By air.   The nearest airport to Ann Arbor is Detroit Metro Airport [DTW], which is about 25 miles east of town. It is a major hub for Northwest Airlines, but is also served by all the major carriers, plus low-fare airlines such as Spirit and Southwest.
All major car rental agencies have counters at DTW, and there are also shuttle services that will bring you to Ann Arbor.

By train.   Amtrak has a station right in downtown Ann Arbor. It is a very convenient option for travel from Detroit, Chicago, and points in between. Guests coming from Toronto might consider taking VIA Rail to Windsor. However, transportation options to Ann Arbor (45 miles away) can be somewhat expensive and are less convenient.

By car.   Ann Arbor is within easy reach of such cities as Cleveland (3 hrs), Chicago (4 hrs), and Toronto (5 hrs). Other cities within an easy day's drive are Nashville (8.5 hrs), Washington DC (9 hrs), and Philadelphia (9.5 hrs). Please check Yahoo! Maps for a more precise estimate.

Directions to Ann Arbor and venues

Things to see and do
Ann Arbor has a lot to offer to visitors. There are many restaurants, shops, theaters, museums, and sporting events. Also, Ann Arbor is about 45 miles west of downtown Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Some things you might try:

       Check out Michigan Stadium
       Visit the Hands On Museum in downtown Ann Arbor
       Take a walking tour of the U of M Central Campus
       Check out North Campus
       Take a walk in the Nichols Arboretum
       Try out Vietnamese, Indian, Korean, Middle Eastern, French, Italian, etc. cuisine at a local restaurant
       Drive out to Dearborn and visit the Henry Ford Museum and/or Greenfield Village
       Watch a movie at the historic Michigan Theater
       Visit the University of Michigan Museum of Art
       Across downtown Detroit is Windsor, Canada. Don't forget to bring your visa and passport!

Ann Arbor Weather
Late October brings lovely fall weather to Southeast Michigan. (We definitely hope that's the case this year!)
Temperatures during this period cover daytime highs of 57°F (14°C) to morning lows of 39°F (4°C), on average. However, it's a time of rapid temperature variations, so we could be anywhere from enjoying an "Indian summer" (highs in the 70's) to catching the first snowflakes of the season.
So please don't forget to check out the weather forecast before you leave for Michigan.

It is also the peak of the fall foliage season. Please check out some of our Ann Arbor fall photos, and you'll see why we chose to get married at this time of year!