Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor — often abbreviated as AA or A2 — is a picturesque city surrounding the University of Michigan. It has a strong bent toward the arts, and an attractive and pedestrian-friendly downtown. Visitors enjoy the city's wonderful sidewalk cafe dining, unique shops, lots of bookstores, and abundant cultural opportunities. Ann Arbor is in Michigan north of the Ohio border and west of Detroit, near where the furthest exurban fringes give way to country and small towns. In 2019, the city had a population of about 120,000 people, and thousands of visitors come to town for football games and various festivals.
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61 places match
BuyNickels Arcade
Shops and galleries housed in a historic indoor walkway with a glass atrium-style ceiling, built in 1915 and modelled after a European arcade.
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Encore Records
One of the best used record stores in the country. Staff have encyclopedic knowledge.
Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun noon-5PMWheelchair accessible
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Literati Bookstore
General bookstore. Beautifully designed and trendy. Regularly hosts authors and poets for readings and other book related events.
Open now · closes 8 pmWheelchair accessible
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Ann Arbor Farmer's Market and Artisan Market
Local farmers bring fresh produce, baked goods, and plants to the Farmer's Market for sale at excellent prices, while the Artisan Market features the work of local craftspeople.
Spring through Autumn, Wed Sat 7AM-3PM (Farmer's Market), Sun 11AM-4PM (Artisan's Market)
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The Dawn Treader
A great place to browse – probably has the largest and widest selection of the downtown used bookstores.
Mon-Thu 11AM-8PM, Fri Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun noon-5PM
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West Side Book Shop
Used and rare books, maps, and photographs. A strong literary bent.
Closed · opens 11 am tomorrow
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Underground Sounds
New records. They have the latest and keep their stock well up to date.
Mon-Thu 11AM-8PM, Fri Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun noon-6PM
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Wazoo Records
New and used CDs and vinyl. Small but very well-picked selection.
Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun noon-6PM
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Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room
Specializing in spirituality, psychology and integrative medicine. Also carries gifts, cards, jewelry, crafts, art, music, incense, ritual items, candles, aromatherapy, body tools, and yoga supplies. The tea room, on the second floor, is quite good, though not cheap.
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Kerrytown Market
Over 20 shops and restaurants, including a very nice produce and seafood market.
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Vault of Midnight
Comic books, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, manga, action figures, board games, statues, DVDs, T-shirts, posters, art prints, stickers and toys. The store also hosts art exhibitions, signings, and regular board-game nights with a selection of in-house games.
Mon-Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-8PM
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Dixboro General Store
One of the busiest country gift and furnishing stores in Michigan, located in a historic store in the village of Dixboro. Furniture, candles, collectables, garden decor, tabletops, bath and body supplies, home accessories, lighting, and edible goodies.
Mon-Thu Sat 10AM-6PM, Fri 10AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-5PM
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Motawi Tileworks
Low-relief and polychrome tiles, using locally-produced clay and glazes, which can be purchased as individual art pieces or for installation. Guided tours available (free at 11AM every Thursday, or $5 per person for tours of 4 or more people by appointment).
Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM
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Motte & Bailey
Specializes in history.
Open now · closes 7 pmWheelchair accessible
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Four Directions
A great gift store offering jewelry, crystals, minerals, fossils, and gifts from around the world. Their jewelry is very pretty and generally at quite reasonable prices. If you want something local to the area, you can find samples of Michigan greenstone aka chlorastrolite (the state gem, from Isle Royale, which is fairly pricey), Petoskey stone (the state stone, usually found loose rather than in jewelry) and native Michigan copper (as bookends or free-flowing verdigris-encrusted sculptures).
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York
Known as the Big Ten Party Store until 2005, the name change better reflects the quality of the merchandise. Long popular with locals of discriminating taste, York is one of the best spots in town to find a broad selection of wines, spirits, and beers, as well as cheeses, imported candies, and other quality foods.
BuyBriarwood Mall
Over 125 shops and restaurants.
Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM
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Mindo Chocolate Makers
Mindo Chocolate Makers is a chocolate company founded in 2009 by Barbara Wilson and Joseph Meza. The company is based in Dexter, Michigan, with sourcing operations in Mindo, Ecuador.
Open now · closes 7 pm
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Booksweet
1729 Plymouth Road
Open now · closes 7 pmWheelchair accessible
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Third Mind Books
118 East Washington Street
Open now · closes 8 pm
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Dimo's Deli & Donuts
2030 West Stadium Boulevard
Closed · opens 6 am Wednesday
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Ginger Deli
303 South Division Street
Closed · opens 11 am tomorrow
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Your Media Exchange
410 North Fourth Avenue
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Persian House of Imports
325 East Liberty Street
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Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop
2280 S Industrial Hwy
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Argus Farm Stop
325 W Liberty St
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Blue Market
2101 Bonisteel Blvd
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Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
107 E Liberty St
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Sergeant Pepper's General
1028 E University Ave
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Spice and Tea Merchants of Ann Arbor
407 N 5th Ave
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