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Getting Around

Walking is a wonderful way to get around the campus and city. In addition, Ann Arbor is one of the nation's most bike-friendly cities, and detailed information about biking on campus is available.

Ann Arbor Area Transit Authority (AAATA) buses run through campus and across town. AATA buses are free for students to ride with a U-M ID card.  The University of Michigan has its own buses that only run on campus.

Metered parking is available on the street and in surface parking lots all over campus and in cashier-attended City of Ann Arbor structures on South Forest and Maynard Streets. 

Designated visitor parking is available in the Palmer Visitor Parking Structure and other University lots. Check signs posted at the entrances to the lots. To learn more about parking on campus, visit U-M Logistics, Transportation & Parking.

Where to Stay

Hotels within walking distance include the Graduate, the Bell Tower, the Inn at the Michigan League, and the Executive Learning and Conference Center at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Additionally, Ann Arbor has many hotel options found here.

Things to do

Known for its small-town charm and big city sophistication, Ann Arbor has a bustling and varied nightlife with restaurants, bars, cafes, and entertainment venues for every taste and temperament. With nearly 118,000 permanent residents, there are things to do year-round. Visit Happening@Michigan to find out more.

Ann Arbor cherishes its reputation as a national center for the arts, and the University of Michigan is a large part of that. Almost every day you will find cultural and intellectual events such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Wynton Marsalis Jazz Orchestra brought to campus by the University Musical Society. Nationally acclaimed events like the Ann Arbor Art Fair draw nearly half a million visitors every year. 

The Huron River runs through Ann Arbor and provides many opportunities for outdoor activities. Additionally, Ann Arbor is nationally recognized for its excellent park system.

Resources

• The City of Ann Arbor's official website
• Check out Destination Ann Arbor's website for accommodations, dining options, and things to do in and around Ann Arbor.
• University of Michigan Central Campus Walking Tour
• Rackham Graduate School's Safety page for tips on safety at home and outdoors, and information about law enforcement on campus and in Ann Arbor. Crime and safety data is available in the U-M Division of Public Safety & Security's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. 
• SEAS Admissions Coaches,  [email protected]