Everyone loves travel. “Travel” usually represents relaxation, excitement and happiness. Before we start our exploration, let’s get familiar with some super useful resources:
1. International center website, without a doubt, this is one of the most helpful websites. From planning the trip to transportation to things to do in your destination, it has answers to almost all your questions. In addition, you can also find holiday programs such as Christmas international house, and thanksgiving from this website.
2. Kayak and Priceline are good places to find cheap plane tickets and hotels, ah, for hotel, try AirBnB as well.
4. Greyhound, Amtrak, Megabus and Airport Shuttle are convenient public transportations to get around Ann Arbor.
5. Your umich email! There are always trips to Detroit, Chicago or Cedar Point organized by the international center or other school organizations. So don’t miss out the opportunities.
So now, what places to visit?!!
For places nearby, I recommend:
1. Detroit, a must see city if you are staying in Ann Arbor. Definitely check out the Detroit Institute of Art, GM Renaissance Center, Comerica Park, and of course restaurants in Greektown (stop by Astoria Pastry Shop and you will be thrilled!)
2. Toledo, yes, it is in Ohio, but it is 1hr away, not too bad. Things you can do: Toledo Zoo, The Toledo Museum of Art, and Toledo Mud Hens Baseball.
3. Cedar Point: Roller Coaster Capital and the Best Amusement Park near Ann Arbor.
4. Traverse city is an ideal place for fall break, when all the trees become red and yellow. You will see the gorgeous Michigan in this beautiful city. Things you can do: the Sleeping Bear dunes and the Michigan Lake!
5. Ludington and Upper Peninsula, very beautiful places for camping! Lighthouses, beaches, canoeing and hiking! For camping, I recommend you reading some camping tips before you go on the trip.
6. The last place nearby I want to talk about is Chicago. It is a big city, modern and sexy. You need to visit it and fall in love with the city. Things you can do: Art Institute of Chicago, Cloud Gate and the Bean, Millennium Park, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, Willis Tower and deep-dish pizza!
In General, west and east coast of U.S. have great places for a short vacation:
1. New York city, the most popular city in the U.S. Lank markers: Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, and of course Time Square and Central Park. You can also find the grandest Metropolitan Museum of Art. Don’t forget to enjoy the New York Cheesecake, bagel, hotdog and pizza!
2. Seattle (summer is the best time to go). Things to do: pikes place market, the first Starbucks, underground city, space needle, aquariums and seafood!
3. San Francisco is also very popular. Things to do: Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz Island, and Chinatown district. As for the food, most of the restaurants are around 4/5 scores. My favorite places so far are Mama’s for brunch and Little Star Pizza.
4. Hawaii, it is a paradise on earth! Different islands with different styles. Save enough time and money so that you can explore them one by one!
5. Cities such as Orlando, Miami and Key West are also very popular. Orlando can bring you back to your childhood: Disney world, Magic Kingdom, and space center, etc. Miami: Jungle Island, Miami zoo, Sea aquariums, and Miami beaches. When are you at Miami, you wouldn't want to miss the Southernmost point in Key West.
6. The list can go on and on… Historical cities such as Washington DC, Maryland, Boston and Philadelphia are fun to visit.
So take some time off, bring your backpack and go on an adventure!
Written by Xiaoya Ma
Summer Orientation Peer Adviser from China
Ph.D. student in Movement Science
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