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The sixth largest city in Michigan, Ann Arbor is vibrant and diverse with a lively downtown and charming tree-lined neighborhoods. Largely known for the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is also home to Concordia University and Washtenaw Community College. Ann Arbor has more than 2,000 acres of tree-lined city parks, providing endless recrea on opportuni es including trails, golf courses, canoeing, tennis courts, athle c fields and more. Ann Arbor hosts several fes vals and events throughout the year, including the Ann Arbor Summer Fes val and the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
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Belleville is a small city situated on the shore of Belleville Lake, which offers opportuni es for boa ng and fishing. The city’s popula on is approximately 4,000 and covers an area of 1.2 square miles. Belleville is known for its charming downtown area which features a variety of shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. Belleville is also home to several parks, including Horizon Park and Victory Park, offering walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
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Situated 15 miles north of Ann Arbor, Brighton is a city with an established business community and plenty of outdoor recrea on op ons, such as Brighton State Recrea on and Island Lake State Recrea on area. The city has a popula on of approximately 8,000 and covers an area of around 3.7 square miles. Brighton hosts several fes vals and events throughout the year, including the Brighton Art Fes val and the Smokin’ Jazz and Barbecue Blues Fes val.
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Situated between Ann Arbor and Detroit, Canton is a township with a variety of neighborhoods, beau ful parks, and a world-class theater. The township has a popula on of approximately 91,000 and covers an area of around 36 square miles.
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Centering around a lively downtown, Chelsea is a growing city situated near the edge of Waterloo and Pinckney Recrea on Areas. The city has a popula on of approximately 5,000 and covers an area of 3.6 square miles. Chelsea hosts several events throughout the year including the Chelsea Community Fair and the Sounds and Sights Fes val.
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Gregory is a small rural community situated along the Pinckney Recrea on Area, offering endless outdoor recrea on for residents.
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ACKSON
Known for the Hot Air Jubilee, Jackson is a sizable city of over 33,000 with a rich history, a thriving economy, and beau ful parks. Jackson is situated approximately 40 miles south of Lansing and 75 miles west of Detroit, covering 10 square miles.
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M ANCHESTER
Located along the banks of the Raisin River, Manchester is a small village known for its annual Manchester Chicken Broil.
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Conveniently situated between major Michigan ci es, Milan is a growing city with a historic downtown and outdoor recrea onal opportuni es.
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A small village in southeast Livingston County, Pinckney offers convenient access to larger ci es and many outdoor recrea on opportuni es.
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Situated between Ann Arbor and Detroit, Plymouth is a charming and diverse city with a thriving arts and entertainment culture.
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S ALINE
Widely known for its annual Cel c Fes val, Saline is a community-centered small town outside of Ann Arbor with excellent schools. Saline has a popula on of approximately 9,000.
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Located north of Ann Arbor near Island Lake State Recrea on Area, South Lyon is a small city with a historic village and community feel. It has a popula on of approximately 12,000.
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With a popula on of just under 10,000, Tecumseh is a small city boas ng shops, restaurants, and small businesses housed in historic buildings. The city is surrounded by several parks and natural areas, including the Tecumseh Acres Park and the Hidden Lake Gardens which offer opportuni es for hiking.
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ANN ARBOR
NEIGHBORHOODS
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Ann Arbor N EIGHBORHOODS
THE FOLLOWING ARE JUST A FEW OF THE GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE ANN ARBOR AREA.
C ENTRAL A NN A RBOR
A vibrant area with art galleries and shops, restaurants and bars, historic homes and the University of Michigan Campus.
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Ann Arbor Hills is an expansive neighborhood of homes, ranging from classic tradi onal to mid-century modern, to new construc on. Built from the 1930s to the present, many have been remodeled over the years, breathing new life into sturdy homes of an earlier era.
N ORTHEAST A NN A RBOR
Home to the University of Michigan’s North Campus, northeast Ann Arbor is a community-centered area with a variety of homes and green spaces.
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Located within Ann Arbor Charter Township and adjacent to the city of Ann Arbor, this community was originally named “Huron Farms”. It was established by the Detroit Edison Company in 1913, and the green hills of Ann Arbor provide a peaceful view for the residents of this luxurious community. The homes in this historical area capture all the simple sophis ca on that this Michigan village has to offer.
7 FOX FIRE
Conveniently located north of downtown Ann Arbor near US-23, Foxfire is a subdivision filled with tree-lined streets and beau ful homes built by Guenther Building Co. in the 1990s and early 2000s. The neighborhood is home to four neighborhood parks, including Foxfire North Park, Foxfire East Park, Foxfire South Park, and Foxfire West Park, plus other nearby green spaces. Foxfire residents enjoy convenient access to the University of Michigan’s medical campuses and the Domino’s Farms Office Park — all of which are just 10 minutes away — in addi on to the Traverwood Library, the Leslie Golf Course and Science Center, and other neighborhood conveniences.
