Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ann Arbor, MI

  • 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.
  • 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.
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0.3 Miles
92% 447 votes
Colleges & Universities 915 East Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
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
Libraries 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
95% 173 votes
Colleges & Universities 801 Monroe Street, Ann Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
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
National & State Parks 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
94% 192 votes
Neighborhoods Between William and Huron Streets, Ann Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
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
86% 71 votes
Neighborhoods Ann Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
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
100% 9 votes
National & State Parks 6535 Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48130 MoreLess Info
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.
5.0 Miles
84% 19 votes
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National & State Parks 3902 East Delhi Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
Delhi Metropark is an open space where people can gather and engage in activities. The park features BBQ facilities, as well as walking trails, and the opportunity to go canoeing on the nearby Huron river.
2.2 Miles
82% 17 votes
Parks 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
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
86% 14 votes
Dog Park 2998 E Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 MoreLess Info
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.
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