ince 1931, Washtenaw Dairy has been a neighborhood favorite! If you are looking for an original, this is the place to go. To this day, you can go into Washtenaw Dairy anytime of the year and grab a giant scoop of ice cream or have some of their delicious dairy products delivered to your business. They are also known for their melt-in-your-mouth donuts that are made at the dairy daily. Pick-up a dozen or two on your way to a event. My family and I used to love to take a walk through town to grab a quick scoop of ice cream and we still make the occasional visit. Washtenaw Dairy is located on the south end of Downtown Ann Arbor and, being just off the main drag, it easy to stop in and enjoy! 

Ann Arbor, MI

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Matt White
RE/MAX Platinum
Ann Arbor, MI

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am particularly fond of the Old D’Arbonne Crossing neighborhood because it is very close to where I live. I’ve often taken my 16-year-old twins down those streets while they are learning to drive because it is a safe place. The sound of laughter fills the streets with kids playing ball and running around, playing outside which is what children should be doing. But lordy, that’s a whole other topic! 

The homes are all custom built, each with its own look, not that cookie cutter type. It’s also very close to the bayou and shopping. Kiroli Elementary and Kiroli Park serve this area as well. A straight line into downtown with no red lights or traffic clutter. 

If you are looking for a little bit of city in the country, then here it is. Home prices range from $195k to $295k and this neighborhood is only about five years old. So, yes, Old D’Arbonne Crossing is a great place to live!

Old D’Arbonne Crossing Subdivision
West Monroe, LA

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Shelly Smith-Witherington
RE/MAX Premier Realty
Monroe, LA

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eople who aren’t from Kansas probably don’t even know that this is here. Downtown Lawrence, that is. They probably pass the whole state off as having no real destinations. And I don’t really blame them. It’s easy to miss Kansas most of the time. “Fly-over country” they call it. Well, I think people should take a closer look at Northeast Kansas and that all starts (and ends) in Downtown Lawrence.

Downtown Lawrence consists of a stretch of restaurants, boutiques, bars, book stores, businesses, and theaters that make up the city’s main drag, and it’s supporting side-streets and parks. From recently built mid-rise condos to old stone and brick storefronts, the area is steeped in history that begins before the Civil War and has yet to be forgotten. The town was burned to the ground and many residents were killed in a raid on the town by pro-slavery raiders from Missouri led by William Quantrill in 1863. That history is recalled by the ever-present use of the term “Freestate”. Most notably, Freestate Brewery celebrates the town’s history and heritage as the state’s oldest active brewery and is known as one of the Midwest’s best restaurants.

If you’re looking to check out Lawrence, or the nearby University of Kansas, be sure to book your lodgings at the famous Eldridge Hotel. Rumored to be haunted, it is nevertheless a fantastic and elegant place to stay while enjoying the sights and tastes of the town. There is an incredible variety of restaurants to choose from, along with great shopping and entertainment, all within walking distance. Any night, the area bars, clubs, and theaters feature numerous local and national musical acts that go out of their way to play here.

Don’t miss Downtown Lawrence. It’s always been great and it’s most definitely getting better, every day!

Lawrence, KS

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Ryan Desch
RE/MAX Excel
Lawrence, KS

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