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The time to see who reigns supreme is here again! Parents have cast their votes for who wears the crown when it comes to feeding the family, entertaining on birthdays, keeping them healthy, and everything in between. The local favorites below will help you take in the best Ann Arbor area has to offer.
Place for winter fun
Rolling Hills Park
7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti
734-484-9676
ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/rollinghills
Runner Up: Veterans Memorial Ice Arena
Activity for rainy days
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
734-995-5437
aahom.org
Runner Up: Cinema & IMAX Theater
Summer day camp
Varsity Day Camp
3420 Cordley Lake Rd., Pinckney
734-878-3515
varsitydaycamp.com
Runner Up: Leslie Science Center
Dance class
Dance Steps Studio, Inc.
5449 Countryside Dr., Saline
734-429-5522
dancestepsstudio.com
Runner Up: Dance Alliance Studio
Martial arts program
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
734-994-0333
karateisgoodforyou.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor College ofMartial Arts
Art studio
Two Twelve Arts Center
216 W. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-944-2787
twotwelvearts.org
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Art Center
Music class
Hand in Hand Music
10276 Normonie Ct., Saline
734-429-3385
handinhandmt.com
Runner Up: Kindermusik
Free activity
Ann Arbor District Library
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
734-327-4200
aadl.org
Runner Up: University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Family-friendly fair or festival
Saline Celtic Festival
100 North Harris, Saline
Visit salineceltic.org/about-the-festival for more information
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Street Art Fair
Activity for rainy days
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
For kids who crave an adventure, their next stop should be the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum! They will discover the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math in imaginative and interactive learning experiences. Started by a group of volunteers, the museum now welcomes 250,000 knowledge-hungry visitors annually. Local students visit on field trips and are captivated by the hands-on exhibits that explain how our wonderful world works. Visitors always leave with a better understanding and appreciation of physics, geology, math, music and how it all comes to life.
220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
734-995-5437
aahom.org
Picnic spot
Gallup Park
Ann Arbor
734-994-2780
Runner Up: Mill Pond Park
Kid’s theater
Wild Swan Theater
6175 Jackson Rd. Ste. B, Ann Arbor
734-995-0530
wildswantheater.org
Runner Up: Young People’s Theater
Place to volunteer
Saline District Library
555 N. Maple Rd., Saline
734-429-5450
saline.lib.mi.us
Runner Up: Humane Society of Huron Valley
Park or playground
Mill Pond Park
565 W. Bennett St., Saline
734-429-4907
Runner Up: Gallup Park
Spot to read a book
Nicola’s Books
2513 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor
734-662-0600
nicolasbooks.com
Runner Up: Saline District Library
Swim lessons
Goldfish Swim School
2107 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
734-864-5555
goldfishswimschool.com/swimming-lessons
Runner Up: Saline Recreation Center
Water park
Rolling Hills Water Park
7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti
734-484-9676
ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/rollinghills
Runner Up: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Vacation spot
Mackinac Island
7274 Main St., Mackinac Island
906-847-3783
mackinacisland.org
Runner Up: Henry Ford Museum
Family-friendly gym
Saline Recreation Center
1866 Woodland Dr., Saline
734-429-3502
salinerec.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor YMCA
Gymnastics center
Gym America
4611 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor
734-971-1667
gymamericagymnastics.com
Runner Up: Champion Gymnastics
Bowling alley
Maplewood Lanes
830 Woodland Dr., Saline
734-429-5457
maplewoodlanes.com
Runner Up: Colonial Lanes Bowling Center
Place to see animals
Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way, Toledo
419-385-4040
toledozoo.org
Runner Up: Domino’s Petting Farm
Tween activity
Zap Zone Laser Tag
9751 Telegraph Rd., Taylor
313-299-9690
zap-zone.com/attractions/laser-tag
Runner Up: Planet Rock
Free thing to do
Leslie Science Center
1831 Traver Rd., Ann Arbor
734-997-1553
lesliesnc.org
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Sports camp
University of Michigan
500 S. State St., Ann Arbor
734-764-1817
umich.edu
Runner Up: WideWorld Sports Center
Local toy store
Learning Express
2465 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
734-997-0707
learningexpress.com/store/ann-arbor
Runner Up: Mudpuddles
Kid’s photographer
Cheryl Hall Photography
8120 Huron St., Dexter
734-426-8223
studiochp.com
Runner Up: Kat Foley Photo
