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Visitors
to the Ronald McDonald House will find restaurants, drug and grocery stores,
shops and recreational opportunities easily accessible. Many, in fact,
are within walking distance. Others require a short drive.
The following businesses are within walking distance
of the House:
Strickland's (grocer)
1352 Geddes
734-761-3900
Hours: Monday - Thursday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Village Corner (carries groceries and drug store items)
Corner of S. University & Forest
734-995-1818
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Village Apothecary (pharmacy)
1112 S. University
734-663-5533
(Free prescription delivery on weekdays.)
Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
National City (bank)
1100 S. University
734-995-7830
Numerous fast food selections (and other restaurants) can be found on
South University Street, which is near the House.
A mall is a short driving distance drive from
the House:
Briarwood Mall
100 Briarwood Circle (State Street & I-94)
734-769-9610
Hours: Monday Saturday, 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
The following movie theaters are a short drive
from the House:
Quality 16 Theaters
3686 Jackson Road
734-623-7469
Tickets: $9.25 regular/$6.75 matinee
Showcase Cinema (14+ theaters)
plus IMAX Theater
4100 Carpenter Road
734-973-8380
Tickets: $9.25 regular/$6.50 matinee
These K-Mart & Meijer Stores are a short driving
distance from the House:
K-Mart locations include:
215 Maple Road, North
734-761-8557
3100 Washtenaw Avenue
734-434-0200
K-Mart stores are open 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
Meijer locations include:
3145 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
734-769-7800
3825 Carpenter Road
734-973-1200
Meijer stores are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Areas of interest near the House include:
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
219 E. Huron at corner of N. Fifth
734-995-5437
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults: $7.50
Children/Seniors/Students: $6.00
Children 3 and under: Free
(Admission waived if Ronald McDonald House manager calls ahead.)
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum (within walking distance
of the House) Offers dinosaurs, weekend planetarium shows and extensive
natural history exhibits. 1109 Geddes
734-764-0478
Hours: Monday Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Free admission
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
Scenic walk-through area, 123 acres with trails. Gate is near Ronald McDonald
House.
University of Michigan Marching Band
Hill Street near Division
734-764-0582
Hours: Weekdays, 4:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
(Performances in the fall; call ahead to confirm)
Washtenaw County Recreation Center
2960 Washtenaw at Platt Rd.
734-971-6337
Hours: Weekdays, 7:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Y.M.C.A.
400 West Washington
734-996-9622
(Call for more information about hours and admission.)
University of Michigan Central Campus Recreation Building (CCRB)
(Within walking distance of the House)
Pool, gym and exercise equipment.
401 Washtenaw Avenue (near Geddes)
734-763-3084
(Call for more information about hours and admission. Free passes can be obtained
from the House office.)
To learn more about area events, restaurants, shopping and more, you may
want to check out the following web sites:
www.annarbor.org
www.aa.mlive.com
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