<p>Today's New York Times has a wonderful article on spending a weekend in Ann Arbor. We have a graduate and a current freshman at UMich and I can vouch for the accuracy of the report. The restaurants are all our favorites and my daughter spent many hours studying in the Hogwarts style reading room of the Law Library.</p>
<p>36</a> Hours in Ann Arbor, Mich. - NYTimes.com</p>
<p>BTW, Michigan is ranked #18 in The Times World University Ranking:
<a href="http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2011-2012/top-400.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2011-2012/top-400.html</a></p>
<p>It was a nice feature in the NY Times!</p>
<p>I have travelled a good deal (lived in 7 countries on three continents and travelled to over countries on 6 continents. Ann Arbor definitely counts among the most charming and intellectual towns I have ever visited. If only they had a couple of realy good restaurants and inns, the city would be complete!</p>
<p>I agree with Alexandre. Ann Arbor is definitely one of the nicest towns I have lived in. And Alexandre, the quality of restaurants has improved over the last 2-3 years. Gandy Dancer, Logan’s, and The Earle have improved a bit. Paesano’s on Washtenaw’s really good too. But I totally agree with regards to Inns. A2 lacks hotels for a town of its size.</p>
<p>“If only they had a couple of realy good restaurants and inns, the city would be complete!”</p>
<p>Three star AAA does not equal Three star Michelin. ;-)</p>
<p>Alexandre, I visited UMich this past summer and thought the surrounding town was quite similar to Ithaca. Do you think this assessment is accurate?</p>
<p>Yes and no jeeves. Both towns have a strong intellectual and collegiate vibe and both are quaint and accessible. However, Ann Arbor is bigger, wealthier and more centrally located (major international airport 20 miles away and large metropolitan area within 50 miles).</p>