Shopping
Shopping Centers
Ann Arbor has a number of different shopping areas. Closest to Central Campus are the shopping districts around State Street and on South University. In general, stores in this area may tend to be expensive because of their proximity to campus. The Main Street area has some unique shops in addition to a few established Ann Arbor institutions. Shopping centers on North Campus are located near the intersections of Plymouth Road and Murfin Road, Nixon Road, or Huron Parkway.
The following shopping centers are a short drive away from campus or are accessible via AATA buses. The larger stores are listed. Call 764-INFO for further information.
Arborland Center
Arborland Center is located on the northwest side of the interchange of Highways 23 and 17 (Washtenaw Avenue) approximately 1.5 miles north of Interstate Highway 94.
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Border’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, DSW, Marshall’s, Old Navy.
Briarwood Mall
100 Briarwood Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Sears, Von Maur.
Cranbrook Village Shopping Center
990 W Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Office Depot, REI, Whole Foods.
Kerrytown
407 N 5th Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Kerrytown is a collection of small, unique shops and restaurants housed in restored factory and warehouse buildings.
Maple Village Shopping Center
215 N Maple Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-2823
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Kmart, Dunham’s Discount Sports, English Gardens, Plum Market, Secretary of State.
Oak Valley Mall
Ann Arbor-Saline Road and Waters Road near I-94
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Target, MC Sports, Office Max. Meijer, Best Buy, and Kohl’s are across Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
Plymouth Mall
2753 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Baskin Robbins, Carpenter Brother’s Hardware, Rite Aid.
Traver Village Shopping Center
Plymouth & Nixon Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Kroger, Blockbuster Video, Kinko’s.
Westgate Shopping Center
Stadium Boulevard at Jackson Road
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Kroger, TJ Maxx, Rite Aid, Staples, Play it Again Sports.
Woodland Plaza
2264 S Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Busch’s Valu Land, Blockbuster Video, CVS Pharmacy.
Groceries
- Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market: Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, arts and crafts, and flowers are available in this outdoor market next to Kerrytown. The Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (May-Dec.) and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturdays (Jan.-April).
- Busch’s Valu Land: Food at your convenience 24 hours a day. Located at 2240 S. Main St. (south of Michigan Stadium). There is also a store near North Campus at 2020 Green Rd. These stores are accessible via AATA buses.
- Kroger: This chain store has several locations in Ann Arbor. The store closest to Central Campus is located at 1919 S. Industrial (near State St., south of the athletic campus). The store closest to North Campus is at 2641 Plymouth Rd.
- Meijer: One-stop shopping, 24 hours a day, a busy student’s dream. Located on Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (near I-94), on Carpenter Rd., or on Jackson Rd., this Midwest chain is accessible via AATA buses.
- People’s Food Cooperative: For natural and organic foods, this is a good place to check out. It specializes in vegetarian foods. Located at 216 N. Fourth Ave.
- Plum Market: Grocery Store offering an array of natural, organic, local and specialty items. Located on the corner of N. Maple and Dexter.
- Sergeant Pepper’s General Store: Conveniently located grocery store and deli. On the corner of E. University Ave. and Vaughn St.
- Strickland’s Market: Grocery and convenience store located near the Hill area residence halls on the corner of Geddes Ave. and Observatory.
- Village Corner: "VC" as it’s known among students, is a combination convenience store and grocery store, located at the corner of S. University and Forest Ave.
- White Market: A little “mom & pop” store with a fairly wide selection of groceries. Located at 609 E. William.
- Whole Foods Market: Grocery store specializing in foods with nothing artificial. Two locations at the corner of Huron Parkway and Washtenaw Ave., and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. at I-94.
Textbooks
- Michigan Book and Supply: On the corner of State St. and N. University Ave.
- Michigan Union Bookstore: in the Michigan Union.
- Pierpont Commons Bookstore: Lobby, Pierpont Commons.
- Ulrich’s Bookstore: S. University Ave. at E. University Ave.
- The Student Book Exchange: Organized and run by students, the Book Exchange offers an alternative to the bookstores, allowing students to buy from and sell to other students. Although you may not be able to find all of your books for your classes here, you may find books for most introductory classes at prices cheaper than the bookstores. It’s usually held during the first week of classes in the Michigan Union. Visit the Michigan Union website.