Pictures of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor might well be the best place to live in Lower Michigan -- depending on your interests and lifestyle, of course. It is a university town (the highly acclaimed University of Michigan) and thus a center of intellectual life, culture, and scientific research (see Wikipedia article). It is compact and may be easily traveled by bicycle, as many residents do. The size is moderate -- not too big and not too small. It has nice old buildings and large trees. It is a fairly health-conscious place, and you will see people many jogging and doing sports. It is also home to a beautiful arboretum with many footpaths. There are buses to the Detroit airport and metropolitan area. This is one of those rare places in the U.S. where you can lead a full life without owning a car. Yes, I am betraying my personal values.

One of the central buildings at Michigan State University.

Young woman enjoying the Arboretum.

Preserved tallgrass prairie at the Arboretum.

Joggers at the Arboretum.

Forest path at the Arboretum.

Families strolling at the Arboretum.

A very nice setting for university students.

The University of MI boasts very modern facilities. Unfortunately, their air conditioning systems are ridiculously noisy.

Extensive sports facilities.

Fall colors at the university.

Church.