After leaving Indianapolis we made our way to Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is no secret that I am a big time Wolverines fan. That is my squad. That is the only non-family thing that I actually love. So going to Ann Arbor is a pilgrimage for me if you will. I went a few years back, pre COVID, for a football game. That ruled. We also took my son there in 2019 during his Spring Break for a day trip while in Holland, Michigan. Ann Arbor is a great place to visit. It is a cool college town with like minded people. We all cheer for the Wolverines. The mood is more liberal there too, which is perfect for me.

One of the best things to do while in Ann Arbor is going to Zingermann's Deli. It is my favorite sandwich shop in the country. There is no better spot for a sandwich that I have found, anywhere in the country. The sandwiches are big, they are flavorful, they are worth the cost and they are simply perfect. I had their traditional Rueben. It comes with pastrami, cole slaw, swiss cheese and is on rye bread. It is as straightforward as they come and it is so, so delicious. I inhaled my lunch that day. I couldn't get enough of it. My wife had a Georgia Rueben, which had the same ingredients but they substitute the pastrami with turkey. She let me try some and it was very, very good. I enjoyed it quite a bit. My son had a sandwich that had roasted chicken and bbq sauce on it and that was great. Hell, my daughter's grilled cheese on rye was tasty. The whole place is simply the best. My wife and I each got a pickle, one that stated it had "extra garlic" in it. It was phenomenal. I couldn't get enough of it. I loved each bite. My daughter had real applesauce that even had a light red hue to it. It was fresh and delicious. I liked it quite a bit. Zingermann's Deli is a must stop when going to Ann Arbor.

After lunch we did some sightseeing. I took my son to the M Den to do some shopping. He was amazed at the amount of basketball jerseys they had. He was in heaven. He searched and searched and finally settled on an old school Juwan Howard jersey. It was dope. My daughter got some pom poms. My dad got a sticker and I settled on a lanyard. It is so awesome to walk into a store that is filled with the gear of your favorite team. It makes shopping fun. We had a good time at the M Den.

We walked downtown for a bit, but my wife, son, daughter and mom were getting tired so they headed back to the hotel. My dad and I had other intentions. We made our trip to the football stadium. I cannot go to Ann Arbor without going to Michigan Stadium, or The Big House. It is my church, if I believed in that stuff. It is my main reason, and thing I want to do when visiting Ann Arbor. My dad and I drove around the whole stadium and snapped a ton of pictures, or as my wife and mom said, too many. I love seeing the humongous block M everywhere. There is awesome Michigan artwork everywhere outside the stadium. The Crisler Center, where the Wolverines play basketball, is attached to Michigan Stadium. The player development center is right there too. But there is nothing like going to the very front of the stadium. You get to see the biggest block M. The entrance to the stadium is immaculate. The big screen in front has flashing images of all the different sports. You can read the fight song on one of the pillars inside the stadium. It is the absolute best. This was where I felt the most like a tourist and it was incredible. I simply cannot recommend The Big House enough.

Ann Arbor is pretty cool town. It is a must visit spot. It is one of the greatest places in the country without a doubt.

Ty

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