EC 06 - About Ann Arbor

, Ann Arbor, is one of the largest, most diverse, and most prestigious centers of learning in the United States. The University of Michigan has three campuses in Ann Arbor, over 50,000 students, and more graduates than any other university in the world.

Michigan's Central Campus includes the 80-acre Medical Center , the Law School with its picturesque "quad,'' Hill Auditorium , our conference venue--the Rackham Graduate School building , the "Diag'' where students hang out, as well as many other historic buildings.

Nearby is the Arboretum , with its flower gardens, fields, and forests, through which the Huron River runs. The Arboretum is a favorite spot for jogging, walking, picnicking, and just relaxing.

The University's North Campus is home to the schools of Engineering , Music , and Architecture and Design . To the south is the Athletic Campus, which includes stadiums and arenas for University of Michigan varsity teams.

Ann Arbor is located in southeastern Michigan, less than an hour from Detroit. It's small but cosmopolitan, with many restaurants, museums, galleries, and cultural opportunities. Most activities are reachable by foot or taxi or AATA buses.

The shopping area immediately to the Northwest of Central Campus has many new and used book stores, including the original Borders, as well as shops and restaurants.

The Main Street area, a few more blocks from Central Campus, is a great place to dine, shop, and stroll. Eat dinner at an elegant Northern Italian restaurant, sample fresh beer at one of Ann Arbor's three brewpubs, or listen to live music at The Bird of Paradise jazz club or The Ark.

The Kerrytown area of Ann Arbor is several blocks further to the north. The Farmer's Market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday; indoor Kerrytown shops are open every day of the week and include everything from fish markets to flower sellers to designer clothing stores. Just around the corner you'll find Zingerman's, Ann Arbor's famous New York-style deli, one of the most popular eateries in the city.s

The corporate side of Ann Arbor is flourishing, too. Industrial parks and new corporate complexes house such companies as Domino's Pizza and Borders Group , Inc., all of whom have made their headquarters here. Additional major companies such as Pfizer have research facilities in the city.

Ann Arbor is easy to reach by air, rail, or highway. An Amtrak station is located less than two miles from the University of Michigan , and Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a brief 30-minute drive. Direct flights link Detroit to a large number of cities around the world, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Osaka, and many other cities.

Ann Arbor is home to numerous museums, parks, galleries, and shops, including the Hands-On Museum , University of Michigan Exhibit Museum and Planetarium, Matthaei Botanical Gardens as well as several outdoor pools.

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