- The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Ann Arbor, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Canoeing, Botanical Gardens, National & State Parks and Bowling.
- From University of Michigan to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ann Arbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westland, Canton, Howell and Livonia.
Showing 1-10 of
387
0.0 Miles
Players use logic and critical thinking skills to escape a room within a set time limit
0.3 Miles
Students can choose from among almost 250 areas of study at the University of Michigan. In addition, students can participate in over 25 intermural sports, and participate or cheer on 17 men's and 14 women's NCAA Division I teams.
1.6 Miles
93%
667 votes
1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
MoreLess Info
Built in honor of the former President, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum offers guests an educational and entertaining glimpse into the life of Ford and the history of his time in the White House.
0.5 Miles
The Law Quadrangle is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. It offers a park-like setting with lots of trees and benches and is surrounded by older achitecture that fills the campus.
7.6 Miles
99%
135 votes
8801 North Territorial Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48130
MoreLess Info
Hudson Mills Metropark is a 1,549-acre park that is adjacent to the Huron River. The park has two golf courses, a disc golf course, playground, and nature trails, and people use the river to fish and canoe.
0.3 Miles
Main Street is a commercial district with several art galleries, sidewalk cafes, beauty shops, and professional offices. The area is usually frequented by a more mature crowd than the area surrounding the University.
0.3 Miles
State Street is the business district lying adjacent to the main campus of the University of Michigan. Visitors to campus events, as well as students, can find an assortment of businesses including bookstores, gift boutiques, clothing stores, restaurants, and coffee houses.
2.8 Miles
Spanning 122 acres, Dexter-Huron is a metro park on the Huron River. It features miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and water activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
2.2 Miles
Spanning 69 acres, Gallup Park sits on the shores of the Huron River. The park features a variety of amenities, including a canoe livery, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
4.1 Miles
Swift Run Dog Park is 10 acres of open space where dogs can roam off leash. The park has separate fenced areas for large and small dogs and there are multiple waste stations, water bowls and benches.