Place for a birthday bash
My Urban Toddler
7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-944-3628
myurbantoddler.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Family-friendly entertainer
Magic Joe
734-944-1370
Visit magic-joe.com for more information
Runner Up: Gemini
Place to get a birthday cake
Jefferson Market & Cakery
609 W. Jefferson St., Ann Arbor
734-665-6666
jeffersonmarketandcakery.com
Runner Up: Sam's Club
Shop to buy birthday gifts
Learning Express
2465 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
734-997-0707
learningexpress.com/store/ann-arbor
Runner Up: Mudpuddles
Kid's clothier
My Urban Toddler
Visit myurbantoddler.com
for locations
734-944-3628
Runner Up: Elephant Ears
Kid's shoe shop
Stride Rite
818 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor
734-662-6600
striderite.com
Runner Up: Von Maur
Maternity clothing store
My Urban Toddler
Visit myurbantoddler.com
for locations
734-944-3628
Runner Up: The Little Seedling
Place for furnishing the baby room
My Urban Toddler
Visit myurbantoddler.com
for locations
734-944-3628
Runner Up: Elephant Ears
Local baby boutique shop
My Urban Toddler
Visit myurbantoddler.com
for locations
734-944-3628
Runner Up: The Little Seedling
Place for a birthday bash, Kid’s clothier, Maternity clothing store, Place for furnishing the baby room, Local baby boutique shop
My Urban Toddler
We all know how much babies can change your world. Suddenly, everything is centered around the new little one in your life and how to ensure their happiness and safety. Rosa Lee and her husband, Stan, found themselves in this moment in 2006 and wanted somewhere to go where they could share their experiences. When they didn’t find exactly what they were looking for, My Urban Toddler was created as a meeting place for parents and children to form a sense of community and learn from each other, which has since opened a second location. With access to premier shopping, classes, a private nursing room, lactation consultants, car seat technicians, and cafe, parents can be comfortable discussing any topic relating to families, raising children and life! They would like to thank their families and friends for their support! They truly enjoy what they are doing and love the opportunity to help every family they meet.
3010 Washtenaw Ave. Suite 107, Ann Arbor
734-585-0788
7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-944-3628
myurbantoddler.com
Support groups for moms
Lamaze Family Center
2855 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor
734-973-1014
lamazefamilycenter.org
Runner Up: Saline Newcomers Club
Mom-friendly play date
The Chelsea TreeHouse
1101 S. Main St., Chelsea
734-475-1555
thechelseatreehouse.com
Runner Up: My Urban Toddler
Place for single parents to mingle
Jungle Java
3900 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor
734-926-2990
junglejavaplay.com/annarbor
Runner Up: The Drowsy Parrot
Parent blog
Ann Arbor Mom
annarbormom.blogspot.com
Runner Up: SouleMama
Date night restaurant
Pacific Rim
114 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
734-662-9303
pacificrimbykana.com
Runner Up: Gratzi
Place for pampering
Fran Coy's Salon & Spa
418 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor
734-665-7207
francoysalon.com
Runner Up: Luminosity Salons
Grown-up getaway
Weber's Ann Arbor Hotel
3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor
734-769-2500
webersinn.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites Romance Package
Mother's Day festivities
Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way, Toledo
419-385-4040
toledozoo.org
Runner Up: Brunch at Zingerman's
Preschool
Saline Cooperative Preschool
6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline
734-429-0685
salinecoop.org
Runner Up: Lil' Saint's Preschool
Place for tutoring/ Learning center
Kumon of Ann Arbor
734-222-8020
Various locations in Ann Arbor
Runner Up: Mathnasium of Ann Arbor
Teacher and their school
Miss Bonnie, Saline Cooperative Preschool
6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline
734-429-0685
salinecoop.org
Runner Up: Mrs. Thompson, Mitchell Christian School
Elementary school
Woodland Meadows Elementary School
350 Woodland Dr., Saline
734-944-8985
edline.net/pages/Woodland_Meadows_Elementary_Sc
Runner Up: Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Middle school
Saline Middle School
7190 N. Maple Rd., Saline
734-429-8000
salineschools.org
Runner Up: Emerson Middle School
After-school program
Girls on the Run
734-712-5640
Visit girlsontherunsemi.org for more information
Runner Up: Mathnasium of Ann Arbor
Extracurricular activities
Soccer
Runner Up: Dancing
Special needs services
Down Syndrome Support Team
734-944-1595
Visit downsyndromesupportteam.com for more information
Runner Up: Saline Special
Daycare
Early Explorers Child Care
4080 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor
734-369-6293
earlyexplorerscenter.com
Runner Up: Bemis Farms Preschool & Childcare
Drop-in daycare
Child Watch at YMCA
