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Driving Directions
Parking
Hotels
Driving
Directions
I-94 Eastbound (from Jackson and Chicago)
Take I-94 East to Exit 172, Jackson Road. Turn left (east) on Jackson Road. Jackson Road becomes Huron. Continue on Huron to State Street. Turn Right on State Street. For the Street Festival, turn either left or right from State Street onto Washington Street (parking lots are located in both directions). See map for exact parking locations.
I-94 Westbound (from Detroit)
Take I-94 West to Exit 177, State Street. Turn right (north) on State Street. Continue on State Street to the U-M campus. For the Street Festival, turn either left or right from State Street onto Washington Street (parking lots are located in both directions).
US-23 Northbound and Southbound (from Toledo or Flint)
Take US-23 to Exit 37 B, Washtenaw Avenue (to Ann Arbor). Go west
on Washtenaw. Continue on Washtenaw until it forks. For the Street Festival,
veer to the right when Washtenaw forks. Washtenaw becomes Huron.
From Huron, turn left onto Thayer or State. See map for exact parking
locations.
M-14 Westbound (from Plymouth or Livonia)
Take M-14 West to Exit 3, Downtown Ann Arbor, Main Street. Continue on Main Street. For the Street Festival, turn left on Washington. See map for exact parking locations.
I-96 Eastbound (from Lansing)
Take I-96 East to US-23 South to M-14 West. Follow directions for M-14 Westbound.
I-696/I96 Westbound (from suburban Detroit)
Take I-696 or I-96 West to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow directions for M-14 Westbound.
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Parking

1. Rackham Auditorium
2. Power Center
3. Michigan Theater
4. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
5. Hill Auditorium
6. Michigan Union Ballroom
7. U-M Sports Coliseum
We know that parking can be difficult and
take longer than expected; therefore we have arranged some convenient
parking options for you.
Option 1: Park in Ann Arbor city
lots
These structures are just a few blocks away, but they are worth
the walk. With cheaper fares and less congestion, the following
structures are a great option.
Liberty Square
Entrance off Washington between State
Street and Division
$2.00 after 4 pm and on Saturdays; free on Sunday
Maynard Street
Entrance off Maynard Street at Thompson Street
$1.00/hour; 1st 3 hours free on Sunday
Option 2: On-Campus parking
Located near Rackham Auditorium and Hill Auditorium, this parking
structure is the most conveniently located. However, this structure
fills up fast and may be congested, so get there early. Be sure
to check in with the attendant and tell them you are there for
the Ann Arbor Book Festival to avoid getting a ticket.
Thayer Street
Entrance off Thayer Street between Washington and North University $5.00
Metered Parking
$1.00/hour 8 am - 6 pm Monday - Saturday
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Hotels
The Ann Arbor Book Festival has arranged for special Book Festival
rates at the Hampton Inn South. Be sure to mention that
you are coming for the Ann Arbor Book Festival when you book your
room. Space is limited, so reserve today.
Hampton Inn South, Ann Arbor
925 Victors Way
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Phone: (734) 665-5000
Visitors
interested in additional overnight accommodations while attending
the festival can check the Ann Arbor Area Visitors and
Convention Bureau website at www.annarbor.org
or 1-800-888-9487.
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