Ann Arbor is one of the classic college towns, and whether you're just passing through or plan to stay around for a bit, there are a few sites that must be seen.
For the people that are looking to spend no more than an afternoon in the city the Michigan Union is a great place to start. Built in 1917 the building has become one of the most iconic symbols of the city. Covered in ivy, proudly flying the Michigan flag, and home to many historical events even driving by it can give off the feeling of being a Michigan Wolverine.
The center of campus, more affectionately called the Diag, is located in front of the Hatcher Library surrounded by a scattering of trees and, weather permitting, people playing games or lounging about. Here is one of the most visited spots on campus and is always a destination for tours and out-of-towners. With the inlaid metal M and the surrounding school buildings the place is a buzz of activity year round, making it a unique experience every visit.
Those two areas are for the folks that don't want to stay long, for others visiting over the weekend or even considering moving in the Arboretum is a fine place to visit. Close to both North Campus and the Michigan Hospital the Arb is a nature preserve that sits along the Huron River. Be it Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring the Arb is filled with trails and walkways that wind through the trees and into the foliage. It is a quiet place to relax, walk your dog, or even catch a game of Quidditch. It's the quiet place for the natural types when they need to get away from the city.
To understand Ann Arbor is to understand that it is more than just a college town. It has a dense population of local producers, hippies, and craftsmen that love to share their skills and their wares off. Kerrytown is home to these kinds of people. With a weekly farmers market in the summer, a mixture of hard to find bars, and famous delis this part of town screams originality only found here. Even the roads have character as they are laid with brick instead of concrete.
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