Ypsilanti, MichiganProspect ParkFord LakeMatthaei Botanical GardensNelson Meade County Farm ParkDixboro United Methodist ChurchPalmer House
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Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti is a town in Washtenaw district, Michigan, United States of about 19,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 parks and 5 churches. The must-see places are Prospect Park, Ford Lake and Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

42.2411° N, 83.6130° WPop. 19,945

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Prospect Park, park near Ypsilanti
Must-see

Prospect Park

Park · 1 km

Ford Lake, lake near Ypsilanti
Must-see

Ford Lake

Lake · 4 km

Matthaei Botanical Gardens, garden near Ypsilanti
Must-see

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Garden · 9 km

Places near Ypsilanti by type

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One day from Ypsilanti

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:09 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ypsilanti
  2. Ford Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Belleville Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Matthaei Botanical Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  5. Detroit Observatoryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Nelson Meade County Farm Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Ypsilanti
Today’s loopYpsilantiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ypsilanti?

Prospect Park (park, about 1 km), Ford Lake (lake, about 4 km), Matthaei Botanical Gardens (garden, about 9 km), Nelson Meade County Farm Park (park, about 10 km), Buhr Park (park, about 10 km), Cobblestone Farm (museum, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ypsilanti?

70 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 parks, 14 other attractions, 5 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Ypsilanti?

Ford Lake, about 4 km by road; Belleville Lake (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Ypsilanti?

Prospect Park, about 1 km by road; Nelson Meade County Farm Park (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ypsilanti?

Start in Ypsilanti, visit Ford Lake, then Belleville Lake, then Matthaei Botanical Gardens, then Detroit Observatory, then Nelson Meade County Farm Park, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.