Where is the best place to live in Michigan? Well according to a ranking from Fortune, Ann Arbor is the best place in the country to have a family.

In my opinion, Ann Arbor is a beautiful city just west of Detroit. And it's home to the University of Michigan, which is well known for its research programs.

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According to mlive.com:

Fortune evaluated nearly 2,000 locales with between 25,000 and 750,000 residents across the country, looking at categories like education, aging resources, general wellness and financial health.

And the final results, Ann Arbor clinched the number 1 ranking for best place to live in Michigan.

There is so much to see and do in Ann Arbor.

For example:

1. The Hands on Museum. One of the coolest places to take the whole family. They feature very creative exhibits in subjects like health and the media.

2. University of Michigan Museum of Art.  This place is amazing. They have updated galleries which showcase thousands of really cool objects spanning all time periods.

3. University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.  According to tripadvisor.com:

The museum doesn't just preserve the past; it also shows off the latest in scientific research with interactive exhibits, new programming spaces, and a state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater! Exhibits include: On the Trail of Mastodons; Evolution: Life through Time; Under the Evolution: Life through Time; Under the Microscope; Exploring Michigan; and People and the Planet.

These are just several of the reasons why Ann Arbor is a great place to live for families in Michigan.

Mlive.com adds:

Ann Arbor has clinched top spots in a similar ranking earlier this year, taking the No. 6 spot in the Best City to Live in America released by Niche.com.

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