Timeline
08:00
Argus Farm Stop - Packard Cafe
Grab a coffee at Argus Farm Stop - Packard Cafe. It opens at 08:00, so you will be among the first inside. The café is a calm place to plan the rest of your walk.
08:15
University of Michigan Yost Ice Arena
Walk north for 10 minutes to the University of Michigan Yost Ice Arena. Even if you do not watch a game, the building is a landmark of the area and a good reference point for your orientation.
08:40
Continue north for 15 minutes to The Cube. This glossy black sculpture is the most iconic piece of public art on campus. It is best viewed in the morning light before the crowds arrive.
08:55
Walk four minutes to Nickels Arcade. This historic indoor walkway with a glass atrium is right next to The Cube. It is a perfect spot to browse the shops and galleries in a sheltered environment.
Local tip
The walk from the ice arena to The Cube is a straight northward path. If you prefer a slower pace, you can linger at Argus Farm Stop longer, as it stays open until 20:45.
Check before you go
- Argus Farm Stop - Packard Cafe opens at 08:00 on weekdays and weekends.
- Nickels Arcade does not have fixed opening hours listed, but it is accessible during the day.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ann Arbor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).