Four Directions is located at 211 S Main right next door to Falling Water, in downtown Ann Arbor. Four Directions sells gemstones, fossils, metal art, pottery, candles, and jewelry for all ages and tastes. Browse for unique finds or pick up a thoughtful, one of a kind gift for a friend– and take advantage of their in-house giftwrapping!

It’s that time again!  In case you haven’t seen all the freshman faces and the students unloading for the fall semester, tonight is the first Football game of the year! U of M will face U-Con in the first game of ‘10, tomorrow Saturday 9/4 at 3:30pm! Come early to get the best parking and tailgate with friends.

Although Ann Arbor isn’t necessarily the only home of  Urban Outfitters, it is quite popular here! It’s a great big store with both mens and womens clothing. Located right under the State theatre sign on State & Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Urban is quite popular amongst the college kids- and you can see the many fashions walking up and down town.

Cafe Zola, located at 112 Washington between Main and Ashley in downtown Ann Arbor, has brunch and dinner hours, open until 11pm. For brunch head on over to try their delicious crepes menu, or a delicious omelette. It has a unique dinner menu, extensive wine list, and bar.

Located in downtown Ann Arbor is the hot dog stand Le Dog. No reservations, no wait staff, and no delivery, just take-out! If you’re out and about and need a quickie meal, something on the go between shops, stop at Le Dog! Its straight up simplicity- and perfect for the kids!

Located at 215 S State Street, right next door to Taste Of India, is Get Up Vintage. Get Up is filled with many vintage items, clothing, and accessories- many 1 of a kind! So you better keep checking back for new items and snag your item while you can, because tomorrow…it may be gone!

Red Hawk is located on S. State at University. It serves up many specials, and Ryan from our office says they have the best everything, especially Turkey Burgers, and Kristal likes the Grilled Cheese sandwich. They have great beer too. Head to their website for menu, location, and job opportunities.

The Peaceable Kingdom on Main St. in downtown Ann Arbor is one of those places you go to make ‘discoveries’. It has local crafts, trinkets, cute finds, and jewlery, just like Heavenly Metal & Falling Water.

Comet Coffee is located in the covered walkway of Nickels Arcade, connecting Downtown Ann Arbor’s State St. & Maynard by the U of M campus. They have the basics of coffee like Mochas, Cappacinos, & Americanos displayed on the menu above the counter, in a stylish and modern way. In fact, the coffeeshop is so cute and modern itself. But if the basics arent your style, you feel you need a little more pizzazz… well not only do they offer 15 drip coffees & a variety of unique speciality drinks, but you can give your palette everything it wants with a lemon ginger scone on the side! Yum! Once you get your coffee-needs taken care of at Comet Coffee, you won’t want to go anywhere else! Follow them on twitter @cometcoffee

“Laky’s Salon has been the premier salon in Ann Arbor for over 25 years. Combining superior skill with unparalleled customer service, Laky’s Salon provides the ultimate experience in hair care.”

Laky’s Salon specializes in cuts, colors, perms, relaxers…all your hair care needs! Its located on South Main St walking distance from the Bouma Group office.