5. State Street Art Fair

The Buzz -- Ann Arbor in July is an art lover's paradise. Four major simultaneous festivals bring about 1500 of the nation's best artists to the city, and festival attendees number in the hundreds of thousands. Parking nearby is not an option – your best bet is to park at Pioneer High School or Briarwood Mall and then take the shuttle. The "State Street Art Fair" is centered on North University, Liberty, Maynard, Thompson and William streets; the focus is fine visual arts, with an emphasis on fiber and textiles.