400 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor
734-996-9622
annarborymca.org/child-care.php-1
Runner Up: Ann Arbor KinderCare
Pediatrician
Dr. Jill Noble, MD, University of Michigan Health Systems
700 Woodland Dr., Saline
734-429-2302
Runner Up: Dr. Heather Burrows, MD, University of Michigan Health Systems
Pediatric practice
Ann Arbor IHA Primary
Pediatrics
4200 Whitehall Dr. Suite 230, Ann Arbor
734-769-3896
ihacares.com/index.cfm/Offices/IHAPrimaryPediatricsAnnArbor
Runner Up: IHA Child Health
Place to nurse a baby
Von Maur
300 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor
734-622-0233
Runner Up: Home
Emergency care
University of Michigan Hospital
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor
734-936-4000
uofmhealth.org
Runner Up: St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital
Place to give birth
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital
5301 McAuley Dr., Ypsilanti
734-712-3456
stjoeshealth.org
Runner Up: University of Michigan
OB/GYN
Dr. David Marzano, MD, University
of Michigan Health Systems
375 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor
734-232-2600
Runner Up: Dr. Charles Leland, MD, Leland & Associates
Midwife
Cheryl Bachman, CNM, IHA Nurse Midwives
4200 Whitehall Dr. Suite 350, Ann Arbor
734-572-9600
ihacares.com
Runner Up: Heather Lemon, CNM
Family doctor
Dr. Julie Morelock, MD, University of Michigan Health Systems
700 Woodland Dr., Saline
734-429-2302
Runner Up: Dr. Brian Fedoronko, MD, Washtenaw Medicine
Optometrist
Dr. Christina Curcione, OD, Ann Arbor Optometry
2433 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
734-994-0100
aaoptometry.com
Runner Up: Dr. Paul Uslan, OD
Chiropractor
Kruger Chiropractic Center
5413 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti
734-961-9977
ypsilantichiropractor.com
Runner Up: Dr. Myron William Thatcher, DC
Allergist
Dr. Harvey Leo, Allergy & Immunology Associates of Ann Arbor
5333 McAuley Dr., Ypsilanti
734-434-3007
annarborallergy.com
Runner Up: Dr. Benjamin Song, Allergy & Immunology Associates of Ann Arbor
Nutritionist
The Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor
3610 W. Liberty Rd., Ann Arbor
734-302-7575
thenutritionalhealingcenter.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Nutrition
Veterinarian
Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital
4920 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor
734-913-0003
animalkingdomveterinaryhospital.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Animal Hospital
Dentist/Orthodontist
Dr. Meridith Hall, DDS, Progressive Dental
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., Ann Arbor
734-930-4022
pdadentists.com
Runner Up: Dr. Katherine Kelley Orthodontics
Vision Care
Bennett Optometry
734-665-5306
Visit bennettoptometry.com/locations/locations.htm for locations
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Optometry
Dermatologist
Dr. Jennifer Schwartz, MD, Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser
1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor
734-936-4054
med.umich.edu/derm
Runner Up: Dr. Albert Cattell, MD, Ann Arbor Dermatology
Local pizza place
Pizza House
Pizza House opened its Ann Arbor location in 1986 as a family-run business while operating out of an actual house! It has since grown into what you see today with traditional and Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza favorites as well as renowned Chipatis and shakes. Generations of Wolverines and Pizza House fanatics venture there after every home football game each fall. Their Buffalo Chicken Salad and Margherita Pizza are among their best menu options and their Gluten-Free pizza crust has also gotten rave reviews. Their beloved Chipati sauce has traveled across the country from New York to California for those who needed their fix, and we don’t blame them. Last year they used approximately 2.5 times the weight of the michigan marching band in pizza cheese alone. How’s that for pizza lovers?!
618 Church St., Ann Arbor
734-995-5095
pizzahouse.com
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Co.
2220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
734-996-8890
annarbormi.greatharvestbread.com
Runner Up: Dom Bakeries
Family-friendly restaurant
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor
734-663-3354
zingermansdeli.com
Runner Up: Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern
Place to have ice cream
Mickey's Dairy Twist
751 W. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-429-4450
Runner Up: Washtenaw Dairy
Healthy fast food
Plum Market
375 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor
734-827-5000
plummarket.com
Runner Up: Panera Bread
Place where kids eat free
Moe's Southwest Grill
857 W. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor
734-998-0900
moes.com
Runner Up: Classic Cup Cafe
Natural food store
Arbor Farms Market
2103 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
734-996-8111
arborfarms.com
Runner Up: Whole Foods
