Detroit Observatory, Ann Arbor

Name: Detroit Observatory
Address: 1398 E Ann St, Ann Arbor, 48109, United States

#24 among attractions in Ann Arbor

Greek Revival architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture, Observatories and planetariums

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The Detroit Observatory is located on the corner of Observatory and Ann streets in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was built in 1854, and was the first scientific research facility at the University of Michigan and one of the oldest observatories of its type in the nation. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1958 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1853 (171 years ago)Coordinates: 42°16'54"N, 83°43'54"W

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1398 E Ann StCentral Ann ArborAnn Arbor 48109 United States

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Detroit Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yost Ice Arena, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Nickels Arcade, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.

1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Yost Ice Arena, Ann Arbor
28 min walk • Nestled in the bustling college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Yost Ice Arena stands as a historic and beloved icon for ice sports enthusiasts and University of Michigan fans alike. This renowned arena is not just a venue for athletic contests; it's a storied hall...
0.4 miE
Botanical garden, Museum
Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor
11 min walk • The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens includes botanical gardens, natural areas with trails, and several research-quality habitats. The conservatory is popular year round. The public entrance is at 1800 North Dixboro Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The grounds are open every day, but trails are not maintained in the winter.
0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor
15 min walk • Nickels Arcade is a commercial building located at 326-330 South State Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
0.6 miNW
Church
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Ann Arbor
15 min walk • St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church located in Ann Arbor, Michigan at 530-540 Elizabeth Street. Its historic parish church is listed as a Michigan State Historic Site.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor
14 min walk • The Michigan Theater is a movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It shows independent films and stage productions, and hosts musical concerts.
0.4 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Albert Kahn
Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor
11 min walk • Hill Auditorium is the largest performance venue on the University of Michigan campus, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The auditorium was named in honor of Arthur Hill, who served as a regent of the university from 1901 to 1909.
0.6 miE
Museum
Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
15 min walk • Nichols Arboretum, locally known as the Arb, is an arboretum operated by the University of Michigan. Located on the eastern edge of its Central Campus at 1610 Washington Heights in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Arboretum is a mosaic of University and City properties operated as one unit.
0.5 miSW
Park
The Diag, Ann Arbor
12 min walk • The Diag is a large open space in the middle of the University of Michigan's Central Campus. Originally known as the Diagonal Green, the Diag derives its name from the many sidewalks running near or through it in diagonal directions.
0.4 miSW
Victorian architecture
University of Michigan Central Campus Historic District, Ann Arbor
12 min walk • The University of Michigan Central Campus Historic District is a historic district consisting of a group of major buildings on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
0.9 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Ark, Ann Arbor
23 min walk • The Ark, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a nationally known acoustic and folk music venue. It has been in existence in various locations since 1965. It currently seats about 400 and features more than 300 live performances each year.
1 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor
26 min walk • The Blind Pig is a music venue in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The club was established as a home for blues musicians, although today it books predominantly indie rock acts and local groups.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Detroit Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ann Arbor (3 min walk), University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor (7 min walk), Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor (8 min walk), Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry, Ann Arbor (9 min walk).

How to get to Detroit Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Detroit Observatory:

Bus

Cardiovascular Center • Lines: 23A, 23B, 91, 92, Commuter South (2 min walk)
Biomedical Science Research Building • Lines: 23A, 23B, 91, 92, Commuter South (3 min walk)

Train

Ann Arbor (19 min walk)