{"id":31313,"date":"2018-10-10T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=31313"},"modified":"2018-10-10T01:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-10-10T01:00:00","slug":"ann-arbor-best-college-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/ann-arbor-best-college-town\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Ann Arbor is the Best College Town in America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Faces-Mural.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31433\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31433\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Faces-Mural.png\" alt=\"Murals in Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Faces-Mural.png 750w, https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Faces-Mural-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Arbor is home to the world-renowned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Michigan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On its own, our hometown university has consistently ranked on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/rankings\/national-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National University Rankings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> amongst other ivy league superstars like Yale and Harvard. But the university paired with our outstanding community has landed Ann Arbor on lists of the country\u2019s best college towns. This Livability list, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livability.com\/top-10\/college\/10-best-college-towns\/2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017 Best College Towns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, puts us in the top ten, and Ann Arbor regularly ranks in the top five of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livability.com\/best-places\/top-100-best-places-to-live\/2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Livability\u2019s Top 100 Best Places to Live<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (it snagged the number one spot in 2018!). \u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We could go on and on listing awards, accolades and honors our little city has won (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livability.com\/topics\/real-estate\/5-great-college-towns-to-settle-in-post-graduation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Great College Towns to Settle In Post-Graduation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), but now, we\u2019re going to let the community speak for itself. Keep reading to find out exactly what makes Ann Arbor the best college town in America. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. The school<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Law-School.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31473\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31473\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Law-School.png\" alt=\"University of Michigan Law School Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Law-School.png 750w, https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Law-School-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is kind of a no-brainer, but we can\u2019t talk about our perfect college town without bragging about the university that makes it what it is. The University of Michigan is continually ranked amongst the best universities in the nation, and in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/rankings\/national-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US News &amp; World Report 2019 ranking of the best national universities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it makes the top 30. Boasting a total undergraduate enrollment of just under 30,000, UM offers students more than 1,500 organizations, more than 60 Greek chapters, and an impressive lineup of athletics for both athletes and fans.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. The food<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Food.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31453\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31453\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Food.png\" alt=\"Where to eat in Ann Arbor Michigan \" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Food.png 750w, https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Food-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late night food, date night food, patio dining \u2014 you name it and Ann Arbor has it. Our humble foodie city offers local eats you won\u2019t find anywhere else, covering just about every cuisine, every craving and every occasion. To get a sampling of some of Ann Arbor\u2019s best, check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/late-night-eats-ann-arbor\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 13 Best Places to Eat After Midnight in Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/best-burgers-ann-arbor\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 13 Best Places to Get a Burger in Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/ann-arbor-romantic-restaurants\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 15 Best Date Night Restaurants in Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/brunch-in-ann-arbor\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 16 Essential Brunch Spots in Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. The events <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking for events hosted by the university or outside of the university, our local calendar is packed. On campus, you\u2019ll find regular events through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ums.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University Musical Society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Hill Auditorium, theater performances with the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/smtd.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School of Music, Theatre &amp; Dance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Power Center for the Performing Arts, as well as annual student celebrations like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campusinvolvement.umich.edu\/article\/winterfest-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winterfest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Friday Flicks, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campusinvolvement.umich.edu\/umix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UMix Late Night<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campusinvolvement.umich.edu\/poetry-slam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UM Slam Poetry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside of the university, our community calendar is filled with events for foodies, musicians, artists, outdoor enthusiasts\u2014events like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinetopiafestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinetopia Film Festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mainstreetannarbor.org\/2017\/12\/2018-event-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taste of Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/a2sf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Arbor Summer Festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderfoolproductions.org\/festifools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FestiFools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderfoolproductions.org\/foolmoon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FoolMoon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktbookfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerrytown BookFest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/play\/Pages\/Huron-River-Day.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huron River Day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and so many more. To stay up-to-date on the essential events each month, follow along on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Reinhart blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where we post monthly event guides for Ann Arbor and our surrounding communities. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. The outdoor recreation <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Hike.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31463\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31463\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Hike.png\" alt=\"Where to hike in Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Hike.png 750w, https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Hike-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there any activity more stereotypically college than disc golf? We don\u2019t think so, and Ann Arbor is home to two public courses maintained by the city, as well as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/play\/Pages\/FootGolf.