuesday’s have meant a trip to the official Ypsilanti Farmers Market hosted by Growing Hope. From 3 pm to 7 pm, you can examine the best fresh and organic offerings local farmers and businesses have to offer.

The Ypsilanti Farmers Market is located near downtown Ypsilanti, which is located so close that it is almost a sister city of Ann Arbor’s (where Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, for instance, Ypsilanti is the home of Eastern Michigan University).

For those who prefer to do handle their marketing on the weekends (and in one of the most exciting community hot spots in Ypsilanti, Growing Hope also offers a Ypsilanti Farmers Market in Depot Town every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

The Bushel Basket Farmers Market

About 16 miles from Ann Arbor, in lovely Chelsea Michigan, is the Bushel Basket Farmers Market (also known as the Wednesday Farmers market). This market has been a staple for area families looking to find some fresh vegetables on a beautiful afternoon. The Bushel Basket Farmers Market is open from 2 pm until 6 pm every Wednesday.

Chelsea is the home of the famous Purple Rose theater owned by local acting legend Jeff Daniels and home to many beautiful parks, restaurants, and breweries.

Dexter Farmers Market

Dexter is located about 9 miles from Ann Arbor, so if you are ready to take a short drive you can experience a 13-year-old farmers market on Alpine Street in beautiful downtown Dexter Michigan. The Dexter Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm and on Tuesdays from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Dexter is also the home to Zingerman’s Cornman farms which is a beautiful place to either plan an event of to just enjoy seeing a working farm or experiencing the several acres of nature.

Saline Farmers Market

The Saline Farmers Market is a growers-only farmers market on South Ann Arbor Street from 8 am to 12 noon every Saturday. Saline is a bucolic and lovely community a leisurely 9-mile drive from Ann Arbor (the perfect distance for a nice drive).

Make your trip a full day escape and visit the outdoor ponds and trails of Lillie Park or beautiful Mill Pond Park.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near the hotels in Ann Arbor Michigan.

And, of course, when you look for a hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010 or at www.BellTowerHotel.com.

Outdoor Activities Near Your Hotel in Ann Arbor

Outdoor Activities Near Your Hotel in Ann Arbor

Spring has finally sprung across Michigan and just in time for your visit to the Ann Arbor area (and to the Bell Tower Hotel).

If you haven’t visited Ann Arbor before during the Spring or Summer yet, you are in for a treat as the area offers a cornucopia of outdoor activities for people of all ages.

Here are some of the most popular outdoor activities near your hotel.

Argo Nature Area

The City of Ann Arbor’s Argo Nature Area, located on the East side of the Huron River is home to 22 acres of fun activities and places ripe for exploration. One of the most popular features of the Argo Nature area is the Argo Canoe Livery, which allows visitors to rent canoes and kayaks which they can take out on the Huron River. Between April 21st and May 25th, the Livery is open from 10 am until 7 pm (depending on the weather).

There is an unpaved and fairly wide trail that runs the entire distance of the park parallel to the Huron River and allows walkers, runners, and bicyclists to spend the day enjoying the sun and river. And, of course, you could set up a picnic blanket, take a break, kick back and let Ann Arbor pass you by on a beautiful Spring day.

Bandemer Park

On the West side of the Huron River is Bandemer Park, another Ann Arbor go-to for people searching for outdoor fun. Bandemer Park features fishing docks, picnic areas, and grills. But one of the things this park is most known for is Frisbee or disc golf. Bandemer Park offers a 9 hole disc golf course with Blue, White, and Red tee boxes.

Disc Golf Course Review says the Bandemer Park course requires, “finesse and power from longest of 3 sets of concrete tees.” If you enjoy a great day of grilling and playing frisbee golf with friends or family, Bandemer Park could be the perfect place for you.

Golf near your Hotel in Ann Arbor

If you prefer playing the more traditional form of golf instead of disc golf, don’t worry, Ann Arbor has plenty of easy to access golf options too.

The University of Michigan Golf Course is a mainstay in the area and it has the advantage of close proximity to your hotel in Ann Arbor (it is located directly across the street from Michigan Stadium). The course is one of only six courses designed by MacKenzie in the United States and is where the Michigan golf teams practice.

You can also visit Stone Bridge Golf Club. Stone Bridge is a public 18-hole championship golf course hidden away in the heart of Ann Arbor., is another area favorite. Stone Bridge was designed by celebrated course designer (and University of Michigan graduate) Arthur Hills.

A few other public options include the Leslie Park Golf Course and Lakes Forest.

And, obviously, regardless of what you choose to do, Downtown Ann Arbor, Kerrytown, and many other unique outdoor shopping areas are great to visit on a sunny Spring day.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near your Ann Arbor lodging.

When you look for the best Ann Arbor hotel options, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010.

Things to Get You Moving Near Your U of M Hotel

Things to Get You Moving Near Your U of M Hotel

Traveling can disrupt routines which can make waking up bright eyed, bushy tailed, and ready to conquer the world a struggle.

Our crack research team put their heads together and figured out that most people rely on some combination of a go-to coffee house, a fun place to exercise, and a great breakfast place to get the most out of every morning (I might be exaggerating to call it a crack research team).

Luckily, Ann Arbor offers a cornucopia of options for all three and all of them are close to your U of M Hotel.

Coffee Houses

Ann Arbor’s campus and the downtown area is the home of a large number of excellent coffee spots (as you might suspect with Ann Arbor being a college town).

The Electric Eye Cafe, located at 811 N. Main, successfully backs up their claim to curate “the worlds most delicious hand-roasted coffee.” If that is not enough of a reason to make the trip, they also serve waffles every Sunday starting at 10 am.

A relatively recent, but very successful, addition to the Ann Arbor coffee scene is Mighty Good Coffee committed to artisanal principles and to using beans from farms that they have visited personally.

Exercise Opportunities Close to Your U of M Hotel

Ann Arbor is home to a wide variety of gyms, yoga studios, and organic exercise opportunities. What could be better, or more scenic, than a run from State Street all the way to Kerrytown? What could be a more picturesque place to warm up for the day than the Arb?

Best Breakfast in Ann Arbor?

Boiling down hundreds of very good breakfast options into just a few choices can be tricky, but many locals gravitate to one of the following breakfasts to start their day:

The Fleetwood Diner, located at 311 S. Ashley has been an Ann Arbor tradition longer than most of the University of Michigan’s current student body has been alive. The Fleetwood is famous for its Hippie Hash which combines a large helping of homemade hash browns with a mixture of fresh vegetables and cheese.

The Northside Grill is so beloved by locals that if you go on the weekend, you will often find a line of hungry folks waiting to get in. In fact, Northside has been voted best breakfast in Washtenaw country by Current Magazine for the last four years. The Northside Grill is located on Broadway at the entrance to the Broadway Bridge.

The Secret: The Bell Tower is Within Walking Distance

Staying at the Bell Tower will always put you within walking distance of great food and amazing performances near your U of M hotel.

When you look for the best Ann Arbor hotel options, The Bell Tower Hotel is the perfect place for you!

If you have any questions or want to make a reservation, feel free to contact us at any time at (734) 769-3010.

Photo credit: Andy Piper

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