Looking for a weekend refresh? Make Ann Arbor your next road trip destination! 

We teamed up with avid road trippers and eco-concious travelers, Taylor and Zervan (@TaylorandZervan), to share their take on a sustainable weekend in A2.

Follow along as the couple share their favorite Ann Arbor stops from a recent Michigan road trip, plus what to do, where to go, and what to try.
 

Start with the Weekend Recap

Plan your Ann Arbor weekend around these top picks for a more sustainable trip.

@taylorandzervan 🌱 Your Guide to a Sustainable Weekend in @Ann Arbor If you’re planning a trip to Ann Arbor here are the spots we loved that make it easy to travel consciously while still having an incredible time: Day 1 🌿 Nichols Arboretum – restored prairies, woodlands & the famous peony garden 🛍️ Kerrytown District – farmers’ markets, artisan shops & walkable streets 🥢 Miss Kim – Korean flavors built around what’s fresh at the market 🌮 Taq – globally inspired tacos made with Michigan-grown produce Day 2 ☕ Roos Roast Coffee – roasted on Michigan’s first solar-powered eco-roaster 🌸 Matthaei Botanical Gardens – 350 acres of trails, native plants & ecosystem education 🥗 Detroit Street Filling Station – vegan, local & deeply community-driven 🏛️ Nickels Arcade – historic passage filled with local shops 🍺 Biercamp – house-made sausages & small-batch beers, focused on quality over quantity 🍯 Bløm Meadworks – locally sourced, low-waste mead with a community vibe Traveling sustainably isn’t about sacrifice, it’s about choosing places that care for the planet and the people around them. 🌎 Save this for your next Ann Arbor trip! ✨ #roadtrip #ev #michigan ♬ original sound - Taylor and Zervan


Tour Michigan Stadium at Field Level 

From the locker rooms to on-field access, take a tour of University of Michigan Stadium led by popular stadium tour guide, Roger. 

@taylorandzervan Come explore the Big House with us in Ann Arbor Michigan. @Ann Arbor #bighouse #universityofmichigan #annarbor #football ♬ Action Sport Motivational Rock - Alex Polan

Dine & Grab a Drink

Break for lunch or grab a refreshing drink at these restaurants and bars prioritizing sustainable efforts and locally grown ingredients.

@taylorandzervan A night out that’s good for the planet and your taste buds? 🌍✨ No better place to do it than in @Ann Arbor! Start at Biercamp a small-batch beer garden where everything’s made in-house and served with community-first vibes (plus vegetarian options 🌭). Next, grab a glass at Bløm Meadworks, where every ingredient is locally sourced and nearly zero waste. 🍯 And end the night underground at @Bab's Underground . With a focus on small-batch spirits, seasonal flavors, and sustainable practices, this cozy bar with pool is the perfect way to end the night. Because sustainable travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about how you spend your time once you’re there. ♻️ 📍Ann Arbor, Michigan Save this for your next eco-conscious night out. #ev #roadtrip #michigan ♬ original sound - Taylor and Zervan


Ready to follow Taylor and Zervan's route around Ann Arbor?

Add these local favorites to your itinerary, as mentioned in the videos!

Bløm Meadworks

RoosRoast

Biercamp

Michigan Stadium

Miss Kim

Babs' Underground

Kerrytown Market & Shops

Nickels Arcade

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens

About the Creators

Taylor and Zervan are a full time travel couple from California and Berlin, specializing in travel and lifestyle content creation. The couple prioritizes sustainable travel and is currently on a mission to visit 48 US contiguous states in an electric vehicle. Through visual storytelling, Taylor and Zervan deliver impactful narratives that resonate with their audiences. 

collage of four photos: a man holds a hot dog in front of the camera, a man and woman walking with a colorful mural in the background, an electric vehicle driving in on a street, and a woman admiring foilage inside a greenhouse.

Want to follow more of Taylor and Zervan's journey across Michigan and the United States? Visit Taylorandzervan.com

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