Ypsilanti Water Tower
The Ypsilanti Water Tower is a historic water tower in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Running it is Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority. For a second stop, Michigan Stadium is 6.5 mi away.
A landmark inside Ypsilanti
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 61" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Ypsilanti Township is the nearest base
Ypsilanti Township is 3 miles southeast, with 8 places to stay. 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 ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
The months below show the weather around Ypsilanti Water Tower.
Ypsilanti Water Tower
The Ypsilanti Water Tower is a historic water tower in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States.
The tower was designed by William R. Coats and built as part of an elaborate city waterworks project that began in 1889. Located on the highest point in Ypsilanti, the tower was built in 1890 at a cost of $21,435.63 (equivalent to $699,941 in 2025). It has become a well-known landmark in Ypsilanti, and due to the building's shape and location, the tower is frequently used by residents as a point for providing directions for visitors and residents.
- Type
- Landmark
- Run by
- Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1981)
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Where to sleep near Ypsilanti Water Tower
The closest lodging is in Ypsilanti (4) and Ann Arbor (56).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ypsilanti Water Tower | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti | in town | — | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 19,766 | $233K | D |
| Ann Arbor | 6 mi west | 10 min | 56 44 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 122,233 | $453K | C |
| Romulus | 13 mi east | 20 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Canton Township | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 99,714 | $372K | B− |
| Ypsilanti Township | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 53,721 | $234K | — |
| Detroit | 28 mi east | 40 min | 97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 649,095 | $84K | D− |
| Livonia | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 92,603 | $281K | C+ |
| Pittsfield Township | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 40,265 | $401K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Ypsilanti Water Tower
Other well-known places within 51 miles.
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
30 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
220 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
36 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
430 mi TheatreFox Theatre
50 mi LakeLake Saint Clair
530 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of ArtsPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Know before you visit Ypsilanti Water Tower
Is Ypsilanti Water Tower in Ypsilanti?
Yes. It’s inside Ypsilanti, MI.
When is the best time to visit Ypsilanti Water Tower?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.
What is the closest airport to Ypsilanti Water Tower?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 14 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ypsilanti Water Tower?
Ann Arbor (6 mi, 56 places to stay), Romulus (13 mi, 41 places to stay) and Canton Township (8 mi, 14 places to stay).
Advice from Ypsilanti
No one has shared advice yet; Ypsilanti’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.