醬油飯飯與踢腿天王

離開了Pictured Rocks Lakeshore ，我們一路前往Sleeping Bears Sand Dunes，在鄰近的地方，找到一個黑熊牧場(Oswald's Bear Ranch, 連結在此)，當作我們中途落腳的休息站
就像一般的野生動物園一樣，可以買蘋果餵熊吃，園區裡公熊和母熊分開關，我們手裡拿著蘋果，熊的目光就會跟著我們
 

2014年夏天，我們全家，重回住了一年多的密西根州，度過三個星期的美好夏日!趁著心裡的感動還有餘溫，趕快寫下我們這一年一度的家庭旅行。
 
瓜瓜上了小一，日復一日的規律生活，加上三次月考，每天的作業書寫，確實需要一個長長的假期來修養身心(是說媽媽自己也很需要)，很幸運的我的老闆和瓜爸的公司，都能准許我們請三個星期的長假，讓我們可以陪孩子一起，共享這悠閒的夏日時光。
 

一早睡醒，熱愛走路的舅公舅婆跟奶奶已經走了ㄧ圈杉林溪回來了，我們才剛要起床吃早餐....
典型的中式早餐，有熱稀飯醬瓜肉鬆之外，還有炒青菜烤麵包炒蛋等等料理，怪不得劍潭青年活動中心最近獲得全世界青年旅館第一名的殊榮，想來豐富現做的早餐也是強項之一吧!
 
早餐後，找尋合適的登山路線，溪頭的優點就是，有好幾條類似產業道路的爬山路線可以選擇，對於走平地腳還是偶爾會絆倒的黃小豆而言，再適合也不過了

  計畫了一個月的大型家族旅遊，不再去海邊曬，決定往山上跑，選在腹地遼闊的溪頭，住就住進森林遊樂區裡的青年活動中心吧!
 
記得以前小時候，每年暑假，爸媽都會帶我們上山避暑，溪頭阿里山就是幾乎每年都會造訪的必定景點，但是最近幾年阿里山的風波不斷，加上耳聞陸客量多，決定選我們更喜歡的溪頭，形成的規劃很簡單，早上出發，中午上山，就一直待在山上直到隔天退房，決定好好的吸收山上的日月精華

難得的周休，幾天前就積極的規畫，因為前陣子海邊腳踏車的曬的媽媽有點怕了，決定這次要定調為[室內展館+飯店泳池游泳]的行程，地點從當初野心很大的台中新社採香菇，兒童美術館到台南的火車加兒福館，往南修正為義大世界玩透透，無奈義大的飯店都沒有四人房了(七夕加上父親節前夕呀)，最後媽媽決定就來個愛在高雄在地之旅，拍板定案
周六: 高雄兒童美術館 --  幫媽媽的車換機油 -- 回家午睡 -- 下午住漢來，飯店內游泳 -- 晚上搭愛之船遊愛河
周日: 早上飯店游泳池游泳 -- 退房後回阿嬤家繼續田園野趣

選在農民曆上[大暑]的隔天，我們延宕了兩個多月的小琉球之旅終於成行了!!本來是選在五月底出發的，無奈前後兩次不是颱風快來就是颱風剛過雨下不停，一直延到暑假都來了，千挑萬選的日子竟然是大暑的隔天，回來才知道的我也真是服了自己，怪不得曬的粉黑.....
