Winter Brighter in Ann Arbor

Book your winter getaway full of dining, shopping, events and outdoor fun

In Ann Arbor, we welcome winter with arms wide open. And we welcome you, too. When snow flurries strike, we get more creative, more outdoorsy, more full of life. See how we take it up a notch all winter long! Come Winter Brighter with us. 

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT, ONE GIFT AT A TIME

GET INVIGORATED

Some hibernate in the winter. Not Ann Arbor. Give your winter a spark! Start planning your next trip to explore our area. Discover the kind of magic that only the Ann Arbor area can create.

SO MANY GOOD EATS, YOU NEED A WHOLE WEEK

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week - January 21-26, 2024

Ann Arbor's dining scene will blow you away. Every meal. Every dish. Join us January 21-26, 2024 for the gastronomic celebration that is Ann Arbor Restaurant Week!  An annual highlight of local food, with affordable menus. Restaurant Week features fine dining, lunch, and dinner course menus, family meals to go, virtual demonstrations, and chef highlights. There are many vegan and vegetarian options available. Dine in or order takeout from award-winning Ann Arbor restaurants.

STEP INTO OUR WONDERLAND

Embrace all things cozy this winter. Start your day in snowshoes, grab a handcrafted beverage and finish with a stroll through our artisan markets. You’ll find countless hidden gems and new favorites to treasure.

TRUE BLUE

The Leaders & Best…The Victors Valiant…The Michigan Wolverines. Keep the momentum of football season going by supporting your favorite winter sports. The U-M campus is an attraction itself, woven into the city – stroll around and soak it all up. 

HOW WILL YOU WINTER BRIGHTER?

EXCITING FESTIVAL AND EVENTS

Ann Arbor celebrates life and culture with a wide array of world-class events. Art, theater, athletics, music, academics, history, and more—indulge all of your passions through our eclectic mix of small-town charm and energizing city life. View our upcoming events calendar below.