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FootGolf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> course! In fact, our city boasts nearly 2,100 acres of parkland and 14 recreation facilities where visitors can hike, bike, picnic, swim, cross-country ski\u2014you name it. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For ideas on where to go and what to do, check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/outdoor-activities-near-ann-arbor\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Things to Do in the Ann Arbor Area for Outdoor Enthusiasts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.\u00a0The Main Street\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every college town needs a hub for local food, local events and local character. Not only is this the place you\u2019ll spend most of your free time, it\u2019s also the place you\u2019ll take your parents, your friends and your family every time they visit. Here in Ann Arbor, that place is Main Street, the heart of downtown, located less than half a mile from the UM campus. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downtown area is home to some of the city\u2019s best local restaurants (try <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aventuraannarbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aventura<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/thepretzelbell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pretzel Bell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spencerannarbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spencer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for starters) and local events like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mainstreetannarbor.org\/2017\/12\/2018-event-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taste of Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mainstreetannarbor.org\/rolling-sculpture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolling Sculpture Car Show<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mainstreetannarbor.org\/midnight-madness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midnight Madness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To stay up-to-date on the happenings around the area, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mainstreetannarbor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main Street Area Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.\u00a0The football\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Big-House.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29263\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29263\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Big-House.png\" alt=\"Things to do in Ann Arbor this September 2018\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Big-House.png 750w, https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Big-House-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re going to spend a lot of time in The Big House. But UM athletic events will also make you well acquainted with the Crisler Center and Yost Ice Arena because our university is home to one of the best football programs, one of the best basketball programs, and one of the best ice hockey programs in the country. Needless to say, you\u2019ll have a way to show off your Michigan pride all year long! #GoBlue<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on all Wolverine athletics, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mgoblue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out the University of Michigan Athletics website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. The museums <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operated both through the university and through community organizations, Ann Arbor is packed with museums and educational opportunities. The long list of options includes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umma.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Michigan Museum of Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is one of the largest and oldest university art museums in the country, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lsa.umich.edu\/kelsey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelsey Museum of Archaeology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which presents research on Classical, Egyptian, and Near Eastern archaeology, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lsa.umich.edu\/ummnh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Michigan Museum of Natural History<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which displays four billion years of natural history. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. The live music <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live music is one of the best ways to spend an evening whether you\u2019re a student, a graduate or a regular townie. The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/smtd.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre &amp; Dance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> puts together more than 900 performances every year. And outside of the university, you\u2019ll find impressive and diverse event calendars at <a href=\"https:\/\/theark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ark<\/a>, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blindpigmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blind Pig<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/kerrytownconcerthouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerrytown Concert House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michtheater.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan Theater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. The local art<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Faces-Mural.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-31433\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31433\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Faces-Mural.png\" alt=\"Murals in Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Faces-Mural.png 750w, https:\/\/1422auston.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Faces-Mural-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Arbor\u2019s local and public art provides a way for you to practice your own creativity, a way to admire the work of your peers and your community, and an opportunity to get some iconic Instagram photos. Yes, we\u2019re talking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialmedia.umich.edu\/blog\/the-michigan-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Michigan Wings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the perfect spot for your first day of school photo and your graduation photo. You can find this blue and maize mural at the corner of East William and Maynard streets at Tower Plaza. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other landmark murals include The Bookstore Mural which depicts the colorful heads of Woody Allen, Edgar Allan Poe, Hermann Hesse, Franz Kafka and Ana\u00efs Nin. And you have to snap a photo at the Singing in the Rain mural located on the 5th Ave. entrance to the Library Lane Parking Structure! <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start your official exploration of Ann Arbor art, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annarborartcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Arbor Art Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a nonprofit arts center that hosts rotating exhibits, classes, events and a supply shop. <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. The craft beer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craft beer culture seems to especially boom around major colleges and universities \u2014 and we don\u2019t think that\u2019s a coincidence. Here in Ann Arbor, we\u2019ve experienced the craft beer boom as much as any other college town (and maybe even more than most). To get the lowdown on the city\u2019s best, check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/craft-breweries-ann-arbor-area\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Ultimate Guide to 20 Craft Breweries in the Ann Arbor Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It even has an interactive map so you can track down the one closest to you right now! <\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a University of Michigan alumnus? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us know why you think Ann Arbor is the best college town in the comments below! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ann Arbor is home to the world-renowned University of Michigan. On its own, our hometown university has consistently ranked on National University Rankings amongst other ivy league superstars like Yale and Harvard. But the university paired with our outstanding community has landed Ann Arbor on lists of the country\u2019s best college towns. 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