 
 算來算去只去過小琉球一次，這次是第二次，也是第一次過夜，阿嬤當初跟我選了半天，跳過[瘋台灣]介紹過的[八村]，看起來很高級的[舢板彎]，我們選了這間開幕剛滿兩年，為在龍蝦洞附近，走路就可以到海邊的[漁村民宿]

這裡有連结
Public Art
The Cube, taking a breather between spins
The Cube, taking a breather between spins
Ann Arbor has a number of public sculptures and murals that can be viewed both on campus and downtown. Of these, several are particularly well-known:
    * The Cube, Maynard Street and E Jefferson Street (Regents Plaza north of the Michigan Union), [38]. A 15-foot-tall, 2400-lb glossy black cube created by Tony Rosenthal; there's an identical one in the East Village of New York City. The Cube spins on its axis when pushed, which is a tradition among U-M students. Folklore has it that the university's president "starts" the university each day by turning the cube early in the morning.  edit
    * The Wave Field, Hayward Avenue (in the courtyard outside the Francois-Xavier Bagnoud building), [39]. Created by Maya Lin, the Wave Field is an earth sculpture, 90 feet by 90 feet square, consisting of a series of fifty grass waves in eight rows.  edit
    * Alley mural, E Liberty Street, by the Liberty Square parking structure. The alley mural began as a one-man project in the 1980s and became a popular spot for graffiti artists. The city took the spot over in 1999 by hiring artist Katherine Tombeau Cost to paint over the original mural and graffiti with a new 5,000-square-foot mural. The graffiti artists haven't entirely relinquished their claim to it, meaning that Cost's mural has been partially defaced with large bubble lettering, but it's still an interesting (and out-of-the-way) sight. Be sure to seek out the "trippers'" bubble gum wall toward the back. During warmer weather, you'll often find musicians or dancers putting on solo performances in the alley entrance, hoping to glean donations.  edit
    * Bookstore mural, corner of E Liberty Street and S State Street. Painted in 1984, when the corner location was still occupied by David's Books, this mural depicts the five authorial visages of Woody Allen, Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Hesse, Franz Kafka, and Anaïs Nin.  edit
    * Painted fixtures, throughout downtown. Fire hydrants and transformers, painted in bright colors by local artists and schoolchildren.  edit
    * Fairy Doors, throughout downtown. Keep your eyes near the ground for fairy doors-- miniature colorful doors through which fairies can enter local businesses. According to Jonathan B. Wright of urban-fairies.com [40], the doors began appearing around town in the early 1990s.  edit
[edit] Parks and Gardens
A tree supports his fallen comrade in Nichols Arboretum
A tree supports his fallen comrade in Nichols Arboretum
Ann Arbor has 147 city parks, ranging from less than a block wide to over 100 acres. Some of the more prominent ones include:
    * Nichols Arboretum, 1610 Washington Heights, ☎ +1 734 647-7600, [41]. "The Arb" comprises 123 acres of hilly woodland along the Huron River, with collections of North American plants interspersed throughout. Peony garden, prairie, constructed wetland and Appalachian plant collection. At night you can see all of Ann Arbor from the top of the hill.  edit
    * Matthei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Road, ☎ +1 734 647-7600, [42]. The grounds are open daily from 8AM-dusk. Conservatory and gift shop open Tu & Th-Sa 10AM-4:30PM, W 10AM-8PM, closed Mondays. A 300-acre site with outdoor display gardens, a 10,000-square-foot conservatory filled with tropical plants, and miles of nature trails. Free (gardens), $5 (conservatory, but free on Fridays from 12PM-4:30PM).  edit
    * Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Road, ☎ +1 734 662-9319, [43]. A 69-acre park along the Huron River and Geddes Pond, and Ann Arbor's most popular recreation area. Walkways with pedestrian bridges over the water, two playgrounds, picnic areas, open fields, over 3 miles of asphalt trails. Canoe, kayak and paddleboat rental (canoes can also be taken from the Argo Park livery, 1055 Longshore Drive, +1 734 668-7411, to the Gallup livery).  edit
    * Buhr Park, 2751 Packard Street, ☎ +1 734 971-3228, [44]. A 39-acre park with picnic areas, children's play area, softball diamond, soccer fields, outdoor tennis courts, 25-yard swimming pool, children's wading pool, outdoor ice arena for public skating and ice hockey, cross-country ski center, and snowmobile trails. Skate rentals available.  edit
[edit] Museums
A tornado demonstration in the Hands-On Museum
A tornado demonstration in the Hands-On Museum
    * Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann Street, ☎ +1 734 995-5439, [45]. Nine galleries with more than 250 interactive science demos and exhibits, on topics from physics to health to nature to mathematics. Kids will like it a lot; adults will be fairly entertained. $7 (donations gratefully accepted).  edit
    * Artrain USA, 1100 N Main Street, ☎ +1 800 ART-1971 (278-1971), [46]. Check the website to see if the Artrain will be in town during your visit. A traveling art museum, housed in vintage rail cars, that tours the nation but is based in Ann Arbor. Each exhibition tours the country for three to four years, offering creative partnerships with local artists at each stop along the tour.  edit
    * Cobblestone Farm Museum, 2781 Packard Street, ☎ +1 734 994-2928 or +1 734 973-7267, [47]. Tours offered 10AM-1PM on the last Saturday of the month, beginning in May. On-site gift shop open during tours or by appointment. An 1845 two-family home, notable for its façade made of cobblestones in herringbone rows, now restored and interpreted to give a view of past rural life in Washtenaw County. $2.  edit
    * Kempf House, 312 S Division Street, ☎ +1 734 994-4898, [48]. Tours offered 1PM-4PM on Sundays, September through December and March through June, or by appointment. A restored Greek Revival house museum from 1853; once home to Reuben and Pauline Kempf, prominent Ann Arbor musicians, now offering guided tours and a glimpse into Victorian life in Ann Arbor. $1.  edit
    * Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Street, ☎ +1 734 997-1553, [49]. Park open daily sunrise to sunset; Critter House open Su 12PM-3PM. 50 acres of fields, woods and prairie, featuring outdoor, hands-on and discovery-based educational programs. Features an environmentally-friendly Nature House; a Critter House with frogs, turtles, snakes, and rabbits; live birds of prey, including owls, falcons, kestrels, hawks, vultures, and a bald eagle; and a mile-long trail through the Black Pond Woods. Free (donations gratefully accepted).  edit
[edit] University of Michigan Museums
[edit] Open to the Public
An Australopithecus skull at the Natural History Museum
An Australopithecus skull at the Natural History Museum
    * Exhibit Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Avenue, ☎ +1 734 764-0478, [50]. M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 12PM-5PM. Exhibits on natural sciences and anthropology, including prehistoric life, Michigan wildlife, Native American and other cultures, and rock and mineral specimens. Free (donations gratefully accepted).  edit
    * Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, 434 S State Street, ☎ +1 734 764-9304, [51]. Tu-F 9AM-4PM, Sa-Su 1PM-4PM, closed Mondays. Galleries featuring nearly 100,000 artefacts from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern civilizations. Free (donations gratefully accepted).  edit
    * Museum of Art, 525 S State Street, ☎ +1 734 764-0395 or +1 734 763-UMMA (8662), [52]. Building Hours: Daily 8AM-12AM, Gallery Hours: Tu-W 10AM-5PM, Th-F 10AM-10PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 12PM-5PM. Collections of African, American, Asian, European, and Middle Eastern art; modern and contemporary artwork; prints, drawings and photographs; and frequent rotating collections. Gift shop on-site. Free ($5 donation suggested).  edit
    * U of M School of Art and Design, 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, ☎ +1 734 764-0397, [53]. M-F 9AM-5PM. Exhibitions by art students and faculty in two galleries on North Campus: the Warren Robbins Graduate Center and the Slusser Gallery. Also check out their small downtown gallery "Work". Free.  edit
    * Work Gallery, 306 S State Street, ☎ +1 734 998-6178. Tu-Th 12PM-7PM, F-Sa 12PM-8PM, Su 12PM-5PM, closed Mondays. Run by U of M School of Art and Design, it's smaller, downtown, and much the same. Free.  edit
    * Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry, 1011 N University Avenue (School of Dentistry, room G532), [54]. M-F 8AM-6PM. Over 10,000 artifacts focused on the history of dentistry, with particular interest in dental practice and technology in the United States and Michigan dating from the 18th century to today. Free.  edit
    * Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments, 1100 Baits Drive, ☎ +1 734 764-0583, [55]. M-F 10AM-5PM. Housed in the School of Music, the Stearns Collection holds over 2500 pieces of historical and contemporary musical instruments from all over the world. Free.  edit
[edit] Closed to the Public
Several of the University collections are hosted by institutions that are primarily research-oriented, and so generally don't have exhibits on permanent display. However, it may be possible to arrange to view the collections through contacting the curators.
