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NEW STUDENT EDITION
The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com
Even though it was founded early
in the 19th century, Ann Arbor
remains a dynamic town. Home
rn to over 100,000 people, A2 is a
college kid's dream locale, with
plenty of businesses, bars, and of
course the ever-friendly townies.
While this map is a great start
for any new student, don't for-
get that Ann Arbor is more than
State Street and South U, so be
sure to explore all of this Mid-
western mecca after you've mas-
tered these few basic locations.
State Street
State Street is probably the most oft-visited area for students, and that is
for good reason. With enough food, clothing and general shops to meet
the needs of most University consumers, State Street is an ideal strip for a
college town. Featuring national chain businesses - 7 Eleven, Starbucks,
Jimmy John's - and some local specialties - BTB, State Theater, and Ash-
ley's - State Street is not only a consumer's dream, but also a University
student's crutch, and a place that you can always fall back on if you're in
need of a quick place to head for a date, a cup of coffee or some good old-
fashioned Michigan apparel.
South Universit Avenue
To describe South University Avenue in a 100-word blurb is nearly impos-
sible, and in some ways, that should tell you all you need to know about it.
In the daytime, South U is home to many thriving and useful businesses,
including Village Apothecary and Underground Printing. At night, however,
South U is known to University students as the home of - among many
other excellent establishments - Blue Lep, Good Time Charley's/BTB Can-
tina, and the infamous Rick's American Cafe, making it the most popular
bar scene on campus. But South U is a place that exists to be experienced,
not simply known about, so be sure to hit the South U scene early and often
in your college career. You won't regret it.
Main Street
Main Street has a reputation for being a townie-dominated area, which is a
testament to the good taste of lifetime Ann Arbor residents. Home to many
of the finest restaurants and shops in Southeast Michigan, Main Street is a
unique area which students are (unfortunately) reputed to neglect.
Main Street's malleability is its most attractive feature: it
is an ideal spot for a date night with that hottie
you met at orientation, yet it's also a great
place to take your parents if you want
to show off one of Ann Arbor's best
areas. Andas long as you don't
make it too obvious that
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