The cold weather’s arrived and we tend to retreat into our comfortable
apartments at 618 South Main for the winter. During Michigan’s long winter
season, it’s important to get out of the house and stay active. Here’s our
go-to list of things to do in Ann Arbor when the weather gets chilly:
1. Go to the movies
Netflix binges are awesome, but it’s also nice to go to a
good ol’ fashion cinema once in a while. If you’re on a budget, Quality 16
is the theater to go to. Rave Cinemas in Ypsilanti has bigger and better
screens and IMAX theaters. If you go to Rave, go on a Wednesday for their $5
Wednesday special. If you’re really looking for a luxurious experience (why not!),
drive the extra 18 minutes to Emagine Saline. Its theaters have reclining leather seats, ample arm and leg room, and huge
screens all for the reasonable rate of $8/ ticket!
2. Enjoy live entertainment
The Ark is your one-stop shop to be entertained, and features
more than 300 live performances each year. Check out their schedule here. The Blind Pig is perhaps Ann Arbor’s best-known music venue, where music
legends such as Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon have performed. The 8 Ball Saloon
located below is also a fun and historic spot. Find the Blind Pig’s calendar here. Finally, the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
has great comedians, affordable tickets, alcoholic beverages, and always
provides a fun time.
3. Go bowling
You have two very different choices for bowling. Bel-Mark Lanes
has been an Ann Arbor staple for years. It’s cheap and it serves its purpose:
bowling. Revel and Roll, Ann
Arbor’s newest bowling alley, features a large bar and restaurant, an extensive
arcade room, and three giant TV screens. However, a bowling lane for an hour
can run you $20-$25 an hour. If you do decide to splurge, you must try their
unique PB & J Burger!
4. Dine at a cozy
restaurant
While Ann Arbor has a plethora of amazing restaurants,
there’s a few that are the ultimate places to eat in the winter. Heidelberg, Grizzly Peak, and Knight's Steakhouse
are our favorites due to their cozy atmospheres and hearty meals.
Fresh fallen snow, hot cocoa, and warm fireplaces make
Michigan winters not-so-bad. We hope you get out and enjoy everything Ann Arbor
has to offer this winter!