    * Herbarium, 3600 Varsity Drive, ☎ +1 734 764-2407 (fax: +1 734 647-5719), [56]. Collections of algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, monocots, dicots, fungi and lichens.  edit
    * Museum of Anthropology, 1109 Geddes Avenue, ☎ +1 734 764-0485 (fax: +1 734 763-7783), [57]. Archaeological collections of pottery, flaked and groundstone tools, animal bones, ethnobotanical and sediment samples, and accompanying field notes, site and survey maps, photographs, and other relevant documents and records; ethnographic collections of pottery, basketry, textiles, wood, and many other materials; and extensive photographic collections.  edit
    * Museum of Paleontology, 1109 Geddes Avenue, ☎ +1 734 764-0489 (fax: +1 734 936-1380), [58]. Collections of paleobotany, micropaleontology, invertebrate paleontology and vertebrate paleontology.  edit
    * Museum of Zoology, 1109 Geddes Avenue, ☎ +1 734 764-0476 (fax: +1 734 763-4080), [59]. Collections of birds, fishes, insects, mollusks, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.  edit
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Packed stands at a Michigan football game
Packed stands at a Michigan football game
    * UM Athletics, ☎ +1 734 764-0247, [60]. Ann Arbor is a college town, and this fact is perhaps no more prevalent than on game day (particularly football where the stadium fills to the largest capacity in the entire nation). UM has one of the most accomplished and competitive athletic programs in the nation. No visit is complete without taking in at least one Michigan Sporting Event. The football program has won more games in its history than any other Division 1-A program, and sells out every game at "The Big House", capacity 109,901. The ice hockey program is a national powerhouse, winning an NCAA record 9 national championships, and packing a boisterous 6,377 sellout crowd into historic Yost Ice Arena. Michigan also has a strong tradition in men's basketball, swimming, baseball, softball, field hockey, gymnastics, cross country and track. Other teams include women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, diving, tennis, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling.  edit
    * Blue Karaoke, 404 W Liberty St, ☎ +1 734 302–3673, [61]. M-Th 6PM-4AM, F-Sa 5PM-5AM, Su 5PM-4AM. 9 private, sound-proofed rooms for groups of 2-30. Over 10,000 song selections in seven different languages. Reservations encouraged, especially for larger parties and weekend nights. $35-$100 per hour.  edit
    * Pinball Pete's, 1214 S University Ave, ☎ +1 734 213-2502. Large video arcade featuring pinball machines, air hockey, pool tables, shot clock basketball and football, ticketed games, Dance Dance Revolution, and classic arcade games from the 1980s as well as popular new fighting games.  edit
    * Makielski Berry Farm, 7130 Platt Rd (1 mile S of US 12), ☎ +1 734 572-0060, [62]. Daily 8AM-8PM. Mid-July through the end of October, pick your own insecticide-free blackberries ($4/qt) then red, yellow, or amber raspberries ($3/Qt). The owners also sell raspberry honey. Children welcome, no pets; working farm dogs on premises may sometimes be aggressive. (42.2013,-83.6999) edit
    * Planet Rock, 82 Aprill Dr, ☎ +1 734 827-2680, [63]. M-Tu, W F 3PM-10PM , Th 3PM-11PM, Sa 11AM-8PM, Su 10AM-6PM. Over 22,000 sq ft of climbing terrain, with 50-ft walls, a motorized climbing wall, three bouldering areas and adventure racing including rappelling. Day passes $15, climbing lessons $39-$50.  edit
    * Zap Zone, 2809 Boardwalk St, ☎ +1 734 930-6670, [64]. M-Th 4PM-10PM, F 3PM-midnight, Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-9PM. Multi-level laser tag and an arcade. Laser tag $7, bumper cars $3.  edit
    * Canoeing is popular in the area through the Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
    * Kensington Beach is 20 minutes north of Ann Arbor.
