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Ypsilanti: Free & Budget Friendly Fun

Ypsilanti is a top spot for having fun on a budget. Whether searching for free events or low-cost exciting activities, you can find it here. We’ve gathered a few ideas to help you get started: FREE ACTIVITIES Historic Tours Plan a self-guided tour of the Ypsilanti historic districts. Sightsee…

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Enjoy this Spring in Ypsilanti

Spring and sunshine have arrived! Now's the time to get out, explore, and try something new. Need ideas to start off? Check out our list of top spring activities exclusive to Ypsilanti. Patio Dining Several restaurants around Ypsilanti offer a place to relax and dine outside. Take a seat at the…

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8 Exciting Ways to Experience Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti has iconic landmarks, rich history, live music and theater, comfort food, craft breweries, unique retail, outdoor adventures and so much more! 1. Ypsilanti's Signature Landmark Is there any more quintessential Ypsilanti location than the Water Tower? Take a selfie with this 147-foot…

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Ypsilanti’s Iconic Water Tower

Cities all over the world have important landmarks. They have titles ranging from “most important” to “must-see” or even to “greatest achievement”. Ypsilanti, Michigan has its own fair share of landmarks, and one has always stood out of the crowd as the most iconic – the Ypsilanti water tower. Known…

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10 Beautiful Historic Homes in Ypsilanti

From trailblazers like HP Jacobs to remarkable places like the Willow Run Bomber Plant – Ypsilanti is home to a great deal of history. In fact, Ypsilanti is one of Michigan’s largest historic districts, with approximately 20 percent of the 4.4 square miles designated historic. Many have called the…

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10 Unique Things to See When Visiting EMU

Not only does Eastern Michigan University have tons of resources and activities for students and faculty, but many of those are available for public view or exploration. Read on to learn more about what there is to see as a visitor to EMU: 1. Art Walk Take a self-guided art walk throughout campus…

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Ypsilanti: What’s in a Name?

“Ypsilanti” is a daunting name to pronounce for those unfamiliar with it. However, it's very unusualness is central to Ypsilantians' sense of the uniqueness of their community. How did a town in southern Michigan, known for many hundreds of years in Native Iroquoian and Algonquian languages, and…

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Fun Facts About The Willow Run Bomber Plant

You’ve probably heard of Rosie the Riveter, that iconic figure of American spirit. Many people may also know that Rose Will Monroe traveled from rural Kentucky to Ypsilanti, Michigan to work among thousands of others during World War II. But what about where she worked and what she made? Find out…

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