Fort Detroit
Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit or Fort Detroit (1701–1796) was a French and later British fortification established in 1701 on the north side of the Detroit River by Antoine Laumet de Lamothe Cadillac.
A landmark inside Detroit
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Detroit
Fort Detroit is inside Detroit, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1701
Fort Detroit dates from 1701. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Detroit. Green months are the mild ones.
Fort Detroit
Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit or Fort Detroit (1701–1796) was a French and later British fortification established in 1701 on the north side of the Detroit River by Antoine Laumet de Lamothe Cadillac. A settlement based on the fur trade, farming and missionary work slowly developed in the area. The fort was located in what is now downtown Detroit, northeast of the intersection of Washington Boulevard and West Jefferson Avenue.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1701
- Wikipedia readers
- 26K a year
Where to stay near Fort Detroit
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Detroit (97) and Dearborn (26).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Detroit | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | in town | — | 97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 649,095 | $84K | D− |
| Dearborn | 9 mi west | 15 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 105,611 | $219K | C |
| Warren | 11 mi north | 15 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,138 | $193K | C− |
| Southfield | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel | 76,111 | $236K | D |
| Romulus | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Southgate | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 13 7 hotels · 6 motels | 28,931 | $174K | C− |
| Roseville | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 46,863 | $156K | D |
| Troy | 18 mi north | 25 min | 26 25 hotels · 1 campground | 88,733 | $420K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Fort Detroit
Other well-known places within 62 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaFord Field
2in town Stadium & arenaComerica Park
3in town TheatreFox Theatre
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
42 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
Big draw62 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
510 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
64 mi GardenBelle Isle ParkPhoto credits
Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Belle Isle Park: WMrapids, CC0
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Visiting Fort Detroit
Is Fort Detroit in Detroit?
Yes. It’s inside Detroit, MI.
When is the best time to visit Fort Detroit?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.
How far is Fort Detroit from Cleveland?
About 92 miles southeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort Detroit?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fort Detroit?
Detroit (in town, 97 places to stay), Dearborn (9 mi, 26 places to stay) and Warren (11 mi, 34 places to stay).
Tips from people in Detroit
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.