Big 10. Wolverines. Maize and Blue. Athletics at Michigan is about tradition, excitement, and the team, the team, the team.

Go from spectator to participant by joining an intramural team on campus or one of the rec leagues around town. Everyone can get in on the action with UMAISE - University of Michigan Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Experience and Michigan Adaptive Sports.

Historically, Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan have been magnets for artists of every genre, enriching the lives of all who reside and visit. Halls, theaters, libraries and galleries of international renown attract performers from our own backyard and around the world. The University's Museum of Art is home to the state's second largest collection of art and regularly features traveling exhibitions.

Bring your sense of adventure to the table when you visit Ann Arbor. Among the eclectic collection of 300+ restaurants you'll find cuisine ranging from Thai, Korean and Ethiopian, to continental, vegetarian and distinctly American. When you prefer to dine in, there is a grocery store or specialty market to check off your shopping list. The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is open year-round on Saturdays and features more than 100 local vendors.

Stop by the Maize and Blue Cupboard twice a month to pick up groceries at no charge.

Keep an eye out for Ann Arbor Restaurant Week twice a year, in January and June.

Read a review of Ann Arbor’s food scene in The New York Times.

On or off campus, you are never too far away from a fresh-brewed cup. Ann Arbor is home to several locally owned java joints. Michigan Medicine and North Campus host many quick counter service coffee options, too.

Families can maximize their quality time with so many kid-friendly options in the city and surrounding areas. Explore the Ann Arbor area's many local parks and playgrounds, museums, festivals, libraries, sports events and more. Day trips to Detroit and Toledo to visit their zoos, spending an afternoon at a nearby orchard picking fruit or sipping cider, or kayaking on the Huron River make living here really fun.

Live music can be found almost any night of the week around town. The School of Music, Theatre & Dance hosts 900+ performances a year that are free and open to all students. The University Musical Society offers discounted tickets for students and curated playlists you can download.

If you like to perform, groups like the Life Sciences Orchestra and the Medical Arts Program Artists’ Guild are made up of members of the University of Michigan's medical and science community. Med students can join Auscultations for some a cappella fun.

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Read Medical School and alumni news in Medicine at Michigan magazine.

See what Michigan experts are up to across the tripartite mission in Michigan Health Lab.

Get the latest on research innovations through Fast Forward Medical Innovation.

Unwind, let loose and/or be entertained till the wee hours. Many Ann Arbor restaurants feature a bar of their own where you can comfortably relax and enjoy cocktails on a date or with a group of friends.

Find a wide selection of bars and clubs.

See what the local music scene has to offer.

Laugh along with your friends at a comedy or improv show.

159 parks. 14 trails. One amazing river. Ann Arbor gives many good reasons to be outside in all four seasons.

Check out the conservatory at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and the big green space next door to Michigan Medicine, the Nichols Arboretum — known locally as the Arb and a popular place to visit in late spring, when hundreds of peonies bloom.

Ann Arbor is a dog-friendly town, with several restaurants, stores and hotels happy to accommodate your fur babies.

Dogs are also welcome to play in parks designed for them, including off-leash options. Rolling Hills County Park pool offers an annual Doggy Dip after Labor Day, and the Buhr Park Pool opens up for a Dog Swim at the end of the summer too.

There are lots of canine-centric events throughout the year as well as pet sitting/boarding options, if you need them.

Humans seeking furry feline friendship may enjoy the Tiny Lions Cat Cafe, which is run by the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

Find more pet-friendly resources in Ann Arbor.

While Ann Arbor always has something great going on, it’s also located in a convenient spot to make a quick getaway possible.

In less than an hour, you can be in downtown Detroit with all of its professional sports and entertainment venues, or at a terminal in the international airport — just a quick 35-minute drive or ride from Ann Arbor.

Within hours, you can explore a sandy beach along the more than 3,000 miles of state shoreline, take in the majestic scenery of the Upper Peninsula, or explore metro gems like Chicago or Toronto. (Take the Amtrak or Megabus to Chicago if you don't have a car!)