Michigan:

A Hidden Gem

Now, we may be a little biased, but Michigan is a beautiful hidden gem. Check out below to learn about the great state of Michigan and all that it has to offer you!

Fun facts about the great state of Michigan!

What is there to do in Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is consistently rated as one of the best places to live, work, and play in the United States! The University of Michigan Medical School has put together some excellent resources on Living in Ann Arbor that can be found here. Below you can find some of the best parts of Ann Arbor, as recommended by the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellows, faculty, and staff.

Biking, Walking, and Running

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

University of Michigan Museum of Art
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Greenfield Village - Thomas Edison's Laboratory, Wright Brother's Bicycle Shop and House, Model T's, and much more!
The Henry Ford Museum - Rosa Parks Bus, Presidential Motorcade Vehicles, Driving America
Detroit Institute of Art - Diego Rivera, Van Gogh, Monet, rotation collections!
Purple Rose Theater

More Outdoor Activities

Food

Zingerman's Deli - whoa! Now that is a sandwich! Absolutely delicious and the best service in the area.
Mani Osteria - Do you want a pizza that tastes like it was made in Italy? Here you go. We recommend the pickled tomatoes appetizer!
Chela's Restaurant & Taqueria - You can't go wrong at Chela's. But the tilapia tacos are especially exquisite.
Jerusalem Garden - A staple of downtown Ann Arbor. The hummus and falafels are a dream come true!

Nightlife

Ann Arbor Fun!

What about the rest of the state?

One of the best things about Michigan is that there is something to do that suits every need. Ann Arbor is central to everything:

an hour from Detroit, with city amenities such as museums, concerts, musicals, and more
forty minutes from Detroit Metro Airport, which can get you anywhere you want to be
three and a half to four hours from Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland
an hour and a half from being away from it all, in one of the many beautiful forests Michigan has to offer
four hours to the Upper Peninsula - one of the most untouched, pristine natural parts of the country

Lake Michigan at Portage Point

The Mighty Mac

Detroit from the Detroit River

Pictured Rocks in the Upper Peninsula

Fellow Favorites - Marianne Mousigian

One of Marianne's favorite places in the Ann Arbor area is Gallup Park! A short distance from the University Hospital, Gallup Park is a great place to walk, run, bike, kayak, canoe, or lounge by the water. Trails throughout the park offer great natural sights without having to leave town!

Faculty Favorites -

Jessica Pruente

Dr. Pruente has quite a few favorite places in the greater Ann Arbor area! With kids at home, this area is great for family fun! The Hands On Museum in Ann Arbor is great for kids and kids-at-heart, offering a fun, interactive experience! Maybury State Park in Plymouth offers hiking trails and a farm to explore, which keeps the whole Pruente family happy!

Faculty Favorites -

Rita Ayyangar

Dr. Ayyangar is an adventurer. She enjoys seeking out new things and experiencing all the area has to offer - the area being the entirety of the state! Some of her favorite restaurants include First Bite, a made-from-scratch, organic restaurant with excellent fingerling potatoes, Seva, a vegetarian restaurant with kung-pow cauliflower that is sure to please, and Sava's, whose Sunday Brunch is just amazing.

Dr. Ayyangar also enjoys parks in the area, such as Gallup Park and Lillie Park, as well as the Creature Conservancy, which is home to a number of really cool creatures, such as Bedhead and Lady Gaga, the African Crested Porcupines.

Dr. Ayyangar also frequents events in the area to take advantage of the many social and cultural opportunities the area has to offer! She can be found at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival taking pictures of sunsets, sporting events, such as the Real Madrid vs. Manchester United soccer match at The Big House, or traversing the state to find singing fountains, such as the one she found in Grand Haven!