Party Bus Rentals in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Planning a group trip in Ann Arbor — whether it's a University of Michigan game day, a bachelorette night through downtown, or a corporate shuttle from Detroit Metro — starts with one quick form on Toledopartybus.net. Compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and Sprinter vans from providers serving Washtenaw County in under a minute. Call 419-324-0783 or use the online quote tool to get started now!
A Better Way to Book a Party Bus Rental in Ann Arbor
Toledopartybus.net is a quote-comparison website — not a bus company, not a motor carrier, and not an operator of any vehicle. The whole point is simple: instead of spending an afternoon calling transportation companies one by one, describing your trip each time, and waiting on callbacks that never quite line up, you fill out one short form and see vehicles and pricing from a network of independently owned providers competing for your business. That means more options, more vehicle types, and more price ranges than any single company could offer on its own.
Ann Arbor has a group transportation market unlike almost anywhere else its size. The University of Michigan alone generates enormous demand — game days at Michigan Stadium routinely draw 100,000-plus fans — and that demand competes directly with bachelorette parties, corporate airport runs to DTW, and wedding shuttles bouncing between downtown venues and suburban ceremony sites. Finding the right bus for your specific headcount and date used to mean a lot of phone calls. Toledopartybus.net cuts that down to one.
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Find the Right Bus in Ann Arbor
The network serving Ann Arbor covers the full range: 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15–35-passenger minibuses, party buses from 15 to 50 passengers, and 40–56-passenger charter buses. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 419-324-0783 to talk through which size fits your headcount and itinerary.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 419-324-0783 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
What's On Board Ann Arbor Buses
Vehicle amenities vary by provider and bus type, and that variance is part of why comparison matters. Party buses seating 15 to 50 passengers typically come with perimeter seating, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and Bluetooth sound systems — a good fit for celebration nights where the ride itself is part of the event. Minibuses lean toward reclining seats, strong climate control, and overhead storage, which makes them a natural pick for wedding guest shuttles or airport runs where comfort over distance matters more than ambiance.
Full-size charter buses add onboard restrooms and undercarriage luggage bays, making them the practical choice for longer hauls — Ann Arbor to Cedar Point, or a multi-day team trip. Because the network includes buses from multiple providers, you can compare exactly which amenities come with which vehicle before committing to anything.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 419-324-0783 before booking.
Ann Arbor Party Bus Pricing
Ann Arbor party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle size, date, and how many hours you need. As a general planning range: a minibus runs roughly $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 on weekends. A mid-size party bus seats around 25–30 passengers and typically runs $250–$425 per hour depending on the day.
A full charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour regardless of the day of the week. Those are planning ranges — the quote for your specific date, headcount, and itinerary will be different, because game-day weekends in September through November in Ann Arbor push demand (and pricing) significantly higher than a Tuesday in February. For more detailed pricing, check the party bus prices page or call 419-324-0783 — a quote for your trip takes about a minute.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 419-324-0783. | |||
Your Shortcut to the Right Ann Arbor Party Bus
Ann Arbor is a small city with unusually complex group transportation logistics. Michigan Stadium holds over 107,000 people. The University of Michigan medical campus generates constant corporate and shuttle traffic along Fuller Road.
Downtown Ann Arbor has almost no surface parking on weekends, and the surrounding neighborhoods enforce permit-only parking that will get your rental cars towed without warning. Trying to coordinate all of that across multiple transportation vendors — each with their own availability, pricing structure, and vehicle inventory — is genuinely exhausting.
Toledopartybus.net collapses that process into one form. You enter your date, headcount, and pickup location once. The results show vehicles and rates from multiple providers serving Washtenaw County, side by side, so you can compare and find what fits.
No account needed, no obligation, no callbacks to wait on. The quote tool is live any time — midnight on a Thursday works just as well as Monday morning. If you'd rather talk through the options, 419-324-0783 connects you to someone who can build a custom quote around your exact itinerary.
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Group Transportation Services in Ann Arbor
Whether it's a football Saturday, a birthday crawl through Kerrytown, a school field trip to the Michigan Theater, or a corporate shuttle looping between Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport, Toledopartybus.net helps you find the right bus for the occasion. Every service type below links to more detail — or call 419-324-0783 to get matched with a vehicle right now.

