Why Ann Arbor?
ANN ARBOR HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY VOTED ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY IN THE UNITED STATES
Ann Arbor offers a unique blend of city sophistication and small-town charm that appeals to young professionals. It is an ethnically diverse and culturally rich Midwestern enclave that attracts visitors and residents from all over the world. The home of the University of Michigan sits along the banks of the Huron River, just 45 miles west of downtown Detroit.
As a four-season city, residents participate in the many outdoor recreation options available, like taking in the fall splendor of changing leaves while canoeing on the Huron River, cross-country skiing at a local park, browsing the Ann Arbor Antiques market in the fresh spring air, and hitting a round at one of the many golf courses in the area.
In Ann Arbor, you can find unique ethnic eateries and locally sourced fine dining, lively brew pubs and late-night clubs. In addition to more than 300 restaurants that feature cuisine from around the world, Ann Arbor offers an abundance of extracurricular diversions year-round with its multitude of local festivals and events, performing arts and collegiate sports.
Ann Arbor has received plenty of accolades over the past few years, including:
#1 Best Places To Live by Livability in 2018
#1 Most Educated City from Wallethub.com in 2018
#1 Most Educated City by Forbes in 2018
#1 Most Intelligent Town in America by Zoomtens.com in 2014
#1 Best College City from aier.org in 2017
#1 City for Millennials by the American Institute for Economic Research in 2015
#1 America’s Best Main Street by Huffington Post and Fodor’s Travel in 2014
#2 Best City to Live in America by Niche.com in 2019
Nightlife: A+
Diversity: A
Housing: B+
#5 Best City for Millennials by Forbes in 2016
#6 Most Innovative City in the U.S. by USA Today in 2018
#9 Best Cities for Small Business from Valuepenguin.com in 2017
#20 Top 20 Happiest Cities to Work In by Time Magazine in 2016
EXPLORING ANN ARBOR
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