Ann Arbor, MI + Add a trip

If you have kids, the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is a must-visit. There are also over a hundred parks in the city where you can walk or enjoy the outdoors.

The Exhibit Museum of Natural History also has a great dinosaur collection. For adults, the Arboretum on Geddes Road is a huge, beautiful park along the Huron River that's great for outdoor fun, and there is a canoe livery on the other side of the River near Huron Parkway if you'd like to rent a boat of some sort. There are no end of cultural opportunities in the evening, especiailly on weekends. If you like folk music, the Ark is a well-known venue that has world class acts. Comedy Showcase on Liberty Street has headlined some amazing comics over the years. The student community fuels a very energetic live music scene, with clubs like the Blind Pig (rock) and the Firefly (jazz). You may also want to check the University Music Society website for about 50-60 concerts/plays/etc. a year.

The Arb is a beautiful park/ forrest that is great for walking, running, exploring, etc. At night, there are clubs like Necto, Studio 4 to go to. The Michigan Union has tons of activities posted if you go in there to look. It's on State St. Finally, the UMich Art Museum recently opened and I heard its great. It is also on State St.