Ann Arbor Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) sits about 25 miles east of downtown Ann Arbor via I-94 — roughly 30–40 minutes in normal traffic, and significantly longer on Friday afternoons or anytime a major storm pushes through. For groups flying in together for a University of Michigan event, a conference at the Michigan League, or a wedding weekend in Washtenaw County, coordinating multiple rideshares from the McNamara Terminal or the North Terminal adds unnecessary friction to an already full itinerary.
A charter bus or minibus pulls up at the arrivals curb, loads the whole group in one stop, and heads directly to your Ann Arbor hotel or venue — no surge pricing, no splitting into separate vehicles, no one waiting outside in January. Have your group assemble at baggage claim first before signaling for pickup. Check the official DTW ground transportation page for current commercial vehicle pickup protocols before your arrival date.
Call 419-324-0783 to set up your Ann Arbor airport shuttle today.

Ann Arbor Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Ann Arbor's bar scene concentrates along South Main Street, East Liberty Street, and the Kerrytown district — walkable in good weather, but a logistical puzzle once you're moving a group of 15 from one end to the other after 11pm. The Brown Jug (1204 S University Ave), Skeeps (1214 S University Ave), Babs' Underground Brewery (208 W Liberty St), and the Old Town Tavern (122 W Liberty St) are all within a few blocks of each other, which makes a pub crawl circuit genuinely easy to plan.
A bachelorette party bus rental in Ann Arbor keeps the group together between stops without anyone splitting into cabs or rideshares at the end of the night — which inevitably means half the group doesn't make it to the next bar. A 20- or 25-passenger party bus with LED lighting and a sound system is the right fit for most bachelorette groups in Ann Arbor. Weekend rates run roughly $275–$375 per hour for that size.
Call 419-324-0783 to check availability on your date.

Ann Arbor Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Ann Arbor has a range of event spaces that work well for milestone celebrations — from the private dining rooms at Zingerman's Roadhouse (2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) to dedicated banquet facilities in surrounding Washtenaw County suburbs like Ypsilanti and Saline. Getting a group of 20–40 guests from a hotel block to the venue and back is where a party bus becomes genuinely useful rather than just fun — especially when the guest list spans multiple zip codes.
A birthday party bus rental in Ann Arbor typically starts around $250–$350 per hour for a 25-passenger bus on a weekday, with weekend rates running slightly higher. For a Sweet 16 or quinceañera where the entrance matters as much as the party itself, the bus arrival is part of the event. Most party buses in the network for this size seat 20–30 passengers with LED lighting and flat-panel TVs included.
Call 419-324-0783 to find out what's available for your date.

Ann Arbor Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Ann Arbor's concert calendar runs harder than most cities its size. Huntington Center in Toledo draws major touring acts about 50 miles south, but the city's own venues fill the calendar year-round. Hill Auditorium (825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) — a National Historic Landmark with 3,500 seats — hosts classical performances, University Musical Society events, and occasional pop and folk headliners.
The Michigan Theater (603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) runs film, live music, and touring performances in a restored 1920s movie palace.
Parking anywhere near Hill Auditorium on a performance night means competing with Central Campus lot permits and University enforcement. The Michigan Theater sits on Liberty Street with no dedicated venue parking — the nearest structure is the Liberty Square Garage, which fills early on weekend evenings. A party bus or minibus drops your group at the venue entrance and handles pickup when the show ends, so nobody is circling the Old Fourth Ward looking for a spot.
Call 419-324-0783 for Ann Arbor concert transportation options.

Ann Arbor Corporate Event Transportation
Ann Arbor's corporate base is anchored by the University of Michigan Health System, which employs over 33,000 people across the medical campus on Fuller Road and East Medical Center Drive. Add in the tech and automotive supplier corridor along Plymouth Road and the executive traffic flowing between Ann Arbor and Detroit, and you have a market where group transportation runs every business day of the year.
For conferences at the Michigan Union or the Rackham Graduate School, a minibus shuttle running between downtown hotels and campus drops attendees at the front steps and stages nearby — a cleaner option than asking out-of-town visitors to navigate University parking structures with no prior knowledge of the permit system. For DTW airport runs, a charter bus handles presentation equipment in the undercarriage bays and gets the whole team to the terminal in one clean departure. Call 419-324-0783 to discuss Ann Arbor corporate shuttle options including multi-day contracts.

