From behind-the-scenes exclusives to exciting adventures, take a look back at what captured your attention, sparked conversation, and a few of our top picks for what made this year unforgettable.
Join us for a recap of Ann Arbor's top social highlights of 2024!
Star Power
We teamed up with Detroit Lions' defensive end, Aidan Hutchinson, to highlight his top reasons for loving Ann Arbor! Hear directly from Aidan and his sisters as they share why A2 is a must-visit destination in every season.
Blooming Peonies
The Arb's blooming peonies were a colorful highlight we loved sharing with you. Plan ahead for next year’s peak in late May and follow our Peony Bloomcast for the latest blooming updates.
Epic Adventures
We partnered with amazing storytellers like MI Playground and invited them to visit the Ann Arbor area and share their adventures. Catch them bike the DTE Energy Foundation Trail close by in Chelsea!
@destinationannarbor @mi_playground found endless fun on the trails at the DTE Energy Foundation Trail in @ChelseaMich. Plan your own outdoor adventure in Washtenaw County. Visit our website to get started, link in bio! #annarbor #getoutside #outdoors #biking #mountainbike #trails #adventure #travel ♬ original sound - Ann Arbor
Michigan Vs. Texas
The highly anticipated U-M vs. Texas game brought star power to Ann Arbor, Matthew McConaughey, Derek Jeter, and Michigan alum Tom Brady were in attendance.
Itinerary Ideas
Our friend and soulful creative, Diamond (@yourcoilyness), shares how you can spend three days in Ann Arbor and make the most of your upcoming visit. Add these ideas to your itinerary!
Behind the Scenes
We visited shops, bakeries, and restaurants to show what these local gems have to offer. We spent time at Bird Dog Baking in Ypsilanti, going behind the scenes and sharing how every product is made with love.
@destinationannarbor Bird Dog Baking is now open in downtown #Ypsilanti. Their passion for nurturing the community with the bakes is evident with the friendly staff and scent of freshly baked bread. Stop by to bring things home or enjoy at the shop. Don’t miss brunch on Sundays! Explore more local businesses [link in bio] #birddogbaking #annarbor #ypsi #ypsireal #bread ♬ Instrumental - Vibe - pedrin cria
Inclusive Experiences
Accessible travel benefits everyone, and we partnered with Catarina (@BlindishLatina) to explore several attractions. Catarina shares her top things to do and her experience as a deafblind traveler visiting downtown Ann Arbor.
Meaningful Moments
We especially loved connecting with our community, capturing inspiring stories like Brian's Dots, who spoke with us during the annual Ann Arbor Art Fair.
Enhancing Accessibility
This year, Ann Arbor achieved "Destination Verified" status by Wheel the World, a trusted source for wheelchair-accessible travel and inclusive attractions.
Making Memories
We asked you to share your favorite Ann Arbor memories with us all year, and you delivered! Here's a post sharing your Wolverine love. You can even add yours to this post on Facebook.
We'd like to thank our community, partners, and visitors who made 2024 a year to remember! Follow our social media pages for the latest Ann Arbor area insider info.
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