The best things to do in Ann Arbor

“Rouge Park Golf Course is that classic Detroit muni with wide fairways, an 18-hole par 72 layout, and a river that gets involved on nine holes. Warm up at the driving range this week, then see if you can survive the notoriously tough No. 2 and still brag at dinner.”

From the Detroit newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Chandler Park Golf Course is your low-stress Par 71 with rolling fairways, contoured greens, and a roomy practice putting green. Recognized by Golf Digest as a top women-friendly course, it’s a go-to this week for a relaxed round, leagues, outings, or a quick swing tune up.”

“Redford Theatre is Detroit’s historic movie house where films are the way they were meant to be seen, complete with a working Barton pipe organ and serious vintage vibes. This Friday, August 7, they’re rolling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with those Jim Henson Creature Shop suits...”

From the Detroit newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Lake Forest Golf Club is Ann Arbor’s neighborhood course, with a friendly layout, solid practice facilities, leagues, and instruction when the wedge starts misbehaving. Sneak in a round, then refuel at The Ellsworth Food & Spirits in the clubhouse because birdies pair nicely with a good bite.”

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”

“Nine-hole golf course and club offering private memberships and hosting tailgating events for University of Michigan football games .”

“Arcade offering go-karts and laser tag sessions, and a mini-golf course.”

“Grand theater with gilded, Asian-inspired decor hosts theater productions, musicians & comedians.”

“This park offers forested trails, seasonal tours of its old grist mill & a museum in a cider mill.”

“Amusement center featuring trampolines, a rock wall, a ninja course, and an arcade.”

“Grand, restored circa-1904 public aquarium known for its extensive collection of gar fish.”

“Mature golf course, established in 1899 and once a private club, featuring catered banquets.”

“University of Michigan's historic 110,000-seat football stadium, known locally as the Big House.”

“Municipal course offering 9 or 18 holes in pastoral surrounds, with seasonal fall colors & a creek.”

“Public recreation park with an outdoor swimming pool, indoor ice rink, ball fields & tennis courts.”

“Public 18-hole course with a spacious banquet room that hosts weddings and other events.”

“Clever room-escape scenarios with a variety of themes, plus helpful staff.”

“Screening room at the Detroit Institute of Arts showing classic and contemporary films, plus indie docs and shorts.”

“Art deco cinema built in 1942, screens indie & classic films upstairs with retail on ground floor.”

“Enduring arcade with pinball machines & video games, plus pool tables, skee-ball, air hockey & more.”

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“Set in a former school, this funky arthouse cinema shows independent, foreign & classic films.”

“Golfing facility with a course where professionals play, and an elegant setting for events.”

“Clean simulators at a venue with a bar that serves food, and friendly staff who offer lessons.”

“Riverside public golf course, established in 1922, open seasonally & featuring grills & a pro shop.”

“Indoor golf complex offering 13 simulators plus games like shuffleboard and foosball.”