Ann Arbor Private Event Transportation Services
Ann Arbor's event calendar has several dates where private group transportation goes from convenient to nearly essential. The Ann Arbor Art Fair — actually four simultaneous fairs running along Main Street, State Street, Liberty Street, and the University campus — draws roughly 500,000 visitors over four days each July. Street closures during the Art Fair affect virtually every north-south corridor through downtown, and parking that normally costs $2 per hour in city structures gets snapped up by 9am.
A charter bus or minibus drops your group at a perimeter point before the closures bite and picks everyone up at a prearranged time, eliminating the parking question entirely.
The Ann Arbor private event bus rental page covers the full range of occasions — family reunions, company picnics, graduation weekends. For Art Fair week specifically, book at least 6–8 weeks out. Call 419-324-0783 to check availability.

Ann Arbor Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Washtenaw County high schools — Pioneer, Huron, Skyline, and Saline among them — run their proms and homecomings in a tight window between late April and late May, and demand for party buses during that stretch hits its annual peak. A 20- or 25-passenger party bus is the standard fit for a prom group; a 30-passenger bus works for larger groups renting together. Rates for a 5–6 hour prom rental in that window run noticeably higher than an equivalent booking in January, and the buses that check every box on the amenity list go first.
For prom in Ann Arbor: book by January or expect limited selection and peak pricing. Toledopartybus.net makes it easy to compare multiple options at once so you're not committing to the first bus you find. Check the Ann Arbor prom party bus rental page for more detail, or call 419-324-0783 to get quotes for your date right now.

Ann Arbor School Event & Field Trip Transportation
The University of Michigan campus itself is one of the most common field trip destinations in Southeast Michigan — the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) and the University of Michigan Museum of Art (525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) both welcome school groups regularly. Ann Arbor also sits within easy driving distance of Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum (20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124) — about 35 miles east on I-94 — which remains one of the most visited educational sites in Michigan.
A charter bus with overhead storage and onboard restrooms keeps the schedule tight on longer trips and eliminates the mid-route pit stop question that derails carpools. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention that requirement when you request your quote. See the Ann Arbor school event bus rental page or call 419-324-0783 to get options for your trip date.

Ann Arbor Sporting Event Transportation
Michigan Stadium (1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) holds 107,601 people — the largest stadium in the United States — and on home game Saturdays in September through November, it transforms the entire city's traffic grid. Geddes Road, Main Street, Stadium Boulevard, and virtually every surface lot within a mile of the Big House fill by late morning for noon kickoffs. The University manages game-day parking through a permit system that often sells out weeks before the season starts, with the closest lots requiring advance purchase and the remote lots requiring a shuttle connection anyway.
A charter bus or Ann Arbor sporting event party bus drops your group on South Main Street near the stadium gates and handles the postgame pickup window — no competing with 100,000 fans for a rideshare at the same moment. The Michigan Stadium bus rental guide covers approach routes and drop-off logistics in detail. For rivalry games — Ohio State weekend in particular — book the bus the same week tickets go on sale.
Waiting until October for a November game is too late. Call 419-324-0783 to lock in your date.

Ann Arbor Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Ann Arbor wedding venues scatter across a wide geographic range — from the Gandy Dancer (401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104), a converted 1886 train depot steps from the Amtrak station, to Zingerman's Cornman Farms (8540 Island Lake Rd, Dexter, MI 48130), a working farm about 15 miles northwest of downtown. Shuttling guests between a downtown hotel block — the Graduate Ann Arbor, the Bell Tower Hotel — and an outlying ceremony site is where Ann Arbor wedding transportation pays for itself most clearly.
A 35-passenger minibus works well for hotel-to-venue shuttle loops when the guest list runs 80–150 people. For the bridal party specifically, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the pre-ceremony run with considerably more elegance than a cargo van. Because Ann Arbor's peak wedding season overlaps directly with football Saturdays from September through November, venues and transportation both book out months ahead during that stretch.
Call 419-324-0783 well before your date is finalized — not after.

