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A travel journal to Ann Arbor by Scott

Quote: Michigan is almost totally unrepresented in online travel guides. But Ann Arbor is definitely worthy of a spot on the charts. The home of the University of Michigan, it is an island of culture between the farmland of central Michigan and the all-consuming suburbs of Detroit.
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What About Ann Arbor? Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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The campus is full of interesting architecture and sculpture like the giant spinning cube next to the student union or the many fountains scattered throughout the campus. The courtyard of the law school featuring the gothic library is especially impressive at night. The university also has an expansive arboretum where you can picnic in grassy fields or at the bank of the river where crowds of dog owners chase their pets in and out of the water. The downtown is full of interesting shops and a wide variety of ethnic restaurants such as Ethiopian, Caribbean, Indian, and Japanese. Ann Arbor is the home of Border's bookstore and one can spend a weekend browsing their inventory of books and music or cat...Read More
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Zingerman's Deli is a landmark in Ann Arbor as well as culinary America. It is ten tons of food, fun, and flavor packed into a five pound deli. The best in cheeses, meats, olive oils, vinegars, baked goods, bread, pasta, chocolate, and so much more line the inside of this little brick building from floor to ceiling. Desiegned in the traditional New York deli style, Zingerman's has everything you'd expect from a deli in the city except that bad attitude. Everyone is friendly, out-going, informative, and helpful. If anything perks your interest be sure to ask for a sample. Some one will be happy to help and give you loads of information on the product. Walking in the door the smells, sights...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 24, 2000

Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
(734) 663-3354

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Hot and Spicey!

Bev's barely fits the restaurant classification. It is closer to a sandwich counter. There are only a couple tables inside. It's next door to a pet store in a strip mall, and it isn't exactly downtown. The food is well worth the trip out of your way. Jerk chicken, rotis, and caribbean curries are nearly the extent of the menu, but once you've ordered, you'll see no need for anything more (unless your hankering for some fried plantains). Bev's has none of the posh decorations, pomp and extensive menus that most bistros and cafes in Ann Arbor sport. Her soul is in the food, not the advertisement. She also has some great fruit drinks.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on August 14, 2000

Bev's Caribbean Kitchen
1232 Packard Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
(734) 741-5252

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Attraction | "the Nectarine"

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Dark, sparkly, and out of control. The Nectarine is one of those places that you never know what will happen next. Music varies by the night. They have a retro night (80's music), industrial hardcore night, Euro-disco night, and a couple of gay nights. Each draws its own crowd but the most fun, whether you're gay or straight, is on gay night. Most rules of social etiquette go out the window, clothing ocassionally becomes optional on the dance floor, and everybody is out to have a good time. There are two dance floors. The main floor is obvious and the second is down a staircase behind the main stage. Below heavy base beats rule. Trip-hop, trance and heavy mixing are common themes. It is dark...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 24, 2000

Nectarine Ballroom
516 East Liberty Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
(734) 994-5436

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Leave your kids home. Don't bring your little sister. You won't want them dragging you away from the permanent shadow wall because they are tired or calling 'my turn!' just when you are getting a rhythm going on the giant plastic tube organ. The Hands-On museum is housed in the old Ann Arbor fire station but has since expanded to almost four times its original size. There is a media room, a tech room, and a room full of psychology experiments. The museum is, of course set up for kids and there are special rooms for classes and field trip groups. But the beauty of this educational museum is the way it encourages creativity. You can bonk paddles on plastic tubes to play a symphony or a jumble...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 24, 2000

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 East Ann Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
(734) 995-5439

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