    * Play the Bells in the Tower at Kerrytown, 407 N Fifth Ave (Next door to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market), ☎ +1 734369-3107, [65]. Sa 10:30AM, W, F noon. Play the charming melodies of the Kerrytown Chime - a seven ton, world class musical instrument made up of 17 bells in a tower. Choose from over 100 songs. Play by number. Kerrytown Market and Shops is one of the only places in the world where such an instrument is accessible to the public. It is easy and tons of fun for all ages. Free.  edit
    * Ann Arbor Ice Cube, 2121 Oak Valley Drive, ☎ 734-213-1600, [66]. With three permanent indoor ice rinks under one roof, this is the perfect place to practice your hockey or figure skating skills, or just go for recreational skating.  edit
    * University of Michigan Yost Ice Arena, 1000 South State Street, ☎ 734-764-4600 (yostice@umich.edu, fax: (734) 764-4597), [67]. Home to the University's collegiate ice hockey teams. Also specializes in hockey and figure skating programs for the general public.  edit
    * Ann Arbor Yoga and Meditation (Ema Stefanova, yoga therapist), ☎ 734-665-7801, [68]. Private yoga therapy by appointment for health and wellness. For full schedule of general classes,workshops, retreats and In-Depth Yoga Studies visit us at www.YogaAndMeditation.com In business since 1979  edit
[edit] Events
The Tempest at Shakespeare in the Arb
The Tempest at Shakespeare in the Arb
Part of the South University Art Fair
Part of the South University Art Fair
    * Ann Arbor Film Festival, 203 E Ann St, ☎ +1 734 995-5356, [69]. Held during six days in late March at the Michigan Theater (603 E Liberty Street). The oldest festival of its kind in North America, showcasing over 100 independent and experimental films and videos annually, since 1963. Over 20 prizes are awarded to the best films. Passes are available for single screenings, single days, weekends or the entire week.  edit
    * Hash Bash, University of Michigan Diag near State St and N University St, [70]. Held the first Saturday in April. The Hash Bash began when poet John Sinclair was jailed for marijuana possession, leading John Lennon and Yoko Ono to headline a protest rally in Ann Arbor in 1971. Beginning in 1972, it became an annual event to commemorate the occasion and support the reform of marijuana laws. The Hash Bash is a gathering point for thousands of cannabis aficionados from all around, with guest speakers in the Diag attracting large crowds. Given the nature of the event, you probably will see people smoking marijuana; those who do light up tend to take advantage of the difference in fines between the town ($25) and the university ($100 and possible jail time), which basically means that your punishment depends on which side of State Street you stand on. Vendors sell everything from hemp bracelets to "glass art" (actually pipes and bongs, but who's quibbling?), bongo drums are played, and people-watching can be an event in itself.  edit
    * Naked Mile, University of Michigan campus. Once held in mid-April at midnight on the last day of classes. A tradition at the University of Michigan which began in 1986, in which hundreds of students - traditionally graduating seniors, although in practice there's a broader spread - ran across campus naked, while spectators cheered them on, to celebrate the end of the school year. Although technically illegal, it was tolerated by local police until 1998, when they began attempting to strongly discourage continuation of the Naked Mile, fueled in part by concerns over outsiders videotaping the event and selling the recordings online. In recent years, to avoid being arrested, students have run the Mile in body paint, underwear, or a day earlier than usual.  edit
    * Ann Arbor Book Festival, 311-315 S State St, ☎ +1 734 369-3366, [71]. Held in mid-May. First organized in 2004 to promote reading, heighten awareness of literacy challenges, and showcase the rich culture of the written word in Michigan and beyond. The festival features a bookstore crawl, antiquarian book fair, author readings, symposiums and panels on literacy and writing, tours of the U-M library conservation and preservation lab, and a street festival.  edit
    * African American Downtown Festival, E Ann St and N Fourth Ave, ☎ +1 734 769–0288 (cplfestival@att.net). 10AM-8:30PM. Held the first Saturday in June since 1995. Crafts, merchandise, food, live music.  edit
    * Taste of Ann Arbor, Main Street. Held the first Sunday in June 11AM-5PM. Kiosks along Main Street offer people the chance to sample menu items from over 35 local restaurants. Also includes three stages of live music, dancing and more. Admission free, although tickets to trade goodies ($0.50 per ticket, or $10 for a sheet of 20, with most items ranging between 3-11 tickets apiece).  edit
