Think of Birmingham as our favorite open-air living room: walkable, welcoming, and full of life. From morning coffee in the park to mid-day bites, cocktails, and shopping, everything you need for the weekend is right outside your door.

~40 minute drive

University of Michigan Central Campus: Take a leisurely stroll through Central Campus, walk through the Law Quad and Diag and stop for a bite a Maize & Blue Deli or a drink at Casa Dominick's. HAIL!

Michigan Stadium ("The Big House"): Saturday September 5th, the Michigan Football Team opens its season against Western Michigan at home. Game day in Ann Arbor is a sight to see.

Zingerman's Delicatessen: Culinary institution famous for its massive sandwiches and specialty foods.

Nichols Arboretum ("The Arb"): A beautiful sprawling area for hiking and relaxing.

"Main Street" Ann Arbor: Collection of shops and sit-down restaurants separated from student dives and campus foot traffic.

Downtown Detroit | ~25-30 minutes

• Detroit Jazz Festival: World's largest free jazz festival taking over Hart Plaza and Campus Martius in downtown Detroit.

• Eastern Market: A historic, six-block public market district renowned for its vibrant murals, local produce, and lively community atmosphere.

• Dining Suggestions: The Apparatus Room, Selden Standard, Grey Ghost

Royal Oak | ~10 minutes

• Arts Beats and Eats Festival: Music, food, and art vendors, plus performances, highlight this 4-day annual summer festival. Keep an eye out for music headliner announcements for the festival, which typically include late 90's-early 2000's rock/pop bands.

Somerset Collection | ~5-10 minutes

• Upscale mall to grab last minute items or lunch.