Why Choose Ann Arbor for Your Next Vacation?

Looking for a unique vacation spot to visit with your family?

Ann Arbor isn’t just for day trips!

Ann Arbor has a distinctive atmosphere that can’t be found anywhere else. Home to the University of Michigan, great food, and quirky local businesses, Ann Arbor has plenty of things to do!

Outdoor Attractions

The gorgeous Huron River runs through Ann Arbor. There are multiple areas to canoe, kayak, tube, and fish the river. There are also over 100 parks and reaction areas to bike, walk, and play!

If you love fresh food, you’ll love the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market! Open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm, you can find fresh produce and farm goods.

Museums

For the dinosaur lover in your family, the U-M Museum of Natural History has exhibits on dinosaurs, mastodons, evolution, and Michigan wildlife. 

Adults and kids can enjoy the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum, which features hands-on science, technology, and engineering exhibits.

Learn more about Ann Arbor attractions.

Nearby Hotels in Ann Arbor

If you’re ready to visit, you’ll need a nearby hotel in Ann Arbor!

The Kensington Hotel is located on State Street near the highway and is around a 15-minute drive away from most Ann Arbor attractions. You can expect exceptional service, luxurious suites, and champagne at check-in. 

Book your stay at a nearby hotel in Ann Arbor today!

Downtown Attractions in Ann Arbor

Are you planning a trip to Ann Arbor?

You can’t visit Ann Arbor without heading downtown! Here you’ll find attractions like Pinball Pete’s, an arcade with a mix of new and old-style games and pinball machines. Take a stroll down Nickels Arcade, originally built in 1918. This covered shopping district features coffee, antiques, and high-quality clothes and shoes. For pop culture merchandise, comics, collectibles, and board games, Vault of Midnight has two floors of fun! While exploring downtown, watch for the fairy doors and 3D chalk art by local artist David Zinn.

Learn what Ann Arbor restaurants you should try!  

Nearby Hotels in Ann Arbor

If you’re ready to visit, you’ll need a nearby hotel in Ann Arbor!

The Kensington Hotel is located on State Street near the highway and is around a 15-minute drive away from most Ann Arbor attractions. You can expect exceptional service, luxurious suites, and champagne at check-in. 

Book your stay at a nearby hotel in Ann Arbor today!

The Best Fall Food and Drinks Near The Kensington

Are you craving apple doughnuts?

Caramel apples?

The Ann Arbor area has many great locations to get seasonal fruit, cider, and beer!

Dexter Cider Mill

Less than 30 minutes from Ann Arbor, you’ll find the area’s best and oldest operating cider mill! The Dexter Cider Mill has been operating since 1886 and offers unpasteurized apple cider, doughnuts, caramel apples, and homemade pies. This is a classic cider location for many in the Ann Arbor area, so it can get busy!

Ann Arbor Brewing Company 

Fall is the best time to sample new beers! You can sip on some fall flavored beers from the Ann Arbor Brewing Company. Their Titled Earth Series Autumn IPA and Oktoberfest beers have rich, hearty flavors and an amber color that will remind you of the falling leaves.

Wasem Fruit Farm

There’s nothing better than picking your own seasonal fruits! You can pick apples straight from the tree and pumpkins from the patch. If you’re looking for decorations, there’s a variety of mini pumpkins and gourds to choose from! Wasem Fruit Farm also has fresh apple cider and doughnuts. If you want something extra tasty, choose a warm apple, blueberry, or pumpkin doughnut.

See other ways The Kensington can help you enjoy fall!

Stay Outdoors Longer With Nearby Hotels in Ann Arbor

Are you ready to start on the fall fun, but need a place to stay?

Searching for “nearby hotels in Ann Arbor”?

The cozy Kensington Hotel is in within 20 minutes of all these fun fall activities. Stay in any of our 200 newly renovated guest rooms with plush bedding, flat screen televisions and complimentary Wifi. After spending the day outdoors, you can warm up in The Kensington’s heated pool and hot tub.

Book your stay today! Call us at 866-654-7431.

Enjoy the Fall Season at The Kensington

Looking forward to colder weather?

Pulling out your favorite sweaters?

The leaves are falling in Ann Arbor, Michigan! Here are some of the best ways to enjoy the season in the Ann Arbor area:

Blast Corn Maze

Get in the Halloween spirit by traversing a 14-acre corn maze shaped like a werewolf! The Blast Corn Maze at Nixon Farms is located in Dexter and is fun for the whole family. Have kids that might not make it through the entire maze? There is a short, medium, and full corn maze exit for people of all levels. After the maze, enjoy a hayride around the farm, or better yet, shoot some corn cobs using the corn cannon!

Take a Stroll

Gaze at the colorful leaves and feel the brisk air in Ann Arbor’s many parks. Gallup Park is 69 acres and is right on the Huron River. There are boat launches for canoeing and kayaking and many playgrounds for children. The Matthaei Botanical Gardens include a conservatory, numerous gardens, and trails to hike or bike. On these trails, you’ll encounter creeks, bridges, and maybe even local wildlife!

Learn about fall food locations on our website!

Stay Outdoors Longer With Nearby Hotels in Ann Arbor

Are you ready to start on the fall fun, but need a place to stay?

Searching for “nearby hotels in Ann Arbor”?

The cozy Kensington Hotel is in within 20 minutes of all these fun fall activities. Stay in any of our 200 newly renovated guest rooms with plush bedding, flat screen televisions and complimentary Wifi. After spending the day outdoors, you can warm up in The Kensington’s heated pool and hot tub.

Book your stay today! Call us at 866-654-7431.