    * Shakespeare in the Arb, 1610 Washington Heights, ☎ +1 734 647-7600, [72]. Shows begin at 6:30PM. Annual outdoor Shakespearean production since 2001, held on weekends in June. Roving performance requires the actors and audience to shift locations throughout the Arb from scene to scene. Previous productions have included A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It and Love's Labour's Lost. $15.  edit
    * Ann Arbor Summer Festival, 522 S Fourth Ave, Ste B, ☎ +1 734 994-5999, [73]. Held from mid-June to mid-July. An annual event since 1983 with different nightly indoor cultural performances: singers, musical bands, dancers, comedians, plays, and other acts including acrobats and animal handlers.  edit
    * Top of the Park, Ingalls Mall, [74]. Held from mid-June to early July. Nightly local and regional live bands, outdoor film screenings at 10PM, and concession booths from eight local eateries. Traditionally this event was held on the upper level of the Fletcher parking structure, next to the Power Center - hence the name - but it has been temporarily moved outside the Rackham School of Graduate Studies. In inclement weather, performances and films may be cancelled. Free.  edit
    * Ann Arbor Art Fairs, ☎ +1 734 994-5260 (toll free: +1 800 888-9487), [75]. One Wednesday through Saturday in late July. W-F 10AM-9PM, Sa 10AM-6PM. Held throughout downtown, four juried art fairs that display and sell art: the original Ann Arbor Street Art Fair [76] along N University; the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair [77] along Main, Liberty, William and State; the State Street Area Art Fair [78]; and the South University Art Fair [79]. In practical terms, it's all one great big fair that takes about a full day to explore if you move quickly and don't look at every booth. Prices are generally rather high, as befitting an art show of this calibre, but there are definitely bargains to be found, as well as some less expensive non-juried booths that tag along for the ride. Loads of concessions, live entertainment, and booths with great sales from local businesses are scattered throughout. During the Art Fair, hotels are generally booked up and parking can be difficult to find, so book a room early (by February or March) and find a spot at one of the park-and-ride stops to catch a bus into downtown.  edit
[edit] Learn
the University of Michigan Diag
the University of Michigan Diag
    * University of Michigan, ☎ +1 734 764-1817, [80]. A highly-ranked research university with a strong athletics tradition, the University of Michigan has been located in Ann Arbor since 1837 and is deeply intertwined with the town, being one of the major employers in the area. It offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in social sciences, sciences, humanities and arts, engineering, law, business and medicine. The average student population is around 40,000, with about 5,000 faculty members. There are three campuses - North, Central, and South - with downtown Ann Arbor being adjacent to, and somewhat intermingled with, Central Campus.  edit
[edit] Work
    * The University of Michigan and the infrastructure and support services for it are major employers in Ann Arbor.
    * Borders Group Inc., 100 Phoenix Drive, ☎ +1 734 477-1100, [81]. Borders Group owns Borders Books & Music stores, as well as Borders Express and Waldenbooks. The corporate office is on the south side of Ann Arbor and employs hundreds of people.  edit
    * Google, 112 S Main Street, 2nd floor, ☎ +1 734 332-6500 (fax: +1 734 332-6501), [82]. Google opened the headquarters of AdWords, their advertising system, in the McKinley Towne Centre building in 2007; currently they employ about 150 sales and customer services representatives, with plans to expand their workforce to between 850 and 1,000 by around 2012.  edit
    * Thomson Reuters, 777 E. Eisenhower, ☎ +1 734 913-3000, [83]. Thomson Reuters is an information business for professionals. The healthcare division is headquartered in the 777 building as it's known locally. They currently employee over 1500 employees with in Ann Arbor between the heathcare and tax divisions, and are the third largest employer in Washtenaw county. The Tax and Accounting division headquarters are located 10 minutes west in Dexter, MI.  edit
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[edit] Bookstores
The book-laden halls of the Dawn Treader
The book-laden halls of the Dawn Treader
It's been said that Ann Arbor has more bookstores per capita than any other town in the US – certainly a walking tour of downtown will take you past quite a few, although the number is beginning to slowly dwindle.