Ann Arbor Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Southeastern Michigan's wine trail runs through Washtenaw and Lenawee counties, with several stops within 30–45 minutes of downtown Ann Arbor. Sandhill Crane Vineyards (4724 Walz Rd, Jackson, MI 49201) sits about 40 miles west on I-94 and regularly hosts large tasting events. Chateau Aeronautique Winery (1849 E P Ave, Jackson, MI 49201) is a short drive further.
Closer in, Dexter's Spotlight Brewing (8971 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130) and Arbor Brewing Company Ypsilanti (3163 Packard St, Ypsilanti, MI 48108) anchor a craft beer circuit that's easy to string together into an afternoon.
A winery tour bus rental out of Ann Arbor keeps the group together across every stop and eliminates the designated driver negotiation entirely. A 20–25-passenger party bus fits most touring groups. For weekend winery runs in fall — harvest season in October draws bigger crowds to most venues — book at least 3–4 weeks ahead.
Call 419-324-0783 to get pricing for your route.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Ann Arbor & Beyond
Toledopartybus.net helps you find buses throughout the region — not just Ann Arbor. Whether you need a Detroit party bus rental, a Dearborn bus rental, transportation from Westland, or options out of Taylor, the network has coverage across Southeast Michigan. Need something closer to the Ohio state line?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ann Arbor Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
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No account required, no obligation to book.
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Fill out the short online form or call 419-324-0783. You'll enter your trip date, group size, and where you need to go. The results show available vehicles and rates from providers in the network covering your area, so you can compare sizes, amenities, and pricing side by side.
If something fits, you move forward. If you have questions first, the phone number connects you to someone who can talk through the options and put together a custom quote.
How much does a party bus cost in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor party bus rental prices run roughly $250–$425 per hour for a mid-size party bus (25–30 passengers) on a weekend, and $250–$375 per hour on weekdays. A minibus for airport runs or wedding shuttles typically runs $200–$275 per hour. A full charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour.
Those are planning ranges — your actual quote will move based on your specific date, vehicle, and hours needed. University of Michigan game weekends push rates higher than standard weekends. For pricing specific to your trip, call 419-324-0783 or use the online form — it takes about a minute.
Where do buses drop off at Michigan Stadium on game day?
Commercial vehicles approach Michigan Stadium primarily via South Main Street and Stadium Boulevard. Drop-off typically happens on South Main Street near the stadium gates, with the bus staging in a nearby commercial lot or returning for a scheduled postgame pickup. The University's game-day parking and traffic management changes by event and season — check the official University of Michigan game-day parking page before each trip.
The Michigan Stadium bus rental guide has additional approach detail.
Is there parking near downtown Ann Arbor for a charter bus?
No dedicated charter bus parking exists in the downtown core. City structures like the Liberty Square Garage and the Fourth & Washington structure are sized for standard passenger vehicles, not commercial buses. On football Saturdays and during the Ann Arbor Art Fair, even those structures fill completely.
The practical approach for most groups is to have the bus drop off at or near the destination, identify a staging area on a nearby commercial street, and arrange a fixed pickup time rather than expecting the bus to wait curbside. A call to 419-324-0783 before your trip date lets you talk through the logistics for your specific venue.
What's the best vehicle for a small group going to a U of M game?
For groups of 10–20 people, a minibus is generally the right fit — enough capacity to keep the whole group together, maneuverable enough to navigate South Main Street on a busy game day, and more cost-efficient per person than a full charter bus. For groups of 20–40, a party bus gives you more amenity options and keeps the pregame energy up on the ride in. For fan groups of 40 or more — alumni chapters, fraternal organizations, company tailgates — a charter bus with undercarriage storage for tailgate gear makes the most logistical sense.
Call 419-324-0783 to compare exact sizes and rates for your headcount.
How far out do I need to book for Ann Arbor Art Fair week?
The Ann Arbor Art Fair runs four simultaneous fairs over four days each July, drawing roughly half a million visitors. Street closures affect most of downtown. Transportation providers in the area get booked quickly once the Art Fair dates are announced each year.
Booking 6–8 weeks ahead is the practical minimum — closer to 10–12 weeks if your group is large or your itinerary is specific. Waiting until June for a July Art Fair date will limit your vehicle options significantly.
How far in advance should I book?
For most Ann Arbor events, 4–6 weeks of lead time gives you a solid selection of vehicles at reasonable rates. For University of Michigan home football games — especially rivalry weekends like Ohio State — book as soon as you have your ticket confirmations, which can mean 2–3 months out. Prom season (late April through late May) across Washtenaw County fills the party bus calendar fast; book by January for May prom dates.
Ann Arbor Art Fair week in July and commencement weekends in April and May also push demand up sharply. The earlier you lock in your date, the more options you'll have.
Popular Ann Arbor Party Bus Destinations
Ann Arbor packs an unusual number of major destinations into a relatively compact geography — a massive college football stadium, a world-class art museum, a nationally known food district, and a concert venue in a restored landmark building, all within about two miles of each other. Here's what to know about the most common group transportation stops in the city.

Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium (1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) is the largest stadium in the United States, with a capacity of 107,601. On home Saturdays during the football season — September through late November — it reshapes every traffic and parking decision within a mile of South Main Street. University-managed permit lots sell out well before the season begins, and the closest remote lots require their own shuttle connection from areas like Fuller Road.
Rideshare pickup after the game concentrates in a single high-demand window when 100,000 fans exit simultaneously, making surge pricing and wait times unpredictable. A charter bus or party bus drops your group near the South Main Street gates and returns at a prearranged time, bypassing the postgame scramble entirely. Check the official U of M game-day transportation page and the Michigan Stadium bus rental guide before your visit.
Phone: (734) 763-4386

Hill Auditorium
Hill Auditorium (825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) is a 3,538-seat National Historic Landmark on the University of Michigan's Central Campus, home to the University Musical Society and one of the most acoustically respected concert halls in the Midwest. It hosts classical ensembles, solo recitals, and occasional pop and world music performances throughout the academic year. Parking near Hill Auditorium on performance nights is almost entirely permit-controlled — the surrounding Central Campus lots require University permits, and enforcement is active on evenings.
The nearest public structure is the Forest Avenue Parking Structure about a 10-minute walk away. A minibus drops your group at the North University Avenue entrance and returns when the performance ends, keeping the evening clean from start to finish. Check the official UMS visit page for current parking guidance.
Phone: (734) 764-2538

Zingerman's Delicatessen
Zingerman's Delicatessen (422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) anchors the Kerrytown neighborhood at the north end of downtown and draws visitors from across the Midwest for its sandwiches, artisan groceries, and food tours. The surrounding Kerrytown Market and Shops area at 407 N Fifth Ave hosts the Ann Arbor Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays, May through December) and a rotating calendar of neighborhood events. Detroit Street and the surrounding residential blocks have no surface parking lots — street parking is metered and turns over quickly on weekends.
For food tour groups, Zingerman's walking tour participants, or private dining groups using the adjacent Zingerman's events space, a minibus drops the group at the Detroit Street entrance and stages on one of the nearby commercial blocks. The Kerrytown area connects naturally with a downtown Ann Arbor pub crawl circuit. Address: 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 | Phone: (734) 663-3354

The Michigan Theater
The Michigan Theater (603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) is a 1,710-seat restored 1920s movie palace in the heart of downtown, programming independent films, live performances, and community events year-round. It anchors the East Liberty Street corridor alongside restaurants, bars, and retail that make it a natural anchor stop for any downtown Ann Arbor group itinerary. Street parking on Liberty Street turns over constantly but is metered and time-limited in the evening.
The Liberty Square Parking Structure (319 E Liberty St) is the closest public option — about a 2-minute walk — but fills on weekend evenings when multiple downtown events overlap. A party bus drops your group at the theater entrance, creates flexibility for dinner before or drinks after at nearby establishments, and eliminates the parking structure fee and walk entirely. Check the Michigan Theater's visit page for current showtimes and any event-specific parking notes.
Phone: (734) 668-8397

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) reopened in 2019 in the Biological Sciences Building on Central Campus after a major renovation, featuring a 40-foot mastodon skeleton, a planetarium, and rotating exhibits. It's one of the most visited educational destinations in Ann Arbor for school groups, scout troops, and family outings. Central Campus has no surface lot available to non-permit visitors during business hours — the nearest public parking is the Forest Avenue Structure, roughly a 10-minute walk from the museum entrance.
School groups arriving by charter bus can coordinate a designated drop-off point on North University Avenue; contact the museum's group visit coordinator in advance. See the official group visits page for current procedures. Address: 1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 | Phone: (734) 764-0478

Gandy Dancer
The Gandy Dancer (401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) operates inside a meticulously restored 1886 Michigan Central Railroad depot, making it one of the most distinctive private event and special occasion dining venues in Ann Arbor. It sits on Depot Street adjacent to the Ann Arbor Amtrak station — a location that sounds central but actually sits slightly north of the downtown core, separated from Main Street by the railroad corridor. There's a small surface lot directly behind the restaurant, but it holds fewer than 30 vehicles and fills fast during private events.
For wedding rehearsal dinners, milestone birthday dinners, or post-game group meals that book out the private dining room, a minibus or party bus solves the parking situation cleanly and keeps the group together from hotel to table to whatever comes next. Address: 401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 | Phone: (734) 769-0592