ICPSR Biennial Meeting 2025

Explore Ann Arbor and Michigan

Experience Pure Michigan while Visiting ICPSR

Summer in Michigan is spectacular! We experience pleasant, mild weather, with temperatures between 60°F and 80°F. It’s an ideal time to explore its lush forests, scenic lakes, and vibrant festivals as summer begins to bloom.

Want to experience Pure Michigan before or after visiting ICPSR? Below are a few resources to help you explore:

Restaurants in Ann Arbor

Our staff recommends the following restaurants. Their words are included in the list below. Please check with the restaurant directly for hours and additional details. Please note that the list is not exhaustive and does not indicate an endorsement (although we can confirm they are delicious).

  • Afternoon Delight – known for its eggs benedict and boasts an extensive salad bar – 251 E Liberty St
  • Asian Legend – Taiwanese food – 516 E William St
  • Avalon Cafe + Kitchen (vegetarian options) New American breakfast and lunch – 224 S Main St *They have an AMAZING vegan mushroom burger
  • Baba Dari – Fast food style Mediterranean food – 601 Packard St
  • Bao Space – authentic hand-made Asian Bao Bun – 205 N Main St
  • Detroit Street Filling Station (vegan options) – 300 Detroit St
  • Earthen Jar (kosher and vegan) – a mostly vegan Indian buffet – 311 S Fifth Ave
  • First Bite (dietary restriction friendly) – 108 S Main St
  • Frita Batidos – Cuban street food – 117 W Washington St
  • Fleetwood Diner – 300 S Ashley St *An Ann Arbor landmark famous for its Hippie Hash. First opened as the Dagwood Diner in 1949.
  • Jagged Fork – Breakfast specialties & clever pancakes, plus sandwiches & salads – 414 S Main St
  • Jerusalem Garden – Lebanese fare plus Turkish coffees – 314 E Liberty St
  • Joe’s Pizza – 1107 S University Ave *As close to NYC as possible (also open super late)
  • Knight’s Steakhouse – 600 E Liberty St *Excellent salads and sandwiches in addition to amazing steaks.
  • Krazy Jim’s Blimpyburger – 304 S Ashley St *Ann Arbor’s oldest burger joint
  • Lan City Noodles – hand-pulled noodles and other authentic Asian cuisines – 1235 S University Ave
  • Ledog ann arbor (takeout) soups, gourmet hotdogs, polish sausages, and mouth-watering arepas – 306 South MAIN Street Suite #1-E
  • Miss Kim – Korean (very good with dietary restrictions) – 415 N 5th Ave *Pretty sure all their deep-fried food is gluten free (and you can’t tell). I absolutely love that place.
  • Monahan’s Seafood Counter – Seafood – 407 N Fifth Ave *Awesome lunch with daily specials. They cook up their offerings to order and have a great clam chowder! My personal favorite is the soft shell crab sandwich (seasonal) and the Fish Sandwich (the special on Fridays)
  • Namaste Flavors – South Indian – 400 S Division St
  • NYPD – quick and by-the-slice pizza – 605 E William St
  • Old Town Tavern – Sandwiches and Southwestern fare – 122 W Liberty St
  • Pizza Bob’s – Classic pizza – 800 S State St
  • Totoro – Japanese – 215 S State St
  • Union Rec (has vegetarian and vegan options) – 545 S Main St
  • Zingerman’s Deli & Next Door Cafe – 422 Detroit St

Looking for more? Michigan students have also produced a list of recommendations: Ann Arbor Restaurant Guide

Travel and Tourism

Ann Arbor
Outside Ann Arbor

ICPSR staff would be happy to provide more recommendations or visit the ICPSR Summer Program Visitor Guide to Ann Arbor (pdf) for additional ideas and information about navigating to/around Ann Arbor (not all information will apply to the Biennial Meeting).