    * Borders No. 001, 612 E Liberty St, ☎ +1 734 668-7652, [84]. M-Sa 9AM-11PM, Su 9AM-9PM. The flagship Borders bookstore, although it's moved a block away from its original location since the store opened in 1971.  edit
    * Aunt Agatha's, 213 S Fourth Ave, ☎ +1 734 769-1114, [85]. M-Th 11AM-7PM, F-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su 12PM-5PM. Specializing in new and used mystery, detection, and true crime books.  edit
    * Common Language, 317 Braun Ct, ☎ +1 734 663-0036, [86]. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-midnight, Su 11AM-7PM. The only gay-owned-and-operated bookstore in Ann Arbor, specializing in gay, lesbian, and feminist works, with books, magazines, gifts and cards.  edit
    * Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, 114 S Main St, ☎ +1 734 665-2757, [87]. Specializing in spirituality, psychology and integrative medicine. Also carries gifts, cards, jewelry, crafts, art, music, incense, ritual items, candles, aromatherapy, body tools, and yoga supplies. The tea room, on the second floor, is quite good, though not cheap.  edit
    * David's Books, 516-B E William St, ☎ 1 734 665-8017, [88]. In business for over 25 years, David's buys and sells used, rare, and out of print books. They also have an online store, if you want to do some virtual shopping.  edit
    * The Dawn Treader, 514 E Liberty St, ☎ +1 734 995-1008, [89]. M-Th 11AM-8PM, F-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su 12PM-5PM. A great place to browse – probably has the largest and widest selection of the downtown used bookstores.  edit
    * Kaleidoscope Books & Collectibles, 200 N 4th Ave (at Ann), ☎ +1 734 995-9887. Packed full of rare & used books, including vintage pulps, children's titles, mysteries, science fiction, modern firsts, vintage paperbacks with some really amusing pulp fiction titles, 1000s of postcards, sheet music, collectibles and memorabilia, movie posters, action figures, classic toys, and more.  edit
    * Motte & Bailey, 212 N 4th Ave, ☎ +1 734 669-0451, [90]. Specializes in history.  edit
    * West Side Book Shop, 113 W Liberty St, ☎ +1 734 995-1891. Used and rare books, maps, and photographs. A strong literary bent.  edit
[edit] Music
    * Encore Records, 417 E Liberty St, ☎ +1 734 662-6776, [91]. M-Sa 10AM-8PM, Su 12PM-5PM. One of the best used record stores in the country. Encyclopedic staff.  edit
    * PJ's Used Records & CDs, 617 Packard St (upstairs from Subway between Hill Street & State Street), ☎ +1 734 663-3441. Very friendly staff, amazing selection of vinyl in excellent condition and fairly priced.  edit
    * Wazoo Records, 336 1/2 S State St, ☎ +1 734 761-8686, [92]. M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 12PM-6PM. New and used CDs and vinyl. Small but very well-picked selection.  edit
[edit] Art and Gifts
Multilingual UM T-shirts at Occasionally
Multilingual UM T-shirts at Occasionally
    * 16 Hands, 216 S Main St (between liberty & washington on S Main St.), ☎ +1 734 761-1110, [93]. M-Th 10AM-6PM, F 10AM-9PM, Sat 10am - 6pm, Su noon-5PM. Offers handmade furniture, lighting, jewelry, wearables, housewares and gifts by artists throughout the United States. Custom orders welcome, greeting cards and free gift wrap. Many Michigan artists.  edit
    * Dixboro General Store, 5206 Plymouth Road, ☎ +1 734 663-5558, [94]. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, F 10AM-8PM, Su 11AM-5PM. One of the busiest country gift and furnishing stores in Michigan, located in a historic store in the village of Dixboro. Furniture, candles, collectables, garden decor, tabletops, bath and body supplies, home accessories, lighting, and edible goodies.  edit
    * Four Directions, 329 S Main St, ☎ +1 734 996-9250, [95]. A great gift store offering jewelry, crystals, minerals, fossils, and gifts from around the world. Their jewelry is very pretty and generally at quite reasonable prices. If you want something local to the area, you can find samples of Michigan greenstone aka chlorastrolite (the state gem, from Isle Royale, which is fairly pricey), Petoskey stone (the state stone, usually found loose rather than in jewelry) and native Michigan copper (as bookends or free-flowing verdigris-encrusted sculptures).  edit
