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    Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat

    Published: Jul 9, 2018 · Modified: Jul 22, 2018 by Jeni · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #travel #midwest #michigan #annarbor #uofm This Midwest college town has been on my radar to visit for awhile. Even though I grew up less than 2 hours away from Ann Arbor, I only have been to Ann Arbor for a couple of day trips. I have been wanting to plan a longer stay in Ann Arbor for years, and last month I finally got to explore this amazing college town.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #AnnArbor #Michigan #travel
    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!

    Take a Stroll Downtown

    One of my favorite things to do in a new place is walk and explore the downtown area. Downtown Ann Arbor is full of unique stores, restaurants, and coffeeshops.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #AnnArbor #Michigan #Travel
    Make sure to snap a photo of the iconic Michigan Theatre marquee!

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #Michigan #AnnArbor #travel #Midwest #college #uofM
    On my walk, I came across Lab, a super hip coffeeshop. I decided to take a break from my stroll downtown and enjoy a cup of coffee. I really loved the vibe of the coffeeshop, and the coffee was amazing as well.

    Graffiti Alley

    Located off Liberty Street is Graffiti Alley, where the walls are filled with colorful and vibrant graffiti.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!
    Originally, the space was painted by artist Katherine cost in 1999. The work was titled "Infinite Possibilities." A few years later, her work was painted over.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!
    Graffiti Alley is a great place for a photo op!

    Grab a local craft beer

    Ann Arbor is home to a vibrant craft beer scene. Before my trip, I knew that I wanted to check out Homes Brewery. I first had their beer at the Michigan Winter Beer Festival. I fell in love with their design and beer.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!
    My favorite beer of my flight was Drones, a double IPA. If you are a craft beer enthusiast, I highly recommend checking out Homes.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!
    If you can't do dairy like me, be sure to stay away from their lactose beers which have milk in them.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!

    University of Michigan

    Explore the beautiful U of M campus. I loved walking around the campus, feeling like I was back in college.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!
    Walk around and admire the architecture. The buildings are just so beautiful.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!

    University of Michigan Art Museum

    With a degree in Art History, exploring art museums is a must when I travel.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #AnnArbor #Michigan #Art #museum
    The University of Michigan Art Museum is one of the oldest and largest university art museums in the country. The museum's art collection represents 150 years of art collecting. Admission to the museum is also free!

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!

    where to eat

    Over the past few years, Ann Arbor has become a vegan food mecca. It isn't always easy finding vegetarian and vegan restaurants when traveling. You won't have that problem in Ann Arbor. During my visit I was able to check out some amazing vegan eateries.

    Zingerman's Deli

    While visiting Ann Arbor, a visit to the infamous Zingerman's Deli is a must. The deli was established in 1982, and has become a household name.

    Where to eat in Ann Arbor, Michigan
    I was excited to see a few vegan options on the menu. I ordered #92 Sheila's Viva Las Vegan, grilled farm bread topped with hummus, artichokes, roasted red peppers, and spinach.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!Vegan options in Ann Arbor, MIchigan #vegan #annarbor #travel If visiting during peak hours, expect to find a line wrapped around the building!

    Happy Hour at Seva's

    Happy hour is one of my favorite things. If you are traveling on a budget, I highly recommend checking out happy hour specials.

    Vegan Guide to Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Seva's has an incredible happy hour that runs from 3-7 pm, Monday-Friday. Not only do they have discounted draft beers and wine, they also offer ½ off apps!

    Vegan Guide to Ann Arbor, Michigan #Vegan #Travel #AnnArbor Vegan Guide to Ann Arbor, Michigan
    I ordered the General Tso's Cauliflower and their famous yam fries! Highly recommend both.

    The Lunch Room

    I have a long bucket list of vegan restaurants that I want to visit. At the top of my list was The Lunch Room. Located in Kerrytown Markets and Shops, The Lunch Room started as a good cart in 2011 at the downtown Ann Arbor food cart courtyard. After two successful seasons with the food cart, The Lunch Room opened a brick-and-mortar location in Kerrytown.

    It was a difficult choice deciding what to order, but the Taco 'Bout it Salad sounded amazing. The salad was topped with grilled tofu, corn tortilla crumbles, pico de gallo, avocado and served with a side of chipotle ranch and nacho cheese. This was one of the best salads. So flavorful and filling!

    Vegan Guide to Ann Arbor, Michigan. #vegan #annarbor
    Of course I had to try on of their amazing desserts. I was definitely one happy vegan!

    vegan guide to Ann Arbor, Michigan

    The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe

    In 2015, they opened a second location, The Lunch Room Bakery and Cafe.

    Vegan Guide to Ann Arbor, MIchigan #vegan #travel
    I happened to go on a Friday, when they offer a pancake special. The pancakes were served with a side of potatoes, greens, and sausage.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #AnnArbor #Michigan #Travel #Vegan
    The breakfast was the perfect way to start my day of adventures!

    The Detroit Street Filling Station

    In 2017, The Lunch Room founders opened The Detroit Street Filling Station.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #AnnArbor #vegan The vegan options were incredible. I started with the loaded nacho tots. These were out of this world. Tater tots were loaded with vegan nacho cheese and topped with jackfruit carnitas. The best thing that I ate during my trip!

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #AnnArbor #Vegan #Michigan #travel Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!
    I also ordered the fish tacos which were also amazing. If I lived in Ann Arbor, I would eat here all the time.

    Vegan Fish Tacos in Ann Arbor, Michigan

    where to stay

    For my getaway, I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn, located less than 15 minutes from downtown.

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!
    As soon as I checked in, I felt a warm welcome. I really loved my room. My favorite part of the hotel room was the U of M touches. The prints of U of M on the wall just added and extra touch to the cozy feel. Perfect theming for a hotel located near the Big House.

    Watch a full room tour in my travel vlog!

    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town!
    I had a great visit to Ann Arbor, Michigan. I get wait to go back soon! A big thank you to Destination Ann Arbor for hosting my stay. As always all thoughts and options are my own.

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    Home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone. From hip coffee shops, very vegan-friendly restaurants, and a plethora of things to see and explore. Throughout my Ann Arbor Getaway: What to See, Do and Eat travel guide, I will share some of my favorite places and things to do in this great Midwest town! #AnnArbor #Michigan #travel #midwest #UofM #vegan #vegantravel

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    1. Cadry

      July 10, 2018 at 3:21 am

      My first plane ride was to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and so it has a special place in my heart. It was fun to read your post and see pictures of places that feel familiar at the very back of my mind.

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      • Jeni

        July 17, 2018 at 11:49 am

        I'm so happy to hear that my post brought back those special memories! I loved visiting Ann Arbor. It such a great place to visit!

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    2. Kristin

      August 06, 2018 at 10:33 am

      i'm not that far from ann arbor, but i've still yet to visit the lunch room and the detroit street filling station! i need to get over there. i LOVE seva (although i've only been to the detroit location). the general tso cauliflower is SO good!

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    3. Denis Mountain

      August 08, 2018 at 7:33 am

      It feels restaurants & bars here are really good. I will definitely visit a few of them and see their food menu cover.

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