Wonders Within Reach visits Ann Arbor: Wheelchair Accessible Travel

Accessible travel in Ann Arbor centers real experiences and welcomes exploration without limits. That’s why we teamed up with family travelers at Wonders within Reach (@wonders_within_reach), to share accessible adventures for all types of families. 

Jennifer Allen and her two youngest children, Jaden and Nella, visited Ann Arbor to experience all of the wonders the city holds.
 

Follow along as Jennifer shares her family's must-visit destinations in Ann Arbor! 

U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens

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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

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Domino's Petting Farm

• Plan your visit to Domino's Petting Farm.
   

More insights directly from Jennifer 

Here's what she had to say about their Ann Arbor family visit: 

Q: What surprised you most about Ann Arbor during your visit?

A: First, how family-centric it felt. I was expecting city and college town vibes, neither of which tend to be very welcoming to families. I could tell by our itinerary and our research that we were going to have fun, but I wasn’t anticipating how inviting the experience would be for my kids. Even in the more upscale restaurants we never felt out of place.

Second, how thoroughly accessible it was. I loved being greeted by Wheel the World signs – setting my mind at ease before we even entered. We didn’t encounter a single barrier to our fun on the entire trip. That almost never happens.
 

Q: How did Ann Arbor’s culture, food, or community stand out compared to other places you’ve visited?

A: Overall we felt welcomed. Spaces were designed to be accessible and staff were warm and welcoming. Everywhere we went it felt a bit like someone was rolling out the red carpet, even if no one even knew who we were.

Explore Ann Arbor with Wonders Within Reach

Want to hear more from Jennifer? Listen to the post-visit interview with Destination Ann Arbor:

We'd like to thank Jennifer and her family for sharing with us! 

About the Creator:

Jennifer Allen is the founder of Wonders Within Reach: a travel blog for families with disabilities. As mom to three children with unique disabilities, including a wheelchair user, Jennifer created Wonders Within Reach to inspire and enable families with differing needs to get out and explore. She partners with destinations to celebrate accessible locations, to show others what is possible, to improve inclusion and representation, and to raise disability awareness along the way.


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