Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti (pronounced IP-si-lan-tee) and commonly shortened to Ypsi, is best known as the home of Eastern Michigan University and its 20,000 students. Ypsi also hosts Washtenaw Community College. Residents have access to three hospitals and a large number of independent restaurants, while Willow Run Airport serves corporate and general aviation air traffic. A robust nightlife is in place, and classical music concerts are well attended whenever the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra performs.