Timeline
16:42
Grab a loose-leaf tea at TeaHaus to take with you. The variety of herbal and rooibush options makes for a perfect, warm companion for the walk.
16:57
Walk from The Cube area to Northside Park. It is an eight-minute stroll westward. Park offers a quiet buffer zone before the main attraction.
17:15
Continue north for six minutes to the Black Pond Woods Nature Area. The mile-long trail through the woods provides a natural transition and a moment of calm before the open field.
17:27
Stand in the center of The Wave Field. At sunset, the low western light casts long shadows across the fifty grass waves, highlighting the texture of the earth sculpture.
17:47
Head back toward the city center. Stop by Nickels Arcade, a historic indoor walkway with a glass atrium, to warm up and browse the shops and galleries.
Local tip
The park closes at sunset. Ensure you are on the trail or in the open spaces before the gates close. TeaHaus is open until 19:00 on weekdays, so you have time to grab a drink before the walk.
Check before you go
- Leslie Science Center park hours are sunrise to sunset. If you extend your walk into the woods after dark, ensure you have a light source.
- TeaHaus opens at 10:00 on weekdays, so arrive after 10:00 for the full selection.
Worth knowing
- TeaHaus is open at 16:42 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ann Arbor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).