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Under $100: Ann Arbor, Mich.

by Angelique Platas

Jul 28, 2017

Ann Arbor, Michigan © Alex Grichenko | Dreamstime

Under $100 / North America

Before heading to the local shops and sites of Ann Arbor, Mich., check out Zola Bistro for brunch. With a wide variety of fresh homemade items on the menu from $7–14, customers fill up with crêpes, waffles, bagels, greens and assorted pastries.

Take to the city streets brimming with art exhibits, artisan shops, unique galleries, boutiques, museums and more than 30 independently owned and operated bookstores. Home to the University of Michigan, this college town may be packed with activity, but is quite walkable — allowing transportation costs to remain low.

Take afternoon tea with the experts at Ann Arbor’s Teahaus. The tearoom and café offers full English tea, macarons, specials orders, loose-leaf teas and accessories. Keep the visit light and inexpensive with homemade scones for $6.25 and hot tea for $2.95.

Enjoy homemade pasta, craft beer and signature burgers at Grizzly Peak Brewing Company. Proudly supporting Michigan-grown produce and local businesses, Grizzly Peak provides a full menu meeting nearly every dietary need. Enjoy appetizers such as fresh mussels, sesame tuna and fried cheese curds from $9–13, or a variety of sandwiches, pizzas and burgers for $9–15.

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