Guidebook for Ypsilanti
Food Scene
Beezy's
20 N Washington StBreakfast burrito, best around
La Torre Taqueria
1525 Washtenaw AveSome call it a hole in the wall, but the food is delicious.
Mr Pizza
1484 Washtenaw AvePizza place that also serves every type of food imaginable
Sightseeing
Ypsilanti Water Tower
303 N Summit StVoted most phallic building in the world
Parks & Nature
Riverside Park
2 E Cross StPopular and centrally located park
Frog Island Park
699 Rice StMore hipsters and hippies, off the beaten path
Recreation Park
1117 S Congress StClose and quiet
Arts & Culture
500 Congress St
500 Congress StreetYpsilanti Heritage Mural Project #2 - Historical Women of Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti Heritage Mural Project #1 - Homage to one of Ypsi’s great historical figures, HP Jacobs. Born into slavery in Ashville, Alabama, Jacobs would over time learn to read, forge his “free papers,” steal his master’s horse and buggy, and flee with his family north.
432 Harriet St
432 Harriet StreetYpsilanti Heritage Mural Project #1 - Homage to one of Ypsi’s great historical figures, HP Jacobs. Born into slavery in Ashville, Alabama, Jacobs would over time learn to read, forge his “free papers,” steal his master’s horse and buggy, and flee with his family north.
Michigan Firehouse Museum
110 W Cross StA popular and inexpensive museum
This 11-foot tall, 22-foot-long mural depicts aspects of life in Ypsilanti, including landmarks and memorable events unique to the city.
1 S Huron St
1 South Huron StreetThis 11-foot tall, 22-foot-long mural depicts aspects of life in Ypsilanti, including landmarks and memorable events unique to the city.
Riverside Arts Center
76 N Huron StUnique shows and conferences are often going on here
Shopping
World of Rocks
32 N Huron StFun selection of... rocks! And other things of course
The Rocket is a fun shop with a lot of cool, geeky, silly and weird toys, games, memorabilia, etc
122 W Michigan Ave
122 West Michigan AvenueThe Rocket is a fun shop with a lot of cool, geeky, silly and weird toys, games, memorabilia, etc
Materials Unlimited
2 W Michigan AveVintage store, a huge selection with some super rare gems.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upstairs is a swanky restaurant, downstairs there are often shows, fundraisers, parties, etc.
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Bona Sera Restaurant
200 W Michigan AveUpstairs is a swanky restaurant, downstairs there are often shows, fundraisers, parties, etc.
Best value for just straight drinking. Cheap and a heavy pour. Pool, some arcade games and shuffle board. There's also a music venue attached.
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Tap Room
201 W Michigan AveBest value for just straight drinking. Cheap and a heavy pour. Pool, some arcade games and shuffle board. There's also a music venue attached.
Crossroads always has something going on, a wide variety of musical acts of all genres play here.
Crossroads Pub
517 W Cross StCrossroads always has something going on, a wide variety of musical acts of all genres play here.
The Wurst Bar
705 W Cross StGreat food and drinks, very strong hipster vibe
Community space, coffee house, tap room, music venue. Always fun things happening here
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Cultivate Coffee And Tap House
307 N River StCommunity space, coffee house, tap room, music venue. Always fun things happening here
Essentials
Trojan Dry Cleaners
20 N Adams StA local popular Dry Cleaner