The Gerald Ford Library is located at 1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, on the University of Michigan's North Campus. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (closed on Federal holidays). The Library is located at the convergence of Beal Avenue, Fuller Road, and Glazier Way. Many out of town visitors arrive via US 23, taking exit 39, Geddes Road westbound and continuing onto Fuller Road.

Jump to information about getting to Ann Arbor, local transportation, meals and lodging.

Directions by Car

FROM EAST:
I-94 to north US 23 to Exit #39 Geddes Road exit; turn left onto Geddes Road. Proceed through six lights (at the intersection with Huron Parkway, Geddes Road becomes Fuller Road). Immediately after the sixth light, which is at Glazier Way (on the right) and the V.A. parking structure (on the left), turn right onto Beal Avenue. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is the first building on the right.

FROM NORTH:
US 23 to Geddes Road exit; turn right on Geddes Road. Proceed through five lights (at the intersection with Huron Parkway, Geddes Road becomes Fuller Road). Immediately after the fifth light, which is at Glazier Way (on the right) and the V.A. parking structure (on the left), turn right onto Beal Avenue. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is the first building on the right.

FROM WEST:
I-94 to M-14 East; follow US 23 south to Geddes Road exit #39; turn right on Geddes Road. Proceed through five lights (at the intersection with Huron Parkway, Geddes Avenue becomes Fuller Road). Immediately after the fourth light, which is at Glazier Way (on the right) and the V.A. parking structure (on the left), turn right onto Beal Avenue. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is the first building on the right.

FROM SOUTH:
US 23 to Geddes Road exit; turn left on Geddes Road. Proceed through six lights (at the intersection with Huron Parkway, Geddes Avenue becomes Fuller Road). Immediately after the sixth light, which is at Glazier Way (on the right) and the V.A. parking structure (on the left), turn right onto Beal Avenue. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is the first building on the right.

FROM WITHIN ANN ARBOR: At the intersection of Huron and Glen, turn north on Glen, which becomes Fuller Road after the first light; continue straight on Fuller. Proceed through two more lights, the second one at Bonisteel and Fuller Court. Just before the light at Glazier Way, turn left onto Beal Avenue (opposite the Veterans' Hospital). The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is the first building on the right.

*NOTE: While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy of these directions, ongoing construction in the North Campus area often causes detours. If you are not familiar with the area, it may be helpful to call ahead to see which routes are open on any given day.

Getting to Ann Arbor
Air travelers use Detroit Metropolitan Airport, about twenty-five miles east of Ann Arbor. Major car rental firms are conveniently located at the airport. There is no commuter van service service from the airport to Ann Arbor, but taxicabs are readily available and a ride to Ann Arbor will cost approximately $40 plus tip. Amtrak (1-800-872-7245) and Greyhound Bus (1800-231-2222) also serve Ann Arbor, although not from the airport.

Public Transportation in Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan provides frequent free bus service between the North and Central campuses, tel. 734-764-3428. The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, tel. 734-996-0400, runs bus Route 3 close to the Library at $1.00 a ride. Ann Arbor has several taxicab companies.

Meals and Refreshments
Neither food services nor brown bag lunch facilities are available at the Library. A 7-minute walk away, however, the university's Pierpont Commons offers a wide range of cafeteria meals plus coffee bar and fast food options. The Commons is closed during semester breaks. There are no commercial restaurants within walking distance.

Accommodations
The University of Michigan offers a variety of on-campus accommodations throughout the year on both North Campus (location of the Ford Library) and Central Campus. Prices range from inexpensive to moderate, but availability does vary throughout the year.

Detailed information about guest housing is available through the University of Michigan's Conference Services
627 Oxford Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2634
Telephone: 734-764-5297
Fax: 734-764-1557
E-mail: cms.services@umich.edu
Website: http://www.cms.housing.umich.edu.

Tel. 734-995-7281
Toll free 1-800-888-9487
Fax 734-995-7283
E-mail: a2info@annarbor.org