These 20 Instagram Photos Show Why Ann Arbor is Topping So Many Lists

Ann Arbor has been topping all sorts of lists this year from “#1 Most Desirable Small City to live and Work in for Millennials,” to “#8 in Top #100 Places to Live in 2016,” and a lot more. We think the photos below help show why:

1. Ann Arbor is home to Zingerman’s Delicatessen,  one of the best deli’s in the country.

hAAPiest here #fabfoodfiesta @sydney_adler

A photo posted by Fab Food (@fabfoodfiesta) on Sep 22, 2015 at 5:16pm PDT

2. Where else can you live where there is a free concert EVERY week during the summer at Sonic Lunch?

Thank you @bornsmusic for the amazing afternoon. #SonicLunch #AnnArbor #borns #electriclove A photo posted by Sonic Lunch (@soniclunch) on Aug 13, 2015 at 11:47am PDT

3. Ann Arbor is home to The Big House, America’s largest stadium.

Turned out to be a beautiful game day! #goblue #gameday #michigan #beatunlv #won A photo posted by Brittany Bolling (@brittany__michelle22) on Sep 19, 2015 at 12:38pm PDT

4. Ann Arbor is full of famous landmarks like U of M’s clocktower.

  #clocktower #timetorelax #annarbor #evening #lastdayofsummer   A photo posted by Ayshwarya (@aybalasub) on Sep 22, 2015 at 4:22pm PDT

5. You never know what David Zinn creature you’ll stumble upon downtown, but we can guarantee it’ll make you smile.

A new addition to our sidewalk #annarbor #davidzinn @davidzinn A photo posted by VinBar (@vinbara2) on Sep 22, 2015 at 3:15pm PDT

6. There are over 150 unique parks in Ann Arbor.

#AnnArbor #canoe #art #biketrail A photo posted by Clan Krista, Caleb & Mondo (@whereismondo) on Sep 20, 2015 at 4:23pm PDT

7. Nickles Arcade is the perfect place to do some local shopping or grab a quick cup of coffee from Comet Coffee.

Postcard from a college town. A photo posted by @notazizansari on Aug 3, 2015 at 8:02am PDT

8. Named one of the nation’s best burgers, Frita Badito’s never disappoints.

Hungry hungry hippos go Cuban   A photo posted by Esther Yoon (@estherdyoon) on Sep 12, 2015 at 9:53am PDT

9. We’re not just about food either, Ann Arbor currently has four breweries downtown, including the newly remodeled Grizzly Peak.

To a successful road trip and my brother’s new journey! @valtharium A photo posted by Héctor Alejandro (@hector_a.jpg) on Aug 25, 2015 at 4:28pm PDT

10. Looking for unique nature? U of M’s botanical gardens has you covered.

#botanicalgardens #greenhouse #annarbor #michigan #cactus #cacti #succulents #plants   A photo posted by Melissa (@mmiklos) on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:32pm PDT

11. Want to see a movie? The Michigan and State Theaters offer a movie theater experience enriched with history.

#annarbor #michigan #goblue #MYHEART #stompinggrounds A photo posted by Sean Seymour (@seanseymour_) on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:30pm PDT

12. Did we mention #AnnArbor’s art scene?

Love this. #streetart #annarbor #statestreet   A photo posted by Aayushi Mehrotra (@yushi27) on Sep 21, 2015 at 11:33am PDT

13. A must for tourists in Ann Arbor, spinning the cube is a staple of U of M traditions.

Be sure to spin the cube at @uofmichigan when you visit Ann Arbor! Thanks @matangbuyod for this photo! A photo posted by Visit Ann Arbor! (@visitannarbor) on Jun 2, 2015 at 9:00am PDT

14. Cool statues and art can be found all over town, like in Shinola.

Another #rad piece of art. #murica #bookshelf at #shinola #shinoladetroit in #annarbormichigan #annarbor   A photo posted by Josh Vo (@lifeaswevoit) on Sep 21, 2015 at 10:27am PDT

15. #hippiehash…nothing else to say.

Just getting warmed up… #fleetwood #annarbor #visitannarbor #hippiehash A photo posted by Casey Claflin (@bosox1988) on Sep 20, 2015 at 6:12pm PDT

16. The Ann Arbor Art Fair is an award wining fair that brings roughly 500,000 people into the city from across the globe.

Out on the open road at the @annarborartfair, a staple in Ann Arbor every summer. One of the largest art fairs you’ll find anywhere. A photo posted by Aaron Cruz (@elatlboy) on Jul 18, 2015 at 2:48pm PDT

17. You can go scavenger hunting for fairy doors all over town.

Did you know Ann Arbor is home to a bunch of fairy doors?Stepping back through this tiny door at @annarborark on March 31! See you soon, Michigan! #annarborark A photo posted by Good Lovelies (@goodlovelies) on Mar 11, 2015 at 10:40am PDT

18. We take coffee seriously with over 10 different local/unique shops to chose from downtown.

can you believe I’m on #sm for fun? @niquesquad @zackrambophoto @raffert3 #firstpost A photo posted by Keith Curry (@ktcurry23) on Jun 9, 2015 at 12:59pm PDT

19. We know how to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city and float down the Huron River.

A photo posted by Michael O’Keefe (@mokeefe) on Sep 20, 2015 at 10:27am PDT

20. Ann Arbor appeals to everyone: the city lover, college student, nature junkie, beer aficionado, foodie and more.

  It’s a gorgeous day in A2… how are you spending it? #sundayfunday #annarbor   A photo posted by Jill (@jillsarie) on Sep 20, 2015 at 10:45am PDT

*BONUS VIDEO: showing how awesome the energy is when at a game in The Big House*

  THE WAVE!!! #THEBIGHOUSE #ANNARBOR #MICHIGAN #XXIIIN #LYFESTYLE #FUCKWITHTHEMOVEMENT   A video posted by Clothing And Goods (@_xxiiin_) on Sep 20, 2015 at 11:33am PDT

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