Ann Arbor, Michigan was founded on the Huron River in 1824. The city is home to the University of Michigan and has an economy that is dominated by education, high tech and even biotechnology. The downtown region is a great place to wonder on foot. There are also a number of attractions and events to enjoy in Ann Arbor.
The Ark is a great place to catch live musical performances. The Ave Maria Fine Art Gallery (located on the Domino's Farms) offers exhibits in 20th century and Old World art. The Matthei Botanical Gardens is 300 acres of garden displays, including a 10,000 square foot conservatory filled with tropical plantings. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is the perfect stop for the kids (and the kids at heart).
Ann Arbor has a climate that falls in the category of Midwestern humid. The weather is greatly influenced by the Great Lakes. Summers are very mild with high temperatures barely rising above 70F. Winters are bitingly cold with low temperatures falling near zero. Fall is typically the best time to visit.
Cheap flights to Ann Arbor are serviced through the Detroit Airports (DTT). Flying into the area from San Francisco you will be able to find cheap airline tickets starting around $150 US. Cheap airline tickets from New York will cost just a bit less with rates starting at $130 US.
The accommodations around the city are as diverse in appearance and in price. Cheap hotels in Ann Arbor can have rates starting as low as $60 US. Staying near some of the main attractions can coast twice as much but cheap hotel rooms can still be found.