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An eclec c mix of homes fills the Northside School Area northeast of downtown, where a community center draws neighbors to its steps and baseball players to Northside Park’s fields. Long known as Lower Town, this portal to the northeast side has some of the city’s oldest surviving houses.
9 O RCHARD H ILLS
Orchard Hills is comprised primarily of 1960s-era ranches and colonials and is filled with families who walk to school, to the neighborhood pool, or to parks via nature trails and sidewalks. Located on the northeast side of town, there is easy access to mul ple parks, businesses, hospitals, and the University of Michigan North Campus. In this neighborhood, you have easy access to Sugarbush Park and the Orchard Hills Swim Club. It also borders the Thurston Nature Center.
10 TANGLEWOOD
Located in Superior Township between Ann Arbor and Plymouth, Tanglewood is an upscale neighborhood with custom homes situated on spacious lots. Built between 1980 and 2000, Tanglewood homes vary in style, including Classic Colonial, Ranch, Cape Cod, English Tudor, and more, many of which feature high-end finishes and ameni es.
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SOUTH A NN A RBOR
Home to the city’s regional airport, a major mall, golf courses and parks, south Ann Arbor is a residen al area offering convenient access to downtown.
11 G EORGETOWN
Also known as Smokler Hutzel, Georgetown is an established neighborhood with a variety of homes, many of which were built in the 1960s. Styles include Tradi onal, Ranch, Cape Cod and Colonial, ranging in size. The neighborhood is home to the semi-private Georgetown Country Club, which features a 9-hole golf course, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse. Residents can easily access downtown and surrounding areas via I-94, which lies just north of Georgetown.
12 LAKE F OREST
Residences in Lake Forest were designed for modern living, with spacious and open floor plans to accommodate today’s busy lifestyles. The beau ful, rolling terrain allows for much daylight and walk-out lower levels. Homes in this neighborhood were built from 1993 to 2001 by several custom home builders. Located in the Northwest corner of Pi sfield Township.
13 S ILO R IDGE
Nestled between Ann Arbor and Saline, Silo Ridge has a convenient loca on and laid-back country feel. Established between 1979 and 1988, Silo Ridge has a total of 126 homes, many of which have undergone renova ons with modern upgrades. Several homes in Silo Ridge back to woodland areas, trails, or parks. Outdoor recrea on abounds with nearby green space, including Sweet Wheat Park and Sweet Wheat Lake.
This desirable Ann Arbor neighborhood is comprised of tradi onal homes in a mature se ng. Built mainly in the 1960s, with some in the 1970s and 1980s, these spacious homes feature quality construc on on nice-sized lots. Many homes have been updated with modern decor and conveniences, while retaining some of the original features. Lansdowne Park is located within the neighborhood.
19 OLD WEST SIDE
The Old West Side is a historic neighborhood whose architecture, streetscape, and environment are characteris c of 19th-century midwestern America. The homes vary in style and include Mansard, Queen Anne, Romanesque villas, Colonial, Georgian revival, Gothic co ages, and Italian bracket. There are a few new homes, but most structures were built between 1850 and 1925.
20 POLO FIELDS
The Polo Fields consists of three phases: The Fairways at The Polo Fields, The Preserves at The Polo Fields, and The Gallery at The Polo Fields. This upscale community has a great loca on with a feel of country, yet close to everything. All homeowners are offered the opportunity for a social membership in the 36,000-square-foot golf & country club.
21 WATER H ILL
Established in the early 1900s, this beau ful neighborhood is an eclec c mix of architectural styles. A combina on of re red and young families live among lo y hills in houses ranging from Cape Cods to Colonials. They’re not far from downtown and have easy access to both Bird Hills Nature Area and Bluffs Nature Area. The city calls this Sunset neighborhood, but a successful neighborhood music fes val has popularized a new name: Water Hill.
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University of Michigan Museum of Art
The Ann Arbor Art Center
University of Michigan Stamps Gallery
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Historical Washtenaw Area A rac ons
Detroit Ins tute of Arts
THEATER
The Purple Rose Theatre Company
U of M School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
University Musical Society (UMS)
Michigan Theater
Encore Musical Theatre Company
O UTDOOR & R ECREATION
Ann Arbor Parks & Rec
Ma haei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
Border to Border Regional Trail System
Huron Clinton Metroparks
R ESTAURANTS
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S HOPPING
Briarwood Mall
Kerrytown Market & Shops
Argus Farm Stop
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Museum of Natural History
Detroit Zoo
The Fairy Doors of Ann Arbor
Domino’s Pe ng Farm
Wiard’s Orchards
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Greenfield Village
Ann Arbor District Library
Michigan Theater
The Henry Ford Museum
Michigan Science Center
Yankee Air Museum
Ypsilan Automo ve Heritage Museum
Michigan Firehouse Museum
“Jiffy” Mix Plant Tours
Rec & Ed - Ann Arbor Public Schools
Spring Valley Trout Farm
Gallup Park
Ann Arbor Skate Park
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