Living in Ann Arbor
Built on the banks of the Huron River and located 45 minutes west of downtown Detroit, Ann Arbor is a cultural mecca within the Midwest basin. It is home to the University of Michigan — one of the finest universities, medical schools, and premier health systems in the country — and offers a unique blend of city sophistication and small town charm to students and professionals, singles and families, newly born and newly retired, alike.
Ann Arbor is both ethnically diverse and culturally rich. Just one visit and you will quickly understand why Ann Arbor is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States, along with numerous other awards. Here is a partial list of awards just for 2012:
Accolades for Ann Arbor
- 2012 "Best College Towns" Ann Arbor #9, Livability.com
- 2012 "Most Fun Public Golf Courses in America" The University of Michigan Golf Course #38, Golf Digest, September issue.
- 2012 "Best Cities for Education in America -- Ann Arbor #10, Parenting.com
- 2012 "America's Best Small Cities"-- Ann Arbor, Money Magazine
- 2012 "Best Cities for Successful Aging-- Ann Arbor #7, Milken Institute
- 2012 "Most Creative Cities"-- Ann Arbor #4, The Daily Beast
- 2012 "America's Best Airports"--Detroit Metropolitan Airport #3, TravelandLeisure.com
- 2012 "Best Places for New College Grads"-- Ann Arbor #8, The Atlantic Cities
- 2012 "Most E-Literate Cities in the America"--Ann Arbor #2, TheAtlantic.com
- 2012 "Greatest Main Street in America"--Ann Arbor #10, TravelandLeisure.com
- 2012 " Best State to Make a Living in" --Michigan #6, MoneyRates.com
- 2012 "Best Cities in America to Find a Job"--Ann Arbor #7, US News
- 2012 "Happiest Cities in America"--Ann Arbor #5, The Daily Beast
Visiting Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Ann Arbor Flip Book
- Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
- University of Michigan Parking & Transportation Services
- Commuting/Alternative Transportation in Ann Arbor
- Arborweb
- MGoBlue: University of Michigan Athletics
- University Musical Society
- Michigan Theater
- Ann Arbor City Map [PDF]
Living & Working in Ann Arbor
Michigan Weather
- Local Forecast from The Weather Channel
- Video: Eric Wilson, meteorologist from WDIV on Michigan Weather
