Philip A. Hart Plaza
Philip A. Hart Plaza, in downtown Detroit, is a city plaza along the Detroit River. It was established in 1975. The first name on our list around it is Ford Field, 0.9 mi away.
A garden inside Detroit
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Detroit
Philip A. Hart Plaza is inside Detroit, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
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 ↓
Established in 1975
Philip A. Hart Plaza dates from 1975. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Philip A. Hart Plaza
Philip A. Hart Plaza, in downtown Detroit, is a city plaza along the Detroit River. It is located more or less on the site at which Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac landed in 1701 when he founded Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, the settlement that became Detroit. In 2011, the Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority opened its new cruise ship passenger terminal and dock adjacent to Hart Plaza, which receives major cruise ships such as the MS Hamburg and the Yorktown.
The 14-acre (5.7 ha) plaza, which is named for the late U.S. Senator Philip Hart, opened in 1975 and has a capacity for about 40,000 people. At the center of the plaza is the Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain, designed by Isamu Noguchi and Walter Budd in 1978.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 14 acres
- Established
- 1975
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Where to sleep near Philip A. Hart Plaza
Rooms are nearest in Detroit (97) and Dearborn (26).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Philip A. Hart Plaza | 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 | 12 mi north | 15 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,138 | $193K | C− |
| Southfield | 15 mi northwest | 25 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 | 30 min | 26 25 hotels · 1 campground | 88,733 | $420K | B |
Getting there
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Places to add to Philip A. Hart Plaza
Other well-known places within 62 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaFord Field
2in town Stadium & arenaComerica Park
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
3in town TheatreFox Theatre
42 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
5in town TheatreDetroit Masonic Temple
6in town LandmarkFort Detroit
Big draw61 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.5M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Masonic Temple: Einar Einarsson Kvaran aka Carptrash at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Detroit: Pierre Descomps, Public domain · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5
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Philip A. Hart Plaza, answered
Is Philip A. Hart Plaza in Detroit?
Yes. It’s inside Detroit, MI.
When is the best time to visit Philip A. Hart Plaza?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.
How far is Philip A. Hart Plaza from Cleveland?
About 91 miles southeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Philip A. Hart Plaza?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Philip A. Hart Plaza?
Detroit (in town, 97 places to stay), Dearborn (9 mi, 26 places to stay) and Warren (12 mi, 34 places to stay).
What locals in Detroit say
People in Detroit have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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