    * Middle Earth, 1209 S University Avenue, ☎ +1 734 769-1488. Wacky and kitschy gifts, home decor, handcrafted contemporary and fashion jewelry, fashion accessories, T-shirts, books, candy, toys, and much more. It's a must-see if you're looking for something out of the ordinary.  edit
    * Motawi Tileworks, 170 Enterprise Dr, ☎ +1 734 213-0017, [96]. M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-3AM. Low-relief and polychrome tiles, using locally-produced clay and glazes, which can be purchased as individual art pieces or for installation. Guided tours available (free at 11AM every Thursday, or $5 per person for tours of 4 or more people by appointment).  edit
    * Occasionally, 223 S Main St, ☎ +1 734 769-5151, [97]. The best place in town for local and Michigan gifts, including T-shirts, food, Michigan lighthouses, and gift baskets.  edit
    * Selo/Shevel Gallery, 301 S Main St, ☎ +1 734 761-4620 (info@seloshevelgallery.com, fax: +1 734 761-4308), [98]. M-Th 11AM-6PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su noon-6PM. The gallery specializes in ceramics, woodcraft, mixed media, folk art, textiles, Judaica, glass art and jewelry.  edit
    * Ten Thousand Villages, 303 S Main St, ☎ +1 734 332-1270, [99]. Su-M noon-5PM, Tu-Th 11AM-7PM, F-Sa 11AM-9PM. A non-profit retail store staffed by volunteers, featuring fairly-traded handicrafts from around the world.  edit
[edit] Other
Nickels Arcade
Nickels Arcade
    * Acme Mercantile, 111 W Liberty St, ☎ +1 734 213-3722, [100]. M-Th 10AM-8PM, F-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-7PM. Constantly adding new playful and useful items such as mystery grab bags and local favorite Mighty Good Coffee, as well as keeping old favorites in stock, like 7 Days of Moustaches and stylish Readers and Sunglasses. The inventory now includes over 4,000 items available both in store and online at [101]. They're all about function and fun. They have hardware items, office supply items, health and beauty aids, pet supplies, books and stationary, kitchen and household items, cleaning and laundry supplies, men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, candy and toys as well as gifts, cards and gift wrap. They have exclusive lines including Flax clothing for women and Chilewich bags. They also offer many natural and organic items for pets, people and their homes. They also gift wrap for free and validate parking!  edit
    * Downtown Home and Garden, 210 S Ashley St, ☎ +1 734 662-8122. M-Sa 7:30AM-7PM, Su 11AM-4PM. Gardening, greenhouse, cookware, and housewares, in a historic livery stable.  edit
    * Morgan and York, Fine Wines and Specialty Foods, 1928 Packard St, ☎ +1 734 662-0798, [102]. M-Sa 9AM-9PM, Su noon-6PM. Known as the Big Ten Party Store until 2005, the name change better reflects the quality of the merchandise. Long popular with locals of discriminating taste, Morgan and York is one of the best spots in town to find a broad selection of wines, spirits, and beers, as well as cheeses, imported candies, and other quality foods.  edit
    * Vault of Midnight, 219 S Main St, ☎ +1 734 998-1413, [103]. M-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 11AM-8PM. Comic books, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, manga, action figures, board games, statues, DVDs, T-shirts, posters, art prints, stickers and toys. The store also hosts art exhibitions, signings, and regular board-game nights with a selection of in-house games.  edit
[edit] Shopping Centers
    * Kerrytown Market, 407 N Fifth Ave, ☎ +1 734 662-5008, [104]. Over 20 shops and restaurants, including a very nice produce and seafood market.  edit
    * Ann Arbor Farmer's Market and Artisan Market, 315 Detroit St, ☎ +1 734 994-3276. Spring through Autumn, W Sa 7AM-3PM (Farmer's Market), Su 11AM-4PM (Artisan's Market). Local farmers bring fresh produce, baked goods, and plants to the Farmer's Market for sale at excellent prices, while the Artisan Market features the work of local craftspeople.  edit
    * Nickels Arcade, between State St and Maynard St S of Liberty St, ☎ 1 734 995-7281. Shops and galleries housed in a historic indoor walkway with a glass atrium-style ceiling, built in 1915 and modelled after a European arcade.  edit
    * Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir, ☎ +1 734 761-9550, [

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